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David Charles Williams

David Charles Williams

Jul 16, 2024

David C. Williams was born into life on November 28, 1971 in Chicago, IL to Bernice Williams and Charlie Johnson.

As a child Dave loved to draw comic strips, cartoon characters, doodles and just about anything he could put on paper. Dave’s creating art remained a hobby as he got older. Dave was a humble man, he loved to talk, laugh...

Carolyn Rena Price

Carolyn Rena Price

Jul 11, 2024

Carolyn Rena Price was born July 21, 1957 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the parents of Vernell Price and C.W. Price.

Carolyn was full of life. She attended Farragut High School. She had six children: Robert, Brian, Cassandra, Walter, Parris and Tanesha.Carolyn was a homemaker who loved to dance. She also loved her some cigarettes and some POP. She was well loved...

Romeo Ikaika Grant

Romeo Ikaika Grant

Jul 8, 2024

Romeo Ikaika Grant was born in Oak Park, IL to Shundale Connor-Buckley and Romero Grant.

Romeo began his education in Chicago, IL where he attended St Angela Catholic School. His education continued in Maywood, IL, where he attended Garfield Elementary School and Irving Middle School, where he graduated 8th grade. Romeo was determined to graduate high school. He enrolled in The...

Deacon James Hayes

Deacon James Hayes

Jul 3, 2024

Dec. James Hayes (James C) was born March 31, 1936 to the late Lacy & Eugene Hayes in Crenshaw, MS. James C confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Bethlehem Healing Temple with Bishop Charles Poole. He later joined Zion Hill M.B. Church as an Deacon under the leadership of Pastor Oscar Watson, Obedient M.B. Church under...

James Roy Lee

James Roy Lee

Jun 20, 2024

Roy Lee James was born on May 16, 1954, to the late Elmer Sr. and Florce Dunn in Cairo, IL. He was the eldest of four children.

Roy Lee graduated from Crane High School. 

He worked for the United States Post Office and was also a security guard for many years.

Roy Lee attended church and was baptized at an early age. He...

James Palmer

James Palmer

Jun 18, 2024

James J.W. Palmer was born into life on July 25, 1950 to Rosie Mae Palmer. J.W. was raised by his great-grandfather, Johnny Rose, who preceded him in death.

J.W. accepted Christ at an early age. He left Tchula and moved to Chicago at an early age for a better life. J.W. was a great man. 

J.W. gave love and love is what...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Jun 15, 2024

Margaret Smith was born on September 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL to her parents, William and Lillan Carruthers. Margaret later married John Harley and they proudly raised and nurtured two children. 

Margaret’s hobbies were crocheting for her loved ones and working in her vegetable garden. She loved to cook. 

Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Arnewt Chapel A.M.E....

Larry Nueman

Larry Nueman

Jun 7, 2024

Larry was born on July 25, 1950 to Harvey Sr. and Lucy Neuman in Chicago, Illinois. His parents preceded him in death as well as his sister DeBora.

After graduating Austin High School he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam.Upon completion of his service to our country, Larry returned home to further his education.

Larry attended Malcolm X College...

Lillian Gross-Williams

Lillian Gross-Williams

Jun 1, 2024

Lillian Gross-Williams was born on April 9, 1945 in Eupora, Mississippi to the late Ora Lee and Alfred Lafayette Greenlee.Lillian was one of eleven children that included John Howard, Jimmie Lee, Joe Willie, Alfred Lafayette Jr., Cather Mae, Bonnie, Lola, Ann Lois, Marcia Dell and Corrina.Lilliam later moved to Chicago, where she was a loving wife to Diamond Williams, who...

Susie Mae Patterson

Susie Mae Patterson

May 20, 2024

Susie Patterson was born on March 3, 1951 in Beleuh, MS. She was born to Lucious Johnson and Ollie Mae Harris. She worked at Sears Roebuck as a clerk for several years.Those who knew her could tell you about Susie’s love for interior decorating, gardening, looking for bargains, as well as being a stylish dresser. However, her main focus was...

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