Apr 7, 2024

Stephanie Renee Carroll entered this world on May 28, 1971, to the loving parents of Arthur and Carrie Carroll that preceded herin death. Stephanie transitioned to heaven on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the University of Chicago Medicine at 5:29 pm in Chicago,Illinois.Stephanie was born and raised on the West side of Chicago, where she attended Resurrection Grammar School, Holy...

Apr 6, 2024

Apr 3, 2024

BORN INTO LIFE: Jennie Pugh Sturkey King was born October 8, 1928, in Midway, Alabama, to her parents, Howard and Julia Ann Pugh. She passed from this life, April 3, 2024. Though from a small town, during her fifteen years there, she participated in multiple activities of her community such as schooling, supporting her local sports teams, presenting at various...

Apr 3, 2024

Apr 1, 2024

Linda F. Campbell was born on May 10, 1954 in Portagevill, Missouri to Hubert and Curlie Mae Campbell. She was raised by her mother and her stepfather Robert Tisdel, whom she called Daddy.Linda was affiliated with Kingdom Hall as a Jehovah’s Witness. Linda graduated from Westinghouse Area Vocation High School in 1972. She had a long career with the Internal...

Mar 21, 2024

Mar 20, 2024

Arnetta Yvette Mayfield (Netta) went home to be with the Lord and those who have gone on before her on March 20, 2024, and claimed the mansion that God had prepared for her.Netta was born October 16, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois to the union of the late Roosevelt and Annie Lilian Mayfield. She was the youngest of fourchildren. Two brothers,...

Mar 14, 2024

Vivian Marie Thurmon was born on November 4, 1941, in Lambert, Mississippi to the lovingunion of Ode Mae and Homer Maurice Wiley. Vivian was full of faith, having confessed her love ofher Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age. She was a true believer. Vivian was an activemember of Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, where the spirit of...

Mar 12, 2024

Mar 10, 2024

Dinah Adams was born in Heth, Arkansas on October 21, 1940 to theunion of Robert and Laura Adams, who preceded her in death. She wasone of eleven children of whom seven also preceded her in death; Jessie,Mildred, Leon, Leonard, John, Robert, and Laura Jr.Dinah attended Palestine Grammar School and graduated from LincolnHigh School, in Forest City, Arkansas. She relocated to...

Mar 9, 2024

Gregory, affectionately known as Hevy, was born on August 28, 1971, from the union of AnnieLewis-Washington and Gregory Washington Sr. in Chicago, IL. Gregory (Hevy) joined Faith LifeChurch and had an affiliation with Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness since 1983.Gregory (Hevy) attended John H. Smith and later studied at William Rainey Harper High School.Gregory (Hevy) held an impressive resume in...

Mar 8, 2024

Jaylin Kennedy Cooper Williams made his entrance into this world on February 19th 2003 inChicago, Illinois. As a small child, Jaylin’s heart was truly one of the biggest, and as he grewinto adulthood it remained the same. Sweet, Sensitive, Loveable, and Humble are words thatperfectly describe Jaylin. Jaylin was affectionately known to his family as “Pooda” or “PoohDear.”Jaylin gave his...

Mar 6, 2024

Rosie Lee Dugar was born October 1st, 1935 to Thomas and Mary McClendon in Lula, Mississippi. She is the sixth child of eleven sisters and brothers; Felix, Martha, Sidney, Julia, James, William, Jennie, Robert, Mary and Nellie. She was raised in a spiritual and loving home. Rosie accepted Christ at an early age and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church and also...

Mar 5, 2024

Alice Norwood was born on August 14, 1944 to Laura and Ernest Perkins Sr. in Greenville, MS. Alice attended church as a little girl, spending most of her time in prayer. She accepted Christ at a young age.Alice worked as a machine operator at Vita Foods in Chicago, IL for over 30 years, where she retired.Alice passed away peacefully on March...

Mar 1, 2024

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Feb 21, 2024

On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Shawn Vincent Stroger (51), a loving son, father, partner, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away. Losing Shawn was completely unexpected and his family is deeply saddened.Shawn was born on July 10, 1972 to John Sr. and Barbara Stroger in Chicago, Illinois. He was the second eldest of six children. Shawn attended Henry Nash...

Feb 13, 2024

Willie D. Thomas, Sr. was born September 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Tennyson elementary school before graduating 8th grade from Biedler Elementary school. He attended John Marshall High school from 1961 to 1964 at which time he left high school to Join the United States Air Force where he attained his GED. He served in the Air Force...

Feb 12, 2024

Desma M. Chavours affectionately known as Ms.Yogi and PeachieMa was born August 11, 1954 to Lillie Mae Chavours and Jesse Chavours. Desma attended Horseman Elementary School, Central Jr. High, and Alton High School. Later being a teacher assistant at Madea Elementary School. She was an entrepreneur and had many talents, cooking being the thing that made her the happiest. Desma was a strong, loving,...

Feb 4, 2024

Mary Byars Long-France was born on September 10, 1941 in Rome, Georgia. She was born to parents, Ernest and Agnes Byars.Mary accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Healing Temple.Mary liked sewing and making clothes. She also loved to cook. Mary worked in housekeeping for many years.Mary came to Chicago, IL in 1967. She then met and...