Apr 19, 2024

Gina was born into life on October 8, 1960 in Chicago, IL to her parents Mary Ida Harper and Ernest Young. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age.Gina attended Lucy Flowers High School. She left during the 10th grade to take care of her family. She worked several odd jobs but was a cook at...

Apr 17, 2024

Bernard C. Shields was the third child born on November 9, 1958 to McKinley and Juanita Shields in Chicago, Illinois. Bernard accepted Christ at an early age at New Morning Star Baptist Church and was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. On  May 13, 1989, Bernard was united in Holy Matrimony to Valerie Barnes and to this union...

Apr 16, 2024

Cathy Ann Redmond, affectionately known as Pinki, was born to the union of Rodges and Christine Redmond onJanuary 10, 1957. She was the fourth oldest child of 16 children.Pinki was raised in a household of Jehovah's Witnesses. Although she was not baptized, she loved to attend thecelebration of Christ’s Memorial.Pinki attended Austin High School. She worked a variety of jobs,...

Apr 13, 2024

Charles E. McAfee was born on August 31, 1969 to Dorothy McAfee and Wille Blackwell at Bethany Hospital. Charles E. McAfee was baptized at Far West Church of Christ on Sept    ember 25, 1983, by the leadership of Mark Myles Sr. Charles went to Willa Cather Elementary School and he also attended John Marshall High School. Charles was a great mechanic....

Apr 9, 2024

In memory of "The Real Kelly Bell” whose life journey began in Markham, Illinois, and embraced the vibrant essence of Chicago’s west side.Baptized at Greater St. John Baptist Church, Kelly was a beacon of love and community from his earliest days. A master plumber by trade, following in his father’s footsteps, Kelly's true essence was captured in the joy and...

Apr 8, 2024

Lucy Mae Williams was born to William and Annie Bracy, both of whom preceded herin death. She was born on October 10, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the eldestof six children; two brothers, William and Robert and three sisters, Vertie, Rachaeland Annette Bracy.Lucy received her formal education in the Chicago Public School System, graduatingfrom Lucy Flower Technical High School.Lucy...

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...