All Obituaries

On May 8th 2020, the Lord called one of his faithful soldiers home, Eric  Jones. Eric was born on October 17th 1964 to Verlee Jones and Bertha Owens. He went Lowell Elementary near Humboldt Park on the Westside of Chicago. Eric then went to Orr Academy High School where he love woodshop classes. Eric love Texas as his home.  Eric was employed as a Lumber Jack in Arlington Texas, Tarrant County Northern Texas between Fort Worth. Once known for its cotton ginning and agricultural...

Our beloved Robert Lee Perkins, affectionately known as Bobby or Big Poppa, was born February 13, 1956 in Chicago, IL to the union of Essie and Robert Perkins Sr. He was preceded in death by his father.  Bobby accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He was a member of First Baptist Institutional since birth and attended with his mother until his death.   Bobby attended Lexington Attendance Center in Lexington, MS and earned his high school diploma in 1976. In 1979...

Antonio Damon Reives, Sr. affectionately known as “Tony” a.k.a “T-Mack” was born May 17, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to V. W. Reives and Hazel Cubie both of whom preceded him in death. Tony confessed his love for Christ at an early age and attended First Baptist Church of Chicago, IL. Tony attended Edward F. Dunne Elementary and Finger High School both on the south side of Chicago where he grew up.  During that time, he met and married his childhood sweetheart,...

Lucille was born July 13, 1924 to the late Celia and Phillip Jones. She was the sixth child of thirteen children born to this union. Lucille attended Rosenwald High School she attended the Isom Chaple C.M. and Church. Lucille later moved to Chicago and joined First Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. F. P. Piper then Rev. O. E. Piper, and then current Pastor Rev. Aaron Brasafield Jr. Lucille met and married Elliott Coleman and to this union five children were born Cleo, Edward,...

Walter  was born in July 26, 1964 in Crawfordville, Georgia to the parents of Jonah and Lillie Stewart. Walter attended Marshall High School on the westside of Chicago. Walter was sweet and kind to everyone he knew and was loud and outspoken. Larry his brother who is gone on with him. Always by his side through thick and thin no matter what the situation. His brother-in-law Johnny always there to pick him up when he needed a pickup. His sisters Peggy, Carolyn, and Nicole always there...

Mrs. Lelia Kirkland Vaughn was born March 27th 1930 to the union of Burley and Sue Pearl Kirkland in Jefferson County, Alabama both of whom precede her in death. Lelia was educated within the Jefferson County School district. Lelia married Mr. Joseph Vaughn on Jan 4th 1951 and later in life met her best friend and life partner Mr. Scott Davis who have both preceded her in death. Lelia was the life of the party and worked throughout life as barmaid and DJ. She was the best at that. She...

Anthony Terrell Bush affectionately known as “Red, Papa, Dad, What Not, Father, or Daddy.” Was born July 7, 1961  to Annie Lee Bush. Anthony loved all and tried to help everyone he met. Most of all he  knew and loved God. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at the age of 9 years old at Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church, 525 South California Ave, Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Emmet Elementary School, Austin High School, and attended DeVry...

Michael Bender was born December 6, 1952, in Chicago, IL to Richard Smith and Sarah Bender. Michael was affectionately known as "Mike". He accepted Christ at an early age and joined True Temple of Apostolic Faith Church under the leadership of Rev. S.L. Johnson. He attended Faraday Elementary School and later John Marshall High School. Mike was a loving person. He looked out for others even when he didn't have anything to give. Mike was a jokester. You could always count on...

Psalms 23:3 "He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake." Harvey Perry was born March 28,1960 in Chicago,IL to Andrew Lee Love Sr. and Modena Perry both preceded him in death. Harvey accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Harvey later became a member & baptized in 1997 at Greater Mount Cavalry Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership o fRev. Edicott Ivy. Harvey attended Lawson Elementary...

Idora Smith was born December 1, 1936 in Eutaw, Alabama to the late Josh and Magnolia Rancher.  She was one of four children; her brothers John Robertson and Eddie James and her sister, Essie Taylor, preceded her in death.  She came from a family that loved God and she accepted Christ at an early age. Idora (known as Dora) was united in marriage to Jimmie Smith Jr. September 28, 1957.  In the 1960s, she and her family moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she joined Union...