All Obituaries

TOM “TONY” HOUSE was born May 24, 1937, to Cleveland and Thelma House in Chicago, IL. He attended Farragut High School where he graduated and gained employment and retired from Zenith. His parents and two brothers, Cleveland (Sonny), Vernon (Brother), and two nephews Derrick (Tiny) and Vernon Jr (Skipper) proceeded him in death. TOM “TONY” accepted Christ at an early age and lived life abundantly. TOM “TONY” enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He...

L.C. Munson, 77, of Milwaukee Wisconsin passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 24, 2022… Born on a sunny day August 17, 1945 in Greenwood, Mississippi. L.C. was the first born of Fannie Bell Smith & O.C Everett. Growing up in Mississippi L.C. spent nearly every moment outdoors where he both worked and played hard with his five brothers Tony ,Oliver ,Charles, Leroy and Johnny Along with his one sister Jessie bell. During L.C. Childhood days he was a very great...

He Is Gone You can shed tears that he is gone Or you can smile because he has lived You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him Or you can be full of the love that you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember him and only that he is gone Or you can cherish his memory...

Sheila Denise Trimble was born to the Union of John Trimble and Shirley Trimble, October 24, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois.  Her father John Trimble and sister Marceline Polk preceded her in death. Sheila attended Mason Elementary School.  Upon her completion of early elementary school she attended George Westinghouse Area Vocational High School. Sheila confessed hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized by the last Rev Horace Thompson Pastor of Holy Zion Missionary Baptist...

On the morning of Sept,29 2022 Sundia Monae McCoy of Chicago, IL passed away. Sundia was born November 23, 1997, the youngest daughter of Kevin Hare and Shannon McCoy. She leaves behind a son Lavonta White who is 19 months, an older brother named Christopher Vincent McCoy, and older sister named Erika Mo'Nique McCoy with two sons (A 'karee Christopher Williams and Nahem Willie Lee). She was proceeded in death by her grandmother Katie McCoy Bailey, and her grandfather Willie Lee...

Deacon Edmond Kelly Sr., affectionately known as “Uncle Ball,” was born May 23, 1944, in Alligator, Mississippi, to the union of Joseph and Charlotte Kelly, both of whom have preceded him in eternal rest. Additionally, his two elder brothers, Reverend Andrew Kelly, and Deacon Curtis Kelly Sr. have also preceded him in eternal rest. At an early age, the family moved to Chicago, IL where he was educated at Jungman Elementary School, and he later attended Harrison High School....

On November 25. 1980 Sekea Dillingham our beloved Daughter, Sister, mother, grandmother, granddaughter, niece and friend was born to Anthony Dillingham and Juanita Braggs(who preceded her in Death) in Chicago IL. Sekea accepted Christ at an early age Sekea attended Austin High School, She later received her certificate as a C.N.A/Home Healthcare worker. Sekea (Seke)was a strong independent and hard working woman she loved her family. Sekea loved to travel, cook, sing and have fun. Sekea...

Barbara was born on May 29, 1958 to Elizabeth Barnes and Eligha Cornett. She grew up on the west side of Chicago in a home with six of her siblings; James, Kelvin, Maurice, Aaron, Lakaza and Sujuan. As the oldest daughter, Barbara leaned into all aspects of the “big-sister” role, by caring for and looking after her siblings until starting a family of her own. Upon  graduation from George Westinghouse High School, Barbara chose not to settle into one career. Instead, her...

Lillie Mae Phillips was born on October 11, 1941 in Tipton County, Covington, Tennessee. She was the ninth of fourteen children born to the late Arthur Lee and Eliza Caruthers. Lillie attended Tabernacle School in Covington, Tennessee. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age. A woman of many hats and many names, Lillie was known as “Goon” by her siblings, “Mama” by her children, “Grandma” by her grandchildren and...

Jimmie Dale Booker’s life began on July 27, 1957, in Lexington, Mississippi to Lula Lee and Jerry Lee Booker, Sr. Jimmie Dale was the tenth of thirteen children. Jimmie Dale came to live in Chicago in the early 70’s and attended Orr High School where he met a very special friend, Theresa Rodgers from that union came two children: Steven, and Tequila Rodgers. He later met Donna Fay Anderson, who preceded him in death, and their union begot a son, Timothy Anderson. Jimmie Dale...