All Obituaries

Robert Lee Woods was born on June 3, 1932 in Marion, Alabama to the late James & Caodella Martin-Woods. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Mt. Nebo AME Zion Church. Robert was the oldest of nine children born to this union.  On Thursday, November 12, 2020, Robert transitioned from this life to be in the presence of the Lord, and to reunite with his parents and his brothers Clarence and Donald Woods.    He was affectionately called “Teach” by...

Mr. Benjamin Franklin James (Ross) was born August 25, 1946 in Tunica, Mississippi to Sarah Lee James. He attended the public schools of Tunica, Mississippi which was also where he professed his faith in Christ at a young age. Benjamin migrated to Chicago when he was 17 years old and purchased his first and only home at the age of 19, where he resided before his transition. Benjamin loved his house and took very good care of it. Benjamin was known for being a great dad, and serving his...

Dwayne LaShawn Cooper of Madison, Wisconsin was born to the late Mary Lee Cooper and John Bradley on December 10, 1965 in Gary, Indiana. Dwayne accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and was baptized in 2013.  Dwayne “Shawn” attended Manley High School in Chicago, Illinois, and later graduated with his high school diploma.  He was accepted into several technical and college preparatory high schools because of his high intelligence and creativity. As a child, he dreamed...

Jerry Lee Shirley was the only child born to the late Minnie Lee Shirley and Darryl Saffore Jr. on November 21, 1954 in Columbus, Mississippi. Jerry confessed Christ at an early age and eventually was baptized. Jerry attended Thorton High School in Harvey, IL. Jerry was united in holy matrimony to Agnes Norris on May 9, 1981. Through this union three children were born: Jeremy Shirley, Minnie Shirley, and Jerry Lee Shirley. Natasha Sharp is his oldest daughter from a previous...

Peggie Lee Booker was born on April 7, 1950 to Ester and Margaret Taylor in Rankin County Jackson Mississippi. Peggie was the sixth child of ten. She was affectionately named Pee Wee by her eldest sister Margaret Ann. Peggie was moved to Chicago at an young age. She attended and graduated from John Marshall Highschool in 1968. As a teenager she met and dated her love Joe W. Booker Sr. On April 6 1968 she wedded him and was married for 40yrs until his death in 2008. From their union they...

John Henry Jordan was born July 4, 1958 to the proud parents of Herbert and Ida Jordan who preceded him in death. John received his schooling at Thomastown High in Thomastown, LA. He also went to job core and worked a number of years in agriculture. John had a brother Weatherly and two sisters: Julie Weatherly and Bertha Andrew; who preceded him in death. John leaves to cherish his loving memories: Four brothers: Frank (Joyce) Williams of Chicago, Herbert Jordan of Louisiana, Willie...

Anna Mae Regulus was born on August 2, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to George and LeAnna Banks, who preceded her in death. Anna had two brothers: Albert and Herbert, who also preceded her in death. Anna graduated from James R. Doolittle Elementary School and Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School in Chicago, IL. Anna worked as a food server at Malcolm X College and at Nabisco before joining Sweetheart Cup Company where she worked until her retirement in 1989. Anna loved her family with...

Once upon a time, on July 31, 1953, on a very hot day in Lake Village, AR, Miss Louise Banks, a young girl, had a baby she named Guy Royal, Jr., after the father.  Since Louise was still a minor and Guy was born in her grandmother’s house, where she also lived and had been born, Louise entrusted the care of her baby to her grandmother, whom she affectionately called “Mama Susie.” Mama Susie helped Louise raise little Guy (then called “June,” short for...

Patrick Scott Sr. was born July 29, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to the proud parents of Dee and Loverine Scott who preceded him in death. Patrick accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Holy Trinity High School. Patrick wanted to travel so he enlisted in the military. He served for 7 years in the United States Marine Corp as a military policeman (MP) and 6 years in the United States Army as a paramedic. He received a Purple Heart and Honorable discharge. Patrick also worked for E.R....