All Obituaries

There will be a singing in your heart, There will be a rapture in your eyes; You will be a woman set apart, You will be so wonderful and wise. You will sleep, and when from dreams you start, As of one that wakes in Paradise, There will be a singing in your heart, There will be a rapture in your eyes. There will be a moaning in your heart There will be an anguish in your eyes; You will see your dearest ones depart, You will hear their quivering good-byes. Yours will be the heart-ache and...

Norma was born December 7th, 1963 to the union of Norman and Mattie Brown. Of this union, there were four daughters; Norma was the baby. After graduating, with honors, from DuSable High School in 1982, Norma continued her education at Illinois School of Commerce and after two years, earned an associate’s degree. In 1987, at the age of 24, Norma declared her love and belief in Christ at Greater Holy Temple COGIC under the leadership of the late James E. Lenox. She would go on to join...

Carl Bryant was born January 4, 1961 to Laurnene and  Douglas Sr. Bryant. in Pine mountain Georgia. Both parents preceded him in death. Carl attended Mark Skinner Elementary school and graduated from Cregier High School in 1979. Carl had a love for driving trucks and sports, his love for Chicago bears was undeniable. He maintained a career as a truck driver for 37 years at L&L Applications. Carl had a tremendous love and passion for his family. Carl was a great husband and father....

Leronza Demorris Moore was born on January 9, 1979 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, to his proud parents, Jennifer Moore and Wayne Germany.  He was the oldest of four children. He became a member of Holly Spring MBC in Chicago, IL in 1989 under the leadership of the late Pastor T. Jernigan. At Holly Spring MBC, Pastor Moore taught Sunday school, was active in the choir, worked with the youth of the church, and worked with the community. Even as a child, he felt a calling to the Lord. He...

Andrew Reynolds was born on April 6, 1955 to Willie Lee and Edna Brown who Isola, Mississippi both who preceded her in death. Andrew attended Austin High School but later received his diploma from Malcolm X College. He worked at Harris Steel for 30 years until health declined. Andrew accepted Christ at an early age and loved to preach the Bible. He joined Greater Bethlehem Healing Temple. Andrew joined in Holy Matrimony with Shirley Reynolds (who preceded him in death) in February 1975...

Louis Hoover Banks, Jr. was gifted light on December 3, 1964, born the second child and only son of Louis H. Banks Hoover, Sr. and Inez Oglesby Banks. Throughout his life Louis’ spirit, personality and character shined brightly and reflected on everyone he embraced. As a young child, Louis was always outgoing and adventurous.   He was that kid!  You know, the one who was supposed to be within eyesight, but instead managed to make his way down the block to meet the new...

Venessa (Vee Vee or Nessa Doll) was born March 2, 1955 to John and Florene Mitchell (both parents and younger brother preceded her in death). She was the third child out of four born  to this union. She confessed a belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the First Baptist Institutional Baptist Church under the leadership of the late F. P. Piper. She also served under the leadership of the late O.E. Piper as well as the current Pastor Aaron Brasfield Jr. She loved to sing....

Mr. Edward Earl Tucker Sr. was born April 29, 1929 to Nancy Goode and Felix Tucker in Memphis, Tennessee, along with 13 brothers and sisters which both parents and his siblings all proceeded him in death.  He retired from Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he worked numerous years. He never drove but traveled as much as he could. He enjoyed music of all kinds. Jazz music seemed to be one of his favorites. He loved whistling tunes. He was a Los Angeles Lakers basketball fan. He...

Ozella Watson was born on October 24, 1952 in Chicago, IL. To the proud parents of Corrine and Charles Robinson. Her Father Charles Robinson and Husband James C. Watson proceeded her in death. She was the eldest of six children. Ozella accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age. She rejoined First Baptist Church, coming under her Christian experience in 2015 under the leadership of Pastor Rev. Aaron Brasfield. Ozella worked at Tootsie Toy Company. Ozella...