All Obituaries

It Will Never Be Goodbye… If I should go tomorrow It would never be goodbye, For I have left my heart with you, So don’t you ever cry. The love that’s deep within me, Shall reach you from the stars, You’ll feel it from the heavens, And it will heal the scars.

Arma Moore was born to the union of the late Henry and Teria Wilson on December 23, 1941, in Jamestown, Texas. She moved to Chicago in the mid 50’s with her mother, brother, and sisters. She graduated from Harrison High School and attended classes at Malcom X Junior College. Arma worked as a mail carrier for the United States Post Office for five years. She later changed course, becoming a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur. After the success of her first business, Arma opened...

Ms. Oteasia Evans was born in Bolton, Mississippi to the proud parents of Dan and Mariah Carter. She excepted Christ at an early age. Oteasia worked at Leaf Brand for many years. Oteasia and John were married on August 12, 1943, and made their journey to Chicago on November 15, 1944, to start their family. To this union seven children were born four of which preceded her in death: John Jr., Hubert, Howard, Melvin. The love of her life  John A. Evans preceded her as well. Oteasia was a...

Gabriel Omatalo Akerele was born December 15, 1926 to Abigal Akerele who preceded him in death. Gabriel leaves one sibiling Lydia Akerele. Gabriel Omatalo married Juanita Akerele-Johnson and to this union five daughters were raised. Gabriel was faithful member of First Christian Church. Gabriel Omatalo received his education at Vennard College and Roosevelt University. Gabriel then went on to become a minister and retired from Rosen Bakery. Gabriel was a loving grandfather, devoted...

Marshall Murphy was born August 17th, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois to the late parents John and Annabelle Murphy who proceeded him in death.   Marshall received Christ at an early age. Although he didn’t attend service on the regular Marshall kept a personal relationship with God. Marshall knew what mattered most church was within him.  Marshall was an upstanding loving man who enjoyed music, summertime barbecues, and being around his family. Marshall would go out...

Her Smile Though her smile is gone forever and her hand I cannot touch I still have so many memories Of the one I loved so much. Her memory is now my keepsake Which with I’ll never part. God has her in her keeping I have her in my heart. Sadly missed, but never forgotten.

She is Gone You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her 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 her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and...

Louise Hawkins was born April 23, 1937, in Mississippi to John and Gertrude Hawkins who preceded her in death. She was the youngest of six children who preceded her in death. In September 1962 she was united in holy matrimony to Clarence Howard. He preceded her in death in June 2007. To this union was born one child. Louise attended Mississippi Valley State University. She worked at Hall’s Printing Company which published Jet and Ebony magazine. She later worked at Little Sisters of...

Charlene Morgan was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, May 2nd, 1931, to the late Isom and Ethel Morgan who preceded her in death along with (4) sisters and (4) brothers. Charlene accepted Christ at the tender age of 9 years old. Charlene became a member of the St. Peters AME Church. Charlene and family later moved to Memphis, Tennessee where she became a member of the Tree of Life M.B. Church. As a member of the church, she sang in the choir and worked on the Usher Board. In 1967 she moved...

Her Smile Though her smile is gone forever and her hand I cannot touch I still have so many memories Of the one I loved so much. Her memory is now my keepsake Which with I’ll never part. God has her in her keeping I have her in my heart. Sadly missed, but never forgotten.