All Obituaries

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....

Sierra( CeCe) Monique Ford -Raji was born on sept 7,1993 to parents Lakeisha Ford and Venice Catchings. Sierra attended George B. Swift Elementary School. Then attended and graduated from Currie High School.  Sierra started her career at Marianos and had been there 2 years and had more recently worked for them at two different locations. When we reached out to Marianos to notify them of her passing , they spoke very highly of her and even shed a few tears in her remembrance. Everyone...

Knowledge Eugene Williams III was the oldest of six children born on April 23, 1960 in Chicago, IL to the late Knowledge Williams II and Lydia Williams Knowledge accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Dyson at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. “Knoody” as he was so fondly called attended and graduated from Collins High School where he played football. Knoody being ambitious furthered his education by attending Lincoln Technical School and receiving his...

Jovan Lamont Halliburton was born October 23, 1977 to the union of Gregory and Dorothy Halliburton of Chicago, Illinois. Jovan attended Austin High School and later graduated from Cosmopolitan Alternative High School.   Jovan professed Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age under the leadership of W.E. Rushing, Pastor of Tabernacle, and later joined True Gospel under the leadership of Pastor Joseph Smith. Jovan secured employment in the warehouse industry. Jovan was known for...

Davarius Davis, better known as “Varo” was born on July 6, 1989 in Chicago, IL to Latrice Davis-Malone and Darryl Lee and raised by Anthony Malone (affectionately called pops). Varo received his education in the Chicago public school system. He attended crown Elementary, Douglas Jr. High, and John Marshall High School. His favorite cousin Tyree Davis and nephew Dominique Bowling Jr. preceded him in death. Varo was a great athlete, he was known for being goofy, he was the class...

Christine Lewis was born to Jessie and Beulah Deans in Monticello, MS on November 24, 1940. To this union nine children were born, Robert Lee, Ernest Edward, Willie Troy, Catherine, Argie Nell, Mary, Clearance, and Jessie B. Her parents and Argie Neil, Mary, Clearance, Jessie B., Robert Lee, Ernest Edward and Willie Troy preceded her in death. Christine received her formal education at McCullough High School in Monticello, Ms. She enjoyed working for Fables Restaurant in the Sears Tower as...

Sarah Mae Clayton was born on July 12, 1954 to the union of Eula Mae and John Henry Clayton Sr. in Tunica, MS. She was the first born of eight siblings. Sarah accepted Christ at an early age. She received some education in Tunica, MS. She later moved to Chicago, IL where she attended Jackson Boulevard Christian Church. She furthered her education at Crane High School. She also worked many years at Toosie Toy and Brach’s Candy.  Sarah was very loving and a provider. She loved to...

Helpful, Loving, God fearing, Devoted, & Patient are words some may describe her. Let’s not forget a WONDERFUL wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and neighbor! Naomi Dantzler, daughter of the late Josephine King and J.T. Sizemore was born October 30th 1950 in Money, Mississippi. Naomi accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member in Greater Way M.B. Church on Chicago’s west side. On June 13th Naomi was called home. She leaves to cherish her...