Obituaries

Pastor Gloria M. Entoe

Pastor Gloria M. Entoe

Jul 10, 2026

Assistant Pastor Gloria Mae "Glory Jean" Entoe was born on March 23, 1952, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Lorene Leonard and Mose Brown, As the second oldest of eight children. Gloria embraced responsibility from an early age. She lovingly supported and helped care for her siblings and assisted her mother in raising and nurturing the family. This servant's...

Edna Mae Adams

Edna Mae Adams

Jun 30, 2026

Edna Mae Adams, 88, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away June 30th, 2026, with family by her side.

Edna was born June 10, 1938, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Nancy and James Osborne Sr. who preceded her in death, along with both husbands Chester Winn and Harold Adams and her siblings Frances, Marion, James Jr., Dorothy, and Cleo. Edna was the youngest.

Edna attended...

Frances Fullman

Frances Fullman

Jun 29, 2026

Frances Adline Fullman was born on September 16, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to the late William and Eloise Donnell. She was the fifth of seven children.

Frances attended Wendell Phillips High School and graduated in 1951. There, she met John Fullman, and from that union they had four children: John, Darryl, Francie, and Cory.

In 1972, Frances met her devoted companion of...

Valarie Kay Harrod

Valarie Kay Harrod

Apr 28, 2026

Valarie K. Harrod was born May 9, 1955 in Chicago Illinois to the union of Gilbert P. Harrod Sr. and Sarah E. Spencer She was the youngest of four children, Gilbert Jr., Devyanne and Gayle.

Valarie started kindergarten at James E. McDade Classical School ( K through 6th) . Valarie excelled academically and was recognized as a gifted student. Her love...

Timothy John Evans

Timothy John Evans

Apr 17, 2026

Timothy John Evans was born to the blessed union of the late Igertha Dawson Evans and Willie Lee Evans Sr. on August 8, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois. Timothy was the eldest twin of three siblings. His mother Igertha Dawson Evans, Father Willie Lee Evans Sr.and Brother Thomassique Jacques Evans preceded him in death.

Timothy accepted Christ at an early age. Timothy...

Melvin Herbert

Melvin Herbert

Feb 8, 2026

Born on September 07, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. Melvin grew up with a natural kindness and boundless energy that would define his life. He was the son of the late James and Edna (Williams) Herbert.

Melvin served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Marine as a machine gunner. There he earned the Good Conduct Medal of Honor,...

Vera L Newby

Vera L Newby

Dec 19, 2025

Vera was born February 12th, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee to Arlene and Adam Burrell Sr. and from their union they had 6 children. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles L. Newby, siblings; Louise Teague, Adam Burrell Jr. (Lendora), Robert Burrell (Sophoni), and Larry Burrell.

Vera and family relocated from the South to Chicago, Illinois in the late...

Patricia Ann Rose

Patricia Ann Rose

Dec 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Rose was born on October 13,1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of two beautiful girls born to the union of Leatrice and Albert J. Rose, Jr.

Patricia (Pat) attended Theodore Herzl and John McCosh Elementary schools, and Hyde Park High School. She received her Degree in Journalism at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which assisted in employment with WCIU-TV Channel...

Viola Barton

Viola Barton

Dec 3, 2025

MS. VIOLA BARTON, Woman of Faith (age 87) is native of Starkville, Mississippi, later moving to Chicago, Ilinois in 1959, transitioned peacefully December 03, 2025 while at home in Starkville, MS. Viola was surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 04, 1938, Viola was the daughter of the late R.D.and Mittie McGee of Starkville, MS. Viola, fondlv known as "Honey,'"...

Mark Anthony Harris Sr

Mark Anthony Harris Sr

Nov 8, 2025

Mark was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was the second of four children born to Selma and Charles Harris Sr..He was preceded in death by his siblings Charles Harris Jr, Sheila Rhaburn and Renette Harris.

At an early age Mark discovered his love for music. Specifically, playing the trumpet in the band at Wendell Phillips High School and with the Giles...

Samuel Tillman

Samuel Tillman

Nov 8, 2025

Samuel Tillman Sr. was born on July 13th, 1935 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Ora Lee Smith and later adopted by Ulysses Tillman. Samuel had a younger half sister, Veola Davis, who preceded him in death.

By the sixth grade, Samuel dropped out of school to help support his family. He moved to Chicago in the 1950’s where he continued to work...