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James Lester Mitchell was the third child born on December 27, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the joy of Jerry Lee and Lessie B. Mitchell.

Pete, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the Chicago Public Schools system. He attended Doolittle elementary and Wendell Phillips High School.

He was employed by the city of Chicago for the Park District for several...

Sep 29, 2025

Hearron (Junior) Johnson was the 1st of 11 children born by Hearron Johnson Sr and Sammie Johnson on January 13, 1926. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Ardella,, Mary Lee Love, Eloise Mitchell, Cornelia Edmonds, Barbara Wicks, brothers: Walter, Herbert, William, Ralph.

Hearron attended Francis E. Willard Elementary School and DuSable High School. His graduation ring was one of...

Sep 26, 2025

Eric Brooks, affectionately known as “Paw-Paw,” was born on January 24, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to Colantha and John L. Brooks, who both preceded him in death.

Eric graduated from Farragut High School and went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Army for six years. After his military service, he worked as a truck driver for Louis...

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Iniece H Brown was born on July 26, 1936 in Wesson, Mississippi to Bennie Frank Hill and Sallie Mae Watson. Iniece was the fifth child of eleven children. She moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1955.

Iniece worked at the United States Postal Services as a Procurement Clerk for 34 years before retiring in 1997. She also worked at Chicagoland Racetrack as...

Jun 21, 2025

Born on September 23, 1974, to Sharon Scott and Byron Colemon, Joseph was the eldest of three children and a proud big brother to Kenneth Coleman and Qiana Scott. He spent his early years at Paul Cuffe Elementary and completed 7th and 8th grade at Scott Joplin Elementary. He later attended Chicago Vocational High School and, determined to forge his...

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James was one of the most outspoken people you could ever meet. He never held his tongue for anyone. He would curse you out, then turn around and love you immediately after. That was one of the things he loved the most. He was bold and very opinionated. He was a Black P stone. He meant that from the heart....

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Patricia was born on May 6, 1944 in Cairo Illinois to her beautiful mother Lorine McKinney and her handsome father James Overstreet, she was the fourth of nine siblings.

Patricia moved to Chicago, Illinois with her husband and her children, she was a devoted wife and mother. She began her career as a fingerprint specialist for the 12th district Chicago police...

Apr 1, 2025

On April 1, 2025, the world lost a multi-faceted woman of grace, grit, and style. Though the calendar called it April Fool’s Day, the universe knew better—this was no joke, but the quiet ascent of a soul who had danced her way through life with purpose, laughter, joy and a heart of gold.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in Washington,...

Mar 30, 2025

Our beloved Helen J. Tolar was born in Glendora Mississippi on November 23, 1946, to her loving parents Elease and Casey Tolar who preceded her in death but left her with love for God and others and wisdom to help her develop into the beautiful, caring woman that she was. Always ready and willing to help others. Helen was also...

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Josephine Gardner was born on February 14, 1938, in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was the eighth of eleven daughters born to the union of Joe and Ella Thomas.

Josephine moved to Hughes, Arkansas at an early age. She married Leonard Banks, Sr. in 1953. To this union, five children were born—Joe Banks, Leonard Banks, Jr., Wilson Banks, Leandrew Banks, and Marsha Banks....

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Clarence Alphonso Glover was born on August 9, 1943, a beacon of joy for his mother, Lorene. His happy childhood laid the foundation for a bright future, as he embraced the world around him, starting with Mrs. Nelson’s Kindergarten and continuing on to Melrose High School. 

Clarence grew up in a loving home with his grandparents, Leola and Sandy Glover, who...