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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lance Dexter Allen
Oct 26, 2025
Lance Dexter Allen, born on November 12, 1956, in Macon Mississippi; peacefully passed away on Sunday October 26, 2025, surrounded by family and love. He was the beloved son of Annie Mae and Emmett Allen and the second youngest of eight children.
Lance grew up in Macon where he attended grade school and later Noxubee High where his love for baseball...
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