Obituaries

James A Wroten

James A Wroten

Apr 8, 2025

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....

Patricia Kerby

Patricia Kerby

Apr 2, 2025

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...

Sydney F Cochran

Sydney F Cochran

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,...

Helen J Tolar

Helen J Tolar

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...

Josephine Gardner

Josephine Gardner

Mar 5, 2025

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....

Clarence A. Glover

Clarence A. Glover

Jan 28, 2025

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...

Francine Billingsley

Francine Billingsley

Nov 11, 2024

"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." If it's true, then Francine Delores Billingsley led a truly rich life defined by her extraordinary generosity and spirit. She was a nurturing soul who touched the hearts of everyone she encountered.

On November 11, 2024, at approximately 5:11 PM, Francine transitioned from this earthly...