All Obituaries

Mother Cherry Grant means was born on August 21, 1924, to the late Fred & Nellie Pearl Grant Sr. in Mosses, Alabama. Cherry, nickname Sadie, at an early age confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She attended Haynesville A.O.H. Church under the leadership of the late Bishop Roby.  In 1953 Cherry moved to Chicago, IL. with her husband and children where she later became a nurse and worked for Grant Hospital. She continued serving Jesus faithfully at Harris Temple A.O.H....

Ms. Elisha Ann Davis was born on August 4, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois to Julius Weaver and Lois Davis. Preceding her in death are grandparents Charles & Ethel Davis, Auntie Alethea, Uncle Joseph, Brother-in-law Floyd, Cousin Marcell. Elisha attended and graduated from Anthony Overton and Dyett Elementary School. She also attended DuSable High School and later managed a store at Jordan Food & Liquor. Elisha loved her backyard parties, she would go near and far to spend time with...

On Monday July 1, 2019, Starling Hightower Jr. a loving husband, brother, cousin and stepfather of 4 children passed away at the age of 59. Starling was born January 11, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Nancy B. Hightower and Starling R. Hightower Sr. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Sterling & Steven Hightower and both of his parents.  He served in Marine Corp Reserves in 1979 and later on worked at the Jesse Brown VA Hospital in housekeeping and mail clerk. He met...

Lynette Lewis was an artistic soul. She was a loyal, loving and strong-willed person. She wanted people to be the best versions of themselves, which was sometimes misconstrued as being hardened. She recognized the potential in others and wanted to extract that greatness. Lynette was truly a life learner, never allowing institutionalized education to limit her. If there was something she sought to learn, she utilized a myriad of resources and life lessons to self-educate. Lynette was a born...

Jerry Bledsoe Sykes was born April 9, 1956 in Tutwiler, Mississippi to late Robert Sykes and Christine Tyler (Bledsoe) Burley. He passe away on Saturday June 29, 2019 in Oak lawn, Illinois. He also preceded in death by his brother Kenny Bledsoe, Sr and step father Clifton Burley. He moved to Chicago at an early age, along with his family. He accepted Christ while in his teens. Jerry graduated from Englewood High School. Being a Christian, it was natural that he would meet his lovely wife...

Born on December 12, 1949 to Vera Davis and Alfred Moore Sr., ( who both preceded him into eternity). Gregory, affectionately known as "Greg", grew up in Chicago, IL where he completed his educational career. Greg was such a great father, uncle and brother to his family! He would often help everyone when it came to automotive repair. He had a passion for driving and for helping others as well. He worked as a school bus driver for Beckenham School Transit in Harvey, IL before...

Herbert John Houston was given the gift of life on January 27, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey to the union of Frank and Mary Houston. His parents and six siblings preceded him in death. Herbert graduated high school in Newark, New jersey and immediately joined the military. He served in the Army and Air Force and held the rank Sergeant and battled in three wars. Herbert retired from the military after serving twenty one years with honor and distinction. Herbert had a pure heart and he was...

Danzell Jones was born on January 23, 1991 to Sadie Jones and Dantzler Clark. His brother Donald Jones preceded him in death. Danzell graduated from Fernwood Elementary and Percy L. Julian High School with honors. Danzell was known as "FATS." He had a loving heart and a magnificent smile that would light up the entire universe. Danzell worked for Parsec Railroad but his true passion was working for the elderly in the community. "FATS" was a hustler, a hard worker and...

Kerry Wendell Lloyd entered life on November 23, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Turner and Katherine Lloyd. Kerry was third of four children. Kerry attended R.S. Abbott Elementary School and McGlairance Occupational High School. Kerry worked at Reliable Galvanizing Steel Company for 27 years. Kerry accepted Christ at an early age at Rock Hill missionary Baptist Church in Sardis, Mississippi. Kerry was a loving and quiet person, he didn't mind lending a helping hand to family...