Obituaries

John D. Rattler the first of five children, was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 17, 1965 to the late Sarah Ann and John Henry Rattler. John accepted Christ at an early age while attending Prairie Avenue Baptist Church under the leadership of Lloyd G. Mangam. john attended St. Anselm Catholic School. While there, he was a good student and formidable basketball player. wherever he landed, pick-up games in neighborhood playgrounds or in summer league tournaments, he seemed to be drafted...

Autrey Mae McCoy-Jones was born march 9, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia to prod parents Arthur and Margaret Love who preceded her in death. Autrey was the youngest of four children: two brothers, Eugene Worden and Roosevelt Williams, and sister, Eddie Ruth Walker who preceded her in death. Autrey, as she was known,devoted her life to Christ and was baptized at a very young age. She later moved to Chicago, after attending and graduating from Parker High School. she was employed as a circuit...

William Hill was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 17, 1976 where he attended middle and high school. William resided in Chicago until he departed this life on August 22, 2019. He was a caring father and loved by many. Among the people that preceded him in their journey home were: his mother, Rosie, father, William, great grandparents, Johnnie and Ella (Mom-Miss), grandparents, lorenzo and Vernice, two nephews, Timonthy and Tyshawn, two uncles, Airfield (Uncle Nep) and Lorenzo Jr., one...

Leo Ford Jr., or June, Uncle June, Juney as he was affectionately known, was born to the union of the late Leo and Lenora Ford on April 26, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. Leo was the second of eight children, five of whom preceded him in death. June accepted Christ at an early age and was a trusted and faithful member of Mt. Carmel Bible Church until his passing on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the age of 66. After graduating from Calumet High School, Leo went on to receive several...

Ida Mae Reed was born February 10, 1927 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the union of WiIlie and Josie Jackson who both preceded her in death. Ida Mae later moved to Chicago where she worked over twenty-five years in maintenance and later retired as a homemaker. Ida Mae confessed her belief in Christ at an early age. Ida Mae later became a member of Mary Baptist Church in Chicago. On August 14, the Lord called Ida Mae home. Ida Mae leaves to cherish fond memories: special nieces, Callie...

Sumarya Tolliver also known by her loved ones as Ma'am was born February 28, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to her mother Erma Thomas (who precedes her in death) and father George Washington (who also precedes her in death). She confessed at a very early age in life. Sumarya attended CPS system, and completed her education at Kennedy-King College, AMS Medical School of Billing and Coding and Securities Inc. Sumarya enjoyed children, and her employment at Sacred Heart Catholic School,...

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...