All Obituaries

Johnnie Mae Jones was born in Batesville, Mississippi on December 10, 1938 to Ella and Jimmy Green.  She was the youngest of six children.  Her parents and five siblings, Christine Brown, James Green, Estella Fox, Jack Green and Ollie Green, all preceded her in death.  She was particularly close to her great nephews, Alvin Hicks, Orson Pegues and Christopher T. Davis, who also preceded her in death.  She was the last surviving member of her family's fifth...

John 20:29 Melissa ReNee Roberts was called home by the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the age of 44 years. She was born on August 25, 1976 in Joliet, Illinois.  She graduated from Joliet Central Class of 1994.  She also attended Joliet Junior College for Culinary Arts.  She was employed by Silver Cross Hospital.  She was serving Christ at Saving Power Community Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Eddie L. Pierce in the change of hands, Perfecting Worship...

Mattie “Lynn” Pearl Clark passed away on January 14, 2021 at her home in Joliet, Illinois.  Mattie was the oldest of 12 children born to the parents of Mosetta Bew Carter and Willie Neal in Grenada, Mississippi.   Mattie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, wife, friend and Christian.  Mattie went to school in Grenada, MS and moved to Joliet, Illinois where she met her husband, James Clark.  Mattie and James married and resided in...

John Lee Love was born to the late Isaac Sr. and Dorinder Love on January 5, 1935 in Kosciusko, MS.  He departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. John moved to Joliet, Illinois in 1955 and met the love of his life.  He was united into holy matrimony to Adele (Braxton) Love and to this union five sons were born. John was employed by EcoLab for many years and also was a dedicated employee at Sears...

On a beautiful day, October 19, 1932, a beautiful baby girl, Elizabeth Mae Washington was born to Lovie Deere and Sellmon Washington in Camden, MS. Most people did not call her Elizabeth, to them she was Lizzie or Liz. Lizzie grew up as the second oldest girl of the family. At an Early age she accepted Christ at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Camden, MS.  As a young lady, Lizzie met Robert Lee “Buddy” Catchings and they were married on December 7, 1947 in Canton MS....

Lottie Mae Morgan was born May 1, 1939 in Mer Rouge, Louisiana.  She was the second child of the late Ruby Morgan and Lord Shaw.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Sylvester Morgan, Jr. Richard Morgan Sr.; son, Delon Williams and her domestic partner, Eugene Williams. Lottie accepted Christ in her life at an early age at New Dora Baptist Church. She attended St. Matthew Elementary School where she found her love of playing basketball throughout her high school years at...

Charles Holman was born October 23, 1952 to Richard and Ora Lee (McNeal) Holman at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. He passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021. Charles gave his life to Christ as a youth and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church in Lockport, Illinois. Charles has always been a hard worker since early on.  He graduated from Joliet Central High School in June of 1970.  He started in the steel industry in 1980, working for Sheffield...

David Charles Triplett Sr. was born on June 25, 1956 to the late Annie Mae (Jones) and Cozeene Triplett in Joliet, Illinois. David departed this life Sunday, January 10, 2021.   David accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of St. Mark C.M.E Church, in Joliet, Illinois.  He was a graduate of Lockport Central High School. David joined the United States Air Force after high school. He was employed by, Mobile Oil, Santa Fe Railroad, and Southern Pacific...

Deborah Lynn Wallace was born on May 7, 1963 in Chicago, IL, the second child born to Tom and Gloria Jean Wallace, who preceded in death. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Testament Baptist Church. Next, Deborah joined Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church. Later on, she joined New Faith Missionary Baptist Church until her transition. Deborah received her formal education from Amos Alonzo Stagg School. Next, she graduated from Garfield Alternative High School...