All Obituaries

Jerry L. Averhart, Sr. was born October 13, 1954 to Vera and C.D. Averhart; both preceded him in death. Jerry accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of First Unity M. B. Church under the leadership of Pastor James C. Boyd and later became a member of New Faith M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Howard Randolph. He served as a Deacon at both. Jerry served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1977. He was a very proud Unite States Postal Service...

Rose Marie Young was born May 28, 1958 to J.D. Young and Arstina Young in Joliet, Illinois.  She departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Lockport, Illinois. Rose was a lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois.  She attended Joliet Public Schools.  She graduated from Joliet Central High School Class of 1976.  Rose never had...

Mary L. Evans-Johnson was born on January 28, 1941 in Bay Springs, MS to Sylvester and Lucille Evans, the oldest of five children.  She departed this life on Tuesday, November 11, 2019, at 8:30 P.M. at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL surrounded by her loving family. In 1968, Mary married her sweetheart, Sam Johnson, in Champaign, IL.  A year later they decided to move and relocated to Joliet, IL.  To this union, five children were born. They remained together,...

Robert B. Gholston, Sr. was born on February 28, 1945 to Ed and Lula Gholston in Sunflower, MS.  He was one of eleven (11) children born to that union.  Robert passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home in Joliet, IL. Robert accepted Christ at an early age and reaffirmed his love and acceptance of Jesus Christ as his savior October 2019.  He attended St. Peters Grade School and Sunflower High School in Sunflower, MS.  Robert moved to Joliet, IL in...

Willie Smith Jr. was born to Willie and Lenora Smith on August 12, 1966 in Minter City, MS. Willie was the fourth of six siblings. Willie accepted Christ as an adult and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Joliet, IL.  Willie departed this life at home surrounded by his loving family on November 11, 2019. Willie loved many things. He loved his family and spending time with his seven grandchildren.  Willie loved fishing as well. He could be found any nice day trying to get to...

Mrs. Gussie Mae White was born to Charley and Mollie White on February 22, 1938 in Dallas, Texas.  She was one of 16 children.  Gussie later moved to the North with her children where she met her husband, Billy Wyche and they married in 1977 and later on in life, Gussie moved to Joliet, Illinois where after the death of her husband, she met her life partner, Relbue Burguess, where they started many successful businesses together to provide for their family. Gussie Mae was a tough...