All Obituaries

Pamela Serita McEwen aged 63 departed this life on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with her loving daughter and sister by her side. Pamela was born on November 25, 1957 in Joliet, IL to the late John D and Alice Pearl McEwen. As a child, Pamela was very gifted in the arts. She had a passion for poetry and was a very accomplished pianist. Her favorite song to play on the piano was "God Has Smiled on Me". Pamela was raised in the church where she accepted Christ at an...

Quintin Lavell Bailey, affectionately called “QB” was born to Dorothy Bailey and George Shaw in Joliet, Illinois on March 25, 1979.  He gained his wings on Friday, September 10, 2021. Quintin accepted Christ at an early age at Fellowship Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Bishop L. Rimpson.  He attended Joliet Public Schools. Quintin was a lovable person, even more if you could get him to smile or even talk. Quintin in preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Helen Edwards, affectionally known as "Ma" and Granny was born on September 23, 1930 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late George and Willie Mae McCullum (Watts). She was the youngest of the three children. Mrs. Helen accepted Christ at an early age and joined Shiloh M.B. Church under the pastorate of the late Pastor James W. Walton, Sr. Helen was active member of the Women's Ministry, attended bible classes and remained one of the Mother's of the church until her...

Chardena' NaTay May was born March 4, 1987 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois to Michael May and Anita Poe. Tay accepted Christ at an early age and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She later moved back to Joliet and attended United Pentecostal School.  She later enlisted in Joliet Job Corps where she achieved her high school diploma and certification in Office Assistant. Tay loved being with her family and she loved spoiling her daughter, Neveah.  She loved...

Barbara Jean Brister Holman was born July 7, 1940 in Chapman, MS.  She departed this life Sunday, September 5, 2021.  Barbara was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Joliet, IL. She was united in matrimony to Louis “Bob” Holman and to this union; two wonderful children were born, Andrea “Cookie” and Christopher “Chris”.  She was employed at St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, IL as a Nurse Aide until her...