All Obituaries

Margaret E. Sims-Rollins (nee Campbell) Sunrise: January 23, 1938 - Sunset: May 17, 2019 Margaret was born in Louin, MS.  She leaves to cherish her loving memories to her three loving and devoted children; Schkelia McDonald-Jones of Dallas, Texas, Yolonda (Joseph) Credle of Joliet, Illinois and Belvin "Chunky" McDonald of Joliet, Illinois and a host of grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Deborah Ann (Thomas) Gill passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was born December 22, 1959 in Joliet, Illinois and resided in Shorewood, Illinois. Deborah accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.  She graduated from Joliet Central High School Class of 1978. Deborah worked for Silver Cross Hospital, Crossfield Chemical and Joliet Township Transition Center, where she worked up until the time of her death....

Kwabena Nketia Jones, affectionately known as, (BenaKee) passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 following a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Kwabena was born on November 18, 1972 in Joliet, IL. Survived by her five children, Brittany Jones, Joliet; Jordan Jones, Chicago, IL; Toniea, Destiny, and Jeremiah Jones, all of Joliet; mother, Dr. Glenda McCullum, Joliet; father, Willie J. Jones, Joliet; three brothers, Thurmond Lurry, Nathan (Erika) McCullum, Joliet and Marcus Fears, Meridian,...

Henry E. Pride Jr. was born to Henry E. Pride Sr. and Helen M. Pride on July 10, 1964 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Farragut High School in 1982. A passion for cars and trucks later steered him to driving trucks for YRC Freight for 26 years. He was affectionately known as Skeewee. Always on the move, on the go. He had such a carefree spirit and simply enjoyed life to the fullest. Mr. Adventure would have been the name of his movie or the title of his book. You could always find him under...

Thursday, May 9, 2019, Leroy Samuel passed away peacefully.  Leroy was born in Darlington, South Carolina June 2, 1946 to MC and Ada Samuel.  At the time of his death, Leroy resided in Lockport, IL.  After earning his high school diploma, Leroy continued his education by pursuing a trade in refrigeration repair. Much of his work career, he worked tirelessly as a machine operator at Caterpillar for 30-years before retiring in 1997. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Leroy...

Patricia Gant (Pat) was born June 16, 1952 in Joliet, Illinois and entered eternal life Thursday, May 9, 2019. Pat was the youngest of five children born to Ethel and Robert Gant both of whom preceded her in death. She was educated in the Joliet Township school system. For many years she worked at Walgreens as a Pharmacy Technician and Cashier. Throughout her career she encountered many people and left a long, lasting impression.   Pat accepted Christ at a very early age at Second...

Elaine King was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 21, 1945 to the late Charles and Estella Harrell and was the fourth child of five daughters. Elaine graduated Parker High and later married.  Elaine went to security school in the early 1980s and started working as Loss Prevention at Carson Pirie Scott and Home Depot and she really enjoyed it. Elaine was a no nonsense lady and when it came down to what and how she wanted things, she wasn’t playing.  Elaine was such a...

Johnni Mae Sims was born on January 24, 1936 in Lawrence, MS being the daughter of Joseph and Bessie Mae (nee Walker) Ellis.  As a young child she moved from Mississippi to Joliet, IL to live with her Uncle John and Aunt Belle Ellis.  She confessed faith in Christ at an early age and united with St. Mark C.M.E. Church in Joliet, IL where  her devout faith and love for the church led her to serve in many capacities;  church secretary for 25 years, stewardess, member of...