All Obituaries

Rosemary Cureton (Mama Rose) passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born on April 22, 1933, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and resided in Joliet, Illinois. Mama Rose accepted Christ at an early age in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and later joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Joliet, Illinois. Mama Rose united in holy Matrimony to C.B. Cureton and to this union, three children were born.  Mama Rose obtained her Cosmetology License and serviced many clients, as well as,...

Joanne Chandler Eskridge was born June 13, 1957, to Leon and Bessie Mae Chandler in Joliet, Illinois. She departed this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Joanne graduated from Joliet East High school in 1975. Joanne married her loving husband, William Eskridge on June 3, 2003. Joanne accepted Christ at a young age. Joanne was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Joanne was a loving and caring person. Joanne was always willing to lend a hand to those who needed help,...

Joyce Abigail Evans, 68, departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Chicago, IL. She was born July 26,1955  in Canton, Mississippi to James and Charlie Evans. She was the oldest child of this union. She attended Englewood High School, later graduated from Kennedy King College. She earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. She was united in holy matrimony with Eugene Webster-Murray on February 14, 1975 and to this union, two daughters were born;...

We gather here today to remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Doris Lee Moore, a woman of profound faith and unwavering love. Doris was born on July 17, 1960, to Andy Sanders and Idell Louise Marshall Sanders in Markham, IL, and from her earliest days, she embraced her Christian faith, carrying with her the message of "Trust in Jesus because everything is going to be alright." Doris was not just a believer; she was a shining example of a God-fearing woman. She wore many...

Deacon Lonnell Thurmond was born on October 17, 1960 at Cook County Hospital to Floyd Vaughan and Alice Thurmond in Chicago, IL. God called him home on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Lonnell graduated from Marshall High School. After graduating from high school, he and his twin brother, Lindell,  attended Wash Burn Trade School, The Institute of New Cinema Artist School, and then graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Music at Malcolm X College. Deacon Thurmond became one of...

Isiah (Ike) Price Sr. was born June 4, 1933, in McDonough, Georgia to George and Nellie Price, who proceeded him in death. He was one of twelve children from this union and the last surviving child. Isiah met the love of his life Albirdia Wynn when they were only children. They were educated in the Henry County School system. On Albirdia’s eighteenth birthday in 1951 they married and from this union they had one son. Isiah Jr., they were married for sixty-seven years prior to...