All Obituaries

Jeff D. Crockett, son on the late Robert and Pearl Crockett was born on July 10, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois.  He departed this life on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.  He grew up in a Christian home with a mother who was a true believer in the power of prayer.  He was the youngest of four siblings; Dorothy, Robert, Eddie Pearl and Bernice who all preceded him in death.  Jeff was educated in the Chicago Public School system.  He developed a love...

Charles Amos Worley, Jr. was born on January 11, 1935 to Charles Amos Worley, Sr. and Juanita Worley in St. Louis, Missouri.  He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army as Sargent 1st Class. He was a bus driver for Chicago Transit Authority (C.T.A.) in Chicago, Illinois.  He also worked as a machine...

Rufus Charles Sims, affectionately known and loved as “RC” was born to Robert J. Sims and Jessie (January) Sims on April 22, 1932 in Wisner, Louisiana.  He relocated to Joliet, IL with his family in the early 1940’s. He accepted Christ at an early age at St. Mark C.M.E church in Joliet, IL. Rufus was educated in the Joliet Township school system. He played football and wrestled for Joliet Township High School and Joliet Junior College.  He then went on to serve...

Emmitt C. Craig was born June 26, 1951 in Millry, AL.  He passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt Craig and Mae Eva Holcombe. Emmitt leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Juiet A. Craig; two brothers, Melvin (Linda) Brown and Lloyd (Stella) Craig; five children, son, James (Maryann) Cooper, daughters, Terese Cooper-Harmon, Dela Cooper, Tamisha (Michael) Owens and Emmech (Cameron) Cooper; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; his...

Nickolas Brown, 23, of Joliet, IL went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born January 4, 1996 to Angela Brown (Andre Brown, step-father) and his biological father, Albert Washington.  Nickolas graduated from Joliet West High school where he received his diploma. He had a fond love for wrestling, weight lifting, and animals. He assisted in the care of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs Robinson. His smile would light up any room and his personality was enlightening....

Loryn ItaLee E'tienne Brown was born July 2, 2018 to Keishante Houston and Deonte Brown.  She departed this life on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Loryn was a lovable baby; she loved to dance and play fight with her brothers and cousin, Arrion.  Her favorite song was "Butterfly" by Mariah Carey.  Some nights we had to play her song for her to sleep.  Loryn really loved her dogs, Bella and Rocky.  Loryn and Rocky...

Bennie “Bum” McGee, Jr. was born in Greenwood, MS on April 15, 1945 to Sallie Myers and Bennie McGee, Sr., who preceded him in death.  Bennie passed away on July 1, 2019. Bennie moved to Chicago, IL at the age of 13.  He attended Dolittle and Mosley Grammar School and Dunbar High School.  He played on the SR Noveles Softball Team from Lake Park, Ida B. Wells, and Ellis. Bennie was one of ten children; Willie, Charlie, Robert, Jo, and Phillis preceded him in...