All Obituaries

A Life Legacy Celebration in Loving Memory of Iris Lisa Robinson Sunrise – April 26, 1960 Sunset – April 25, 2024 Iris Lisa Robinson was born in Chicago, IL on April 26, 1960 to the union of Isaac and Essie Patton. She was the fifth of five children. She confessed Christ at an early age and remained a faithful church attendee and servant.  Iris attended Jones Commercial high school and attended Chicago State with a major in Education and Liberal Arts. While in college...

Mary Ester Scott passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on April 7, 1933, in Lewisville, MS, she was the beloved daughter of the late Banana Clayton. Mary was joyously united in marriage to Henry Walter Scott on January 5, 1949. Together, they shared 42 years of loving marriage filled with mutual support and devotion until Henry’s passing. Throughout her life, Mary held various roles with a profound impact on her community, most notably as a...

Samuel Joshua Martin, affectionately known as “Sammy”, a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in his hometown of Joliet, Illinois. He was born to Samatha Martin and Derrick Martin on August 1, 2003. Samuel’s life was a vibrant tapestry of passion, kindness, and youthful exuberance. Samuel attended Joliet Central High School, where he graduated in 2021. His curiosity and intelligence shone brightly in the classroom,...

Maggie Bacon-Schultz was born on January 10, 1949, in Pickens Mississippi to the late Sam Moore and Rosie Lee Bacon. She made her heavenly transition in her home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Maggie was very young when her parents passed away, leaving her maternal grandmother, Kizzie Estelle and her uncle, Sylvester Bacon the illustrious role of caregivers to her and her three siblings. Maggie graduated from Velma Jackson High School in Camden, MS in 1966. After high school she moved to...