Fondly called Dothee, Dottie, Dot and Dorothea by family and friends, Dorothy Jean Toombs was born in Ripley, Tennessee, on July 27, 1950. She was the second eldest of eleven children born to James and Louise (Mann) Toombs, both natives of Tennessee. Dorothy migrated as a small child with her family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the family would settle and reside for … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of Dorothy J. Fisher
Obituaries
John Lewis, towering figure of Civil Rights era, dies at 80
John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, AL, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 80. "It is with inconsolable grief and enduring sadness that we announce the passing of U.S. Rep. John … [Read more...] about John Lewis, towering figure of Civil Rights era, dies at 80
Civil rights icon Rev. C.T. Vivian dies at 95
Civil rights leader Rev. Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian has died at age 95, his daughter Kira Vivian told CNN. Vivian passed away at his Atlanta home of natural causes Friday, July 17, 2020. "He was the sweetest man," Kira Vivian said. "He was so loving. What a loving dad. He was the best father throughout my entire life." Vivian participated in the Freedom Rides and … [Read more...] about Civil rights icon Rev. C.T. Vivian dies at 95
In Loving Memory Of Sandra Campbell Scott
Sandra Campbell Scott was born on September 11, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born to Alfredia Scott and Freddie Jones, with a loving father, Frank James Campbell, who raised her from birth. She was preceded in death by her dad, Freddie Jones, siblings Mary Jane (died at birth), Arjean Campbell, Alfred Holiman, Gloria Jones and Brian Jones. Sandra grew up in Wyatt, … [Read more...] about In Loving Memory Of Sandra Campbell Scott
Bonnie Pointer, founding member of The Pointer Sisters, dead at 69
Bonnie Pointer, one of the founding members of the group The Pointer Sisters, died Monday, June 8, 2020, according to her sister, Anita Pointer She was 69. "Our family is devastated; on behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time," Anita Pointer said in a statement to CNN. "Bonnie was my best friend and we talked … [Read more...] about Bonnie Pointer, founding member of The Pointer Sisters, dead at 69
Local funeral home owner and businessman Arthur Reid, Jr., passes at age 82
Arthur Reid, Jr., business man, founder and president of Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Home and a longtime benefactor of student education in Milwaukee, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was 82 years old. Arthur Reid was born in Jackson, Tennessee. His family relocated to Milwaukee when he was 13 years old. He first became interested in the funeral business due to the fact … [Read more...] about Local funeral home owner and businessman Arthur Reid, Jr., passes at age 82
In Loving Memory of Dorothy Balenger Stanley
Dorothy Frances Balenger was born on August 11, 1927 to the union of Russell T. and Dorothy (nee: Adams) Balenger in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dorothy received her formal education in the Milwaukee Public School system in Milwaukee, WI; Cincinnati Public School System in Cincinnati, Ohio; and the St. Paul Public School System in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dorothy accepted Christ as … [Read more...] about In Loving Memory of Dorothy Balenger Stanley
Former White House butler who served 11 presidents dies after contracting coronavirus
Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, a former White House butler who worked under 11 US Presidents, has died after contracting coronavirus. He was 91 years old. His granddaughter, Shanta Taylor Gay, told CNN. Jerman died on May 16, 2020. "He was authentic. He was a quiet but stern man. Very giving, never fussed or complained. Always said he lived a blessed life," she said in an … [Read more...] about Former White House butler who served 11 presidents dies after contracting coronavirus
In Loving Memory of Charles Oliver Woods
Charles Oliver Woods was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois on February 2, 1929, to the union of Northern Henry Woods and Retta Mae Newcomb. After graduating high school, Charles enlisted in the military and served his country, including a year's tour of duty in Germany. He was married to the love of his life, Doris Young, for 63 years. Charles was the proud father of Sheila … [Read more...] about In Loving Memory of Charles Oliver Woods
R&B lost three legends this weekend in Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright
It was a tough weekend for rhythm and blues with the deaths of three musical icons. Singers Betty Wright and Little Richard along with music executive Andre Harrell died this weekend. All had major impacts on R&B and the music industry as a whole. If one wasn't moving the genre forward, another was introducing the world to new acts. Betty Wright influenced a … [Read more...] about R&B lost three legends this weekend in Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright