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October 10th, 2025

Obituaries

Linda Brown Thompson, student at the center of landmark Brown v. Board of Education, dead at 75

Linda Brown Thompson, who as a young girl was the student at the center of the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education that declared school segregation unconstitutional, has died on Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Topeka, Kansas. She was 75. The Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel in Topeka confirmed it is handling funeral arrangements for Brown Thompson. Born in 1943, … [Read more...] about Linda Brown Thompson, student at the center of landmark Brown v. Board of Education, dead at 75

Lee Holloway, former Milwaukee County Board chairman, passes

Lee Holloway, a long-time Milwaukee County Board supervisor and chairman, was a blunt and liberal representative of his 5th District residents. Holloway described himself as “the product of blue-collar, working-class people.” As a politician, Holloway was known to be bombastic and successful. In his time at the courthouse, he led efforts to create a county general … [Read more...] about Lee Holloway, former Milwaukee County Board chairman, passes

In Loving Memory Of Eugenia Hicks

Eugenia Hicks was the sixth of eight children born to the union of James and Mattie Rooters. She entered this world on June 12, 1923, in Pine Bluff, AR. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Prairie Lake Missionary Baptist Church in Wilkins, AR. Eugenia attended Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), where she earned her GED. In 1940, she was married to … [Read more...] about In Loving Memory Of Eugenia Hicks

In Loving Memory of Nellie M. Durrell

Sunrise: December 26, 1927 Sunset: January 30, 2018 On January 30, 2018, at 90 years of age, Nellie M. Durrell departed this life into Eternal Rest. She leaves to cherish her memory 3 nieces, 3 nephews and many extended family and friends. A Funeral Mass celebrating her life was held on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., at All Saints Catholic Church, 4051 N. 25th … [Read more...] about In Loving Memory of Nellie M. Durrell

Sandra Gail Hudson Sharp Hearn

Sandra Gail Hudson Sharp Hearn was born on August 12, 1944 to the union of Octavius T. Hudson and Lizzie Ella Smith Hudson in Dyersbury, Tennessee. She received her formal education at Bruce High School, also in Dyersbury. Sandra accepted Christ as her savior at a young age and united with Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir. … [Read more...] about Sandra Gail Hudson Sharp Hearn