Obituaries

Mary Belle Reed was born on July 28, 1941, to the union of Charles and Aslee (nee Redmond) Malone in the rural area of Pickens, in Holmes County, Mississippi. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age, and joined Mount Zion Baptist Church in Pickens, Mississippi. … [Read more...] about Mary Belle Reed

A Time to be Born - This story of Ada Mae Jones is a true American story of love, life and resilience. Ada Mae was born to Major “Pig” Hamilton and Elmyra Brooks Hamilton on July 19, 1921 in Panola County, Mississippi. She was the fourth child of ten children. … [Read more...] about Ada Mae Jones

Eugene Bishop was born to Gilbert and Fannie Bishop on June 21, 1931. … [Read more...] about Eugene Bishop

Trevon L.D. “Trey” Harris was born on August 3, 1995 to the union of Shalonda Hierrezuelo and Fabian Harris in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trey received his HSED at Lincoln Hills School in Irma, Wisconsin. … [Read more...] about Trevon L.D. “Trey” Harris

Kenyatta L. Bounds was born on April 27, 1978 in Milwaukee, WI to the proud parents of Lillie and Bennie Bounds. Kenny graduated from high school in Milwaukee, WI and went to college in Hayes, Kansas. … [Read more...] about Kenyatta L. Bounds

Ben Elms, Jr. was born on October 17, 1938 in Bonita, Louisiana, the sixth of nine children born to the union of Annie Pearl (Davis) and Ben Elms, Sr. We would all affectionately call him “Junior”. … [Read more...] about Ben Elms, Jr.

Marie Flowers was born in Batesville, Mississippi on October 3, 1936 to Leroy Flowers, Sr. and Ella Quay Flowers. The third of six children, she accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Batesville, Mississippi under the leadership of Rev. John McClinton. As a young adult, Marie relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she united with King Solomon Missionary … [Read more...] about Marie Flowers

Cierra Imani Silverton was born on October 22, 1997 to Kerry A. Silverton and Danyell Peavy in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her formal education in Milwaukee Public Schools. Cierra attended Engelburg Elementary, Mt. Lebanon Lutheran, Vincent High School and was currently at Milwaukee Job Corps to advance her education. She began to accept Christ at an early age, attending Mt. … [Read more...] about Cierra Imani Silverton

Myesha L'Na Bender was born on October 13, 1992 to the union of Lisa and Jason Bender in Inglewood, California. Myesha received her formal education at St. Catherine’s in Milwaukee, WI. She is a graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High School. She was further educated at the University of Wisconsin – Waukesha and Vici Aveda Institute. Myesha accepted Christ as her Savior at 6 years … [Read more...] about Myesha L’Na Bender

Mr. Harold Wilburn, Jr. was born on October 3, 1934 in Marshall, TX to the union of Harold Wilburn, Sr. and Laura Griffin Wilburn. He accepted Christ as his savior and united with Jackson Temple, where he served in various positions during his youth. Harold received his primary education from Marshall, TX public schools. In 1951, Harold relocated to Milwaukee, WI with his … [Read more...] about Mr. Harold Wilburn, Jr.