On Saturday, July 15, 2018 , the Grant family honored their family matriarch, Mrs. Carnell Grant, during her 90th birthday celebration. She was joined by her family, friends, New Covenant Baptist Church family, and Juneau Fidelity Temple #247 of the Elks at Devon Seafood & Steak in Glendale to recognize her lifetime accomplishments. Mrs. Grant was the co-owner of Grant’s … [Read more...] about Local entrepreneur and poet celebrates 90th Birthday
Birthday Celebrations
A Happy 70th Birthday for Betty Mitchell
On Sunday, July 8, 2018, Betty Mitchell (center) along with multiple generations of her family, celebrated her 70th birthday. A party was held in her honor at the Hilton Garden Inn. The theme was a Hawaiian luau, where all the guests wore tropical prints and were greeted with leis. Guests shared stories and gave praise to Betty, and there was much love from her children and … [Read more...] about A Happy 70th Birthday for Betty Mitchell
Happy 100th Birthday Mrs. Molly Place
Centenarian Molly Place celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, June 30, 2018 with family and friends in Milwaukee. Ms. Place was one 16 children born in Bellefontaine, MS and moved to Louisville in 1941. In 1952, she relocated to Milwaukee. She married Purgi Lewis in 1968. She later married Robert Place. She is the mother of one son, W.J. Gaines. Ms. Place was a very … [Read more...] about Happy 100th Birthday Mrs. Molly Place
LaVern Barber celebrates a happy 75th Birthday
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Mrs. LaVern Barber (front row, center) celebrated a very happy 75th Birthday, surrounded by her loving friends and family, during a fabulous birthday party held at the Elks Club, 5555 W. Good Hope Rd. Pictured at the event are (back row, from left) Yolanda Lassiter, Carla Nichols, Theresa Shepherd, Felecia Mitchell, Cassandra Mitchell, (front row, … [Read more...] about LaVern Barber celebrates a happy 75th Birthday
Ms. Maggie Vance celebrates 100th Birthday
Maggie “Idea” Vance celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Carter Conference Center at Holy Redeemer COGIC. She was born in Wilmot, AR on April 17, 1918. She moved to Milwaukee in 1949. She held various jobs through the years at nursing homes and the dietary department of Mt. Sinai hospital, to name a few. She was very … [Read more...] about Ms. Maggie Vance celebrates 100th Birthday
Dr. Wilma Spann celebrates birthday
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, founder and CEO of the Rev. James W. Spann II College Scholarship Foundation, Dr. Wilma N. Spann celebrated her birthday at the Four Points Sheraton, 5311 S. Howell Ave. The surprise party was thrown by her children and many of her family and friends were in attendance to wish her well. Pictured at the event are (from left) son, Timothy Spann; son, … [Read more...] about Dr. Wilma Spann celebrates birthday