All Obituaries

MAURICE D. BURKLEY, affectionately known as “Stymie,” was  born on July 29, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Enoch Burkley and  Mattie L. Burkley. He was the youngest child of 7 siblings.  Maurice attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, and  later went on to attend Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,  and Chicago State University in Chicago, Illinois. He was most recently  employed at NFI Industries since 2020....

Carlos Etienne Luster was born May 15, 1968,  to Stanley G. and L. Mary Luster. Being the third of four children,  Carlos had to make his presence known amongst his siblings, Jose  and Malinda. His brother, Stanley Jr., departed the family at a  young age. In tribute to our son, we want the world to know that  your family and friends have great memories of you, love you with  all our hearts and are saddened but grateful for the memories of  our times...

Ruthie Nelson was born on March 10, 1933, in Isola,  Mississippi, to the late Foster and Lula Edwards.  She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Stranger  Home Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late  Reverend Crockett. Ruthie came to Chicago at the age of eighteen. At the age of twenty￾four she married Willie James Foster of Chicago. From this union  two children were born, Patricia Duckworth and Bettye Foster,  who preceded...

Corliss Cassandra Woods was born in Indianola, Mississippi, on October 2,  1966, as the sixth child to the late Earnest and Cindy Ann Woods. She was also preceded in  death by her sister, Demetria Woods. She attended George W. Collins High School where she cheered on the home team from the  top of the cheerleading pyramid. Corliss always had a loving heart and a strong work ethic. She found joy in reaching out to  help others, and she did so with a huge smile. Corliss had...

Willie Lou Holton was born in Chicago, Illinois,  on September 2, 1948, to Ruby Gaines and Cascle Holton.  She was preceded in death by her father and mother;  stepfather, William Kursh; and grandson, Jerell Plase. She  was affectionately known as “Theade,” “Wendy,” and “Ms.  Holton.” She attended Manley Upgrades Center, John Marshall High  School, and Malcolm X College, where she earned her degree  in early childhood...

Donta Mandrill Adger Donta M. Adger was born on October 26, 1974, in Berwyn, Illinois to Ashton Theodore and Louise Octavia  Adger. He was the youngest of ten siblings. His parents and four siblings: Lessie Lee Brady, Anita Adger, Ricky  Lumpkin and Antonio Adger all preceded him in death. He was educated in the Argo Public School System, and graduated from Summit Argo Community High  School in 1992. Donta was a fun loving guy with a huge contagious smile; he was a big...

Erick Reed was born on April 7, 1974, to Patricia Ann Reed  and Theodore Hughes. Erick was a free spirit who was very handsome, charming, and  outgoing. He was very much into fashion and was stylishly well  groomed. Eric attended Joseph Medill Elemenary School and obtained his  GED in the year 2005, and later obtained his carpenter certificate  in the year 2007. Erick also loved to sing and dance; he was that person to always  keep a smile on your face with...

Arrid Hall was born January 21, 1967, to Clifton and Pearly  Hall in Chicago, Illinois. Arrid confessed his faith in Christ at an early age at Unity  Fellowship Baptist Church, where he served faithfully on the Usher  Board. He would later move his fellowship to Christ Tabernacle  M.B. Church. He was immersed in the Christian community that  would be his lifelong support from an early age.  Arrid attended Saint Catherine Elementary in Oak Park,...

Demetris was born April 1, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois,  to Spencer Davis and the late Thomas Davis. On August 28,  2022, Demetris departed his life. He was the second child of  four boys, the other three being Timothy Davis and Jonathan  Davis, who both preceded him in death, and Nakia Davis. He  was the grandchild of Viola Moore, Spencer Moore, Anna Davis,  and C. Davis who also all preceded him in death. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age at New...

Mother Drama Jeannette Nichols was born on July 25,  1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Flanders and Mary Williams.  Jeannette was raised in Chicago, Illinois, with her parents and  sixteen siblings. Jeannette Nichols accepted Christ at an early  age at Greater Exodus Baptist Church. Jeannette was united in  marriage to Dave Nichols, Sr., for 57 years. Jeannette Nichols  studied nursing with many jobs over her lifetime, ultimately  ending her work...