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Missionary Mary Evelyn Hagler Riddly was born on April 4, 1938, in Pulaski, Illinois. She was the eldest child of Florence Geneva Taylor Hagler and George Albert Hagler, both of whom preceded her in death. Early Life and Education A gifted student from a young age, Missionary Riddly demonstrated academic excellence early on. She graduated from John M. Smyth Elementary School one year ahead of schedule after receiving a double promotion. Following her graduation from Richard T. Crane High ...

Rosie Lee Davis was born on July 1, 1937, in Clarksdale, MS, and immediately moved to Greenwood, MS, with her mother and father, Rosa Holt and Lee Holt, both of whom preceded her in death. At birth, she was born tiny which was the beginning of her affectionately being called “Scrapp.” This nickname followed her throughout her life. She was an only child by birth, but God brought her a sister named, Louise Jordan. From a young age, through their sisterhood she gained the entire ...

Albert Earl Sams was born on June 4, 1934 to the late Robert and Salone Sams in Brookfield, Mississippi. He accepted Christ at an early age. He attended school in Brookfield, Mississippi from there he went into the service, 1951-1957. He served in two branches, the Army and Air force. After returning home, he worked at Sears then started doing construction work. Five years later he and his brother started a business. On April 8, 1961, Albert was united in holy matrimony to Inez Bates, to ...

Xavier J. Riles, known as Zay, was born March 28, 1992, born to parents, Michelle Williams and William Riles Xavier was called home April 5, 2026, at the age of 34. His passing left a deep void on our hearts. Xavier (Zay) was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was known for his kind smile, sense of humor, big heart, strength, and love for family. He touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his ...

Mother Helen Louise Whitfield, affectionally known as Dutchess, was born April 17, 1941, in Earle, Arkansas, to the union of William Henry and Mattie Dell Brown. She was second eldest of thirteen (13) children. Her parents; one sister, Della; and two brothers, James Henry and Arzabara, preceded her in death. Helen attended and graduated from Earle High School in 1959. Later that year, she moved to Chicago where she met and married the love of her life, Henry Whitfield. To this union, they ...

Melvin Eugene “Larry” Price was born January 5, 1952, to Katherine Johnson-Price and Robert C. Price. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and was raised in Chicago, Illinois, with his thirteen siblings: Robert Price, Marlin Price-Anderson, Willie Jerome Price, Emily Price, Stephanie Price-Dillard, Terry Price, Carol Price-Martin, Paul Price, Margaret Price, Catherine Price, Colletta Price-Pigram, Levell Price, and Marvella Price. Melvin attended and graduated from Farragut High ...

Leroy Phipps was born on May 14, 1942, in Tillatoba, Mississippi, to the late LB and Monnie Mae Phipps. Leroy was the rst child born to this union. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Edward and Lewis, and his sister elma Lee Phipps. In November of 1946, the Phipps family relocated to Chicago, Illinois, on the North side. Leroy was baptized at First Grace M. B. Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Nathan Shorter, Sr., and also attended Moody Bible Institute. Leroy was ...