All Obituaries

James Lovett was born January 17, 1959, to James and Willie Ruth Lovett in El Dorado, Arkansas. James was the baby, affectionately called “Junior.” James received his early childhood education in district 104. James also attended Argo Community High School. James was preceded in death by his mother and father. James was a very well known man. Over the years, he became known by many different names. “Lovett,” “Love Bug,” “BFF,” “Sugar...

Dwight Jermal Pruitt was born February 16, 1972 Chicago, Illinois to the late Joyce Burnette Pruitt and Dwight Glover. He was the third child of the three children. Dwight attended Foreman High School 1986 and thereafter received his GED and completed training classes to receive his Cosmetology Certificate in 1996. Dwight excepted Christ and was baptized in his mid-20’s. He acknowledged that God was the one who saved him each time. Dwight went through trials and tribulations, but God...

Today we gather here to celebrate and carry on the legacy of Johnny Lee James. Johnny graced Hayti, Missouri, on April 8, 1970, born to James Rodgers and Magnolia James. At an early age, Johnny was baptized at Seven Star Missionary Baptist Church. Johnny graduated from Nash Elementary School in 1985 before he attended Austin Community High School, graduating in 1989. Johnny worked as a janitor for many years. Johnny loved family gatherings, playing cards, and dancing. Johnny departed this...

Lillie Mae Barnes was born on February 3, 1950, to Lillian Barnes and William Barnes. She was the fourth of thirteen children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian Barnes and William Barnes; husband, Tommy Lewis; brother, William Barnes, Jr.; sisters, Claudine Winters, Mary Winters Conner, and Margaret Child; and nephews, Jimmy H. Love, Jr., Tyrone Barnes, James L. Barnes, and Derick Childs. Lillie attended school in Ville, Mississippi. She was united in holy matrimony to Tommy...

Lawrence Labrne Calloway was born March 23, 1941, in Brookhaven, MS, to the late Lawyer and the late Lentiel Calloway. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Helen Herring of Brookhaven, MS. Lawrence received his education in Brookhaven, MS. He loved to play football and baseball. Lawrence moved from Mississippi to New York, then to Milwaukee and later moved and settled in Chicago, IL. He was a truck driver for multiple trucking companies for over 40 years and retired from Belmont...

On April 9, 1942, God ushered into this world, Riley Duson, blessing his parents, Johnnie and Odell with a life of happiness. Riley’s parents, Johnnie and Odell, as well as his sister Winona preceded him in death. Riley was raised in Summit-Argo, IL. He attended Argo Elementary and graduated from Argo Community High School, before being drafted into the military at age 21 on March 27, 1964 and served in the Vietnam War. Riley received an honorable discharge on March 24, 1966 and...

Rosedell Chester, Sr., was born on December 1, 1924, to the parents of Willie Chester, Sr., and Ida Mae Dean. Rosedell was the eldest in a clan of a dozen siblings, He learned many life skills from his parents. Basically, the “Rules of Life” that would carry him through almost a century of changing and challenging times from traveling by horse and carriage to riding in high-powered Cadillacs and from calling with a distant yell to dialing by rotary telephones to wi-fi cellular...

Luther O’Neal Martin was born April 6, 1960 to the proud parents of the Late Luther Edward Martin and Lillian Louise Clemet in Cherokee, Alabama. Luther confessed faith in Christ at an early age. However, in later years, he joined the Nation of Islam. Luther attended and graduated from Southwestern High School in Flint, MI. Upon completing high school Luther enlisted in the United States Army where he later was honorably discharged. After returning from the U.S. Army Luther obtained a...

Ivan Curtis Jones, also known as “Love,” was born on November 20, 1970, to Ida Mae Jones and David Morrow in Chicago, Illinois. He was the baby of five siblings born to Ida Mae and David, with a host of other brothers and sisters on his dad’s side. Ivan was full of love. He loved his family and he knew he was loved. He loved helping people and cleaning. He loved watching tv, shopping, and being around family. But he was mostly known for cleaning. He couldn’t come over...

Dijon L. Mitchell was born January 29, 1991, in Chicago, IL, to parents, Shantae Hartzog and Bryant Mitchell. Dijon confessed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Christian Valley Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Steven Geer, Jr. Dijon was educated at Genevieve Melody Elementary School and Charles A. Prosser Career Academy High School in Chicago, IL. Dijon later attended the Atterbury Job Corps, receiving a Culinary Arts certification. Dijon’s first love was his...