Hazel Elois Jett was born on February 25, 1939, in Mendenhall, Mississippi and spent the majority of her life rooted on the South Side of Chicago. A woman of deep faith, Hazel was a devoted member of Progressive Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend T.E. Brown and Reverend Retha Brown, now known as Progressive Baptist Chicago under Pastor Charlie Dates. She faithfully served on the Usher Board for more than 60 years and remained steadfast in worship and service throughout ...

Building a Legacy A Life Remembered Alice loved nothing more than her family. When it came to them, there was no hesitation—if you called, she was already on her way, like the real gangsta she was. She had a certain fire inside and a caring spirit especially for her grandkids. She might have cursed them out now and then, but she always had there backs and wanted to be there for them. Her favorite place in the world was the gravesite of her mother and father Wilbur and Pamela Coy. ...

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend. Pearly Mae Powell, 79 years young was born January 24th, 1947. Born and raised in Chicago, attended Shoop Elementary and Carver High. Holding employment in several different occupations: the post office and Provident Hospital, before becoming a mother. After making sure the role of motherhood was fulfilled, making sure we had hot meals everyday, were dressed nice and warm for school, and always picked ...

Sterling Hall was born on April 13, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lillie B. Mhoon and Albert Jean Cotton, both of whom preceded him in death. He peacefully departed this life on January 28, 2026, in his hometown of St. Louis. Sterling was a hardworking man who spent many years employed at The Rib Palace before continuing his work career at Luigi’s Pizza. He took pride in his work and the relationships he built along the way. Sterling was well known for his silly spirit and unique ...

Life Reflection  Judith Dean Rickenbacker, affectionately known as Judy, was born on August 22, 1947, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She was the eldest daughter of Mary E. Rickenbacker and the late Wilber J. Rickenbacker. Judy was raised in Bamberg, South Carolina. While growing up, she enjoyed attending church and worshipping with her family at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Judy was educated in the Bamberg County Public Schools. She was a hard worker and creative, which ...