All Obituaries

Darrell “Duecy” Hoston, Sr. was born on June 28, 1972, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to Beatrice Hoston and Preston O’Neal. He was the youngest of eight siblings. Duecy met Nadine Moore in high school, and fell head over heels in love. On May 19, 2000, they were united in holy matrimony. To this union, three sons were born. Duecy was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice Hoston; fathers, Abraham Jordan and Preston O’Neal; and brother, Larry Hoston. ...

Johnnie B. Roberson was born on August 16, 1956, to the late Johnnie and Georgie Roberson. He was the second of four children. Johnnie accepted Christ at an early age under the pastorate of late Reverend J.W. R. Owens of Second Baptist Church of La Grange, Illinois. Johnnie attended and graduated Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois. Johnnie met and married the love of his life for 49 years, Linda Collins-Roberson, and they raised their only son, Rayshawn Roberson. Johnnie was a ...

Larry Donell Woodard, Jr., age 35, was born on April 13, 1990, in Chicago at Mount Sinai Hospital. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend whose life was marked by his musical gifts, family devotion, and vibrant personality. Larry was the beloved son of his parents, Larry Woodard, Sr., and Cheryl James. Affectionately known as “ Lil Larry” and “LJ” to many of his loved ones, he brought joy, laughter, and warmth to those who knew him best. Larry ...

Remembering a life so beautifully lived. Mae Desta Stephens was born in Jasper, Mississippi March 21, 1946, to Elmira & George McCullum, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Eddie Stephens; eight of her siblings: Rebecca, Earlene, Sophronia, Jearley, Annie, Nice Stean, Ramsey, Henry; and son, Victor Mccullum. Ma Mae was a beautiful, well-respected young woman. Growing up, she attended Blue Ridge Elementary down South. Her fondest memory ...

Tracy Bolden was born was born on April 27, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois to Tammy Bolden and James Ware. He had a generous spirit and a heart of gold. One thing Tracy loved doing most was getting family and friends together for holidays and birthdays. Tracy began his educational journey at Horatio May, where he graduated as valedictorian. He went on to attend Lane Tach High School. Tracy became a loving father to two daughters, Myisha (who preceded him in death) and Destiny, and one ...

Henry Eli Bosley Henry Eli Bosley was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 27, 1955, to the late Henry Bosley, Sr., and Ola Mae Patton. He was the second child, following his beloved older sister, Bonnie Suggs. Henry attended Rezin Orr High School from 1969 to 1973, where he was accompanied by his soon-to-be wife, Denise Bosley. After graduation, he began his journey into the workforce, first gaining employment at Palmer Printing Company and later working as a porter at Rush Hospital. ...

Hattie Hubbard was the fourth child of seven siblings born on May 5, 1926, to Joe and Georgia Ford in Tunica Mississippi. Both parents preceded her in death. She was a very loving and caring child growing up. Her brothers and sister fondly referred to her as “Lil’l Sis.” She was very devoted to the needs of her older sister, Retha, who was diagnosed with polio at an early age. At nine years old, she was so filled with the Holy Ghost that it took several persons to contain ...

James “Jim” Barnett, Jr., of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, February 7, 2026. James “Jim” was born one of six children on April 2, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Berdi Hill and James Barnett, Sr. James accepted Christ at an early age. James grew up in Chicago, Illinois, attended Crane High School, then went to Loop College. James “Jim” was employed by the City of Chicago for 38 years in the Department ...