Obituary
Jerome E. Sorrells Passes
Jerome Edward Sorrells was born on May 15, 1937, to Edna Mae Conyers in Rockmart, Georgia, and entered his heavenly home on November 24, 2023, at the age of 86. Raised by his devoted parents, Barry and Tivola Sorrells of South Haven, Michigan, Jerome's upbringing was also profoundly shaped by the love and care of his Uncle and Aunt, Obbie and Betty Dillard. His laughter-filled journey through life touched the hearts of many, leaving an indelible mark on those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A Tribute To An Extraordinary Woman
In loving memory of Toni Jean Beatty, the woman whose cakes could make you believe in miracles and whose life was a masterpiece of love, laughter, and layers upon layers of kindness.
Carlton Pearson, Influential Oklahoma Megachurch Founder Who Rejected Hell, Dies At Age 70
Oklahoma City (AP) — The founder of a former megachurch in Oklahoma who was branded a heretic and lost one audience — but gained a new one — after he rejected the idea of hell and supported gay rights has died, his agent said Monday.
Ms. Myrtle Patterson Jones Passes
Ms. Myrtle Jones, a beloved Christian servant and educator, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 20, 2023, at the age of 88 years old at St. Ann's Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born in West Memphis, Arkansas the fourth of eight children from Mr. Lee Hiram Patterson, Sr., and Mrs. Euvelle Chamberlain Patterson.
Lillie Mae Ville Passes
Lillie Mae Ville was put to rest on Friday, September 15, 2023. The service was held at New St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, located at 26 Shelby SW in Grand Rapids. The officiating pastor was Pastor Lynn Mitchell.
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Helen Lamar Wells
Sunday, September 17, 2023, the family of Mrs. Helen Lamar Wells celebrated her life with family and friends. Helen past away on May 4, 2023.
Floyd Stewart Passes
Floyd Stewart was born on September 27, 1929, in Moorhead, Mississippi, to Appolus and Mary Stewart. He was one of 11 children. He had seven brothers and three sisters. In 1949 Floyd married the love of his life, Christine Carter, and with this union bore 13 children, eight daughters and five sons.
Remembering Pastor Jessie Mae White Grand Rapids Godmother Of Female Clergy
On August 23, 1931, Mr. Isaac and Ruth Nathan gave birth to a precious baby girl in Houlka, Mississippi. They named her Jessie Mae Nathan. Jessie Mae chronologically fell in the middle of her siblings: Isaac, Alice, Ruth, and William. She came through the turbulence of being a field worker in Mississippi alongside her parents and siblings chopping cotton. After the untimely death of her father, Jessie's mother married Mr. Robert Crawford.
In Memoriam A Dedicated Community Servant and Friend
Pat Hinton was always about Voters education and registration. I could always depend on her to have at least 20 clip boards with voter registration forms clipped to them. Pat cherished the idea of highlighting important information on the form so the citizen would not miss anything on the application.