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Clinton Malone Skokie
Clinton Malone was born in Memphis Tennessee on September 19, 1942 to the late Lucille and Rivers Malone. Clinton "Clint" received his formal education in the Memphis Public School System, attending Dunbar Elementary School and Melrose High School. He lived in Memphis until 1961, when he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There he worked and attended night school at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Clint was joined in holy matrimony to Juliette DuBose on April 28, 1978 in Evanston,...
Clinton Malone was born in Memphis Tennessee on September 19, 1942 to the late Lucille and Rivers Malone. Clinton "Clint" received his formal education in the Memphis Public School...
Eleanor Weathers - Pryor Evanston
Eleanor Florence Searles was a native Evanstonian. She began her journey on April 6, 1935 when she was born to Fredrick & Christine Searles in a Chicagoland hospital. Evanston, during this time, was racially segregated and did not allow black babies to be born in any of the hospitals in Evanston. Even though she grew up in a time where racial tension was prevalent, Eleanor was raised and surrounded by the love of her family including her brother Ricky, her Grandmother...
Eleanor Florence Searles was a native Evanstonian. She began her journey on April 6, 1935 when she was born to Fredrick & Christine Searles in a Chicagoland hospital. Evanston, during this...
Harold Phillips Evanston
Harold Phillips was born November 28, 1943 in Birmingham, AL, to Elton Lewis Phillips and Laura Lee Phillips. He grew up and went to school in Mansfield, OH. Harold graduated from Mansfield High School in1962. He called himself a "Hell of a football player." In 1962 Harold enlisted in the U.S. Army where he received training as a paratrooper. Harold's tours of duty included Fort Jackson, SC, Fort Benning, GA, Fort Bragg, NC, Okinawa, Japan, and Vietnam. Harold served honorably...
Harold Phillips was born November 28, 1943 in Birmingham, AL, to Elton Lewis Phillips and Laura Lee Phillips. He grew up and went to school in Mansfield, OH. Harold graduated from Mansfield High...
Norma Burey Evanston
The late Norma Faye Miller, affectionately called "Darkie" was born on July 3, 1952 to he parents, Mable Miller-Crooks and John Miller in New Roads, Westmoreland, Jamaica WI. Norma after migrating to the United States became affiliated with The Church of God of Prophecy, Asbury, Evanston, Illinois.
She was married and later divorced. Norma was employed by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital for 32 years before retiring in May 2018. She received the long...
The late Norma Faye Miller, affectionately called "Darkie" was born on July 3, 1952 to he parents, Mable Miller-Crooks and John Miller in New Roads, Westmoreland, Jamaica...
Wesley Mims, Sr. Evanston
Wesley V. Mims was born on November 26, 1941 to Joseph and Viola Wideman Mims in Evanston, Illinois. He was the sixth of seven children. His parents and five siblings; Mildred, Phyllis, Oliver Joseph and Clyde, preceded him in death. Wesley was educated in the Evanston Public School system. He graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1960. In high school, Wesley was on the wrestling and football team. After graduation he attended Wright College in Chicago, Illinois...
Wesley V. Mims was born on November 26, 1941 to Joseph and Viola Wideman Mims in Evanston, Illinois. He was the sixth of seven children. His parents and five siblings; Mildred, Phyllis,...
Baby Emmi Williams Chicago
Baby Emmi Taylor Williams affectionately called "Taylor" was given to Dr. Emmitt T. Williams, III and Jacqueline S. Williams on October 1, 2018 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge Illinois. Emmi was amazing from the time she developed the ability to move in her mothers womb. She was never still and gradually kicking and moving around all the time.
Upon Baby Emmi's arrival we knew she would be an attention grabber. Someone who would be sensitive and compassionate. Base...
Baby Emmi Taylor Williams affectionately called "Taylor" was given to Dr. Emmitt T. Williams, III and Jacqueline S. Williams on October 1, 2018 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge...
Helen Adams-Kennedy Evanston
Helen Osceola Adams-Kennedy was born in Albany, Mississippi on September 30, 1932. She was the only child born to the late James Adams and Elnora Young. At a young age, she and her family moved from Mississippi to Evanston, Illinois. Where she live the rest of he life Helen was educated in the District 65 school system and she later received he Nursing Assistant Certificate from Oakton Community College.
Helen accepted Christ at an early age. She became a member of...
Helen Osceola Adams-Kennedy was born in Albany, Mississippi on September 30, 1932. She was the only child born to the late James Adams and Elnora Young. At a young age, she and her family...
Sharon Doby Evanston
Sharon May Doby was born on January 27, 1940 in Evanston, Illinois. Sharon was adopted by John and Sally Murray as an infant. Her parents wholeheartedly loved, cherished and honored her until their death. Sharon’s biological parents Dr. Frank D. Smith and Agnes Twiggs Smith remained a part of her life throughout adulthood. Born to this union were five children Diane Gratton, Walter (Sparky) Smith, Martha Jane Smith Curry (deceased), Franklin D. Smith Jr. (deceased) and...
Sharon May Doby was born on January 27, 1940 in Evanston, Illinois. Sharon was adopted by John and Sally Murray as an infant. Her parents wholeheartedly loved, cherished and honored her...
Joseph Pride, Sr. Evanston
Joseph Daniel Pride, Sr. affectionately known as Joe was born to Joe Frank Pride and Oma Lee Manning Pride on August 23, 1935 in New Middleton, TN. he was raised in "Pride Hollow" with his two sisters (Effie and Janath) and four brothers (Nathaniel, Ralph, James, and Thomas). He peacefully passed away at his home in Evanston, IL, on September 24, 2018. Joe attended school in Smith County. He worked diligently on the family farm until he was employed at the Carthage Shirt...
Joseph Daniel Pride, Sr. affectionately known as Joe was born to Joe Frank Pride and Oma Lee Manning Pride on August 23, 1935 in New Middleton, TN. he was raised in "Pride Hollow"...
Alberta Davis Evanston
Alberta Bonnet Davis, born August 12, 1933 in Carencro, LA and a current resident of Evanston, IL. Passed away peacefully September 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Alberta Bonnet Davis, born August 12, 1933 in Carencro, LA and a current resident of Evanston, IL. Passed away peacefully September 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
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