Obituaries
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Sylvia Justus
Nov 5, 2024
Sylvia Justus (NEE. Salazar) was born August 28, 1964 in Tokyo Japan to Joseph and Gloria Salazar. Sylvia lived in various places in Japan due to her father’s enlistment in the air force. Upon returning to the states with her family. She began attending kindergarten at Nellis AFB. As many military families experience, Sylvia lived in several locations such as...
Elijah Thomas
Oct 27, 2024
Elijah "Tut" Thomas
The son of Charlie Thomas and Beulah Brady, born in Natchez Mississippi many lifelong friendships were establish. Leaving Natchez for Memphis TN, then Hopkins Park Illinois with Mr. Gibbs owner of Gibbs Tavern in the late 50’s. Didn't take long to gain an additional host of lifelong friends.
Moving to Chicago years later, becoming a boxing manager. This journey...
Melvin Howard Washington
Oct 25, 2024
Elder Melvin Howard Washington
A Life of Holiness and Service
Elder Melvin Howard Washington lived a life marked by holiness, strength, and love, inspiring all who knew him. Born on July 14, 1940, in Lawrence, Kansas, to George and Ernestine Washington, he faced the early loss of his mother at the age offive. He, along with his two siblings, was raised by...