All Obituaries

  A Time to be Born and Die Thelma Taylor McCallum, the youngest daughter of Luella and Carey Taylor, was born May 7, 1935, in Simpson County, Mississippi. On October 6, 2022, Thelma transitioned into eternal life at the age of 87.  A Time to Reverence God Thelma was baptized and gave her life to Christ and at an early age. She was a member of Taylor Baptist Church until she relocated to Joliet, IL. Thelma joined Second Baptist Missionary Church under the leadership of the late...

HOMEGOING CELEBRATION Thursday October 13, 2022                    at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 1710 Carey Street Joliet, IL 60433   Visitation  11am-12 noon Funeral    12 noon    

Cedric Lee Howland, born January 1, 1949, departed this life at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Cedric was the first newborn baby born at St. Joseph’s Hospital that year. 7th of 9 children, he was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Dorothy Howland; three brothers, Eddie, Terry and Michael; his sister, Barbara; his daughter, Camela Deon Cameron and his granddaughter, Seantay Howland. Cedric leaves to cherish his sons,...

  Buzz E. Dawson was born January 6, 1950 to Alice “Mantford” Dawson and Willie Frank Dawson in Joliet, Illinois. He departed this life on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Buzz E. was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He held 4th Degree in Karate. He loved watching TV and Car Racing. Buzz E. was employed at Caterpillar Tractor Company as a Pipefitter. He was a dedicated employee until retirement. Buzz E. was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Willie Frank Dawson;...

  SERVICE:   Saturday March 12, 2022 St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church 104 E. Zarley Blvd Joliet, IL 60433 Wake:  9-10am Funeral: 10am Interment: Elmhurst Cemetery   Florence Bailey Funeral Director

William Leo Lamping Jr., 72, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022. William is survived by his wife Cathleen (Welch-Parker ) Lamping. Brother Timothy Lamping, Aunts and Uncles. Daughter Krystal "Pooter" George. Stepson Mark Johnson, Jamie Parker, Jacob Parker. Stepdaughters Paula(Trudeau) LaMarche, Candice (Parker) Montgomery, Stephanie Welch, Robin Welch. Sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by both parents, William Leo Lamping Sr. and Ruth...

Harold Reeder, 77, of Shorewood, Illinois, died January 6, 2022. Harold is survived by his wife Arthetta (Cook) Reeder of 52 years; his children Sharon (David) Alexander, Harold Anthony (deceased), Gregory, and Jessica (Nicholas) Roubissoff; grandchildren Taylor and Shaun Alexander, Micah Puckett-Reeder, and Evelyn and Genevieve Roubissoff. His siblings, Donel White (Virgie, deceased) of Georgia, Amelia (Millie) Alford of Texas, Helen Jean Davis of Arkansas, Larry Davis of Virginia, Dwight...

  Our Angel, our loving mother, your friend Gloria Jean Scott 74 of Joliet, IL, gained her wings on December 17, 2021. She was born to parents Louis Henry Terry and Hattie Lee Moore on September 24, 1947, in Eudora, Ark. She accepted Christ at a very early age in life. She married Jimmy Scott on March 10, 1969, and remained married until he passed on October 18, 2020. Gloria is survived by three children, Tonya Terry of Atlanta, GA, Joel Sr (Darlene) Scott of Peru, Il, and Fatima Scott...

Laura Lee Ward McCain was born to Mr. And Mrs. James Ward in Kankakee as she began her life's Journey in December of 1941 and made her peaceful transition from Life to Eternity in December of 2021  Laura accepted Christ as her personal Savior and served Him faithfully until she was called home.  She Celebrated 42 years of marriage to Nelson McCain Jr, prior to his death in 2004.  She worked for the United States Department of Energy for 20 plus years until...

      On November 19, 2021 it was the will of God to call home Mother Rosie B. Spruell.       We are truly thankful for her life, the lessons and unconditional love from our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Godmother. Rosie Spruell was truly a woman of God, who desired to please the Lord.      Rosie B. Hosey was the twin of Lillie B, born on March 22, 1934 to the late Jake and Nancy Hosey. She was the 10th of 15 children...