All Obituaries

Joyce Anderson 66 formerly of Benton Harbor, departed this life on May 25, 2022, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. A complete obituary and services are pending.

Darlene Wiggins 74 of Stevensville, MI transitioned on May 24, 2022, at home.  A complete obituary and services are pending.

Catherine White Hall went to be with the Lord at home on Friday, May 20, 2022. She was born to her proud parents, Sallie Haslip and Zeke White on July 25, 1931, in Andalusia, Alabama.  After relocating to Brewton, Alabama, she began her Christian experience and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior becoming a member of the Second Saint Siloam Baptist Church.  In 1963 she moved to Lake Placid, Florida, and later moved to Benton Harbor, Michigan.   Catherine started her...

Joseph (Big Joe) Corhn was born in Earle, Arkansas on January 25, 1945, to the late Tommie and Flossie (Ficklen) Corhn. He gained his wings on May 4, 2022, peacefully at home in Richmond, Texas. He was 77 years young. Growing up, Joe was a well-known and loved resident of Benton Harbor, Michigan. He attended Benton Harbor High School and later went on to trade school before moving to Chicago, Illinois. Aside from residing in Chicago, he also lived in Cleveland, Ohio before returning to his...

Jerry Washingtn Jr. 71 of Benton Harbor departed this life on May 19, 2022, at home surrounded by family. A full obituary and services are pending.

James Roman Sr. 58 of Benton Harbor, departed this life on May 19, 2022, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in St Joseph, MI. A full obituary and services are pending.

Frederick Brandon McGhee was born on March 22, 1979, and went from labor to reward on Saturday, May 4, 2022. Frederick was born on March 22, 1979, to the union of the Lobley family and was adopted at the age of 4 by his mother, Ms. Shirley McGhee.  Frederick was employed by Aludyne Manufacturer in Stevensville, MI.  He loved having a good time with family and friends. Frederick is survived by his mother, Ms. Shirley McGhee of Lansing, MI., and Fiancé, Yolanda Jackson of...

Geneva Tramaine Hinton-Burton was born on January 3, 1983 to Marvin Hinton and Betty Sue Hill in Elgin, IL.  She is the third of four children. Geneva graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 2001, attended Lake Michigan College and went to culinary school in Chicago, IL.  She was in the Tiger Marching Band where she played the coronet. She was affectionately known to family and friends as “Genny”, and Tee-tee and Dee-dee by her nieces and nephews.  Genny worked...

Mother Mae (Purnell) Thomas was born December 26, 1931, to the union of Willie and Elma Purnell in Morehead, Mississippi. She was the second of 13 siblings, seven girls and six boys. She was 90 years old when the Lord called her home to rest. Mother Willie Mae Thomas leaves to cherish her memories of one sister: Sis. Helen (Bishop James Atterberry) of Benton Harbor, MI; two brothers: Guy Purnell of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Gean Purnell of Hollywood, California; three stepsons: Daniel (Ruth),...

Marlo Lindsey Beauford, 3 of Benton Harbor went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2022, at the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids.  Marlo was born May 15, 2019, to Maurice Ray and Taylor Beauford in New Orleans, LA. He liked to dress up, music Lil Durk, pizza, French fries, ice cream, fruit, and Sprite because he was always thirsty.  Marlo leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Taylor Beauford; Father Maurice Ray, and stepfather, Shaundell Carter; sister,...