All Obituaries

Rev. Eldridge Louis White Sr., 91 passed away at his home in Hartford, MI on May 26th, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Rev White was born on May 11th, 1929 in Hughes, Arkansas to the late Willie and Katie White. Rev. White accepted Christ at a young age and had many talents and was active in church and community activities. He was ordained as a Pastor on April 28th, 1974 at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church under Rev. H.C. Christian. He pastored his church’s Mt.Olivet Missionary...

Ms. Sharika Dontae Scott was born March 10, 1984, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to her proud mother….Gloria Scott.  During her precious lifetime, she fought a battle with Sickle Cell until it took her life on May 12, 2020, at Spectrum Health Hospital. Sharika accepted Christ at the tender age of eight.  In 2010 she made the faith decision to rededicate her life to Christ and worked faithfully at Trinity Church Of God In Christ.  During her membership at Trinity, she...

Dora B. Lee, 93 of Benton Harbor departed this life May 9, 2020 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph. She was born March 22, 1927 in Oceola, Ark to Clarence and Dora Swanzy. Dora leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Lorita Mitchell and Shawlene Perry; a host of family and friends. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Dora Swanzy, husband, Curtis Lee Sr. son, Curtis Lee Jr; grandchildren, Sonya Martin, Cory Mitchell and Monty Mitchell.

Rosie Lee Moore 74 of Benton Harbor departed this life on May 7, 2020, at Lakeland Hospital in St Joseph, MI. Full obituary and services are pending.

Willie Marvin Hoyle, affectionately known to his family as “Brother or Bruh” was born to the late Mark and Gracie Hoyle on June 3, 1946, in Elmore County, AL. He was the oldest brother of eight siblings. Willie Marvin Hoyle transitioned to his Heavenly Father on May 3, 2020, at Medilodge Nursing Facility Kalamazoo, MI. Marvin received his formal education and graduated from his beloved Robert Russa “R.R.” Moton High School,” home of the Bulldogs” in...

James Preston Horne Senior was born to Nixon Horne and Blanche Plummer on November 20, 1926, in Blytheville, Arkansas.  He was the third of nine children. He attended Blytheville Elementary school. As a young man, age 17, Preston worked as a cook on the army base in Florida during World War II but was not insisted. Preston married Mary Lee Simmons in 1965 after moving from Caruthersville Missouri to Benton Harbor, Michigan. To this union were born nine children. Preston worked many...

Sidney LeRoy Polk Sr was born July 21, 1958, to the union of Tommie Polk Jr & Marion J Polk (Ahmed) in Benton Harbor MI Sidney Graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1976. After Graduating, Sidney went on to serve his country by joining the United States Air Force, during which he lived in Germany. He served faithfully for 4 years. Sidney was employed with Imperial Printing for over 15 years until health issues caused him not to work anymore. Mr. Polk Leaves to treasure his...

Jessie Price Sr. 85 of Benton Harbor, departed this life on May 1, 2020, at Lakeland Hospital in St Joseph, MI.  Full obituary and services are pending.

Bishop Designee, Elder John E. McCoy, Pastor of Trinity C.O.G.I.C.  Benton Harbor, MI departed this life Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 7:26 am, peacefully with family. John Edward McCoy was born December 10th, 1934, in Tyronza, AR., and resided in Benton Harbor, MI for over 70 years.  In the early 1950’s he was known as a Golden Glove Prize boxer.  He was employed at Superior Steel, Indiana Electric Co., and Zales Jewelry Store just to name a few.  After working...

Peggy Ann Young, 80, of Indianapolis, formerly of Benton Harbor, departed this life April 26, 2020, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Peggy was born Nov. 11, 1939, in Brownsville, Tenn., to Carry and Earline Brummett. Peggy worked at Potlatch Corporation as a factory line worker and a nursing assistant at Mercy Hospital She enjoyed watching wrestling matches, going to the movies, and especially family barbecues. Peggy leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters: Peggy F....