All Obituaries

Ricky Glen Burton was born January 13, 1962, in Marion County “Columbia” Mississippi to the union of the late Glen and Lovie Mae Jacob Burton. During Rick’s earlier years of his life, he grew up in the rural areas of Prentiss, MS. He was a fun and loving kid. Being the oldest brother (second child) in the family, Rick would help his dad take care of the younger siblings. Their mom passed away at the early age of 36 and left Glen (Rick’s father) to take care of seven...

Ora Daniels 60 of Benton Harbor transitioned on June 12, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI. A full obituary and services are pending.

Ms. Michelle Nicole Cornelius 44 went on to be with her heavenly father on June 06, 2021. Ms. Cornelius was born on May 6. 1977 in Benton Harbor Mi, to Darlene Cornelius and Benny Shepherd.  She leaves behind her mother Darlene Cornelius her special aunt and godmother Rochelle Kirkland of Grand Rapids. Four sister’s Benetta (James)French, Autary Taylor Angela (Paul Hicks) Cornelius all of Benton Harbor, Olivia (Tim)Templeton of Texas. One brother Benny Anderson of Las Vegas....

Willie Clark was born on April 16, 1932. He departed this life on June 6, 2021. Willie Clark accepted Christ at an early age in Hawkinsville, GA. He loved baseball, bowling, fishing, plus coaching. He cherished spending quality time with his family. Willie Clark served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. In Benton Harbor, MI he becomes a member at McCoy’s Memorial COGIC where Willie Clark served in all areas faithfully.  In 1953, Willie Clark was united with the love...

Wilbert Lee Bell, 71 of Grand Junction departed his life June 3, 2021, at Medilodge of Holland.  Wilbert was born December 28, 1949, in Blytheville, Ark to Jewel and Ruthy Bell. He served in the U. S. Army for 26 years including the Vietnam War. Wilbert was quiet but was known as a good man and he was always there for his family and friends. Wilbert leaves to cherish his memory sister, Betty Bell McNeal and Brenda Bell Anderson and Marie Bell; brothers, Raymond (Mary) Bell and...

Patricia Elaine Whitelow was born in Benton Harbor Michigan June 30, 1955, to the late James Whitelow Sr. and Emma Whitelow. She accepted Christ at Second Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Donald Adkins. True to those vows she served God, her church, and community until her death.   Patricia, but to others, she was often called Pat or Patty was always active in Second Baptist serving on the hospitality board, funeral repast committee, assisting as well as with...

Roger Venell Henry II was born into time on Saturday, March 17, 1972, to the proud parents of Roger and the late Nadine Henry at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Roger transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, surrounded by family at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan. Roger attended Benton Harbor Area Schools and graduated from Benton Harbor High School with the mighty Class of 1990. Under the leadership of the late Rev. Emery Mack...

Onia Pearl (Brown) Judson was born on May 4, 1944, to the late Ellis Brown Sr. and Florida Loreane Brown in Oakland, Mississippi.  She attended Water Valley High school in Water Valley, Mississippi.  In 1963, Onia, affectionately known as “Pearl” was united in Holy matrimony to David Judson.  To this union, they were blessed with three children, Nancy, David, and Stephanie.  Pearl and her family relocated to Benton Harbor, Michigan and in 1968, Pearl met the...

Kasay Allen Clem-Kobylinski, 13, of Benton Harbor departed this life May 31, 2021, at home.  Kasay was born July 28, 2007, in St. Joseph, to Jenna Clem and Kirk Kobylinski. He enjoyed playing on electronic devices and especially the game Roblox. His favorite television shows were the Walking Dead and Jojo. He had aspirations of being a bus driver one day. Like most teenagers he enjoyed eating McDonalds Cheeseburgers, pizza, and meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Kasay is survived by his...

Lora Huddleston 68 of Benton Harbor, departed this life on May 27, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph, MI.  A full obituary and services are pending.