All Obituaries

Arlena Fox 72 of St Joseph, transitioned on October 16, 2021at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in St Joseph. A full obituary and services are pending.

Eddie Glaspy 59 of Benton Harbor, departed this life on October 15, 2021, in Battle Creek MI. A full obituary and services are pending.

Ashanti passed away a tragic death at the young age of 19 on October 13th, 2021. Ashanti was born on May 04th, 2002 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph to her mother, Gloria White and father Eric Hines. A lively, outgoing child, Ashanti enjoyed listening to music, dancing, watching movies with her mom and sister, and of course taking over her mom’s bed at night. Ashanti was most certainly a mama’s girl. Ashanti enjoyed doing her makeup, dressing up, practicing doing nails, and...

Born on Friday, September 13, 1968, at 3:35 a.m. at Leelanau Memorial Hospital in Northport Michigan Henry Lee Taylor was born the sixth (6) child to Robert and Martha.  The Taylor Family settled down in Benton Harbor to finish raising their children in 1979.  Henry graduated from High school in 1987 and pursued a college education in Law Enforcement at Lake Michigan College.   Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing and obtaineth favor of the Lord.  Henry met...

Harold Trevor Farmer was born on July 16, 1949, to the late Melvin and Selma Farmer in Benton Harbor, MI.  Although Harold’s transition was sudden and unexpected.  We take solace in knowing that he lived his life to the beat of Harold’s drum.  And because of that our lives will be forever touched by such a happy and joyful-spirited man.   To know Harold was to love Harold for who he was to each and every one of us.  That smile, that laugh it would...

Ida Jean Bullocks, 72 of Benton Harbor, Michigan passed away at her home on Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by her family. Ida was born July 25, 1949, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Freddy Bullocks Sr, and Williemae Nelson. Ida confessed to Christ at an early age and was baptized in Jesus' name where she was filled with the Holy Ghost.  Ida is survived by her two daughters Sara Bullocks (Monroe), and Lynnell Bullocks. One granddaughter Monajah Hill.    

Edward Lee Muse, age 40 passed on October 7th, 2021. Bubba as he was known was born on October 25th, 1980, and today would have been his 41st birthday. He grew up in Hartford, Michigan just outside of town. He had an amazing childhood surrounded by his loving parents Carolyn and William Muse. Bubba spent each and every day with his beloved brother Tutor and cousins Twiggy, Tick, Duck, and Bean. (Brian, Adam, Donnie, and Hose) They lived together as children for many, many years and spent...

Elton Bledsoe, age 91, born January 6, 1930, also known to his friends as Blood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6 at Hospice of Southwestern Michigan, Kalamazoo, Michigan.  He was born in Luxora, Arkansas to the parents of Robert and Pearlie Bledsoe.  He attended school at Double Bridges. He also attended Princess Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Luxora.  In 1946 the family relocated to Osceola, Arkansas.  He later relocated to Benton Harbor, Michigan...

Johnny was born October 24, 1967, to the late Catherine Cole and Johnny Anderson Sr. Johnny attended Benton Harbor Area Schools and later graduated in Evansville Indiana. He later was joined in the union of marriage to Koretta Fonder and was employed by Blough’s Professional Carpet Cleaning Incorporation. He loved to buy Cadillac cars and huge SUVs. He departed his life in the care of his wife Koretta on October 8, 2021. Johnny is survived by his wife Koretta, Daughters: Theresa...

A loving Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Aunt, Sister, and friend. Virginia was born February 10, 1964, in Memphis Tennessee. To the union of Jimmie and Charlotta Williams. Virginia loved being around her family and friends, dancing and listening to her “oldie be goodies”, as she says. Virginia loved going fishing with family and to church. Virginia departed this life on October 4, 2021, at her home of 29 years with her husband Billy by her side.     Virginia is survived by...