All Obituaries

Dennis “Big D” Phillips, 69, passed away on January 10, 2021, at Hanson Hospice in Stevensville, MI.  Dennis was born July 31, 1951, to Osia and Mary (Daughtry) Phillips at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor, MI. Dennis graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1970.  He was employed at Lakeland (Spectrum) Hospital and Alreco Metals. Dennis loved playing men’s fastpitch softball with his Uncle David Daughtry at Planggers Field and serving his community through his...

Denise M James 55 of Benton Harbor, transitioned on January 8, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI. Full obituary and services are pending.

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose”. Romans 8:28 Annie Belor Reynolds 90, was born on April 23, 1930, to the late Laytha Richardson and Pearl Gilmore in Opelika, Alabama. Annie transitioned, January 7, 2021, at home in the company of her loved ones. Annie was a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years starting under the leadership of the late Rev. Daniel E Cook....

Mrs. Correen Wilburn transitioned to glory on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan.  Mrs. Correen Wilburn was born on January 19, 1951, in Brooksville, Mississippi. She is the daughter of Addie Mae and Willie Brewer. She confessed Christ at an early age at the mourners’ bench in Brooksville, MS. She was united in marriage to Alvin Wilburn on March 22, 1983, in Benton Harbor, MI.  Correen retired from Meijer in Benton Harbor...

In life we have pleasures with our love ones, we have sorrows and joy but thank God for the memories death cannot destroy.  Again, death has invaded the ranks of the Washington family, carrying away our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend-Verdell Washington Sr.   Verdell Washington Sr. son of the late Ollie Mae Washington and Robert Corperwood was born March 31, 1967, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  Verdell was affectionately known by family...

Robert Isom Slappy was born on November 28,1952 to the union of Jewel Davis and Judson La Grant Slappy Jr. in Chicago, Illinois. Robert was raised in a loving home by foster parents Jossie and James Randolph Williams. Robert was baptized at an early age at Victory Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Willaim Bryant of Chicago, IL. The family moved to Baldwin, Michigan where he became a member of Community Church of Woodland Park. Robert attended William G. Beale and Fernwood...

Florence (Hankins) cooks, 69, was born March 30, 1951, in Batesville, Mississippi to the union of Marie (Duie) & Elliot Hankins.  Florence received her High School Diploma from South Panola High School in 1969. In 1971, she relocated with her family to Benton Harbor, Michigan. Shortly after arriving in Benton Harbor, she met the love of her life, Henry Cooks, Jr. From that day in 1973, they lived their love story and in 1997, before family and friends, they united in...

Anthony Cornelius 67 departed this life on December 30, 2020, in Benton Harbor, MI. Anthony was born on February 12, 1953, to the union of Robert E Cornelius and Lucinda Monroe in Benton Harbor, MI.  He attended Benton Harbor Area Schools. He also played basketball in his high school years. Anthony worked at Crown Cork and Seal in Stevensville; MI for several years he then later retired. Tony also enjoyed fishing and he loved to go to the casino. Anthony leaves fond memories in the...

Judy Ann Helpinstine 73 of Cassopolis departed this life on December 30, 2020, at home surrounded by family. No services scheduled at this time.

Henry Richard Beaty Jr, of Columbia South Carolina formally of Benton Harbor Michigan, pass away on December 28th 2020 Surrounded by his family. Henry affectionally known as “Hanky” was born August 5th 1952 to the late Henry Richard Beaty Sr. and the late Hortence Marie Nails. Henry was the second of twelve siblings. Henry grew up in Benton Harbor Michigan where he attended Benton Harbor area schools, Immediately after high school Henry enlisted into the Military Service Army...