All Obituaries

On Tuesday, July 9th, 2019, Dionne LaShun Whitehead, loving mother of four children, returned to her heavenly father at the age of 50. Dionne was born on July 21st, 1968, in Benton Harbor, Michigan through the union of her mother, Lillie Ruth Collier, and her father, Lonnie Gillespie.  Dionne had a passion for life and family was very important to her. She was happiest when she was surrounded by family and loved ones. Music was also a passion of hers. She was the possessor of an old...

Melvin Grandville Carpenter, was born on July 16, 1938 in Tyronza, Arkansas, to Luther Jasper (L.J.) and Adell (White) Carpenter. He was the seventh child of ten children. He moved to Michigan after completing his education in the Tyronza school district.  Shortly after moving to Benton Harbor he met and married the love of his life, Mary Anna, affectionally known as “Honey”. He was self-employed as an Auto Mechanic at Mel’s Auto Reconditioning & Repair Shop for...

Teela D Eddie 26 formerly of Benton Harbor departed on July 6, 2019, in Green Bay WI.  Arrangements are pending at this time.

Edgar Jennings Jr. 63 of Benton Harbor departed this life on July 5, 2019, at Lakeland Hospital in St Joseph, MI. 

Allen Jerome Watts 48 of Benton Harbor, departed this life on July 4, 2019, at home.  There are no service arrangements at this time.

Edward Lee Perkins, 85 of Benton Harbor departed this life June 29, 2019 at the Hanson Hospice Center, St. Stevensville.  

Miss. Di'Mayah Karzia Bell departed this life June 26, 2019 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. 

Carl Michael Wynn was born on July 6th, 1952, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The son of the late Mary and Michael Wynn, he was the youngest of 6 siblings and loved his family dearly. He will be remembered as a giving, intelligent, and outgoing person. Carl worked for many years as an Electrician but was also known for his craftsmanship. He loved to travel, spending time with his sisters, children and grandchildren, good food, and action movies. He could always be depended on for a lengthy...

Viola Burton-Wilson, 68 departed this life June 23, 2019 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St. Joseph.Viola was born November 19, 1950 in Benton Harbor to Henry and Luida Bryant Burton. She was known as a loving person that enjoyed reading, spending time with children and cooking.Viola leaves to cherish her memory her son, Albert Burton, Benton Harbor; sisters, Gertrude Singleton, Benton Harbor, Earnestine Rucker, Texas and Lillie Burton, Detroit; brothers, Elijah (Brenda) Burton, Indianapolis,...

Sherman Roseburgh 64 of Benton Harbor, departed this life on June 18, 2019, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.  Arrangements are pending at this time. Sherman was born December 29, 1954, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was the seventh eldest of fifteen siblings. He accepted Jesus Christ as Lord in Savior at the age of 15 at Beautiful Gate Baptist Church. He later became a member of Hopewell Baptist Church but completed his Christian journey on earth with Progressive Baptist Church....