All Obituaries

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....

Georgia Mae (Williams) Kirby was born in Earle, Arkansas on July 6, 1927, to Wash Williams and Agnes (Washington) Williams. Later in life, she relocated to Poplar Bluff, MO and spent many years there until finally relocating and settling in Benton Harbor, MI in 1967. Georgia held multiple jobs throughout her lifetime including the local hospital, V-M Corporation, and Sanitary Cleaners just to name a few but she enjoyed none more than her role as a Foster Grandparent working with Benton...

Barbara Ann Kellie – Christian, was born September 28, 1957, in Benton Harbor, MI to Robert and Pearlie Kellie.  She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Robert & Pearlie Kellie, and siblings Robert Kellie Jr, Arthur Lee Kellie, Dorothy Golliday, Viola Kellie, and Alice Faye Kellie.  She leaves to celebrate her life her children Benjila Green, Nicky Kellie, Grandchildren Stephon Webster, Paige Kellie, Demetrius Kellie, Antonio Dillard Jr., Emetrionna...