All Obituaries

Anthony "Tony" Milo Towns Sr. was born on Feb.10 1949 in Benton Harbor, MI to Homer Sr. and Luella Towns. While matriculating through Benton Harbor High School, He met and married his high school sweetheart May Bee Curtis. They wed in 1967 and through their matrimony, four children were born: Anthonette, Tammie, Anthony Jr., and Kwame. In his early life, he was gainfully employed with Clark Equipment Plant and Whirlpool corp. where his other siblings also worked. Before retirement,...

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, Froylan Basave Martinez also known as “Chuy”, a loving brother and amazing father of 3 biological and 1 non-biological children, passed away at the age of 46 at the Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville. Froylan was born November 5, 1975 in Tenanguillo de las Penas Sultepec, Mexico to Delfino Basave Ortiz and Antelma Martinez Soto. He was known as a great cook in the restaurant business, a generous man with a big heart and one of the bravest people...

Deborah Ann Williams was born on October 18, 1955, to her mother, Delores Carolyn Jean Goober in South Bend, Indiana. She was raised by her grandmother, Mama Lue Williams. Deborah slept her way into Heaven on September 20, 2022.   Deborah was known as, Debbie, she was a woman of God who dedicated her life to God’s ministry and her family. Her amusing charisma of dressing up as humorous characters to bring laughter and fun; you could always count on Debbie to bring excitement...

Kersey Barnes 86 of Benton Harbor, departed this life on September 19, 2022, at Spectrum Health Lakeland, St Joseph, MI. A complete obituary and services are pending. Please let's keep the Barnes family in prayer during these challenging times.

Leslie was born February 2, 1979, in Berrien Springs, MI to Barbara and Leslie James, both of Louisiana. Leslie loved his family and his friends. He considered himself to be “The Family Protector”.  He was always the life of the party and a joy to be around. He had a very contagious smile and a charismatic personality that brightened any room he entered. He loved his music and enjoyed spending time with his children. Leslie had many talents from writing, producing music,...

Mrs. Betty Jean Williams, 89 of 853 McAlister, Benton Harbor, Michigan was born March 1, 1933, to the Union of Jimmie and Charity Weaver. Betty was a resident of Benton Harbor, Michigan for 52 years, and was a loving, spirited, and caring woman of God.  Betty joined in holy matrimony to David Washington Williams on April 19th, 1952. Betty loved her family and was known for taking care of everyone who crossed her path.  On Friday, September 16, 2022, at 8:45 am, Betty went home to...

Ida B Meeks was born in the County of St. Francis, Township of Garland in Heth, Arkansas on June 1, 1932, to Earnest and Estella Hester.  She entered Heaven’s gates on September 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Ida B Meeks was baptized at an early age and was a member of the Second Baptist church for many years, where she served faithfully until her health failed. Ida B. was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, homemaker, friend, and entrepreneur....

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”   II Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV) Sis. Yolanda Gail “Lisa” Turner, 53 of Benton Harbor, Michigan received her call to Glory on Thursday, September 15, 2022, peacefully at her home where she took...

A TIME TO BE BORN Alvin Malone was born in Memphis Tennessee on June 15, 1951, to the late Pastor Rivers and Emma Malone. They moved to Benton Harbor, Michigan in the ’50s. Alvin accepted Christ at a young age under the Late Dr. Daniel E. Cook. A TIME TO WORK Alvin attended Bard Elementary and graduated from Benton Harbor High School. Alvin was very smart and good at math. In 1974 Alvin enlisted in the Army and became SGT; then in1978 Alvin enlisted in the Air Force also becoming an...

Elizabeth Lizzymae Mitchell lovingly known as “Liz” was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in St Joseph MI.  Liz was a God-fearing woman, a beloved mother, and sister, and a cherished grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Liz was born to Lela Short and Robert Jones on November 11, 1938, in Utica, Mississippi. Liz was raised in Ponchatoula, LA where she received her education and accepted...