All Obituaries

Irene "Dolly" McCoy 72 of Benton Harbor, departed this life on March 20, 2019, in Benton Harbor. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Dollie Best Shepherd (Foster) 70 departed this life on March 19, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI. 

Devone M Anderson 31 formerly of Benton Harbor, departed this life on March 18, 2019, in Lansing MI. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Michael Johnson, 52 of Benton Harbor departed this life March 7, 2019 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids.  He was born on May 26, 1966 in Cook County, IL to the late Leroy and Rosie Belle Johnson.  He was a proud graduate of the B.H.H.S. class of 1984.  Michael was a very loving and personable person and many of his relationships were established as a result of this. On July 31, 2010, Michael was united in holy matrimony to Tammicia Reid and a blended family was formed...

Willie Thompson Jr., 84 of Benton Harbor departed this life on March 6, 2019 at Royalton Manor, Royalton, Township, MI. A private service will be held at a latter date. 

Joe R. Griffin, Jr. was born November 14, 1969 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to his loving parents Joe and Claire Griffin.  Joe attended the local Benton Harbor area schools and graduated from Benton Harbor High School.  Joe had a love for music and played the trumpet while attending high school.  He also worked in the family business as a chef for many years.  After becoming aware of health challenges, Joe’s transition began and finally took place on Tuesday evening,...

Jimmy Armstead, 58 of Benton Harbor departed this life on March 1, 2019, at Lakeland Hospital in St Joseph, MI. Arrangements will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Israelite Baptist Church, 1715 Highland Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 with visitation starting at 10:00 am followed by services at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Crystal Spring Cemetery.

Cortez Da'Shaun Dumas and Da'Shaun Kentrail Dumas departed this life March 1, 2019 at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. 

Sylvester “Boosie” Booth, 58 of Benton Harbor was born September 11th, 1960 to Andrew “Joe” and Ruby Lee Booth. Sylvester spent his entire life in Benton Harbor, MI.  He grew up in the small community, which he helps to build and modify as a carpenter. As a child, he along with his brothers both attended and sang at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. He loved God and accepted him into his life. Sylvester was passionate about family, helping others, making...

Jordan was born June 4th, 2000 to LaShawnda Smith-Abimbowo and Carleton L. Brooks. Jordan spent her childhood years in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Jordan gave her life to Christ at an early age, attending New Paradise Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor W.T. Burton. Jordan was active in the choir and the praise dance team at New Paradise. Jordan eventually relocated to Kalamazoo, Michigan with her mother, step-father and baby sister. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central...