All Obituaries

Efreain “ Pallin” Samano Padilla, 80 of Benton Harbor departed this life October 25, 2020 at Home.  Pallin was born March 20, 1940 in Micoacan, Mexico to Vicente Samano and Martiniana Padilla. He was known as a friendly man with a pleasant attitude. Pallin was a family man. He loved his family. Because of his great memory, Pallin was a tremendous storyteller. His passion was playing guitar and singing. Pallin is survived by his wife, Maria Magdalena Samano; daughters,...

Elijah Boyd 24, of Benton Harbor, departed this life on October 24, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Full obituary and services are pending.

On Friday, October 23, 2020, James Charles Williams of Benton Harbor, passed away at the age of 76 years old.  James was born on August 17, 1944, in Hughes, AR to the late Triller Robinson and his father is unknown. James gave his life to the Lord many years ago and became a faithful member of Ebenezer M.B. Church located in Benton Harbor.  He was a caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who loved God and his family dearly. James will be...

Minnie Lee King 71 of Dowagiac MI, departed this life on October 23, 2020, at Watervliet Hospital. Full obituary and services are pending.

Eula Mae Turner, affectionately known to her family, friends, and anyone who ever graced her home or ate her delicious food, as Ain’t  Mae.  Ain’t Mae was born December 31, 1930, in West Pointe, Mississippi to the late Moses Gray Fields and Eula Fields.  She was born to a large family of 9 children, 4 brothers, and 5 girls. A lifelong resident for over 70 years Ain’t Mae came to Benton Harbor at the age of 19. She was employed with Jean Laundry, Modern...

Jerry Lee Washington, 59 of Benton Harbor, departed this life on October 17, 2020, at home in Benton Township. Full obituary and services are pending.

On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Lord called Jerry Duane Mitchell home to rest.  Jerry Mitchell was born on May 2, 1936(a birthdate shared with his grandson Keith) in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Eugene (Mary Ann Baird) Mitchell, who preceded him in death.  He spent the majority of his life in Eau Claire, MI.  Jerry Mitchell went to Eau Claire Schools where he became an exceptional athlete.  He graduated from Eau Claire in 1955. Jerry then joined the marines from 1955 to...

Her Journey: Qweeda Johnson (B.K.A. as Weeda) born April 25th, 1958 in Sikeston Mo. Oweeda was the seventh child born to the late Rev John and Arlene Johnson. The family relocated to Benton Harbor Mi. where they united with the St Paul Missionary Baptist Church where Oweeda was baptized at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev Elbert Brown. Oweeda continue her spiritual growth severing under the now Pastor Elder George Robinson, Where she song with various choirs, St Paul...

Bobby J "Sleepy" Glasby  was born August 1st, 1947 New Orleans Louisiana to James and Rose Glaspy. He transitioned on Tuesday October 13th, 2020 to be with the Lord.  Bobby served in the Army Military for 2 years departing with honorable discharge. His hobbies were basketball, dancing, singing which he even made a song called (Do The Rabbit). His recent leisure time he loved hanging with his son asino, Also known for his saying (Will A Bear)?.  Bobby leaves to...

Mr. Willie Valentine Sr. was born on October 16, 1950, in Clarksdale Mississippi to James Sr. and Lillie Mae Valentine. He was the fourth of nine children. Willie grew up in Chicago Illinois where he attended DuSable High School. He worked as a baker for Lloyd J Harrison Bakery. In 1977, Willie relocated to Benton Harbor Michigan to be around family. He worked at Whirlpool in St. Joseph Mi. until they closed. He also worked for Lakeland Health and had multiple other jobs. Willie accepted...