All Obituaries

John Thomas White was born on February 14, 1932, to John and Willie Bell Daniels-White in Mexia, Alabama. John was affectionately called “Holey” by his family and “Paw Paw” by his grandchildren. John transitioned from this life on November 26, 2023.  John worked as a Cement Mason for well over 50 years all over the United States.  John loved being outdoors.  He enjoyed working in the yard, his garden, hunting, BBQing, and most certainly fishing from...

Jonathan E. Henderson, 52 of Benton Harbor departed this life November 25, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland, St. Joseph, MI Final arrangements and full obituary pending. 

Larry D. Gibson 63 of Indianapolis, IN departed this life November 18, 2023.  Final arrangements and full obituary forthcoming. 

Edward E. McGee, 67 of Benton Harbor departed this life November 17, 2023. Full obituary and arrangements are pending. 

Gerri Penn, also known as Geraldine Penn, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2023, at the age of 74 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She was born on May 1, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana, to Alberta and Jerry Bear Washington. Gerri was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend. She dedicated her life to raising and caring for her children and grandchildren. Gerri's nurturing spirit and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Washington,...

Coach Louis Harvey 83 of Benton Harbor departed this life Saturday, November 4, 2023. Born to the late Wilma and Simon J. Harvey on November 23, 1939 in Earle Arkansas, Lou Harvey was a servant leader who served his community with honor, integrity and pride, alongside his beloved wife and love of his life, Ruth Ann where together for 55 years and raised 3 children…. Tony, Lisa and Stefanie Vandenberg, one son-in-love Kyle Vandenberg, three grandchildren, Kalabrya (Haskins), Kysre,...

Pauline (Wilson) Walker was born on May 11, 1934, in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Willie Mac Wilson and the late Ellen Bray Jones Wilson.  At an early age, she confessed the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior and was baptized on Easter Sunday in 1948 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Pauline was joined in holy matrimony to Moses Walker in 1950. She subsequently joined Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in 1951.  Pauline attended Benton Harbor High School and was later one of...

Trust in the Lord with all thine Heart: and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all things acknowledge him and he shall direct thine path. Proverbs 3:4-5 On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Atrium Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, Kimberly was promoted to her heavenly home in the presence of her loving Husband Aaron J. Cox and her two beautiful children, Jakoi Haire and Jakeita Neal.  Kimberly’s diligent and courageous life began on November 21, 1963, to the union...

Kathy Ann DeBusk 67, of Benton Harbor, gained her wings on October 30, 2023 surrounded by her family at Lakeland Hospital in St Joseph, MI. Kathy’s life began on July 13, 1956, in Benton Harbor, MI.  daughter of Lavern Pipkins and Alice Marie Sutherland. She was the best Mother, Grandmother, and friend to many. She was everyone's angel, and will be greatly missed by many people, especially by her children, her older sister Jean Closson and special friends Claire Griffin and...

Amiriah J. Williams, 1 month and 24 days old, departed this life October 29, 2023.