All Obituaries

Barbara Serita Horton Woodard was a native of Columbus, Mississippi on May 5, 1942 to Ruth and George Horton.  She was the sixth of nine children, five brothers (George, Carl, Luther, Kenneth and Michael) and three sisters (Marilyn, Charlene, Anna Ray). Barbara confessed her faith in Christ at an early age, and was baptized into the fellowship of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Columbus, MS.  It was from a young age growing up in Columbus, MS, that her love for music could be seen;...

Benny Lee Mike Sr. was born on Saturday, April 19, 1941 to Leora Black and John Wesley Mykies in Grenada, Mississippi. He was their only child. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Casey Junior High School and graduated from Harry E. Wood High School. Benny married Marie Tate August 25, 1963 and they were blessed with three children, Valerie Denise, Michele Pamela and Benny Mike Jr. Benny was an active member...

Mark Leslie Miller was born in Indianapolis Indiana on April 23, 1960 to Joseph" Jack" Miller and Beatrice "Pete" Bowman Miller. Mark received his education at Harry E. Wood High School. He accepted Christ under Bishop James Tidwell of Gary Indiana. Mark was ordained as a minister of the Gospel. Mark married his first wife birthing four children. Later in  life, Mark was fancied by DeAnn Knox,  their courtship blossomed,  They were later joined in a holy...

Charlie Earl Ward, Jr. better known as “C-Note” was the third child born to Wanda and Charlie Ward, Sr. on January 21, 1975, in Indianapolis, Indiana and he passed on  March 26, 2022 at the age of 47.Charlie had an incredible and creative mind he was great with his hands.  He was an entrepreneur of sorts working on cars, home improvements and electronics.  He loved his family and friends. “Laugh now & cry later” That quote is...

Robert Wilson was born April 17, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Russell Wilson and Delores Golden (Duffy). Robert, was affectionately known by his family as “Bobby.”  He accepted Christ at an early age at Our Savior Lutheran Church in June of 1962.               He attended Indianapolis Public School #36 and Shortridge High School. At Shortridge, Bobby excelled in athletics. He earned varsity letters in football...

Mr. Willis Bellamy, Sr. (Sookie) was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 17, 1928, to the late Lucille Staples Bellamy the late John H. Bellamy.   He accepted Christ at an early age joining South Calvary Baptist Church. He later attended Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church and went on to become a faithful member until his health failed him.  Willis (Sookie) received his primary and secondary education in the public school system. He then entered the United States Navy. Willis...

Mitchell I Hockett, Sr. was born July 17, 1926 to s Hockett and Ruth Robinson in Union City, Tennessee. In 1953 Mitchell married Ava Nell Gamon and they moved to Indianapolis, Indiana.  To this union two sons were born, Mitchell, Jr and William. Mitchell enlisted in the United States Army in 1945 and was a truck driver, and received an American Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and World War II Victory Medal. Later he was employed at the Highland Country Club where he worked for...

Percie Sherels was born January 9, 1939 in Canton Mississippi to Corrine and Percy Peale. Percie, accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.  She was a faithful member of South Calvary Baptist Church. She loved to sing and was a lead alto soloist.  If you heard Percie sing, she made you feel like you were in heaven.  She was also a cook for the church, this was another one of her gifts. Percie held a variety of jobs such as cooking, cleaning, baby sitting and she...

Reverend Timothy Tyrone Shelton was born on July 18, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to Ida and Richard Shelton. He was the youngest of six siblings. Timothy received Christ as well as his call to the Ministry at the age of twenty-five, while still residing in the hometown that he loved Chicago, Ill. He was set on entering law school when God called him into the ministry, and he never looked back.  Tim earned a Master of Divinity from Garret Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, Illinois; as...