All Obituaries

In the bulb, there is a flower In the seed, an apple tree In cocoons, a hidden promise butterflies will soon be free. In the cold and snow of winter there's a spring that waits to be unrevealed until its season something God alone can see. There's a song in every silence seeking word and melody there's a dawn in every darkness bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future what it holds, a mystery unrevealed until its season something God alone can...

John 16:22 "Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and  your heart will rejoice, and no one is going to take your joy away from you."   A LINK WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THIS PAGE BELOW, TO VIEW THE FUNERAL LIVE STREAM, SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2023 AT NOON.          

She never looked for praises She was never one to boast She just went on quietly working For the ones she loved the most. Her dreams were seldom spoken Her wants were very few And most of the times her worries went  unspoken too. She was there...A firm foundation Through all our storms in life A sturdy hand to hold onto In times of stress and strife . A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings The mother that we...

Don't remember me with sadness. Don't remember me with tears. Remember all the laughter, we've shared all these wonderful years. When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps, only a half step behind. So please don't be unhappy just because I'm out of sight, Remember that I'm here beside you every morning, noon and night.          

There will be a link made available on this page below to view the live streamed service Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10:00am.   "Safely Home" I am home in Heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright! There is a perfect joy and beauty in the everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, ever restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand, do it now, while life...

"The Oak Tree" A Message of Encouragement A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole the Oak tree's leaves away, Then snapped it's boughs and pulled it's bark Until the oak was tired and stark. But still the oak tree held it's ground While other trees fell all around. The weary wind gave up and spoke, "How can you still be standing , Oak?" The oak tree said, "I know that you can break each branch of mine in two, carry every leaf...

"May I Go" Do you think the time is right? May I say goodbye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I've lived my life and done the best, an example I tried to be. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might! But something seems to draw me now, to a warm and loving light. I want to go! I really do! It's difficult to stay But I will try the best I can To live just one more...

SAFELY HOME I am home in heaven dear ones, Oh so happy and oh so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth- You shall rest in God's own land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that...

 LIFE REFLECTIONS    Jewel Marie Thompson Sims is the oldest daughter born to the union of Arthedus (Twilley) and Walter Thompson, Sr., who both preceded her in death. Jewel accepted Christ at Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago where she was active in the church choir and Sunday School. Later, she transferred her membership to Ebenezer Lutheran Church where she was a patron for 48 years until its closing. Then, she was briefly a member at First Immanuel Lutheran Church. At...

A link will be made available on this page Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:00 to view the live stream funeral service. Elbert Walker, affectionally known as (Nooda, Al or Walker) was born May 25, 1939 in Anniston, Alabama to the union of Larce and Martha Walker. He was the oldest of their 6 children. Both Parents as well as his youngest sister, Diane Freeman preceded him in death.  His granddaughter, Jerri Vyfhuis also preceded him in death. Elbert graduated from Calhoun County High...