All Obituaries

William Earl Sawyer Jr. was born to the late Alice Mae Weaver and William Earl Sawyer Sr. on July 23, 1952. On Friday, February 6, 2026, Earl departed his earthly life, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and service to his family, friends and community. Earl grew up in Chicago, where he attended Mason Elementary School and Farragut High School. Driven by a passion for understanding and helping others, he continued his education in college, studying psychiatry. Earl also ...

Mae Williams was born to Hamp Williams and Carrie LewisWilliams on June 30, 1946 in Gould, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of Church of Christ in Tillar, Arkansas. Mae attended Tillar Elementary School. Thereafter, she attended Wolfe High School.  Mae was a woman of strength, grace, and unwavering love. She lived a life rooted in family, faith, and resilience, and her presence was a blessing to all who ...

Penny Denise was born on November 1, 1958, to the late Abelard and Maryann Harmon in Chicago, Illinois. She was the second oldest of five children. Later in life, her mother married her stepfather, James Purnell, who played a prominent and loving role in Penny’s life and who also preceded her in death. Penny peacefully departed this life on December 28, 2025, in the comfort of her son’s home, surrounded by her loved ones. Penny’s life journey began in Maywood, ...

Who was GWENDLES? Generous Witty Empathetic No Nonsense Dependable LaughterExciting Selfless She was a woman filled with generosity as she would give the last of any earnings made. She was known for her wittiness especially when throwing shade. She was empathetic to the problems of others and encouraged us to be the same. She was no nonsense, especially when it came to friends and family for any beef with us was only hers to claim. She was undeniably dependable, simply call and rest ...

Devata Wallace of Chicago, Illinois, peacefully passed away on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 22, 1928, in Tallahassee, Mississippi, to the late Mary Harris and Henderson Harris. Devata lived a life full of love, faith, and dedication to her family and community. Devata was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Henderson Harris, her husband Ira Wallace, ...