Video Memorials
Brandon Highshaw jr
Birth Date:
2018-09-18
Deceased Date:
2018-11-28
Joann Davis
- June 10th, 2019
Forever in our Thoughts
Gwendolyn Farver (Jones)
Birth Date:
1954-06-19
Deceased Date:
2015-10-17
Obituary:
Life’s Journey
Gwendolyn Jones Farver, 61, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2015. Gwendolyn (Gwen) was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Roy Lee and Thelma (Nathaniel) Jones on June 19, 1954. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Gwen was a faithful member of the Full Counsel Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas until her death.
Gwen was preceded in death by her husband, Washington S. Farver Sr., her parents, Roy and Thelma (Nathaniel) Jones, and her brother, Ralph Jones.
Gwen leaves to cherish a daughter, Ebony Farver-Urquhart (Danny), of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; a son, Washington S. Farver, Jr. (Pamela), of Frisco, Texas; four sisters, Shelia Hassan-Pour (Michael), Annette Clark (John), of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Kimberly McBride (David) and Ezra Nicole Lowe (Kelly), both of Aurora, Colorado; two brothers, Larry Jones (Pauline), of Dolton, Illinois and Don Jones (Gail), of Fortson, Georgia; two grandsons, Camron Troy Parks and Caleb Isaiah Urquhart; one step-grandson, Damonte Urquhart, and a host of other family and friends.
Life’s Journey
Gwendolyn Jones Farver, 61, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2015. Gwendolyn (Gwen) was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Roy Lee and Thelma (Nathaniel) Jones on June 19, 1954. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Gwen was a faithful member of the Full Counsel Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas until her death.
Gwen was preceded in death by her husband, Washington S. Farver Sr., her parents, Roy and Thelma (Nathaniel) Jones, and her brother, Ralph Jones.
Gwen leaves to cherish a daughter, Ebony Farver-Urquhart (Danny), of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; a son, Washington S. Farver, Jr. (Pamela), of Frisco, Texas; four sisters, Shelia Hassan-Pour (Michael), Annette Clark (John), of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Kimberly McBride (David) and Ezra Nicole Lowe (Kelly), both of Aurora, Colorado; two brothers, Larry Jones (Pauline), of Dolton, Illinois and Don Jones (Gail), of Fortson, Georgia; two grandsons, Camron Troy Parks and Caleb Isaiah Urquhart; one step-grandson, Damonte Urquhart, and a host of other family and friends.
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Timothy Kirby Sr.
Birth Date:
1952-04-20
Deceased Date:
2015-02-01
Obituary:
On February 1st, a sudden tragedy stunned all that were close to the Kirby Family. Timothy Matthew Kirby Sr. was taken from our lives, but defiantly will not be forgotten.
In 2003, Timothy suffered a paralyzing stroke which left him unable to speak and unable to move all limbs on his right side. This was after two serious quadruple bypasses two and five years before the stroke. Due to all these medical emergencies, Tim fought long and hard for many years even as countless failed therapy attempts and rehabilitation efforts.
A dedicated father and husband, Timothy (AKA Bigfoot) was loved by many as he always reached out to lend a helping hand. From Alumni drumline support at North Division High School to Soccer head coach, he showed he was very involved in the community and teaching kids the value of hard work and determination.
Timothy was also a seasoned veteran fighting in Vietnam, serving in the Special Forces and as a Drill Instructor for our newly enlisted troops while obtaining the rank of SSG.
On February 1st, a sudden tragedy stunned all that were close to the Kirby Family. Timothy Matthew Kirby Sr. was taken from our lives, but defiantly will not be forgotten.
In 2003, Timothy suffered a paralyzing stroke which left him unable to speak and unable to move all limbs on his right side. This was after two serious quadruple bypasses two and five years before the stroke. Due to all these medical emergencies, Tim fought long and hard for many years even as countless failed therapy attempts and rehabilitation efforts.
A dedicated father and husband, Timothy (AKA Bigfoot) was loved by many as he always reached out to lend a helping hand. From Alumni drumline support at North Division High School to Soccer head coach, he showed he was very involved in the community and teaching kids the value of hard work and determination.
Timothy was also a seasoned veteran fighting in Vietnam, serving in the Special Forces and as a Drill Instructor for our newly enlisted troops while obtaining the rank of SSG.
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Mack George Knight
Birth Date:
1928-01-30
Deceased Date:
2013-01-21
Obituary:
There are currently no tributes.
Annie Jean Staples (Nathaniel)
Birth Date:
1942-09-05
Deceased Date:
2023-09-20
Obituary:
Annie Jean Staples Obituary
Annie Jean (Nathaniel) Staples was born to the union of George Nathaniel and Martha White on September 5, 1942, in Pine Blue, Arkansas. Annie was the youngest of her siblings (in order of birth) James, Edna, Eartha, Mary, Thelma, George Jr., Joe, and Martha.
Annie Jean left Arkansas and moved to Chicago to stay with her older sister Thelma in 1951. She then moved to Milwaukee in 1958. Annie Jean received a formal education from North Division High School.
Annie met her soon-to-be husband, William (Bill) Staples at a summer festival in Milwaukee. They began courting and got married on February 20, 1962. Out of this union, Bill and Jean had three sons, Anthony (Tony), William (Ruther), and Melvin (Mel).
For the most part, Annie held a few jobs now and then, but her career was being a wonderful and caring mother to her three sons, as well as a faithful and loving wife to her husband.
What Annie was known and loved for was raising the neighborhood children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and anyone else who’d contact her asking to “watch their kids for them”. She was a mother to many and kept her doors open for all.
Annie departed life on September 20, 2023. She had been battling health issues for some time. Our Father called her home to suffer no more.
Annie was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) and her youngest son Melvin.
She leaves to mourn her sister Martha Booker; her sons, Anthony and William Ruther (Pam); 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Annie Jean you will be missed! We love you!
Annie Jean Staples Obituary
Annie Jean (Nathaniel) Staples was born to the union of George Nathaniel and Martha White on September 5, 1942, in Pine Blue, Arkansas. Annie was the youngest of her siblings (in order of birth) James, Edna, Eartha, Mary, Thelma, George Jr., Joe, and Martha.
Annie Jean left Arkansas and moved to Chicago to stay with her older sister Thelma in 1951. She then moved to Milwaukee in 1958. Annie Jean received a formal education from North Division High School.
Annie met her soon-to-be husband, William (Bill) Staples at a summer festival in Milwaukee. They began courting and got married on February 20, 1962. Out of this union, Bill and Jean had three sons, Anthony (Tony), William (Ruther), and Melvin (Mel).
For the most part, Annie held a few jobs now and then, but her career was being a wonderful and caring mother to her three sons, as well as a faithful and loving wife to her husband.
What Annie was known and loved for was raising the neighborhood children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and anyone else who’d contact her asking to “watch their kids for them”. She was a mother to many and kept her doors open for all.
Annie departed life on September 20, 2023. She had been battling health issues for some time. Our Father called her home to suffer no more.
Annie was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) and her youngest son Melvin.
She leaves to mourn her sister Martha Booker; her sons, Anthony and William Ruther (Pam); 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Annie Jean you will be missed! We love you!
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Eartha L. Davis (Nathaniel)
Birth Date:
1930-03-30
Deceased Date:
2016-04-03
Stephanie Jones Sims
- April 13th, 2016
She was such a sweet lady, we took this picture at the reunion last year.
Your Grandchildren Your Great Grandchildren
- April 12th, 2016
To Grandma...Until We Meet Again
Those special memories of you
Will always bring a smile.
If only I could have you back
For just a little while.
Then we could sit and talk again
Just like we used to do.
You always meant so very much
And always will do too.
The fact that you're no longer here
Will always cause me pain.
But you're forever in my heart
Until we meet again.
From Your Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Ruby J. Richardson
Birth Date:
1953-01-21
Deceased Date:
2013-12-28
Obituary:
Obituary
Within this beautiful life she lived death plucked a flower from our garden on December 28th, 2013 and was called from earth to Heaven’s reward.
Ruby Jeane Richardson was born on January 21st, 1954 to the late Mary C. Richardson and Henry Richardson Sr. in Little Rock, Arkansas.
As a young child she moved to Milwaukee, WI. She became a member of Committed To Christ International Ministries in 1997. She gave five beautiful children a life of their own. During that time she was a homemaker, a Certified Nursing Assistant, and retired from the City of Milwaukee after 15 years of service. Ruby loved cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Ruby leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Dorothy L. Richardson and Tracie L. McDade, three sons, Torrance D. Richardson, Lavelle D. Richardson and Michael S. Richardson, one sister, Dr. Joyce A. Thornton, five brothers, Charles Richardson (Minneapolis, MN), Henry Richardson (AR), Clem Richardson and Curtis Richardson (Milwaukee, WI) and the late Frisco Richardson (Minneapolis, MN), sixteen beautiful grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Obituary
Within this beautiful life she lived death plucked a flower from our garden on December 28th, 2013 and was called from earth to Heaven’s reward.
Ruby Jeane Richardson was born on January 21st, 1954 to the late Mary C. Richardson and Henry Richardson Sr. in Little Rock, Arkansas.
As a young child she moved to Milwaukee, WI. She became a member of Committed To Christ International Ministries in 1997. She gave five beautiful children a life of their own. During that time she was a homemaker, a Certified Nursing Assistant, and retired from the City of Milwaukee after 15 years of service. Ruby loved cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Ruby leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Dorothy L. Richardson and Tracie L. McDade, three sons, Torrance D. Richardson, Lavelle D. Richardson and Michael S. Richardson, one sister, Dr. Joyce A. Thornton, five brothers, Charles Richardson (Minneapolis, MN), Henry Richardson (AR), Clem Richardson and Curtis Richardson (Milwaukee, WI) and the late Frisco Richardson (Minneapolis, MN), sixteen beautiful grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Melvin Staples
Birth Date:
1965-04-20
Deceased Date:
2022-12-11
Obituary:
Life Reflections
Melvin Darnell Staples was born to the union of William Melvin and Annie Jean Staples on April 20, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by Father William (Bill).
Melvin (Mel) received a formal education from Lindblom Technical High School. Afterwards, he attended Allied Institute Technology where he received his certificate as a certified automechanic engineer. He then met and married Barbara Woods and became the loving father of two children.
He worked for the City of Chicago as a Vehicle Inspection Department supervisor and retired in 2022 after 32 years.
Mel departed life December 11, 2022.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Barbara; his children, Chaz and Robert; four grandsons, Bradley, Braxton, Jayceon, and Ky’Aire; mother, Annie Jean; brothers Anthony and William Ruther (Pam) and a host of family and friends.
And a very special thank you to his dear friend Kathia Williams for all you have done!
Life Reflections
Melvin Darnell Staples was born to the union of William Melvin and Annie Jean Staples on April 20, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by Father William (Bill).
Melvin (Mel) received a formal education from Lindblom Technical High School. Afterwards, he attended Allied Institute Technology where he received his certificate as a certified automechanic engineer. He then met and married Barbara Woods and became the loving father of two children.
He worked for the City of Chicago as a Vehicle Inspection Department supervisor and retired in 2022 after 32 years.
Mel departed life December 11, 2022.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Barbara; his children, Chaz and Robert; four grandsons, Bradley, Braxton, Jayceon, and Ky’Aire; mother, Annie Jean; brothers Anthony and William Ruther (Pam) and a host of family and friends.
And a very special thank you to his dear friend Kathia Williams for all you have done!
There are currently no tributes.