Helen Tine Rockett
Sep 6, 2026
Helen Tine Rockett, of Rockford departed earthly life September 6, 2026. She was born December 23, 1938 in Goodman, Mississippi; the daughter of C.D. and Vera Collins. Helen lived in Rockford since 1964 coming from Goodman, Mississippi. She married George Willie Rockett, November of 1960, he preceded her in death. Helen was employed over 35 years as an assembly worker...
Mary E. Lott
Sep 10, 2026
Mary E. “Easter Mae “ Lott, of Rockford departed this earthly life September 10, 2026. She was born April 1, 1923 in Charleston, MS the daughter Buster and Callie Pittman. Mary lived in Rockford 8 years coming from Bellwood, IL. She married Henry Lott in 1942, he preceded her in death. Mary was employed many years doing domestic work. Mary...
Earlean Crawford
Sep 6, 2026
Earlean Crawford departed this earthly life September 6, 2026. She was born August 23, 1948 in Durant, MS the daughter of Voley and Mattie Love. Earlean lived in Rockford most of her life coming from Durant. She married Willie Crawford, later to divorce. Earlean was self employed as a Cosmetologist many years. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist...
Brenda Faye Tillman
Sep 4, 2026
Brenda Faye Tillman of Flossmoor, IL departed this earthly life September 4, 2026. She was born July 16, 1953 in Forest City, Arkansas the daughter of Samella House and Ollen J. Droughn Sr.
Brenda live most of her life in Illinois, living in Las Vegas, NV 7 years coming back to Illinois in 2022. She married Larry Tillman, in Chicago, IL....
Dominique M. Woods
Sep 1, 2026
Dominique M. Woods, of Rockford departed this earthly life September 1, 2026. She was born November 8, 1984 in Rockford the daughter of Delores Woods and Linwood Webb Jr. Dominique lived in Ann Abor, MI five years after relocating with her job. She was employed as an assembler by Chrysler Stellantis Warren Truck Assembly Plant 11 years. Dominique was a...
Victor Allen King
Aug 23, 2026
Victor Allen King of Rockford departed this earthly life August 23, 2026. He was born February 11, 1969 the son of Thomas L. Ferguson and Ethelrine Russell. Victor was employed as a care giver by DORS. He attended Auburn High School, later receiving his diploma and certification from Job Corps.
Victor leaves to cherish many loving memories, his six daughters, Chrishauna...
Basharee Abdul-Malik Washington
Aug 19, 2026
Basharee Abdul-Malik "Ba" Washington landed on April 6, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois, as the beloved son of Katrena Warren and Marcel Washington. On August 19, 2026, Ba took off on his next journey, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, love, laughter, and meaningful connections that will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
After graduating from...
Mary Hinkle
Aug 18, 2026
Mary Lee (née Coleman) Hinkle was born on January 7, 1943, in Carlisle, Mississippi, to Charlie Coleman Sr. and Vella Newsome Coleman. On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, she peacefully departed this earthly life at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was united in marriage to Henry Lee Hinkle Sr., and to this union were born three sons: Kevin Darnell...
Janet Wilkins Clark
Aug 18, 2026
Janet Wilkins Clark departed this early life on August 18, 2026. Janet was born November 30, 1956 in Rockford, Illinois. She was the ninth of eleven children born to Jake and Bessie Mae Wilkins. Raised in Rockford, Janet graduated from Rockford West High School, class of 1974. She attended Northern Illinois University, Rockford College and Rock Valley College. Janet was...
Albertha Brown
Aug 17, 2026
Albertha “Bo” Brown, of Rockford departed this earthly life August 17, 2026. She was born June 7, 1938 in Vance, MS the daughter Major and Blanche Young. Albertha lived in Rockford 67 years coming from Vance, MS. She married Alvin Brown Sr., he preceded her in death. Albertha was last employed as a caretaker by DORS; previously working at the...