Sister AlYashailyassa Muhammad
, Illinois
have stood almostfive feet tall but her spirit was a giant. Alyasha was full of life. Full of personality. Full of energy. Full of opinionsand she was rarely afraid to share them. She was outspoken spirited And yet beneath all that fire was an enormously loving heart. She gavethe best hugs. She worethe and demonstrated her intelligence and determinationbygraduating at only 16 years old. In2022 she was accepted toIllinois State Universityand began college. But as Alyasha continued discovering herself she recognized that some of her greatest gifts were creative ones. Eventually she made the decision to leave college and pursue those talents. another.She started painting producing original artwork that she would sell at farmers markets. That creativity was further developed through her training in theM.G.T. and G.C.C. Sewing Classes Alyasha was creative but she was also fiercely competitive and disciplined. For many years she trained inGong Fu developing the precision…
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Edna Rowan Kennedy
, Illinois
Our beloved mother Edna Jean RowanKennedy was born on October 25 1946 in Rolling Fork Mississippi to the late Idelia Postway Lee and Isaiah Lee. Edna accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Greater Mount Lebanon Church in Vicksburg Mississippi. After relocating to Champaign Illinois she united with Salem Baptist Church where she faithfully served for many years. She was an active member of the Usher Board Junior Ushers Culinary Arts Ministry and the Mothers Board. Throughout her years of service she also sang in the Majestic Choir and Gospel Choir and faithfully worked in the Nursery Department and on the Anniversary Committee. Edna received her education through the Vicksburg Public School System. During her school years she was active in athletics as a member of the girls track team basketball team and cheerleading squad. A dedicated and hardworking woman Edna retired after years of faithful employment…
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Tony Williams
, Illinois
Tony Williams 57 of Danville Illinois formerly of Osceola Arkansas received his wings on Monday August 3 2026 in the comfort of his home. He was born on November 14 1968 to the late Daisy Williams and Jesse Parks. Known to those who loved him as "Tone" he worked at Krupp Gerlach as a top machinist for 29 years. He enjoyed coaching his sons baseball team gaming watching football and hanging out with family and friends. Tony leaves to cherish his wife Dayna Williams his wonderful memories of his children Janessa McCloud Ulisses Aubraea Cleveland Ashtyn Cleveland Arreal Cowen and Alexcia Cleveland three grandbabies two sisters Leslie Dunbar Tyrone and Brea McGrown three brothers Leon Tye Florinda Druce Williams and Jason Parks Laura and a host of nieces and nephews and his dear friend Buddy Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents his fatherinlaw Nathaniel Smalls his brother…
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Danne Winston
, Illinois
DAnne Winston age 65 was born on March 20 1961 in Clinton Oklahoma at ClintonSherman Air Force Base to Joseph C. Robinson and Dorothy Green Robinson. She departed this life surrounded by the love and legacy she spent a lifetime building. DAnne was the beloved sister of DavidJeannie Green Patricia Micheal Avery Bruce Jan Green Eddie DianeRobinson JoAnne Anthony Martin Vickie Mervin Strand and Joseph C. Robinson Jr. She will be deeply missed by cousins Kimberly Williams JeffreyAnn and Aunt Weddie She was preceded in death by her brothers Bernard Robinson and Brian Robinson. A devoted mother DAnne leaves behind her cherished children Tyreis Willie Keyhea and Julius O. Thomas. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Danielle Robinson. Her greatest joy was her family and she took immense pride in her grandchildren Kamron K. Haley Kyle N. Robinson Kwan Edward G. Robinson Kaylee Ruth Crushshon Willie Kalvin…
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Allen Dixon Jr.
, Illinois
Allen Dixon Jr. was born on November 5 1946 in Terre Haute Indiana to the late Allen Dixon Sr. and Lexia Dixon the eldest of their eleven children. He went home to be with the Lord on August 8 2026 leaving behind a legacy of faith family service and love for people that touched an entire community. Devotion to God was the foundation of Allens life. A faithful member of Mason Temple Church of God in Christ for over 45 yearsheaccepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on January 1 1976ordainedan Elder in 1981andinstalled as Pastor inOctober2017.He also served as theAssistant State Evangelistin the Illinois Fifth West jurisdiction. Across five decadeshis ministry reached far beyond the pulpitmeeting people where they were whetherteachingin Sunday Schoolon the street with the outreach teamoron mission tripsas farawayasCuba and Belize.In recent yearshe carried his voice to an even wider audience through his own radio program…
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