All Obituaries

Helen Hollingshed was born in Fairfax, Oklahoma November 4, 1932. She was the daughter of Wyze McMullen and Minvare (Brown) Mapp, both of whom preceded her in death. Helen entered eternal rest on February 15th, 2021 at the age of 88. During her childhood years, she lived in Pawnee, Oklahoma until her Mother, Minvare, transitioned to Merced, California. The trip took several days by bus while traveling with Helen, her sister Maxine, and cousin Cecil. Helen accepted Christ early in her...

Oscar Napoleon Thompson, affectionately known as “Pops” and “Papa” by his children and grandchildren, was a Christmas baby born December 25, 1940, in Lucedale, Mississippi to the late Claude Thompson Sr. (Shipman, MS) and Karene Dorsett (Bexley, MS). He was raised by his late aunt, Ms. Nora Mae Banks, who he respectfully and lovingly addressed as Ma Dear or Momma. She raised him in the church where he regularly attended service and Sunday School. He was a testament to...

      Mechelle was born in Chicago, IL. August 8, 1963, to the union of Rosean Smith and the late Woodrow Smith Sr.      Mechelle learned from an early age the importance of faith in God and the love of family. She attended God’s New Covenant Church in her early years. Mechelle reaffirmed her faith and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior in Rio Linda, California.     Mechelle attended Tilton Elementary School, Lawrence...