Rev. Dr. James G. White, a former Milwaukee County Supervisor died last week on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 at the age of 51 suddenly. The cause of death has not been released. As the shock of White’s … [Read more...]
Geroge Duke, pioneer in jazz-fusion movement dies at 67
Compiled by Courier Staff Keyboardist George Duke, one of the pioneers of the jazz-fusion movement that merged jazz, rock and funk in the late 1960s and 1970s, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 in Los … [Read more...]
Julius Chambers, Champion of the courtroom dies at 76
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Civil rights attorney Julius LeVonne Chambers died after a long illness. He was 76. Julius Chambers was a champion of the courtroom. A masterful attorney of great … [Read more...]
Former Congressman William Gray passes
Funeral arrangements were expected to be finalized soon for former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Philadelphia minister William Herbert (Bill) Gray III. Gray died on Monday, … [Read more...]
Daisy Hall passes, inspirational mother to be celebrated
Mother Daisy Hall, a tremendous symbol to the legacy of family and spiritual life passed on Sat., May 25, 2013. She and her husband, the late Levester Hall represented the classic example of the large … [Read more...]
Larry Harwell, community activist will be laid to rest
Saturday, April 27, 2013 marked the end of the 74 year journey of Lawrence (Larry) Harwell. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father to 7 girls and 2 boys (imagine that task), and one of the … [Read more...]
Gathering and Homegoing services to be held for Nathaniel “Chip Carter” Jones
Nathaniel Jones, also known as “Chip Carter” was murdered on April 17th and died a HERO while fighting off armed attackers. The three men who were under 18 years-old were armed with pistols and gained … [Read more...]
Funeral services announced for Seaway Bank chairman Jacoby Dickens
Prominent business leader opened doors for entrepreneurs, capital access in underserved areas The City of Chicago has lost Jacoby Dickens, the chairman of Seaway Bank and Trust Company and one of … [Read more...]
Ramon (Ray) Harmon, community leader and organ donor advocate passes at age 46
Ramon (Ray) Harmon was born on February 4, 1967 to the late Mary Alyce Peters Harmon of Omaha NE. Ray peacefully transitioned to eternal life surrounded by loving family and friends on Feb. 25, 2013. … [Read more...]
Tribute to local civil rights activist, Felmers O. Chaney
In last week’s Milwaukee Courier we paid repects and celebrated the life of one of Milwaukee’s media pioneers, Mary Ellen Shadd-Strong who died on Nov. 27, 2012. This week, we celebrate the life of … [Read more...]
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