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Mr. Frank Pitts, Jr.

Mr. Frank Pitts, Jr.

Jul 7, 2025

Frank Pitts Jr. was born on September 23, 1978 to Bonnie Pitts and Frank McCallum Jr.

Frank Pitts visited various churches with Living Word being the last one he attended.

Frank attended Hearst Grammar School and attended Kennedy and Foreman High School.

Frank worked for Solo Cup Company and did various odd jobs in Carpentry, assisting in walls, roofs, floors and other structural...

Verdell Chandler

Verdell Chandler

Jun 30, 2025

Verdell Bones-Chandler was born on August 14, 1950 to Christine P. Wagoner and James (Boy) Bones. Verdell was one of seven children born to this union. Her siblings were Shirley Bones-Kelly, James Bones Jr., Michael R. Bones, Marilyn V. Bones, Edwardine Bones and Diane Bones-Freeman. Both parents and her six siblings all preceded her in death.

Verdell professed a hope in...

Mrs. Jelean Taylor Grant

Mrs. Jelean Taylor Grant

Jun 28, 2025

MRS. JELEAN TAYLOR GRANT was born on September 10, 1933, in Lexington, Mississippi, to Almeda Moore and William T. Taylor. As the eldest sibling, she took on the responsibilities of leadership and care within her family from a young age, an instinct that would guide her throughout her life. At an early age, she confessed her love for Christ and...