Ursula Yolanda Smith, daughter of Georgia Anderson and Sam Coley, was born on December 31, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. She departed her earthly home for her eternal home on Wednesday May 22, 2019.
Ursula married her loving husband Tommy on September 4, 2010. She confessed Christ in Canton Miss., later joined Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Central High School in 1986 where she was active in basketball and track. She also attended Jackson State University for 2 years.Ursula helped raise many children while owning two daycare centers: Lovey Dovey Childcare and Kiddie College. She was the founder of Boom Squad Glitterettes and Tri-State Glitter Dance teams.

Ursula was preceded in death by her daughter, Shaunice Anderson; and her grandmothers, Sallie Anderson and Luginia Watkins.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Smith; mother, Georgia Anderson; children: Le’Aunae Anderson, Uarnelius Anderson, Bryanta Foreman, Tommy Smith Jr., LaTasha Smith; sisters: Rochelle (Milton) Lewis, Maxine Anderson and Gloria Smith; brothers: Darryl Anderson, Tyrone Mason, and Marvin (Mattie) Smith; 9 grandchildren; aunt, Delores Anderson; uncles, Charlie Anderson and Thomas (Charlotte) Anderson; a host of special nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friends: Shannon Reed, Sylvia
King, LaDonna Compton, Parvetta Washington and Margaret Harris.

She will be remembered for her infectious laughter and love that she had for each person she met.

Bobby was born Dec. 19, 1935. As a boy Bobby loved spending summers on his grandparent’s farm in Princeton. He and his brothers helped sell produce at the roadside vegetable stand. Bobby graduated Lincoln High School Evansville, IN and went on to graduate Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, AL, May 1958, B.S. in Architecture and excelled in Air Force ROTC. While studying at Tuskegee Bobby met and married Earnestine Hill of Auburn, AL. Robert was commissioned into the Air Force in September 1958 and retired as Captain in 1979. Robert was a dedicated Air Force serviceman. In addition to “Tache”, other call signs were “Bobby” “Bob” “Mr. Bob”. He went on to be very active in civilian life with various organizations.

Air Force Accomplishments:
United States Air Force 1 Sept. 1958 Planning Programming Engineer – Navigator – Radar
Interceptor Officer F-101B VooDoo Helper Defender East & West Coast USA (Cold War)
Weapons System Officer F-4 DCE Phantom “Fighter Gator” –
Vietnam War 251 Combat Missions Over Southeast Asia-
NATO F-4E Help Defend Western Europe (Cold War)
Civil Engineering NCOIC Site Development & Drafting Departments –
Awards & Decorations
Distinguished Flying Cross-1
Air Medal–14
Combat Readiness Medal 4
Plus 7 more A & D
Walked away from a crash-landing April 1972 Bitburg AFB Germany without a scratch.
Civilian Life Accomplishments:
Tuskegee Lumber Co., Inc
Project Manager including 2 Historical Buildings, Dr. George Washington Carver’s Museum & Gray Columns an Antebellum Plantation Mansion (now the home for the Tuskegee University Presidents)
Tuskegee University Instructor (Professor)
Construction Management & Science Special Consultant to Leader Construction Co. for Gray Columns 2nd Renovation.
Fayetteville State University: Director of Physical Plant
Whirlpool Corporation Refrigerators
Owner of Henry’s Produce Market

Bobby was also a member of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge and Lifetime member of the American Legion.

Royster Maynard Christian, Jr., lovingly known as “Boo,” gave up his spirit to go home and be with our Lord on May 29, 2019 at the age of 53, in his hometown of Evansville, IN. Born to parents, Ethel May and Royster Maynard Christian, Sr. on December 8, 1965, Boo was the baby brother of the family and will be missed dearly.

Left to cherish memories of him and his beautiful smile are his two sisters: Cynthia Christian and Shelia Starling; four brothers: Warren Christian, Darryl Christian, Myron Christian, and Jeffery Jackson; and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.

A celebration of life and homegoing service will be held Friday, June 7, 2019 at 11:30am at Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel, 1001 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville IN. A Wake Service will be Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the funeral home. Burial and repass will follow.