Pastor Perry J. Jones

Celebration of Life Set for Ernest W. Webb, Sr.

Sentinel Staff ReportDecember 1, 2016

Ernest Wade Webb Sr., a long-time deacon at Messiah Baptist Church, passed way on November 19 following a long season of illness. He was 79 years old. His celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 11a.m. at Messiah Baptist, 4500 West Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. Pastor Perry J. Jones will officiate. The viewing takes place on Friday, December 2, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Angelus Funeral Home, 3875 Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. Deacon Webb was born March 24, 1937. He was employed for 37 years with the Compton School District and

Religion

Dr. Whalen Jones marks 106th birthday

June 17, 2015

More than a century of living has not slowed down the Rev. Dr. Whalen Samuel Jones, who celebrated his 106th birthday on June 7. The handsome centenarian still speaks with godly wisdom, attends church on a regular basis, and shares his time and talents as pastor emeritus of Messiah Baptist Church in Los Angeles, the congregation he founded in 1954. In appreciation for his many contributions, Pastor Perry J. Jones and Messiah members threw a gala party for him with more than 100 people in attendance. The celebrants included his children, grandchildren and great-children as well as scores of other