obituaries

Dec 20, 2022

Ninus Hopkins Jr. 05/01/1945- 12/20/2022

Ninus "Hop" Hopkins Jr. was a loving, caring, and generous soul that welcomed everyone into his "House of Love."  Born May 1, 1945 in Seattle, WA,  to Ninus Hopkins Sr. and Mary Tucker. Ninus grew up in the Central District and attended Garfield High School were he played basketball, and graduated in...

Dec 17, 2022

Eric Johnson known and loved by friends and family as "Eazy E" was born June 26 th 1965 to Jimmy Mae Harrington- Johnson and Jesse Johnson at Valley General hospital in Renton Washington. He grew up in Kent on East Hill along with siblings: Christopher "Cricket", Lonnie, Teen, Jesse Jr, Synthina, Carolyn, Fannie, Michael, and Tyrone. Eric was an...

Dec 15, 2022

Mother Minnie McClarron passed away at home December 15, 2022. Visitation services will be held 4pm-7pm, Thursday December 29, at her home church, Shiloh Baptist 1211 South I Street Tacoma, WA. Her celebration of life services will be held at 11am, Friday, December 30, 2022 at Shiloh Baptist Church.

Dec 14, 2022

Kelvin L. Keal was born Oct. 17th 1973. He was 49 years young when he passed on December 14th, 2022. He was proceeded in passing by his loving Grandmother, The One & Only Mrs. O'dean Keal. He graduated from Fife High School. And then went on to graduate from Clover Parks School of Welding. Kelvin was a person that...

Dec 13, 2022

Darren Dwayne Valentine, age 46, known as "Bobby Slicce" was born in Harlem, New York City on March 18, 1976 to his parents Nadine Smith and Author Valentine Sr. He went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2022. Darren attended and graduated from Wilson High School in Tacoma, WA followed by some college. Darren worked in...

Dec 6, 2022

Michael E. Nelson

A Beautiful Life Remembered Michael our beloved son, brother, father, nephew, cousin and friend died peacefully in his sleep. He was born to Clarene Mitchell and Reginald Nelson in Tacoma, WA on May 18, 1986. Michael successful obtain his high school diploma followed by his Associates in Business with Honors in 2019. He enjoyed...

Nov 29, 2022

Ebone' Symmone Patterson

Sunrise August 15, 1992 – Sunset November 29, 2022

Ebone' Symmone Patterson was born on August 15,1992 in Tacoma, WA. She was the only child of Dawn Danielle Patterson and Nathaniel Jerome Patterson Jr.

Ebone' graduated from Henry Foss High School in June 2010 where she earned high honors and...

Nov 21, 2022

Gregory Earl Barber passed away November 21, 2022 in Seattle, WA. provate services will be held December 3, 2022 at Scott Funeral Home.

Nov 20, 2022

William "Bill" Pletcher, 57, of Tacoma, Washington passed away November 20, 2022.

Bill was born on November 16, 1965, in Erie, Pennsylvania.  After graduating from Carlisle High School in 1984, Bill joined the United States Navy as a Seabee.  He served from 1984-1990 and was immensely proud to be a member of NMCB 133.  He enjoyed tours...

Nov 19, 2022

OBITUARY John Anthony Ramsdell

Tacoma, Washington- John Ramsdell, 64, died November 19, 2022 at home surrounded by Angela Long and Da'Sheyon Demique Ramsdell Sutton. John was was born May 5, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard A. Ramsdell and Lora May (Mosley) Ramsdell.

John graduated from high school class of 1976. He proudly served in...

Nov 17, 2022

Milburn Zerl Woodcock ("Zerl") was born on September 16, 1933, in Calico Rock, AR to James Floyd and Zelma Delila Woodcock (Whiteaker).  Zerl completed primary school in Arkansas then he, his siblings, and parents moved to Naches, WA in 1945 where he attended Naches High School.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1952 at the age of...

Nov 15, 2022

Beautiful Legacy

De'Lazia Lin Nelson was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend. De'Lazia left this world too soon at the age of 25 on November 15, 2022. De'Lazia was born to N'Joya Nelson and Demico Ferguson-Haines. Those who knew her, even just a little bit have lost a shining light. De'Lazia had an infectious...

Nov 15, 2022

Beautiful Legacy

De'Lazia Lin Nelson was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend. De'Lazia left this world too soon at the age of 25 on November 15, 2022. De'Lazia was born to N'Joya Nelson and Demico Ferguson-Haines. Those who knew her, even just a little bit have lost a shining light. De'Lazia had an infectious...

Nov 11, 2022

Elmer Ray Gardner passed away November 11, 2022 at home. Visitation services will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Scott Funeral home from 3pm-6pm. Home going services will be held 11am, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Eastside Community Church 4420 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

Oct 14, 2022

Martese Oliver was born March 2, 1996 in Tacoma, Washington to Kimberly Allen and Timothy Oliver Sr.

Martese was Mr. Talented. Whatever he did was magic. From making music to making grilled cheese the man had gifts. He did not know how to fail! He just kept going. Not many people are blessed with talent like he...

Oct 13, 2022

In Loving Memory

We are celebrating the homegoing of Artis L Golden Sr. also known to many as Apple.

Dad will be embraced by those who have gone before, father Otis Sr, mother Fannie Lue, step-mother Helena, sister Virginia, brother Otis Jr, daughter Kimberly aka Punkin and son Artemis.

Dad was born in...

Oct 8, 2022

OBITUARY

Christean Pearl Dupee was born in Chandler, Texas to the late Elizabeth Anderson and James Goodman October 21, 1937. She was the eldest of four children. Fred Anderson Tom Anderson and Eddie Mae Anderson.

Pearl moved to Toppenish, WA with her mother when she was 12yrs of age then Pearl relocated to...

Sep 17, 2022

Pastor Anthony Boles passed away unexpectedly September 17, 2022 in Gig Harbor, Washington. Visitation services will be held September 27, 2022 3pm-7pm at Scott Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held September 28th at 2001 South J Street Tacoma, WA. Visitation 10am and funeral services are at 11am. Services will not be streamed.

Sep 11, 2022

In Loving Memory of Reverend Dr. Paul Warren, Sr., Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Dr. Paul Warren, Sr. was born July 24, 1944 in Uniontown Alabama to Mr. Isaac Warren and Mrs. Minnie Washington, he was raised by his grandparents Mr. Jessie and Mrs. Lizzie Washington. Pastor Warren, 78, of Tacoma Washington passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022...

Aug 20, 2022

We lost our angel Keith Cepeda at the young age of 39. We will celelbrate his life and memory 9am, Saturday August 20, 2022 at Saint John of The Woods 9903 24th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445.