obituaries

Mar 23, 2022

Jacob Anthony Garrido

On March 23, 2022, the world's okayest drummer, Jacob Anthony Garrido, simply known as Jake to friends, skipped out on his summer gigs and departed this earth. We don't know if he's aware of it because he slept through it.

Now, his wife, Sue, sister, Barbara (Carl) Noble, and children, Jenny (Max)...

Mar 22, 2022

Gladys Elaine Grant

Gladys Elaine Grant

February 13, 1951 – March 22, 2022

Celebration – Saturday, April 9, 2022, 10:00 AM, New Covenant Pentecostal Tabernacle, 2156 S MLK ST., Tacoma Washington 98405

Mar 19, 2022

Alfonzo "Al" Junichi Rucks July 28th, 1960 – March 19th, 2022

Born on July 28th, 1960 in Osaka, Japan to James and Yaeko (Ruby) Sudo Rucks. Al's family moved to Tacoma, Washington when Al was just an infant and resided here until his passing. As a teenager, a fond memory of Al's was a trip back to...

Mar 10, 2022

Bruce St. George Edwards Esq

Bruce St. George Edwards Esq was born in Moneague, Jamaica, West Indies to Mrs. Ruby Melvina Edwards and Mr. Adrian Augustus Edwards. He was the second child of five boys: His older brother, Master Richard Anthony Edwards, younger brothers in order: Professor H. Michael Edwards, Kenneth Edwards, Clarence Alfred Edwards.

His quest...

Mar 8, 2022

Chantelle D.M. Jackson

Chantelle D.M. Jackson was escorted to heaven by God's heavenly hosts on March 8, 2022, surrounded by those who loved her most, her Family. Chantelle was born on December 14, 1990 and graduated from Spanaway Lake High School Class 2009.

She was a faithful member of Agape Christian Fellowship Ministries, Lakewood, WA where she...

Mar 3, 2022

John Thomas Curenton

John Thomas Curenton was born June 14, 1965 to Catherine and John T. Curenton in Hempstead, New York. John moved to Long Beach NY at a young age.

John was Loved by so many. His personality was loving, caring and always wanted to help others. Everyone from Long Beach to Hempstead knew John and...

Feb 25, 2022

Annie O. McCaret

Annie O. McCaret passed away February 25, 2022 in Tacoma, WA. She was a long time member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where, she sang in the gospel chorus and served in women's ministry. Services have been rescheduled for March 21, 2022. 11am at Shiloh Baptist Church.

Feb 18, 2022

Shari Lynn Douglass

Shari Lynn Douglass-Swanson was born on September 1st, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to William Douglass and Ora Grady. She is the sixth of nine children. Shari moved to Tacoma at an early age and attended Tacoma Public Schools. She later pursued higher education and received her Associate of Arts degree from Highline College, where she was...

Jan 29, 2022

Alvin Hudson,

Mr. Hudson passed away January 29, 2022 in Lakewood, Washington. He is survived by his siblings Harvey, Joanetta, Alphonso and John Edward. And his precious children Rachel Hudson, and Anthony Hudson. One grandchild grand baby is Madeline Hudson. Private burial service to be held 11am, February 8, 2022 at Tahoma National Cemetery

Jan 29, 2022

Mother Delores Brown

Delores Frayer was born January 10, 1946 in Seat Pleasant, MD to Willie and Beatrice Frayer and was the first of seven children.   She married James Brown in 1968 and they resided in Tacoma, WA for 43 years until his death in 2011.

Delores provided 33 years of daycare services to hundreds...

Jan 23, 2022

Woodrow Jones Jr. July 26, 1942 – January 23, 2022 Tacoma, Washington – Woodrow E. (Woody) Jones grew up in the Hilltop area and graduated from Stadium, PLU and City University. His professional career was with the City of Tacoma in both General Government and Tacoma Public Utilities. After retirement, he was appointed to the Public Utilities Board of...

Jan 21, 2022

John Wesley Green

John Wesley Green, or "Pookie" as he was affectionately known by his great family of loved ones and friends, has taken his final flight into the arms of Jesus in Tacoma, WA on January 21, 2022. Born August 14, 1946, in Ellensburg WA., he is the eldest of eight children born to...

Jan 21, 2022

Obituary

Charles "June" Hunter Sr

Sunset January 21, 2022

Charles Hunter, Sr. was born in Arkansas to Dewey & Mary Hunter. He was compassionate, kind, caring and beloved by all he encountered.   He was a man of great integrity, devoted to his family, faith (Church of Christ), friends and the Marine Corps.  He...

Jan 20, 2022

Obituary

Hazel Louise Conner was born February 13, 1936, in Meridian, Mississippi to Oscar Eugene and Hattie Beatrice McGlothlin, who preceded her in death. At an early age, Hazel found her love for serving the Lord. She was an avid churchgoer.

In 1972, Hazel and her family moved to San Diego, California, where she made...

Jan 17, 2022

Earl Harris III

On Monday January 17, 2022 our son Earl Harris, III transitioned from his earthly life to his heavenly home. Earl was born October 6, 1968 in Tacoma, WA to his loving parents Earl and Constance Harris. Earl is the second oldest of five children. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1987. Earl attended...

Jan 15, 2022

Ronald Wilkerson

Ronald Wilkerson was born February 24, 1955. He passed away January 15, 2022. He leaves behind no known family.

Jan 8, 2022

Mother Mercedes Mazique's Story

Mother Mercedes Mazique, affectionately known to her family as Mom, Grandma, Merc, Mickey, and Aunt Mickey was born October 12, 1951, in Canton, Mississippi to Robert Lee and Rosie Lee Bilbrew. Mercedes' parents moved from Canton, Mississippi in 1952 to raise their family in Portland, Oregon. She attended Elliot Grade School,...

Jan 5, 2022

Master Sergeant Reginald Edward Thomas passed away on January 5,2022 in Tacoma, Washington. He was born October 8, 1936 to George and Margaret Thomas (preceded him in death).

At the age of 18, he joined the United States Air Force.

Master Sergeant (MSgt) Reginald Thomas served as an air crew member assigned to one of...

Jan 2, 2022

Celebrating the Life of a Master Mortician

James B. Thomason a native of Oklahoma crossed the golden shores January 02, 2022 in Tacoma, Washington. James was involved in funeral service since the age of twelve. His interest was sparked by his mother who was a beautician at Temple Funeral Home. He worked part-time while in junior high,...

Dec 20, 2021

Zane Uriel Fitch, II

Zane was born in Denton, Texas. He is the first child of Zane and Sharon-Rose Davidson Fitch. Zane started school in Tacoma, Northeast Tacoma elementary school, later on the family moved to Seattle. In Seattle he attended Bryn-Mawr elementary in Lakeridge. His middle school was McKnight located in Renton. Zane was active in...