obituaries

Feb 9, 2020

Visitation services  for Marvin Guien will be held Sunday February 9, 2020 10am-5pm  at Scott Funeral Home.

Feb 5, 2020

A Beautiful Life Celebrated Henry Christopher Melton

June 14, 1958 – February 5, 2020

We are at a loss for words to lose you. Your kindness and silliness will be missed. You were our friend, father, husband, protector, brother, uncle and business partner. Only God could have prepared us for this...

Jan 31, 2020

Johnny Bumphus transitioned from earth January 31, 2020 in Tacoma, WA. In 1978, he graduated from Pearl High School, Nashville, TN where he met his former wife, Deborah Boyd. In 1980, Johnny earned a spot on the U.S Olympic Boxing Team. He went on to become a professional boxer and was known in the boxing community as "Bump City", winning...

Jan 26, 2020

James Fred Bennett, 70, of Tacoma, Washington, born November 3, 1949, gained his wings in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his family, on January 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Annie Pearl Bennett, and brother Jimmy Bennett. Fred graduated with a Bachelor's in Engineering from the University of Findley, then...

Jan 25, 2020

Clarence came from a large family with four brothers and a sister and enlisted in the military at a young age. He proudly served over 20 years in the United States Air Force. During his time in the service he was stationed at many different places worldwide but it was in Japan that he met his wife Yaeko. They...

Jan 24, 2020

Janie L. Brazier passed January 24th, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Her funeral services will be held 3pm Saturday February 1, 2020 at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ 1623 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 Cards and condolences can be mailed to : C/O Family of Janie Brazier Scott Funeral Home 1215 MLK Jr Way...

Jan 22, 2020

Ronald L. Jones passed away Jan 22, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital. Viewing services will be held Fri. Jan. 31th 11am-5pm Scott Funeral Home 1215 MLK Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405. Funeral services to be held Sat. Feb 1 st at 11am Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 5314 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

Jan 22, 2020

Sharon was born on March 28, 1954 out of Pasadena, California. She resided most of her life in California, but the last 25 years she has lived around Tacoma, Wa. Sharon was a wonderful woman who loved making people happy. She would go out of her way to help anyone that she could. Sadly, on January 22nd of 2020,...

Jan 20, 2020

Ross J. Thomas, 79, of Tacoma, Washington passed peacefully on January 20, 2020. Farewell Memorial Service will be held on February 28, 2020 at Greater Destiny Church, 324 N J Street, Tacoma, Washington 98403 at 11:30 AM.

Jan 17, 2020

Lee Esther Reynolds was born in Sherill, Arkansas May 5th, 1951 to parents Wilbert Reynolds and Ora Lee Walker.  She was the oldest of 12 children, Emma Reed (deceased), Ora Dean Washington, Gloria Reynolds, Linda Price, Robert Reed, Carl Reed, Billy Ray Reed, and Otis Reed, as well as Lolette Mills( deceased), Cynthia Mills, Donzetta Mills(deceased), and Don Mills(deceased)....

Jan 13, 2020

Remembering Victoria "Tory" Denise Mason

Born on May 31, 1964, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Victoria "Tory" Denise Mason was one of five children born to Eddie and Fredda Mason. Tory was raised and lived the majority of her life in Washington State. In 1983 Tory married Martin Shoecraft, Sr and relocated to Washington, DC. While living in...

Jan 13, 2020

Joseph White Almeida (Joe) peacefully passed on January 13, 2020 in Yakima, Washington at the age of 61 years old. Joe is survived by his siblings, Rufina A. Lujan, Elizabeth A. (Don) Mack, Thomas W. (Wanda) Almeida, Roke W. Almeida, Theodore W. (Pat) Almeida, Arthur W. (Rosanne) Almeida, Beata A. (Roland) Borro, Peter W. Almeida, Terry A. (Anthony) Palomo...

Jan 12, 2020

Brian Cendejas left this world too soon. Services celebrating his life and memory will be held Sunday January 12th, 2020  at 2pm at Our Church 4501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406.

Jan 11, 2020

Mr. Stephen R Strizic, was born January 19, 1950 to Roy and Valborg Strizic in Tacoma, Washington. He passed away on January 11, 2020 in Tacoma, Washington, only eight days from his 70 th birthday.

Steve grew up in Puyallup and graduated from Puyallup High School in 1968 where he played cello in the school orchestra.

Dec 29, 2019

In remembrance of our father Martin Jose Ulery Jr.:

Martin whose name was originally Jose was born in Costa Rica, July 29, 1956. He grew up in Costa Rica for approximately eight years with his birth mother and father and a large number of brothers and sisters (including his brother David who was originally named Raphael)....

Dec 26, 2019

Our dearest Joyre passed into eternity December 26, 2019. Celebration of her life and memory will be held January 4, 2020 at 11am at St. John Transformation Ministries Intl. 2001 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405.

Dec 19, 2019

Walter Gibson services will be held December 19, 2019 6:30pm at Scott Funeral Home 1215  Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

Dec 15, 2019

MILTON EDWARD TURNER SR. 08/14/1949 – 12/15/2019

Milton Edward Turner, Sr. was born August 14, 1948 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Michael Edward Turner, Sr. and Alma Lucille White. Milton was the third born child of this union. Milton moved to Tacoma, Washington from Winston-Salem, North Carolina with his family in 1965. He attended McCarver...

Dec 15, 2019

Celebration of Life services for Tracy Daves will be held Sunday December 15, 2019 at 4pm at Greater Destiny Church 324 North J Street Tacoma, WA 98403

Nov 23, 2019

John Smith IV was born Tuesday April 21, 1987 at Tacoma General Hospital to parents Cherie and John. He left this world too soon November 23, 2019. John was a character, his charm and dancing made him a star. It was a party wherever John was. John was naturally athletic. At the age of 6 years old he began playing...