obituaries

Jul 18, 2020

Drew Ritzen was a beautiful soul who fought illness until the very end. Graveside services will be held at 11am July 18th, 2020 New Tacoma Cemetery 9212 Chambers Creek Rd. W. University Place, WA 98467.

Jul 15, 2020

Brandon LaTron Lee (Lee-Lee) of Monroe LA transitioned Tuesday, July 15 th , 2020. Brandon was born April 30, 1984 to Ronald LaTron Jones, Monroe, LA and Phyllis D.  Lee, Rockford, IL. Brandon was raised by his great-great aunt, Rosie Lee Kennedy, and great-uncle, Randall Bishop Sr., (both whom preceded him in death) and Gloria Bishop. Brandon was a...

Jul 12, 2020

Celebration of Life 1939 – 2020 Jean McKelly

Jean was born on April 1, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Lenion and Mabel Terrell.

Jean was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, godmother and friend. She loved life with God in it at all times. Her smile was a...

Jul 3, 2020

Francesca Teresita Burrows passed away July 3, 2020 in Tacoma, WA. Funeral services July 10, 2020 at 11am. Visitation services will be held 1pm-7pm both at Scott Funeral Home.

Jun 28, 2020

Diaba A. Kasimu Xokara, fka Robert Edward Lawrence Carhee, 73 passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma WA on June 28, 2020. Diaba was born on January 22, 1947 as Robert Edward Lawrence Carhee to Rev. Clarence Leon Carhee (Los Angeles, CA) and Raychelle Lynom Carhee (Memphis, TN). Diaba is the firstborn of three sons. Diaba's formative years...

Jun 25, 2020

Sunrise: May 20, 1967 ~ Sunset: June 25, 2020 Parish Johnson was a lifelong Tacoma Resident. He passed away surrounded by his dearest friends and family. His life will be celebrated on July 6, 2020 at Miles Memorial CME in Tacoma, WA

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Jun 22, 2020

In Loving Memory of Lauretha Byers

Our beloved Mother, Missionary Lauretha Byers, departed this world Heaven-bound on June 22, 2020. Member of New Jerusalem COGIC since 1968. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and woman of God. Missionary Byers was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jimmie and Hattie Means, husband, Minister, L.D. Byers;...

Jun 21, 2020

Yulinda Nicole Summers passed away expectedly June 21, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are pending

Jun 19, 2020

Services for James Henderson to be held Friday, June 19, 2020 at Bethlehem Baptist Church 4818 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404. Masks and social distancing rules apply.

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Jun 18, 2020

Anthony G. Kibe visitation will be 6pm-8pm Thursday June 18, 2020. His final resting place will be in Kenya with his family. Masks are required and social distancing rules apply.

Jun 11, 2020

Viewing services will be held for Jasmine Thursday June 11, 2020 11am-7pm. She will be having funeral services in California. Social distancing will be enforced and face masks are required to enter the funeral home.

May 30, 2020

In Our Hearts Forever Ralph Leaforest Parks Jr July 17th 1960 – May 30th 2020

Ralph "Rocky" Leaforest Parks Jr was born July 17th 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ralph L Parks Sr and Vera Hall. He was the youngest of five. He often recalled memories growing up in KC and the experiences that made him...

Apr 23, 2020

Jeffery Edward Michael Harris

Sunrise: 5-6-81               Sunset 4-23-20

Beloved father, son, grandson, brother, nephew,  uncle, and husband. He is preceded in death by his daughter Tatiyania , grandfather Edward, and uncle Develin. He leaves behind to mourn his wife Tamika, his mother Tina (John). His grandmothers Dorothy and Karen. His uncle Edward Jr.,...

Apr 23, 2020

Patricia Ann Jones was born on August 23, 1943 in Durham, NC and passed away on April 23, 2020 in Tacoma, WA. Patricia Jones.. who at times was called Pat or PJ is dearly loved by those who were around her. Her sweet, kind, gentle and loving spirit will be missed by all of us, and especially the motherly...

Apr 7, 2020

Baby Kobe Griffin

February 12, 2020 ~ April 7, 2020

When an angel falls asleep he magically becomes a fluffy cloud, gently resting on the air of God's love. Forever with us but just out of reach. Always loved and forever cherished Baby Kobe.

Mar 14, 2020

Patricia A. Birdsong has transitioned from this life.  We will celebrate her life and memory Saturday March 14, 2020 at our family home. Please join us for a family potluck. Please call Scott Funeral Home for more information.

Mar 12, 2020

Mr. Peter James Little, of Milton, WA, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 87. Peter was born to parents Eric and Nellie Little on June 1, 1932 in Aylesbury, England. He grew up as an only child and graduated from the Aylesbury Grammar School and the London School of Economics. Later, in the early...

Mar 5, 2020

Click hereDouglas Calvin Stanley, 71 Beloved husband, son, brother, dad, and papa, Doug Stanley passed away peacefully at home in Tacoma, WA on Thursday March 5, 2020. Doug was born on August 29th, 1948, in Wallace, ID to Roger and Arline Stanley.

Doug graduated from Wallace High School in 1966. After graduating, he joined the Army Reserves....

Feb 20, 2020

OBITUARY Mr. Jahi Kudura Young, son of late Carol Raymond and Eskew Young was born July 16, 1977 in Berkeley California. His Mother named him Jahi meaning "Dignity" and Kudura meaning "Strength" in Swahili. It was a name that would come to symbolize his very essence. In 1980, Jahi and his Mother relocated to Tacoma, WA. Upon her untimely death...

Feb 20, 2020

Teryl Sue Dirks Teryl Sue Dirks was born to Clarence and Phyllis Dirks on March 2, 1951 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. She passed away on February 20, 2020, (her late father's birthday) at her home in Tacoma. After completing her elementary and high school education in Bonners Ferry, Teryl graduated from Pacific Lutheran University – Tacoma, in 1969 with a...