obituaries

Jul 31, 2017

Cutine L. Taylor, Jr.

A native of Tacoma, Washington and a graduate of Stadium High School, Cutine L. Taylor Jr. entered this world on July 30, 1943 and passed on July 31, 2017.

He retired from Northwest Airlines in Seattle and lived in SeaTac before moving to Portland, Oregon for ten years. He returned to Tacoma in...

Jul 22, 2017

Alvin Charles Malarcher

Alvin Charles Malarcher was born June 17, 1948, and died peacefully with family on July 22, 2017 after a short illness.

Alvin, the son of Roy Malarcher and Margarette Barnes, was born in New Orleans and raised in Convent, Louisiana. Alvin enlisted in the US Air Force and served from 1975 to 1979 as...

Jun 19, 2017

Delano L. James

Delano L. James passed away June 19, 2017.

Services will be Monday, June 26, at 12:00 pm at Unity Christian Ministries (6202 McKinley Ave East, Tacoma).

May 4, 2017

Kabby Mitchell III

Kabby Mitchell III was in his early 20's when he became the first black company member of PNB, back in 1979; pictures of him from the time show a charismatic young man clearly at ease with being elegantly airborne. He danced with the company until 1984, reaching the rank of soloist. It was the beginning of...

Mar 3, 2017

Chase Michaels McKee

Chase Michaels McKee was born on September 11, 2001 and left us too soon on March 3, 2017.

Charming, energetic, and inquisitive, Chase's vibrant personality touched anyone lucky enough to meet him.

Services for Chase will be held Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Greater Destiny Church (324 North J...

Mar 2, 2017

Mary Easter Crain Daniels

Mary Easter Crain Daniels, age 79, returned to her heavenly home on March 2, 2017.

Her devotion to her family and her unwavering belief in God gave her strength through her struggle and ultimately rewarded her with everlasting peace.

Her home-going service will be on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11:00...

Feb 24, 2017

Fred Oldfield

Fred Oldfield was born March 18, 1918 and passed February 24, 2017.

We will be celebrating the amazing life of "Cowboy Fred" (as the world knew him), on June 11th at 11:00 am at the Agriplex Bldg (SW corner of the Puyallup Fairgrounds at the Green Gate).

The Fred Oldfield Western Heritage &...

Feb 3, 2017

Rita Campobasso

Rita Campobasso, loving mother and grandmother, was born February 2, 1948 and passed February 3, 2017.

She is survived by her two siblings, Noreen and Paul, three daughters, Denise, Laurie, and Lisa, her three grandchildren, Nichole, Brandon, and Kodiak, and her great-granddaughter, Caitlyn.

Rita was a selfless person, caring more about others than...

Feb 1, 2017

Ruth Evelyn Barnes Kelly-McIntyre

Dr. Ruth Evelyn Barnes Kelly-McIntyre came into this world with the sunrise on February 28, 1938 and departed with the sunset February 1, 2017.

Dr. Ruth Evelyn Barnes Kelly-McIntyre was born to the union of Arthur and Ruth Lucille Barnes in New Orleans, LA. She was the first born and only girl in...

Jan 28, 2017

Bertha Mae Terry

Bertha Mae Terry passed January 28, 2017.

Viewing service will be held Friday, February 3 from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm at House of Scott.

Church viewing will be held Saturday, February 4 at 10:00 am.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am at Transformation Ministries (2001...

Jul 4, 1818

Sarah Davis

Sarah V. Davis passed away July 4, 18 in Tacoma WA. Visitation to be held July 13th at New Covenant Pentecostal Church 2pm to 7pm. Funeral July 14th 11:00 am at New Covenant Pentecostal Church, 2156 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma. Services by Scott Funeral Home.

Lisa Taylor

Viewing services will be Thursday May 17, 2018 3-5pm. Funeral services will be held Friday May 18th, 2018 at 11am at Scott Funeral Home 1215 Martin Luther King Jr. Tacoma, WA 98405

Tyesha "Twiggity' Lawson

Look For Me In Rainbows

Time for me to go now, I won't say goodbye;

Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.

In the morning sunrise when all the world is new,

Just look for me and love me, as you know I...

Jason was born September 2nd 1975. He was a good baby as well as a good person in general. He was always willing to help out anyone at any time the best he could. Jason my one and only biological brother was with me on just about every deployment that I and my husband and family deployed on. He...

Latonya Renee Marie McLemore was born on February 19, 1971, in Seattle, WA to Theo Murphy and Jeffery Williams Sr. Latonya grew up in Seattle, WA where she met and married Aaron McLemore.  Latonya was one of 6 children: Darrell Murphy, Darlene Brown (Daniel), Edward Brazier, Jeffrey Williams Jr, and Bryce Williams.

Latonya attended Rainier Beach High...

Obituary For Eddie Alphonso Ware

The Championship Celebration for Mr. Eddie Alphonso Ware Sr. affectionately known as "Coach Al" Eddie Ware was born in Palatka, Florida, to Silas Ware III and the late Diania Ware on May 26, 1984. Eddie attended Palatka High School and graduated with the Class of 2002. Eddie Alphonso Ware, Sr., affectionately known as "Coach...

Obituary for Jason John Fuhr-Turner Jason John Fuhr Turner was born May 25th , 1993, to Jason John Fuhr and Davonta Taniya Turner he was born in Tacoma Washington then moved to Federal Way Washington where he grew up with his middle brother Shaun Lee Fuhr and younger brother Giovonne Jerroc Fuhr. As a child Jason played T-Ball and loved...

Donald Holtz Keal

Donald Holtz Keal entered the world alongside his twin brother, Ronald Holtz Keal, on June 17, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington. He was born to Odean Keal and later adopted by Larry Keal, who raised him until he left this world.

He attended Wilson High School in Tacoma, Washington, after which...

Jayson Poloai

Jayson was an amazing husband, father and friend. The world is less bright without him here. Celebration of life services will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00am Christian Faith Center 33645 20th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003

A Beautiful Legacy

Lady Verna accepted Christ at a young age. She love and enjoyed worshipping The Lord as her life matriculated. As a native East St. Louisian she attended the local Catholic Schools and East St. Louis School District 189.

Lady Verna was united in Holy Matrimony to Valcus S. Lovelace to this union...