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Funeral service will be held at Khmer Theravadin Buddhist Temple 1420 E 44th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 at 1pm on March 29, 2025.

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Visitation services will be held 10am-12pm at Scott Funeral Home on December 30, 2024. Her final resting place Mt. Olivet Cemetery 100 Blaine Ave NE, Renton,WA 98056

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Soloman Emanuel Taylor was born on July 25, 2009, in Renton, WA, to loving parents LaCriesha Lewis and Demario Taylor. He was affectionately known as "Solo" by those close to him. Growing up in Seattle, WA, Soloman attended St. Joseph's, Washington Middle School, Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, and Garfield High School. He was an avid sports...

Blasttner Ray was born to Kathrine Linder Humburgs and John L. Humburgs on February 9th,1941 in Alanta, Georgia. Blasttner was raised in a Pentecostal home she accepted Christ at the age of 16 as her Lord and savior. She was diligent in her walk with God, she was a member of The Church of God in Christ. She served...

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Born on January 20, 1934, in Fenton, Louisiana, Bernita Mildred Keys was the sixth of twelve children to Rev. Clinton Spencer Keys and Jeraline Keys. Raised in the church, she gave her life to Christ at Zion Tabernacle Church in Lake Charles, LA. At W.O. Boston High School, she excelled in basketball and developed...

James' Story

James G. Spencer was born on November 24, 1955 in Engelhard, NC to the late Betty Jean Spencer and late Grantful Spencer. James completed his educational studies in New York and    graduated from Boys High school. He enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. In 1972 he met the girl of his dreams Denise Chatman. They were...

Rufus D. Burleson, Jr. was born on July 20, 1951, to the late Rufus D. Burleson, Sr. and Jerline Rhodes Burleson in Hearn, Texas. He was the third of 13 children. Growing up, Rufus was a gifted athlete, excelling as a track and field star at Booker T. Washington High School. After graduation, he served his country by joining...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dione Alexander. Her celebration of life services will be held 11am, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Shiloh Baptist Church 1211 South I Street Tacoma, WA 98405

Memorial services will be held 11am, September 14, 2024 at Salvation Army 4009 9th St SW, Puyallup, WA 98373

Please feel welcomed to leave your condolences his for the family.

Leslie Renee Gore July 14, 2024 in Tacoma, WA. Services will held 11am, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Peace Haven Chapel 7714 Douglas Street West Lakewood, WA 98499

In loving memory of a cherished young man Marcel Bradley-Zayas, born November 30, 2002. Marcel leaves behind his mother Myriam Zayas and father Dieauka Yamuel Bradley, Sr. Brothers Dieauka Yamuel Bradley Jr., Isaiah Bradley, Quinn Zayas.  Sisters Brittany Pleasant, Alecia Young, Kyhla Bradley, Jasmine Bullard, Cheayla Bradley, Anya Zayas, Amiya Curnal-Zayas. Grandparents Alphonse Bradely Sr, Doretha Young, and Benjamin...

The gates swung open for Mr. Ibrahim Torres on  July 13, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma, Washington.

Ibrahim was born November 5, 1938 in Havanna, Cuba to the late Mrs. Regla Herra and Mr. Diego Torres.

He leaves to cherish his long time companion of 17 years, whom he loved dearly, Mrs. Jean...

Laffette Tarae Battle AKA (Laff) (Chopper) was born in Lancaster California at Antelope Valley General hospital on November 30, 1970 to Ina and Lenall Battle. He is the oldest of 4 brothers and was an only child for 14 years. Laffette attended Boze Elementary School, McKelvie Junior High and Lincoln High School l on the Eastside of Tacoma. As...

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Talibah Zakiya Muhammad was born Taniesha Unique Ervin in Detroit, Michigan, on May 4, 1985.  She is the second-born child of five to Marian Goodin-Muhammad (Shani Abbeba) and Hashim (Timothy Muhammad).

Growing up, she was exposed to three educational systems. First, she was home-schooled by her mother; second, she attended the Tacoma Public Schools;...

Dean Macy Colbray was born on May 29, 1963, in Hermiston, Oregon, to Nora Lee Linton and Ples Heaven. In Hermiston he spent his early years. After his mother's marriage to Lonnie Colbray Sr., the family moved to Tacoma, Washington. There he was raised by his mother and stepfather along with his siblings. Dean attended Jefferson Elementary, Mason Jr....

Denton (Dennie) Ulric Stephens was born on May 17, 1944 in Old Harbor Bay, St Catherine, Jamaica, West Indies, to Florence Myton and Carl Stephens. He was a handsome boy who laughed a lot. He grew up to be tall, athletic and handsome (can't leave that word out). In his younger years, Dennie fell in love with soccer, track...

Services for De'Layah Sims will be held Saturday, April 13,  2024 at 11am at  Shiloh Baptist Church 1211 South J Street Tacoma, WA 98405

Laverne Anita McKnight was born on  July 11, 1954, in Richmond, South   Carolina, and peacefully passed away in Tacoma, Washington at the age of 69. Laverne accomplished her high school diploma at Bates and worked as a       supervisor for Damco. She had a real love for playing pool, dancing, spending time with family and fashion. Family was incredibly important...

His Life – His Legacy

Roy Lee "Buddy" Walker Jr, born November 27, 1944, to Roy Lee and Rutha B. Walker in Clarendon, Arkansas.  He is the sixth of twelve children. The family moved to Lakeview, Arkansas while he was an infant. He is preceded in death by parents, Roy Lee Walker Sr., and Rutha B. Hays...