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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...

Amiira was born to Jaime Little and Otis Jerako Jackson III. on January 12th 2013.  She attended Fawcett Elementary where she excelled in mathematics, reading and science. Amirra took pride in her appearance and absolutely loved wearing jewelry. Amiira modeled the behavior of leadership through the lenses of being a proud big sister and a loyal friend.  It was...

Services for Norda Geneivive (Hursey) Emile will be held 11am, Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Maranatha Family Worship Center 4902 McKinley Ave Tacoma, Washington, WA 98404

Carolyn Johnson born to Jimmy Mae and Jesse Johnson December 25 th 1961 was one of the most beautiful people to grace the earth. She had a heart of gold and was the epitome of love. She was so special that her birth made the newspaper. She was the first child to be born on Christmas day at the...

Eddie Roy Hill Jr., formerly known to family and friends as "Junebug", was born February 2, 1959 in Seattle, Washington. He was the son of Eddie R. Hill and Lenora Pettit and 1 of 5 children. He was a man that wore many hats: a father, son, brother, uncle, best friend. The list can go on.

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Funeral services have been scheduled for 11am, January 12, 2024, at Eastside Assembly of Believers

Albertha Dorsey  1924-2023

Born in Gretna, Louisiana on October 1st, 1924, Albertha was the son of Moses Royal and daughter of Albertha Richard, sister and brother to Mary Louise, Moses, Noray and Freddy, all raised in the New Orleans area.

After meeting and marrying her husband Edwin Elijah Dorsey in New Orleans, she...

Morris Sylvester Smith, born March 26 th , 1959, in Smithfield, North Carolina, was the third of seven children born to Don Henry Smith Sr and the late Mae Helen Smith.  Upon graduation from Athens High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, in June 1979. Morris entered the United States Navy where he served as a Telecommunication Operations Specialist until...

Freda Deniece Harris was born on June 14, 1953 to Mirian and Joseph Alexander, Sr in Houston, Texas. The family moved to Los Angeles, California in the latter 1950's where Freda first started school. During the summers while in high school Freda visited cousins in Tacoma, Washington. One summer she met a handsome young man, was smitten by and...

Celebration of life services will be held 1pm, Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Edward's Temple COGIC 1107 South 21st Street Tacoma, WA 98405

Patrick Joseph Moore was born to Delano R. Moore and Norma Jean Moore. Pat graduated from North High in Des Moines, Iowa. He joined his mother and brothers, Mike and Brian in Tacoma in the 80's and the other siblings followed. Pat was employed at Lowe's for over 20 years and retired in 2022. Like his two brothers Mike...