obituaries

Mar 24, 2025

Monica M. Baylis passed away March 24th, 2025 in Tacoma, WA. Her celebration of life services will be held 2pm, Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Deliverence House Of Prayer 5601 South Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 98405. A special latern lighting ceremony will be held at 7pm the evening aftet the service at Peoples Park.

Mar 19, 2025

My Beautiful Daughter We celebrate the life of my precious daughter, Toya, who left us too soon on March 19, 2025. While our hearts are broken, we also find comfort in the beautiful memories she leaves behind and the love she shared with all of us. From the moment she came into this world, Toya was a light.

Mar 13, 2025

Obituary

Missjesse Jarine Powell was born February 25, 1980 in Tacoma, WA to the union of Jeffery Powell and Marlene Powell (Milligan). She attended public schools in Tacoma. In 2008, she earned her certification as a Human Services Case Aide from Tacoma Community College and a BA degree in Social Work from Evergreen State College in 2012....

Mar 7, 2025

Brittany Star Bell

Sunrise: July 26, 1984 – Sunset: March 7, 2025

There are no words that can truly hold the weight of what it means to lose Brittany Star Bell. She wasn't just our mother — she was our home, our heart, the thread that tied us together. She loved in a way that...

Mar 1, 2025

Kimberly Lewis Durrette passed away March 1, 2025 in Georgia. Her Celebration of Life Services will be held 12pm, March 28, 2025 at Last Day Ministries 1103 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The repast will be held at Ray Gibson's Caballeros Club 1516 S 28th St Tacoma, WA 98402 from 2pm-5pm immediately after the service.

Feb 28, 2025

Robert Chico McClatcher Jr. passed away on February 28, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. Funeral services for Mr. McClatcher will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church 1211 South I Street Tacoma, Washington 98405 on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Visitation is at 9:00am. Funeral services will be held at 10am.

Feb 28, 2025

Larry was born July 13, 1958 to L'Ray and Patricia Scott of Denver, CO.  After a few years of being in Denver and California for a bit, they settled in Tacoma.

Eventually he had a sister, Suzette, who he was incredibly close to growing up. Larry was always the cool kid and awesome big brother.

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Feb 23, 2025

Obituary: William Rose Gary, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, at Virginia Mason St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Washington. He was born on February 18, 1958, in Paducah, Kentucky to Earnest Paul Gary and Millie Lee. William's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to family and community.

Feb 13, 2025

Michelle was born on February 3, 1960, in Topeka and died on February 13, 2025, at the age of 65.

As a child, her military family travelled from Kansas to Japan, before settling in Tacoma, Washington, where she graduated from Mount Tahoma High School in June 1978. Later that year she enlisted in the US Navy where...

Feb 6, 2025

William "Bill" Payne Jr., 69, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 6, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington. He was the local go-to person for landscaping projects. There are many spots around Pierce County that have been beautified by his gift.   He was very kind and always willing to help others even when he did not have it...

Feb 5, 2025

James Ellerbee Jr. passed away at home in Seattle, Washington. Visitation services will be held 11-1pm, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Scott Funeral Home.

Feb 4, 2025

Remembering Tiffony

Tiffony Renee Ponder 43, of Tacoma, WA, passed away unexpectedly on 4 February 2025. She was born on September 15, 1981, in Fort Pierce, FL at Fort Pierce Memorial hospital to Willie and Shirley Ponder. A devoted single mother, Tiffony is survived by her two beloved daughters, RaeAshanique Peterson, 24, and Miss'e Peterson, 20. Her...

Feb 2, 2025

Kenneth Duane Humphrey Sr, age 44 of Tacoma, Washington passed away on February 2nd, 2025. Kenneth was born July 23,1980 in Tacoma, Washington  to Jeanie Humphrey Robinson and Amos Felton.

Celebration of life services will be held February 15, 2025 at 10am at Shiloh Baptist Church with a viewing 1 hour prior to the funeral. There will...

Feb 2, 2025

Kunti Fijian passed away February 2, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Funeral services will be held February 15, 2025 at 11:30am at Scott Funeral Home.

Jan 31, 2025

Obituary

Lily Mae Spates, 94, of Seattle, Washington passed away peacefully Friday evening January 31st 2025. Lily was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 1st 1930. She had two siblings   Lene and LT both who preceded her in death.

She moved to Seattle as a teen with her Uncle Paul and Aunt   Sylvia. They...

Jan 31, 2025

Bob  passed away January 31, 2025 unexpectedly in Spanaway, Washington. Visitation services for Bob Sio will be held 10am-2pm, Friday, February 21, 2025 at Peace Haven Chapel 7714 Douglas Street West Lakewood, WA 98499

Jan 21, 2025

Tyronda "Ty" Bermudez

November 21, 1969 – January 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tyronda Bermudez, who left us on January 21, 2025, surrounded by love. Ty was a woman of strength, resilience, and humor, known for her ability to light up a room with her wit and laughter....

Jan 18, 2025

D J was loved by many, He had the ability to make you laugh and smile even on your worst days. He was the kind of person to give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was a  genius when it came to electronics and could almost always put everything back in working...

Jan 6, 2025

Bernard "Dre" Davis passed away January 6, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital. Please leave your condolances here for his family.

Dec 25, 2024

12-29-1944 ~ 12-25-2024

Lee H. Shaw was 79 years old, and passed only few days prior to what would have been his 80 th Birthday. His celebration of life services to be held 11am, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1211 South I Street Tacoma, WA. Burial services will be held Monday, January 13, 2025 at 12 noon...