obituaries

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...

Services will be held 11am,  Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Mt Calvary Baptist Church 1311 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405. Please share your memories here.

Sirrone Terell Newbern 44, of  Tacoma, Washington was born on July 17, 1979 to Patrick Newbern Sr. of Blytheville, Arkansas and Juanette Marie Bronner (Late) of Tacoma, Washington.

He was preceded in death by his son Sirrone Mansel Arthur Newbern, his mother Juanette Marie Bronner of Tacoma, Wshington, grandfathers Eddie B. Northern, R.D. Newbern, and grandmother Mae...

Born Sunday, June 12, 1955 to    Dorothy (Fergurson) and Arthur Kemp in Seaford, Delaware. Millicent lived and grew up in Delaware, New York, Washington DC, Maryland, New     Jersey and Washington State.

After finishing her education and working in several fields including   education, and retail she decided on  nursing.

After receiving her Certified Nursing Certificate, she...

Erick Sonny Tsosie passed away unexpectedly in Tacoma, WA in a tragic car accident on Hwy 509. His family is making arrangements for his return home. Williams Funeral Home in Durango, CO will be handling his arrangements in Colorado. Please keep his family and community in your thoughts and prayers.

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Deon Isaac Daniel 26, passed away unexpectedly in Tacoma, WA. UPDATED: Visitation will be held 2pm-6pm, Friday, July 14th at Scott Funeral Home.

Services for Dwayne Bowman 60, services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 3pm at Peace Haven Chapel 7714 Douglas Street West Lakewood, WA 98499.

Diane Eloise Johnson was born September 26, 1958 in Tacoma, Washington to Doris and Willie Carter. As a child Diane served in many facets of the church: Angel choir, Usher board, Youth choir, and was a  Baptized member of  Shiloh Baptist Church.

Diane graduated from Lincoln High School in 1976. She received her Cosmetology License from Bates...

Raven Kythe O'Gillian, age 72 from Anderson Island, Washington.  Raven was born on Feburary 4th 1951 in Henderson, Nevada to Terry Anne Roger and John Joesph Bowlen.

We will be having a private Wake on August 5th on Anderson Island, WA. Raven graduated in 1969 from Tamalpais high school in Sauslitio, CA.

I will forever...

Celebration of life services for James P. Pratt will be held 11am, June 24, 2023 at Peace Haven Chapel 7714 Douglas Street West Lakewood, WA 98499.