obituaries

Apr 14, 2025

Celebration of Life

Ronald Stephenson Baxter, age 81, was born on August 18, 1943, to his loving parents, Tommy Baxter and Ethel Thomas Baxter in Columbia, Tennessee. He transitioned from this life on April 14, 2025, at St Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.

Ronald attended public schools in Columbia, Tennessee. He graduated from Carver...

Apr 12, 2025

Michael Eugene Davis, Jr., known lovingly as Pooka to his family and Gorilla Hogg to his friends, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 48. Born on January 3, 1977, in Bloomington, Illinois, Michael was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend. His warmth, humor, and unforgettable spirit touched the...

Apr 11, 2025

Garnet Emil Williams III

July 7, 1961 – April 11, 2025

Garnet Emil Williams III, a proud veteran and beloved brother, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on July 7, 1961, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Garnet later moved to West Orange, NJ, where he attended West Orange High...

Apr 2, 2025

Obituary of Ada Milligan

Mrs. Ada Milligan passed away April 2, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. Ada was born in Norwood, Louisiana to Elsie McCray and Alfred Gipson on January 22, 1922. She moved to Tacoma, Washington right after World War II to join the love of her life Roosevelt Milligan.

Ada and Roosevelt were married...

Mar 29, 2025

Tomeka Donyella Smith was born to Margaret Oatis and Floyd Smith on July 31st 1975 in Monroe, Louisiana and lived in Winnsboro, Louisiana until the age of 4. She later moved to Seattle and then the east side of Tacoma where she met alot of her childhood friends while attending Lister Elementary. Tomeka was apart of the Lister Sky...

Mar 28, 2025

Gerald Eugene "Hambone" Hammond, 67, of Tacoma, Washington went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born May 18, 1957 to Robert Hammond Sr. and Lena Turner. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and Central Washington University. Gerald served as a Juvenile Detention Officer for the Pierce County Juvenile Court...

Mar 28, 2025

Nora Elizabeth Hacker was born July 28, 1972 in Bellevue WA to Donald and Lenora (Tricoli) Meier.  Nora died March 28, 2025 from metastatic colon cancer.  She is survived by her partner of 27 years, Matthew Hacker and her four children, Jonathan, Cass, Rain, and Elizabeth.  She was committed to anti-racist organizing whether it was in the Franklin Pierce...

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...