obituaries

Jul 31, 2024

Obituary

Ja'Pree De'Shawn Marcus, the youngest son of Kenyetta Oatis and Elisha Marcus, was born December 14, 2004. Ja'Pree was tragically taken from us on July 31st, 2024. He was just 19. Ja'Pree was a happy baby and would whine a lot,  I think, because he knew he was the youngest.  He had a way about getting...

Jul 29, 2024

Oscar Bonds Jr.

Oscar Bonds Jr. passed away unexpectedly on July 29th, 2024 in Tacoma, WA. Oscar is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Arletta F. Bonds. Oscar also leaves to mourn his children, sons: Santorio, Joshua (deceased), Emmanuel, Kevin, Love, and daughters True, Lisa (deceased), and Vicki. Oscar along side them leaves behind his grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Jul 23, 2024

James C. Thomas passed away July 23, 2024 in Tacoma, WA. Funeral services will be held 11am, Friday, August 09, 2024 at Peace Haven Chapel 7714 Douglas Street West Lakewood, WA 98499.

Jul 16, 2024

Ronald Lee Davis  1960 – 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Davis passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2024 in Tacoma, WA. Ron was born on February 16, 1960 in Fort Lewis, WA to  Betty Jo and Noble Davis Jr. Ron was one of seven children. He grew up off of 56th and I St before moving to the...

Jul 1, 2024

Trina Burns passed away at home on July 1, 2024. Services will be held August 3, 2024 at 1pm at The Cross Disciples Ministries 1320 SW 102nd Street Seattle, WA 98146

May 26, 2024

Afna Mahamud was a precious 10 year old little girl that left too soon. She was traggically shot by a stray bullet while sleeping in her bed in her Skyway home. She passed away at Saturday, May 25th at Harborview Hospital in Seattle, Washington. She was laid to rest on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at House of Mercy All...

May 14, 2024

Nathan Middlebrooks passed away unexpectedly at home on May 14, 2024 in Tacoma, WA. Visitation services will be held 2pm-pm, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Scott Funeral Home. Celebration of  his life memory will be held at 11am, May 29, 2024 at Eastside Baptist Church 3575 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

May 14, 2024

Pastor Clyde Rainey, a man of unwavering dedication to his family and the community, found his eternal rest on May 14, 2024, at the age of 93. Born into a large family as one of 11 children, Pastor Rainey's early life was a testament to his commitment to family values. Growing up on a farm in Florence, South Carolina,...

Apr 22, 2024

GEORGENE TERRY

Sunrise: 4/4/1935 – Sunset: 4/22/2024

Georgene Terry was born in St Louis, MO. to Otis and Geneva (Barr) Garrett. She moved to the state of Washington in 1956. She spent her childhood in East St Louis, where she went to school and graduated from East Side High School in 1954. She was a...

Apr 14, 2024

Stacey Allen Washington was born February 2, 1970 to Regional and Carol Jo in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed away April 14, 2024 in Seattle, WA. Services are scheduled for May 13 and details to follow.

Apr 4, 2024

Apuaulo Tupulua was born: June 18, 1964 Saluafata Western Samoa and passed away April 4, 2024 Tacoma, WA.

She is survived by her mother Marianive Tuli Togise. Six children Dennis Togise, Fia Doiron, Beauty Ito, Gordon Tupulua, Gody Tupulua and Gloria Tupulua. Her grand babies Lafayette Doiron, Leonetta Doiron, Jasper Pedro jr, Leiohmie Doiron, Juliana Togise, Jyrico...

Mar 25, 2024

Willie Davis,  November 30,1931- March 25,2024 It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my father Willie Davis. His celebration of life services will take place Friday, April 12th at 12 noon at  Mt Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 10830 Military Rd Lakewood, WA. Repass to follow at Watson Event Center.

Mar 19, 2024

Tashylah Michelle Combs 23, passed away March 19, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. Celebration of life services are 2pm, April 13, 2024 at Peace Haven Chapel 7714 Douglas Street West Lakewood, WA 98499.

Mar 17, 2024

Jeremiah Davis passed away March 17, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Washington. Visitation Thursday, March 28, 2024  at Scott Funeral Home 11am-3pm.  Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6pm at Eastside Assembly of Believers 4420 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404.

Mar 12, 2024

Riley Steven Emery | January 20 1993- March 12, 2024

Riley was a sweet kind soul, and so very smart. He left our lives way too early. I will miss my baby but will see him in heaven someday, you don't have to suffer anymore Riley. Love mom

Mar 11, 2024

In Loving Memory

Dewayne Nathaniel McKee entered the world on April 17th, 1996, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, to parents Charles and ShiRhonda McKee. As the youngest of thirteen siblings, he was the baby of the family. On Monday, March 11th, 2024, he peacefully joined the Lord. Dewayne went to school in the University...

Mar 9, 2024

Sunrise December 13, 1947 ~ Sunset March 9, 2024

Diane Alston Turner was born December 13, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Omaha South High School in 1966 and enrolled at Southern Illinois University where she joined the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. She graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1971 with a degree in Speech and...

Feb 23, 2024

On February 23, 2024, Micheal was called to be one of God's Angels. Micheal Lamar Batts was born on March 6, 1980 to mother Karen D Lewis Lyons and Father Terry L Batts.

Micheal was a loving, caring and very compassionate person. He was born in Seattle, WA. He went to school in the Tacoma and Lakewood...

Feb 16, 2024

Adrian D. Corona, 27, a beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend and newly certified electrician, passed away unexpectedly due to a street bike accident on February 16, 2024. Adrian's dedication to his craft and his infectious enthusiasm brightened the lives of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for...

Feb 5, 2024

Alma M. Riley was born on February 28th, 1932, to Ruthie Mae Moore and A.J. Riley in Sunflower, Mississippi. She grew up in Toledo, Ohio, after relocating there with her family. Alma graduated from Waite High School in the spring of 1950 and married Ples A. Gilmore later that year, on October 14, 1950. Our mother was a loving and...