obituaries

Jun 19, 2023

Kenya LaToya Massey was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 11, 2004 to Edna and Kenneth Massey. She was affectionally known as Fat Fat. Kenya passed away on Monday, June 19th, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Washington.

She grew up in Baltimore until she relocated to Tacoma/Bonney Lake Washington. She received her education in...

Jun 19, 2023

A letter Nayah wrote to her mom 6 months before her passing.

Dear mommy, if you're reading this then that means I've gone away. Don't cry please. Im missing you just as much. I just wanna thank you for everything. I couldn't thank the man above enough for providing me such an individual. Despite my attitude and...

Jun 16, 2023

Eulogy for Frankie Dean Carroll

June 16, 2023

Frankie Dean Carroll was born in the morning hours of Saturday, September 28, Nineteen Hundred Fifty Seven. Parents Juanita Ann Carroll (maiden name Roehr), and Frank Dean Carroll. He was the first of five children born to Ms. Carroll. Delivered at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage Alaska....

Jun 15, 2023

Amos Stampley Jr. 40, left this world too soon June 15, 2023. Arrangements are being made for him to be buried in his home town in Mississippi.

Jun 12, 2023

Anton Ronell Dixon 32, passed away tragically in Tacoma, Washington on June 12, 2023. Services are pending. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Jun 9, 2023

Demetri Omar Jones 27, passed away June 9, 2023 in Tacoma, WA. Visitation services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 3pm-7pm at Scott Funeral Home 1215 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405.

Jun 9, 2023

Remembering: Timmy Johnson was born to Claudie Johnson and John Thomas on February 26,1968 in Phoenix, Arizona. Tim is the 5 th oldest child out of 11.

Growing up Tim was wild as wild could be in his youth and right on into his young adulthood. Tim's nick name was (Bon Jovi) back in the day. I...

Jun 6, 2023

Dorothy Elizabeth Kemp passed away at home June 6, 2023, she was 79 years old. Visitation services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023 3pm-7pm at Scott Funeral Home 1215 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405

Jun 4, 2023

Jennifer L. Henderson Smith quietly transcended to her heavenly home on Sunday June 4, 2023.  Born October 9, 1974 she was the daughter of Henry C and Virginia J Henderson. She was preceded in death by her father Henry C Henderson and sister Sandra Henderson Golden.

Jennifer graduated from Monessen High School. After graduation she entered into...

Jun 1, 2023

Michael Anthony Jeter Jr 53, passed away June 1, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington. Private services were held.

May 25, 2023

Daydream Denise Miller was born January 2, 1981, in Baltimore,  Maryland to Denise and Franklin Miller.  Daydream was called home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2023, in Tacoma Washington.  She was the first born of four children. Her sister, Frances Love Mullen and two brothers John Percy and John Joshua will truly miss their big sister....

May 20, 2023

Kelvin Anthony Johnson (Tony) was born in Chicago, Ill on November 24, 1964, to Jeannette and William Johnson, Kelvin was the fourth of six children, he attended Foss high School in Tacoma, WA.   Kelvin moved from Chicago. In 1973 to Tacoma, WA. Where he resided until moving to Rainer School for Disabled Men in Buckley, WA. Kelvin    retired in...

May 20, 2023

Bentee George Dallas was born on April 24, 1961, at Ramey AFB in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He was one of four children born into the union of James W. Dallas and Alender C. Dallas. With his family, he moved around frequently as a child. This introduced him to many places and many cultures. Bentee thrived in this environment, making...

May 18, 2023

Ione Turner

December 3, 1960 – May 18, 2023

Much loved daughter, sister, auntie and loving friend to many, in the area and around the world.

Born and raised on Beacon Hill in Seattle, a graduate of Queen Anne High School, the University of Washington and Bastyr University.

World traveler, deep...

May 14, 2023

Tyleir Lesean Roulds passed away May 14, 2023 in Washington State. A private viewing will be held by close family members.  A public memorial service will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023 at New Covenant 2156 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405.

May 13, 2023

Cheryl Joyce Hill was born on January 14th, 1959 in Manhattan, New York to Mac C. Wright and Willie Lee Seligna Wright; she was the second of four children. Cheryl attended McCarver Elementary, Stewart Middle School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1977. Cheryl married James Edward Hill, Jr. in 1978 and from this union gave birth to...

Apr 24, 2023

Our Father, José Luis Chavez, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 24, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws, and friends. The large of  gathering at the time of his passing was a testament to the love he gave. His loss will be felt deeply, we each have a special place for him...

Apr 22, 2023

Sirrone Newbern passed away April 22, 2023.

Sirrone Mansel Arthur Newbern was born on November 9th, 1997, to Lakenya Ann Jones and Sirrone Newbern. He joined his ancestors in heaven on April 22, 2023. In addition to his parents, Sirrone is survived by his three month old son Sirrone Mecca Ali Newbern and his mother TaShawnda McCoy,...

Apr 22, 2023

Gaila Jean (White Waugh) Gilliland, 78, of Tacoma, WA passed away on April 22, 2023 at a care facility with family by her side.

Originally from Shelby, NE, Gaila was born to Howard and Gladys White on November 19, 1944. She was born in Lincoln, NE at the same hospital where her dad Howard was recovering from...

Apr 18, 2023

Lehman Charrod Tucker, a father, brother, son, and friend to all, was taken from us unexpectedly on April 18th, 2023 at the early age of 20, born May 15th, 2002.

Charrod is survived by his sons Marvallous and Saint Dior, his mother La Jonna Johnson, his stepfather Emanuel Johnson, his two sisters Zayla and Amira and stepbrother...