Obituaries
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James Melvin Gray
Aug 29, 2024
James Melvin Gray Sr. affectionately known as “Big Worm” was born on December 6, 1953, to the proud parents of James M. Gray and Audrey E. Melvin in Richmond, VA. James departed this life on Thursday 29, 2024.
James attended Richmond, VA public schools, Columbus, Ohio public schools, and Los Angeles, CA public schools. James married Kathy Winston in 1972 and...
Stella Ann Bankston
Aug 28, 2024
When I’ve Gone the Last Mile of the Way
Stella Ann Carter was born on October 21, 1943, to Frenchie Mae Morgan and Irving Carter in Los Angeles, California. She was raised in a loving household by her grandparents, Leta and George Bowie, alongside her mother, Frenchie. As the eldest of eight children, she took on a nurturing role early in...
Roberta Beatrice Jackson
Aug 26, 2024
Roberta Beatrice Pitts was born to Robert and Lazella Pitts on June 12, 1929, in Seguin, Texas. Roberta grew up and attended school in Seguin, Texas. She was the first born of six children.
Roberta at an early age accepted Christ and was baptized at the Second Baptist Church in Seguin, Texas. She always had a passion for singing and would...
Albert Leon Mitchell
Aug 16, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Leon Mitchell. The Mitchell family appreciates the calls, texts, and love shown during this season. They are requesting that In lieu of flowers, friends and family may send donations directly to the funeral home to assist in funeral expenses. Your love and support, will be acknowledged at a later...
Fabian Deshun Fletcher
Aug 15, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Fabian Deshun Fletcher. The Fletcher family appreciates the calls, texts, and love shown during this season. They are requesting that In lieu of flowers, friends and family may send donations directly to the funeral home to assist in funeral expenses. Your love and support, will be acknowledged at a later...
John Vernon Hartman
Aug 15, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of John Vernon Hartman.
He passed away on August 15th in Las Vegas, NV. He was born in Fresno, California to Linda Kay Upton (Deceased) and Daniel Ray Hartman. He loved fishing, working on cars, helping others and his family.
He is preceded in death by his mother Linda K Upton, and is survived...
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