In Loving Memory of Afaese Loa
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved uncle, Afaese “Afa” Loa—a gentle, humble, and loving man whose life was never measured by what he owned, but by what he gave to others.
Afa came from Samoa in the late 1990s and made his home here, while always carrying Samoa and...
With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Mary Ann Hursey, whose earthly journey came to a peaceful close on August 11, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Estelle Trammell-Beeks; her loving husband, Joseph; her beautiful daughter, Nodra; and her two cherished grandsons, Demar...
Patricia Ann Creer, lovingly known as “Pat,” was born on June 21, 1940, in Arlington, Virginia, to Maggie Sanders-Allen and James Allen Sr. She was the fifth of twelve children.
When Patricia was approximately three years old, her family moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where she attended elementary school and later high school. Patricia experienced great responsibility at a young age. After...
Born February 21st, 1966, Andrew Bailey Kimbrough was born on a military base in Kaiserslautern, Germany to Annie Laura and Edward Kimbrough Sr. Andrew, lovingly Drew to his friends and family, grew up in Lakewood, Washington, and after graduating High School, made his way to the WSU campus in the footsteps of his older brothers. Although he did not finish,...
A beautiful life remembered and celebrated
Derek Anthony Fletcher was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 4, 1959 to Roy Fletcher and Gean Fletcher. He departed this life August 2, 2026. He attended Stadium high school. He was a Sea-Hawks fan but his passion was his kids and grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his mother Gean A. Fletcher, his...
Adrian Isom passed away in Tacoma, WA on July 29, 2026. His services are pending.
Jimmee Alvin Kimbrough
James Alvin Kimbrough better known as Jimmee passed away on July 27, 2026. He was born May 7, 1954, in Tokyo, Japan, where his parents, Edward Sr. and Annie Kimbrough, were stationed.
Jimmee graduated from Washington State University with a degree in engineering, going on to build a career as an architect and later working at Boeing. An entrepreneur...
Bishop Alfred Lee Roberson was born on August 12, 1947, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Dorothy Braswell and Elvin Roberson. At the age of two, Bishop Roberson moved to Seattle, Washington, with his mother, Dorothy. Their move followed the relocation of his great-aunt, Mother Ida L. R. Graham, who had moved from Valdosta, Georgia, to Seattle in 1944.
Bishop Roberson attended Van...
In Loving Memory
Michael C. Malveaux
Mike brought intelligence, kindness and compassion into the lives of everyone who knew him. He was born in the Bronx, NY in 1964, and grew up in Queens, NY and Chicago, IL. Mike moved the PNW around 1993, where he lived until his passing on July 23, 2026. He loved board games, (Go most of all),...
Grandma Trudy went home to be with the Lord at home July 23, 2026. Private services are being scheduled.
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Belinda Chatman
Sunrise: October 2, 1953 — Sunset: July 22, 2026
Belinda Martin Chatman, a proud U.S. Army veteran, devoted mother, and cherished matriarch, entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2026.
Belinda lived a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and selfless service. As a nurse in the United States Army, she dedicated years of...
With profound sadness and heartfelt love, we announce the passing of our mother Michelle Antoinette Fuller, who peacefully departed this life on July 20, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 68. Michelle Antoinette "Mickie" Fuller, was born on December 10, 1957, at Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County, Illinois, Michelle was the oldest daughter of Doris...
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Barnard Palmore departed this life on July 10, 2026, in Tacoma, WA. He was born on May 3, 1954, to the late Early and Beatrice Williams Palmore. He attended Greenwood High School, where he graduated class of 1972. After high school, Barnard joined the United States Army, which relocated him to Tacoma, WA.
After serving as a medical assistant in the...
Ms. Claudia Veronica Benavides Flores passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the age of 58 in Tacoma, Washington.
She was preceded in death by her father Manuel Angel Benavides Diaz, and her brother Juan Ramon Benavides Flores, sister-in-law Aida Benavides.
Ms. Benavides is survived by her beloved mother Altagracia Flores De Benavides, brothers and sisters Manuel Angel (Maria Cristina) Benavides...
Calico Soponski passed away in Tacoma, Washington on July 8, 2026. She will be laid to rest with her family in Buffalo, New York.
Davven was a light that shined even in the darkest of times. He is survived by his wife (shawnte’) , his 3 children (Deaunte’ 18, Kashmir 17, & Santana 2), his sister Desmonette, his Nephew DeAudre, as well as his mother Deidre & father Charles.
He was a firm believer in God, he read his faith to faith, daily bread &...