Obituaries
Mother Maxine Parks
Apr 27, 2025
OBITUARY
Mother Maxine Alive Parks
Maxine Alice Parks (Satterwhite) was born on March 28, 1922, in La Junta, Colorado. She was the cherished daughter of Esther Barnett Guion. From her mother, she inherited a timeless legacy of resilience, unwavering devotion, and boundless love—qualities that defined her extraordinary life.An accomplished high school graduate with aspirations that included higher education, Maxine’s unwavering dedication to...
Machiel Brown
Apr 22, 2025
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LIFE’S JOURNEY
Machiel |’Mike’ Brown
Machiel “Mike” Brown was born April 4, 1950, he was raised by his late foster parents, Square J and Berlie Ola Thornton. Mike, as a foster child, was fortunate to be raised by Mr. & Mrs. Thornton from the age of 5 days old until the age of 23 when he married and established his own home....
James Franklin Thomas
Apr 20, 2025
A Life Well Lived
James Franklin Thomas
February 20, 1953 ~ April 20, 2025
James Franklin Thomas was born on February 20, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to Leroy Thomas, Sr. and Emma Ophelia Green. James grew up embraced by the strong bonds of his siblings: Leroy Jr., Paulette, Wilverlyn (“Cricket”), and Alphonso. His childhood was rich with the simple joys of street ball,...
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Mother Maxine Parks
Apr 27, 2025
OBITUARY
Mother Maxine Alive Parks
Maxine Alice Parks (Satterwhite) was born on March 28, 1922, in La Junta, Colorado. She was the cherished daughter of Esther Barnett Guion. From her mother, she inherited a timeless legacy of resilience, unwavering devotion, and boundless love—qualities that defined her extraordinary life.An accomplished high school graduate with aspirations that included higher education, Maxine’s unwavering dedication to...
Machiel Brown
Apr 22, 2025
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LIFE’S JOURNEY
Machiel |’Mike’ Brown
Machiel “Mike” Brown was born April 4, 1950, he was raised by his late foster parents, Square J and Berlie Ola Thornton. Mike, as a foster child, was fortunate to be raised by Mr. & Mrs. Thornton from the age of 5 days old until the age of 23 when he married and established his own home....
James Franklin Thomas
Apr 20, 2025
A Life Well Lived
James Franklin Thomas
February 20, 1953 ~ April 20, 2025
James Franklin Thomas was born on February 20, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to Leroy Thomas, Sr. and Emma Ophelia Green. James grew up embraced by the strong bonds of his siblings: Leroy Jr., Paulette, Wilverlyn (“Cricket”), and Alphonso. His childhood was rich with the simple joys of street ball,...
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