Obituaries
John M. Robinson Sr.
May 7, 2024
John M. Robinson Sr. was born on December 9, 1952, in Russel, Louisiana, He was raised with his siblings, Diedra, Thomas, and Kenny. Educated through the Denver public school system, John developed a strong foundation that would serve him well throughout his career. He became a dedicated Mechanical Engineer, whose career at Frito Lay was marked by great success. Known...
Cherry Marie Gale
May 7, 2024
Cherry’s Family TreeA limb has fallen from the family tree.I hear a voice that whispers, grieve not for me.Remember the time, the laughter, the songs.The good I lived while I was strong.Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.Keep on smiling the sun will shine through.My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.Remembering it all, how I was truly...
Leston Reeves MSGT, US Army (Retired)
May 6, 2024
Leston Reeves, born in Tucker, Texas on August 1, 1930, to Eddie Reeves and Callie Mae Hunt, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2024 He was the cherished last of his siblings: Eloise Sumuel, Elnora Bryant, Roxie Ricks, Lina Belle Leavell, Alfrea Cooper, Naomi Crawford, Cleophus "Buddy" Reeves, Willis Reeves, and John Eddie Reeves.to honor his memory are his children...
JoAnn Woolfolk
May 4, 2024
JoAnn Fenay Woolfolk was born on June 3, 1944, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was an only child. JoAnn's vibrant spirit touched the lives of many throughout her journey. From a young age, JoAnn displayed a passion for music, dance, and fashion. Her memories as a child were filled with singing, dancing, and dressing up. JoAnn pursued her education at East...
Israel Daniel Acevedo
May 2, 2024
Israel Daniel Acevedo was born on January 17, 2011, in Denver, Colorado to his parents, Daniel Acevedo and Joniece L. Woolfolk Acevedo. His siblings are Isaiah Acevedo, LaNieceya Acevedo and Damien Acevedo. Israel was a young soul full of life and adventure, he was as a breath of fresh air. He had quite the curiosity and an infectious spirit that...
Elizabeth "Big Spread" LaVonne Brewer
Apr 29, 2024
Elizabeth "Big Spread" LaVonne Brewer was born to her parents, Charlene and Bobby Brewer on January 26, 1966 in Denver, Colorado. She was raised with her siblings, Bobby, Troy, Gary and Leslie. As a child, she enjoyed dressing up her dolls and setting them up as if they were going to be in a pageant.
Elizabeth was educated through the Aurora...
Melissa Jo Clifford - Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Melissa Jo Clifford-Johnson, born on August 13th, 1976, in Denver, Colorado, to Sandra Clifford and Albert Johnson, passed away on April 27th, 2024. Melissa known for her adventurous spirit and love for travel, often embarking on road trips with a particular fondness for visiting Vegas.Throughout her life, Melissa wore many hats, with teaching being a significant role where she empowered...
Joseph Bates
Apr 25, 2024
Joseph Bates, a native of Louisiana born on October 26, 1931, to Wade Bates and Annie Jones. He moved to Denver, Colorado in 1968. He worked for Denver Public Schools as a Bus Driver, for 32 years until he retired in 2013. He attended Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Denver.
He is preceded in death by his parents Wade Bates...
Curtis Raymond McGaughy
Apr 22, 2024
Curtis Raymond McGaughy, known for his skilled hands and warm heart, was born on October 23, 1961, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, to, Thomas L. McGaughy and Ceola M. McGaughy. Curtis was the 2nd born in the family.
In his younger years, Curtis attended George Washington High School and excelled not only academically but also in fixing anything that came his...
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John M. Robinson Sr.
May 7, 2024
John M. Robinson Sr. was born on December 9, 1952, in Russel, Louisiana, He was raised with his siblings, Diedra, Thomas, and Kenny. Educated through the Denver public school system, John developed a strong foundation that would serve him well throughout his career. He became a dedicated Mechanical Engineer, whose career at Frito Lay was marked by great success. Known...
Cherry Marie Gale
May 7, 2024
Cherry’s Family TreeA limb has fallen from the family tree.I hear a voice that whispers, grieve not for me.Remember the time, the laughter, the songs.The good I lived while I was strong.Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.Keep on smiling the sun will shine through.My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.Remembering it all, how I was truly...
Leston Reeves MSGT, US Army (Retired)
May 6, 2024
Leston Reeves, born in Tucker, Texas on August 1, 1930, to Eddie Reeves and Callie Mae Hunt, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2024 He was the cherished last of his siblings: Eloise Sumuel, Elnora Bryant, Roxie Ricks, Lina Belle Leavell, Alfrea Cooper, Naomi Crawford, Cleophus "Buddy" Reeves, Willis Reeves, and John Eddie Reeves.to honor his memory are his children...
JoAnn Woolfolk
May 4, 2024
JoAnn Fenay Woolfolk was born on June 3, 1944, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was an only child. JoAnn's vibrant spirit touched the lives of many throughout her journey. From a young age, JoAnn displayed a passion for music, dance, and fashion. Her memories as a child were filled with singing, dancing, and dressing up. JoAnn pursued her education at East...
Israel Daniel Acevedo
May 2, 2024
Israel Daniel Acevedo was born on January 17, 2011, in Denver, Colorado to his parents, Daniel Acevedo and Joniece L. Woolfolk Acevedo. His siblings are Isaiah Acevedo, LaNieceya Acevedo and Damien Acevedo. Israel was a young soul full of life and adventure, he was as a breath of fresh air. He had quite the curiosity and an infectious spirit that...
Elizabeth "Big Spread" LaVonne Brewer
Apr 29, 2024
Elizabeth "Big Spread" LaVonne Brewer was born to her parents, Charlene and Bobby Brewer on January 26, 1966 in Denver, Colorado. She was raised with her siblings, Bobby, Troy, Gary and Leslie. As a child, she enjoyed dressing up her dolls and setting them up as if they were going to be in a pageant.
Elizabeth was educated through the Aurora...
Melissa Jo Clifford - Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Melissa Jo Clifford-Johnson, born on August 13th, 1976, in Denver, Colorado, to Sandra Clifford and Albert Johnson, passed away on April 27th, 2024. Melissa known for her adventurous spirit and love for travel, often embarking on road trips with a particular fondness for visiting Vegas.Throughout her life, Melissa wore many hats, with teaching being a significant role where she empowered...
Joseph Bates
Apr 25, 2024
Joseph Bates, a native of Louisiana born on October 26, 1931, to Wade Bates and Annie Jones. He moved to Denver, Colorado in 1968. He worked for Denver Public Schools as a Bus Driver, for 32 years until he retired in 2013. He attended Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Denver.
He is preceded in death by his parents Wade Bates...
Curtis Raymond McGaughy
Apr 22, 2024
Curtis Raymond McGaughy, known for his skilled hands and warm heart, was born on October 23, 1961, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, to, Thomas L. McGaughy and Ceola M. McGaughy. Curtis was the 2nd born in the family.
In his younger years, Curtis attended George Washington High School and excelled not only academically but also in fixing anything that came his...
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