Obituaries
Kenneth D. R. Grimes
Oct 12, 2023
Life’s Journey
Kenneth D. R. Grimes
Kenneth Grimes (aka Dad, Grandad, Papa Grimes, Uncle Ken, and Baba Grimes) was born on April 14, 1949, in Denver, CO to Geneva Grimes(Braxton). Growing up one of seven children, Kenneth was always surrounded by an abundance of love. He grew up in the Lincoln Park Projects on the west side of...
Luvern Nettles
Oct 10, 2023
Precious Memories
Luvern Wafford Nettles
You are not forgotten, loved one Nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memory last, we will remember thee.
We miss you now; our hearts are sore, as time goes by
we’ll miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face,
no one can fill your vacant place.
Luvern...
Hughes Van Ellis Sr.
Oct 9, 2023
We celebrate the life and times of Hughes V. Ellis, Sr., 102 years of age, Denver, Colorado.
Hughes was an international pillar for justice, wisdom, truth, Godly faith, and love. He was one of the leading proponents of justice for Greenwood and the youngest survivor of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Affectionately known as “Mr. Red”, “Grandpa”, and “Uncle...
Nathaniel Owens
Oct 8, 2023
LIFE’S JOURNEY
Nathaniel Owens
Nathaniel Owens was born April 20, 1951 to Arthur A. Owens and Pauline I. (Powell) Owens. He grew up in the Five Points, Curtis Park, and City Park West neighborhoods.
Nate attended school at Gilpin Elementary, Morey Jr. High School, and graduated from Manual High School. He studied music and community social...
Deloris Amelia Phillips
Oct 8, 2023
Her Story
Deloris Amelia Bonner was born on March 30, 1943, in New York City, New York. She was the eldest of five children. Growing up she was known as “Tootsie” by those that truly knew her. Her grandparents Emmett and Janie Bonner raised her in Milledgeville, GA. She received her formal education in Milledgeville at J.F. Boddie High School...
Earl Christopher Cornish
Sep 26, 2023
A MAN OF AMAZING INTEGRITY
Earl Christopher Cornish, Jr. was born to Earl Christopher Cornish, Sr, and Olive Louise (Whalen) Cornish on January 29, 1935, at 4:20 pm, in Abington, PA.
Earl Christopher Cornish, Sr entered the U.S. Army during World War II and, due to the illness of his mother, Earl Jr. spent his formative years on the tough...
Hal LeRoy Franklin
Sep 24, 2023
Hal LeRoy Franklin was born on February 5, 1947, in Denver, Colorado to his loving parents Gus and Beatrice Franklin. Hal was blessed with a large and loving family; he was the fourth of six children.
Both his mother and father were hard workers and instilled the importance of family, faith and work ethic at an early age....
Gloria Jean Butler
Sep 23, 2023
Precious Memories
Gloria Jean Butler
We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the
body and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
Gloria the FOUNDATION of generations after generations. Gloria is a feminine name meaning "GLORY". She was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 07, 1944. She and her siblings...
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Kenneth D. R. Grimes
Oct 12, 2023
Life’s Journey
Kenneth D. R. Grimes
Kenneth Grimes (aka Dad, Grandad, Papa Grimes, Uncle Ken, and Baba Grimes) was born on April 14, 1949, in Denver, CO to Geneva Grimes(Braxton). Growing up one of seven children, Kenneth was always surrounded by an abundance of love. He grew up in the Lincoln Park Projects on the west side of...
Luvern Nettles
Oct 10, 2023
Precious Memories
Luvern Wafford Nettles
You are not forgotten, loved one Nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memory last, we will remember thee.
We miss you now; our hearts are sore, as time goes by
we’ll miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face,
no one can fill your vacant place.
Luvern...
Hughes Van Ellis Sr.
Oct 9, 2023
We celebrate the life and times of Hughes V. Ellis, Sr., 102 years of age, Denver, Colorado.
Hughes was an international pillar for justice, wisdom, truth, Godly faith, and love. He was one of the leading proponents of justice for Greenwood and the youngest survivor of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Affectionately known as “Mr. Red”, “Grandpa”, and “Uncle...
Nathaniel Owens
Oct 8, 2023
LIFE’S JOURNEY
Nathaniel Owens
Nathaniel Owens was born April 20, 1951 to Arthur A. Owens and Pauline I. (Powell) Owens. He grew up in the Five Points, Curtis Park, and City Park West neighborhoods.
Nate attended school at Gilpin Elementary, Morey Jr. High School, and graduated from Manual High School. He studied music and community social...
Deloris Amelia Phillips
Oct 8, 2023
Her Story
Deloris Amelia Bonner was born on March 30, 1943, in New York City, New York. She was the eldest of five children. Growing up she was known as “Tootsie” by those that truly knew her. Her grandparents Emmett and Janie Bonner raised her in Milledgeville, GA. She received her formal education in Milledgeville at J.F. Boddie High School...
Earl Christopher Cornish
Sep 26, 2023
A MAN OF AMAZING INTEGRITY
Earl Christopher Cornish, Jr. was born to Earl Christopher Cornish, Sr, and Olive Louise (Whalen) Cornish on January 29, 1935, at 4:20 pm, in Abington, PA.
Earl Christopher Cornish, Sr entered the U.S. Army during World War II and, due to the illness of his mother, Earl Jr. spent his formative years on the tough...
Hal LeRoy Franklin
Sep 24, 2023
Hal LeRoy Franklin was born on February 5, 1947, in Denver, Colorado to his loving parents Gus and Beatrice Franklin. Hal was blessed with a large and loving family; he was the fourth of six children.
Both his mother and father were hard workers and instilled the importance of family, faith and work ethic at an early age....
Gloria Jean Butler
Sep 23, 2023
Precious Memories
Gloria Jean Butler
We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the
body and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
Gloria the FOUNDATION of generations after generations. Gloria is a feminine name meaning "GLORY". She was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 07, 1944. She and her siblings...
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