Obituaries
York Vin Lay
Feb 23, 2026
York Vin Lay, was born on June 27, 1963, in Fayetteville, North Carolina to his parents, Cora Elise and Willie Hines Lay Sr. He was the third child born in the family and was raised with his siblings, Kevin, Hines and Jeane. As a child. York was quiet and jovial. He always had a smile on his face and was...
James Napoleon Alexander
Feb 23, 2026
James Napoleon Alexander was born to his parents, Barbara and Napoleon Alexander on March 3, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was raised with his siblings, Floyd, David, Donnie, Kerry, Patrick, Mark, John, Terry, Joseph, Deborah, Janey and Dena. From an early age, James developed a hard work ethic. He carried a newspaper route called the Black Dispatch which he...
Lillie Beatrice Jordan
Feb 23, 2026
In Loving Memory
of
Lillie B. “HONEY” Jordan
Lillie B. “Honey” Jordan, lovingly known as Mama and Grandma to her family, passed peacefully on February 23, 2026, in her home surrounded by family.
A woman of strong faith, Lillie was the heart of her family and a source of wisdom, strength, and love. Affectionately known as “Honey” to extended family and friends, her presence...
Cheryl Louise Rowlette
Feb 18, 2026
Precious Memories
Cheryl Louise Rowlette
Cheryl Rowlette was born in Denver, Colorado on July 23, 1947. She was one of twelve children born to Jewel Smith and Benjamin Rowlette. She grew up in the Five Points Neighborhood in the large lively and loving family and attended Gilpin Elementary, Cole Middle School graduating from Manual High School in 1965.
From Cheryl's first union with...
Willie Vern Prince
Feb 11, 2026
Willie Vern Prince was born on September 10, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Otria McDade. He was raised by his grandparents, Harrison and Izora Prince. Willie was the second child of four and even though he was not raised with his siblings, Earl, Greta and Shane he was still close to them.
As a child, Willie loved to hunt, fish...
Derwin Conrad Sims
Feb 10, 2026
``` Darwin Conrad Sims, born on December 7th, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. A cherished son of Beverly Ann McKinley and Gordon Sims, Darwin's story unfolded further in the embrace of Denver, Colorado, where his gentle spirit began to flourish.As the middle child, Darwin held a deep admiration for his brother, Travis, and shared a profound bond with his beloved...
Derek Jermaine McMillon
Feb 9, 2026
Derek Jermaine McMillon was born to his parents, Samuel and Dian McMillon on November 21, 1979 at Rose Medical Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He was raised with his sister Erica, whom he was very close with. As a child, Derek enjoyed playing basketball, deer and elk hunting, fishing and collecting sports cards. From an early age, Derek developed a smile...
Shirley Ann Potyondy
Feb 8, 2026
Shirley Ann Potyondy was Born on June 19, 1962, to Tyree Armstrong and Ruth Rocha (Montoya), Shirley was the sixth of nine children, growing up in a close-knit family that shaped her compassionate spirit.
Shirley’s journey began at Manual High School, where she graduated in 1979. Her passion for helping others led her to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and a...
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York Vin Lay
Feb 23, 2026
York Vin Lay, was born on June 27, 1963, in Fayetteville, North Carolina to his parents, Cora Elise and Willie Hines Lay Sr. He was the third child born in the family and was raised with his siblings, Kevin, Hines and Jeane. As a child. York was quiet and jovial. He always had a smile on his face and was...
James Napoleon Alexander
Feb 23, 2026
James Napoleon Alexander was born to his parents, Barbara and Napoleon Alexander on March 3, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was raised with his siblings, Floyd, David, Donnie, Kerry, Patrick, Mark, John, Terry, Joseph, Deborah, Janey and Dena. From an early age, James developed a hard work ethic. He carried a newspaper route called the Black Dispatch which he...
Lillie Beatrice Jordan
Feb 23, 2026
In Loving Memory
of
Lillie B. “HONEY” Jordan
Lillie B. “Honey” Jordan, lovingly known as Mama and Grandma to her family, passed peacefully on February 23, 2026, in her home surrounded by family.
A woman of strong faith, Lillie was the heart of her family and a source of wisdom, strength, and love. Affectionately known as “Honey” to extended family and friends, her presence...
Cheryl Louise Rowlette
Feb 18, 2026
Precious Memories
Cheryl Louise Rowlette
Cheryl Rowlette was born in Denver, Colorado on July 23, 1947. She was one of twelve children born to Jewel Smith and Benjamin Rowlette. She grew up in the Five Points Neighborhood in the large lively and loving family and attended Gilpin Elementary, Cole Middle School graduating from Manual High School in 1965.
From Cheryl's first union with...
Willie Vern Prince
Feb 11, 2026
Willie Vern Prince was born on September 10, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Otria McDade. He was raised by his grandparents, Harrison and Izora Prince. Willie was the second child of four and even though he was not raised with his siblings, Earl, Greta and Shane he was still close to them.
As a child, Willie loved to hunt, fish...
Derwin Conrad Sims
Feb 10, 2026
``` Darwin Conrad Sims, born on December 7th, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. A cherished son of Beverly Ann McKinley and Gordon Sims, Darwin's story unfolded further in the embrace of Denver, Colorado, where his gentle spirit began to flourish.As the middle child, Darwin held a deep admiration for his brother, Travis, and shared a profound bond with his beloved...
Derek Jermaine McMillon
Feb 9, 2026
Derek Jermaine McMillon was born to his parents, Samuel and Dian McMillon on November 21, 1979 at Rose Medical Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He was raised with his sister Erica, whom he was very close with. As a child, Derek enjoyed playing basketball, deer and elk hunting, fishing and collecting sports cards. From an early age, Derek developed a smile...
Shirley Ann Potyondy
Feb 8, 2026
Shirley Ann Potyondy was Born on June 19, 1962, to Tyree Armstrong and Ruth Rocha (Montoya), Shirley was the sixth of nine children, growing up in a close-knit family that shaped her compassionate spirit.
Shirley’s journey began at Manual High School, where she graduated in 1979. Her passion for helping others led her to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and a...
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