Obituaries

Mar 19, 2026

2026

Elaine T. Roberts Williams, 84, passed away on March 19, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. She was born November 12, 1941, to Frank A. Roberts and Vivian C. Cannon Roberts at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Elaine grew up in Strasburg, Colorado, and attended Strasburg schools and Colorado Women’s College in Denver.

In 1963, Elaine married Gary L. Williams in Denver. The...

Mar 18, 2026

Mar 18, 2026

Dezmonea "Dez" Kejell Antwine was born to her mother, Renea Watkins on January 16, 2001, in Denver, Colorado. She was the second child born in the family and was raised with her brother, DeAndre Neal and sister, Keirya’Rose Stribling. As a child, Dez was known to be silly, loved eating mac and cheese, and enjoyed sleeping with her mother. Dez...

Mar 17, 2026

Sterman Cullins, was born on 24 February 1936 in Decatur, MS, where he attended public schools from first grade through tenth grade. His junior and senior years were completed at Westley Chapel High School, Carthage, MS, from which he graduated in May 1955. His undergraduate degree was earned at Mississippi Industrial College (Ml). Holly Springs, MS, in May 1959. He...

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026

James Allen was born in Soperton, Georgia, on January 30, 1935. He spent his first seven years growing up on The Youngblood Plantation, working as a water boy for field workers. At the age of 7, his family migrated to Toledo, Ohio.

At the young age of 16, Mr. Allen enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF) on August 9,...

Mar 9, 2026

Mar 9, 2026

OBITUARY

Myra M. Bennett

Myra M. Bennett was born on November 4, 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Ethel Cain and Gilbert Poree. Growing up during the Great Depression, she often reflected on how those challenging years strengthened her resilience and deepened the bonds of family that would guide her throughout her life. Myra was the second of three children, alongside her...

Mar 9, 2026

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Mar 6, 2026

Roderick Fillmore Branch, born on January 7, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, Marguerite and Samuel Branch. He was the 4th child born in the family and was raised with his siblings, Elgin, Darren, and Chevella. As a child, Roderick loved playing sports of all kind and was known as one of the neighborhoods best athletes.

He received his education...

Mar 6, 2026

Mar 5, 2026

Kenneth Hobley was born to his parents, Betty Buford and Abram Hobley on October 14, 1960, in Coushatta, Louisiana. He was raised with his siblings, Willie, Jerry, Clayton, Michael, Kevin, Anita and Deborah. Kenneth matriculated through Denver Public Schools where he attended and graduated from Manual High School. Following his formal education, he served honorably in the United States Army,...

Mar 3, 2026

Mar 2, 2026

With heavy hearts, we remember and celebrate the life of Napoleon Cleophus McCullough, who was born on February 19, 1952, in the humble town of Holly Grove, Arkansas. Born to Pete McCullough and Reba Bray, Napoleon grew surrounded by a loving family that included his brothers Pete, Randolph, Henry, Gregory, and Lucias, as well as his sisters Linda Green-Nelson, Barbara...

Mar 2, 2026

Sandra “Sandy” Neal Felix (Harris)

November 3, 1945 – March 2, 2026

Sandra “Sandy” Neal Felix, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, graced this world with her gentle spirit and boundless love. Born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, to Edwin Harris and Marie Hawkins, Sandy was the second of their beloved children. Raised in a household brimming with warmth and...

Feb 28, 2026

Bernice Foster was born at Grady Memorial Hospital on October 6, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia to her parents, Lucille Grier Davis and Charles David Davis. She was raised with her siblings, Charles Davis II, Ruby Davis-Washington, Patricia Hill and William Hill, Jr.

Bernice's educational journey began in Atlanta, where she attended ER Carter Grade School, David Street Middle School, Paul Lawrence...

Feb 27, 2026