Obituaries

Machiel Brown

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....

Alonzo Barber Jr.

Alonzo Barber Jr.

Apr 11, 2025

**Obituary for Alonzo Barber, Jr. (May 28, 1950 - April 11, 2025)**

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alonzo “Al” Barber, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on April 11, 2025, in Minden, Louisiana. He was born on May 28, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Reverend Alonzo Barber, Sr. and Doris Lee...

Ashley Monique Pope

Ashley Monique Pope

Apr 28, 2025

Ashley Monique Pope, beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, and best friend, has fought the good fight and now rests in eternal peace. Born on September 10, 1995, in Fontana, California, Ashley spent her early childhood in a loving home in Palmdale, CA, before relocating to Aurora, Colorado. She was educated in the Aurora Public School District and graduated from Rangeview...

James Franklin Thomas

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,...

Machiel Brown

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....

Alonzo Barber Jr.

Alonzo Barber Jr.

Apr 11, 2025

**Obituary for Alonzo Barber, Jr. (May 28, 1950 - April 11, 2025)**

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alonzo “Al” Barber, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on April 11, 2025, in Minden, Louisiana. He was born on May 28, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Reverend Alonzo Barber, Sr. and Doris Lee...

Ashley Monique Pope

Ashley Monique Pope

Apr 28, 2025

Ashley Monique Pope, beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, and best friend, has fought the good fight and now rests in eternal peace. Born on September 10, 1995, in Fontana, California, Ashley spent her early childhood in a loving home in Palmdale, CA, before relocating to Aurora, Colorado. She was educated in the Aurora Public School District and graduated from Rangeview...

James Franklin Thomas

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,...