Obituaries
Charlie Watson Jr , SSG, U.S. Army (Retired)
Jan 31, 2026
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"obituary": "
It is with profound love and sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our cherished grandfather, Charlie Watson, who embarked on his eternal journey on January 31st, 2026.
Born on November 28, 1943, in Glen Allan, Mississippi, Charlie lived a life imbued with remarkable courage, steadfast faith, and an unwavering commitment to both his family and community....
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...
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...
Mary Lisele Jones
Feb 3, 2026
A beautiful Soul Mary Lisele Jones
Mary Lisele Jones, was born on Christmas day of 1957, in Rock Island, Illinois to her mother, Adelain Harris. She was the first child born in the family and was raised with her brothers, Barry Jones, Alan Harris and Gene Harris.
Mary's personality was characterized by her zest for life. She was a passionate, witty and...
Katie B. Prater
Feb 2, 2026
Katie Bell Prater (Abrams) was born to her parents, Cecil Abrams and Mary Jane Abrams (Richardson) on February 20, 1944 in Morvin, Alabama. She was the sixth of nine children born in the family and was raised with her siblings, Allie B., Genie, Charles, Mary, Jane, Jerry, and Lutha.
As a child, Katie enjoyed cleaning and loved learning; this made schooling...
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Charlie Watson Jr , SSG, U.S. Army (Retired)
Jan 31, 2026
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{
"obituary": "
It is with profound love and sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our cherished grandfather, Charlie Watson, who embarked on his eternal journey on January 31st, 2026.
Born on November 28, 1943, in Glen Allan, Mississippi, Charlie lived a life imbued with remarkable courage, steadfast faith, and an unwavering commitment to both his family and community....
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...
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...
Mary Lisele Jones
Feb 3, 2026
A beautiful Soul Mary Lisele Jones
Mary Lisele Jones, was born on Christmas day of 1957, in Rock Island, Illinois to her mother, Adelain Harris. She was the first child born in the family and was raised with her brothers, Barry Jones, Alan Harris and Gene Harris.
Mary's personality was characterized by her zest for life. She was a passionate, witty and...
Katie B. Prater
Feb 2, 2026
Katie Bell Prater (Abrams) was born to her parents, Cecil Abrams and Mary Jane Abrams (Richardson) on February 20, 1944 in Morvin, Alabama. She was the sixth of nine children born in the family and was raised with her siblings, Allie B., Genie, Charles, Mary, Jane, Jerry, and Lutha.
As a child, Katie enjoyed cleaning and loved learning; this made schooling...
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