Obituaries
Larry Jeames
Jul 4, 2026
Larry Jeames, lovingly known as “Bubba” to his family, was born on January 4, 1952, in Eutaw, Alabama, to Mary J. Jeames Coleman. Larry was the second child born to the family and shared a special bond with his twin sister, Sadie Jeames Jackson, and his younger sister, Linda D. Jeames. As a child, Larry worked alongside his mother and...
Charles T. Griffin
Jun 20, 2026
Charles T. Griffin was born in Colorado to his parents, Erma Jean White and Booker T. Griffin on May 7, 1963. He was the youngest of four, and matriculated through Denver Public Schools. Charles was a hard working man who always performed his duties with a spirit of excellence. Following his formal education, he helped move people and their households....
Tonya Renee Simpson
Jun 18, 2026
Tonya Renee Simpson, aged 42, passed away on June 18, 2026. Born on July 5, 1983, in Mansfield, Ohio, Tonya was the cherished daughter of the late Melany Kay Anderson Johnson and Harry Wayne Simpson.
A proud graduate of Central High School, Tonya dedicated her career to serving as a security officer, a role she embraced with passion and pride. She...
Raymond Gillespie
Jun 14, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Gillespie passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, June 14, 2026, after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded by his brothers and sisters. Raymond was the third child of the late Herman Gillespie Sr. and Lizzie Joyce Gillespie. He was born in Washington, D.C., on November 7, 1964. As a military child, he traveled with his...
Pat Patterson
Jun 13, 2026
PAT'S JOURNEY
Sinclair "Pat" Patterson, Jr. was born on November 19, 1941, in Stamford, Connecticut, to Sinclair Patterson, Sr. and Mary Mark. As the second child, he grew up with his siblings, Alvin Anderson, Lucille Mark, and Betty Hubbard, forming a close-knit family.
Pat completed his high school education in East Moline, Illinois, before earning a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from...
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