Obituaries

Jul 25, 2023

 

Carl M. Pickering Sr. was a caring father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on July 25, 2023, at the age of 74.  As we gather to pay our final respects, we are reminded of the profound impact he had on our lives and the lives of those around him.

 

Born to Layard and Pearl...

Jun 24, 2023

Jason Emmanuel Brown entered this world on September 12, 1986, to the loving parents Anita and James “Tutti” Brown. Known to family and friends as “Lil Tutti”, “Smooth” or “Chop,” he quickly made his presence known to establish a strong, loving, and confident personality. Jason was born in Compton, California at Dominguez Valley Hospital, and was the 2nd to the...

May 4, 2023

 

Derris Mondel Hurth was born December 2, 1974, in Indiana to his beloved parents, the late Wisdom Byers, and Annie Ruth Hurth. He was the middle child of three children. In his early years of life, he was relocated to Los Angeles, California, also known as the city of angels. Indeed, he was an angel in his own way,...

May 2, 2023

 

Keith Terrelle Cummings, Sr. was born on January 31, 1983, to the proud parents, Sheila Winston and Edward Snell in Los Angeles, CA but later resided in Las Vegas, NV.

Keith accepted Christ at an early age. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, where he spent most of his time in the Imperial Courts Housing Projects...

Feb 25, 2023

 

A Beautiful Life Story of  Ardonis M. Barney

Ardonis was born on October 24th, 2006 to Shawana Littizs and Armondo Barney. He was his mother’s biggest fan. When she would get her motorcycle out for a ride, he was always there to help her push it out of the garage and he would listen for her return so that...

Dec 24, 2022

Trina Chevonne Newman-Townsend was born September 3, 1960, in Los Angeles, CA. To the parents of Bobby Ray Newman Sr. and Myrtis Wray Thomas.  Trina was from a large family.  She had 18 siblings and was the 4th child born.  Trina had 5 sisters and 11 brothers.     Trina accepted the most high God at an early age,...

Nov 28, 2022

Lydia Evangeline Zuniga-Ramirez was born in Seine Bight, Belize Central America on August 19, 1943. Lydia was one of eight children born to Alberta and John B. Zuniga. She married David Ramirez circa 1960 and was a devoted mother to eight children. All of whom would not hesitate to praise her hard work, tenacity, and selflessness. 

Lydia had a gentle...

Nov 7, 2022

Alma Lee Thornton was born on December 1, 1952 to Lee Jones and Alice Jones in Bakersfield, CA. She was the second born of ten children.

 

Her family moved to Los Angeles, California in 1963. She attended Flournoy Elementary, Markham Junior High and Jordan High School.

 

Alma loved her family. Her kids, grandkids and great grandkids...

Oct 13, 2022

Linda Faye Young, was born on November 18th 1946 in Los Angeles, California to Charlie Henderson and Annar Selton Henderson. Linda was fortunate to have two sets of grandparents, paternal grandparents Jim and Adelyne Henderson and maternal grandparents Johnny and Evalyna Harris.

Linda has three older sisters, Annie Doris, Evalyne Mitchell, and Dorothy Mary Selton Osby. Linda accepted Christ and...

Oct 10, 2022

Our beloved Ora Mae Perkins was born on February 21st, 1950, in Lake Providence, Louisiana to Willie Mae Perkins and Sam Harris of Lake Providence, Louisiana.

 

Ora was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a Christian and faithful member of Temple of Believers Community Church. You could always rely on her faithful attendance until poor health forced...

Sep 30, 2022

Anthony Tyrome Jackson was born, July 20th, 1957, in Oxnard, California on the Naval Base Port Hueneme. He was the first-born child of the union between Tonsillitis and Lula Jackson. However, Anthony was also the fifth of nine children born to his mother, Lula Jackson.

 

In the 1960’s Tonsillitis & Lula relocated to the Los Angeles/Compton area with their...

Sep 18, 2022

On November 29, 1997, in Lynwood, CA, weighing in at 3lbs 15 ounces, a beautiful baby boy came into the world. A blessing bestowed upon to the parents of Shameka Godbolt and Antonio Bell, who named their son KeShaun Demare Bell.

 

He was only given three weeks to live but because God's Favor, he made it to his...

Aug 23, 2022

 

 

Kathy Harris was born on February 18th 1958. To the parents of John Wesley and Johnny Mae Harris. Who has passed before her.

 

Kathy was a fifth child and made sure everyone knew she was a baby of the bunch.

 

Kathy accepted the Lord at the early age. She grew up in South Central...

Aug 1, 2022

Mary L. White-Nichols, our loving sister, auntie, and friend, passed in the early hours of August 1, 2022, after a long health battle. Mary was born March 10, 1962 and grew up surrounded by her large family in Gardena, CA.

 

Mary was influenced by her large family, who meant the absolute most to her. Family inspired her to be...

Jul 25, 2022

DeVaughn Que Senegal Jr., affectionately and famously known as “DJ,” was born on September 23, 2000, to loving parents, LaShonda Humphrey and DeVaughn Que Senegal Sr. in Lancaster, California. He was the first born out of eight siblings. DJ graduated from Whitney Young High School in 2018. Following high school, he pursued a variety of careers, before ultimately finding his...

Jul 18, 2022

Jun 11, 2022

Debra Delores Lee was born in St. Louis Missouri, on October 3, 1954, to the union of Louis Edward Lee and Sadie Louise Lee. Debra was the eldest of three. Debra was baptized at an early age, at Westside Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis. The family moved to Los Angeles in 1967. In 1971, the family moved to Kansas...

Jun 9, 2022

On October 23, 1958, in South Bend, IN, David Warnsley Sr. and Mae Frances Perkins became the proud parents of Donald Warnsley Perkins and his twin brother Ronald Warnsley Perkins. Both parents preceded him in death, but their story began in the summer of 1968, when the family relocated to Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles would become Donald’s home and...

Jun 7, 2022

Gary Michael Bryant Sr. also known as G-Money, was born in Newport, Rhode Island on May 23, 1958, to proud parents, Claude “Pete” Bryant, and Dorothy “Big Momma” Bell. To this union five children were born, with Gary being the second. Gary and his siblings moved to Los Angeles, California at a young age. He attended school in the Los...

Jun 5, 2022

Roberta Rodgers lovingly called “RORO” was born on December 31st, 1958, in Los Angeles, California. She was born to the proud parents of Birdell Adams and John Roger, both preceded her in death. As a child, Roberta was extremely energetic and active. She enjoyed spending time with her siblings, playing sports, and tussling with her brothers. Roberta attended 49th Street Elementary...