Valris Carter, a longtime resident of Monrovia, California, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. ... read more »

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer, a founding member of the Pointer Sisters who had a string of hit songs in the 70s and 80s, died of cancer at her home in Beverly Hills, her publicist said on Saturday, Dec. 31. ... read more »

Eunice Diane Criswell Gibson-Sutton, a longtime Southern California resident, passed away on Nov. 17 at the age of 70. A registered nurse who worked at several local hospitals, she most recently served as director of nursing at Morningside Adult Daycare Center in Inglewood. ... read more »

Motown alum Bertha Barbee-McNeal (“Barbee Doll”) of The Velvelettes passed away December 15 at age 82.   ... read more »

Dorothy Pitman Hughes, a pioneering Black feminist, child welfare advocate and lifelong community activist who toured the country speaking with Gloria Steinem in the 1970s and appears with her in one of the most iconic photos of the second-wave feminist movement, has died. She was 84. ... read more »

DJ Stephen' tWitch' Boss, the former DJ, choreographer, and co-executive producer with The Ellen DeGeneres Show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Tuesday. He was 40 years old. Boss was husband to fellow dancer Allison Holker and father of three. According to his social media post, Boss celebrated his ninth wedding anniversary with Holker a few days ago. ... read more »

Stylist, manager, author, JANIS GAYE, the second wife of Motown legend Marvin Gaye and the subject of several of his songs, died Saturday, December 3, at her home in Rhode Island. She was 66 years old. She is survived by her sister, Shawnn Monteiro, her brother Mark Gaillard, her children, Nona and Frankie, and grandson Nolan Pentz. ... read more »

Shirley Kitt Calloway was born in St. George, South Carolina. Shirley was a Dream Chaser who had huge odds against her. ... read more »

Michael Ralph Benbow, a longtime resident and civic leader of Inglewood, passed away recently. He was 73-years-old. ... read more »

Frank Davie, who transformed haircare in the Black community in the 1970s and 1980s, was called home to be with the Lord on November 10. ... read more »

Earl E. Gales Jr., the skillful and creative founder of Jenkins/Gales & Martinez, Inc., has died. According to an announcement by JGM, Jenkins passed away on Sunday, November 20. ... read more »

Shri Natha Devi Premananda, a respected spiritual teacher who selflessly served for 37 years as a beacon of light in South Los Angeles and the world, transitioned peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 12. ... read more »

Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who danced excitedly with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 White House visit, has died. She was 113.  ... read more »

The late Willard Murray, Jr. was a giant among Democratic political leaders for more than 60 years. A revered strategist, civil rights activist and political maverick, he was committed to helping other throughout his life.  ... read more »

On July 21, 2022, the city of Pasadena and much of the nation was rocked with the announcement of the sudden passing of Pasadena Councilman John J. Kennedy at the age of 61.  On Friday, September 30, friends and loved ones from far and near came together to pay tribute to the man who had dedicated much of his life to the service of others.  ... read more »