Dennis Wayne Hunn was many things to many people yet, he was “Denny” to family, “Brother” to his sister, “Uncle” to his nephews, “Pops” and “Mr. Hunn” to his children’s friends, “The Baddest Black AD man” to his colleagues and simply “Dad” to Danelle, Dominic, and Danica.
Ralph D. Sutton, a L.A.-based public relations and marketing professional, passed away on Friday June 16. Known as “the man with the golden voice,” Ralph had a memorable career as a radio broadcaster before finding success in the public relations field. He was a deejay on KGFJ-AM and KAGB-AM for many years. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, July 7, at 10 a.m., at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 510 West 53rd Street in Los Angeles. The viewing takes place on Thursday July 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Angeles Funeral Home, 3875 South Crenshaw
Crenshaw high school basketball star Quincy Reese Jr. was killed on Saturday night in South Los Angeles. The 16-year-old is remembered for his passion for basketball as well as his proficient academic efforts.
Arlene Margaret Hayden-Mayo, affectionately known as Mema or Twin, passed May 29, becoming absent from her body to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-8). The viewing will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 3pm to 5pm at Spalding Mortuary, 3045 South La Brea in Los Angeles. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, June 15, at 10 a.m., at Second A.M.E. Church, 5500 S. Hoover St., in Los Angeles. Arlene was born on February 17, 1938, in Aurora, IL to the late George Clyde and Camilla (Smith) Hayden. Around 1969, she met
Dr. Toni-Mokjaetji C. Humber passed away on May 11, 2023. She was 77 years old. As a native Angeleno, she could trace her family heritage in Los Angeles to the early 1900s.
Willie Deckard, legendary track and field athlete, passed away on May 6, after a brief illness. He was 72 years old.
NFL legend, social rights activist, and actor Jim Brown passed away at 87, according to his wife Monique. The pro football Hall of Famer was known for being one of the best running backs in NFL history.
Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ’70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” has died at 83.
On Friday, April 28, Nicole Avant unveiled the Jacqueline Avant Children & Family Center located in the Watts-Willowbrook community. The event was attended by Los Angeles Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, staff of the MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation and a host of notable guests.
As an actor, he appeared in notable works such as the movie “Kingdom Come” and an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Lacey Kirk “Jack” Oliver, a noted Los Angeles businessman, passed away on March 11. He was 98 years old.
William “Bill” Galloway was born to Jewel and Ira B. Galloway on August 25, 1941. His brother, Ira J. Galloway, was born six years earlier.
Gregory Allen Shumate passed away on January 26, after a short illness. He was 61-years-old.
Education is liberation. Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox dedicated his life to advancing the quality of education in the Black community, from students to administrators. Dr. Knox pioneered and founded several associations and programs centered around the Black educational experience, with representation and equality at the forefront.