Los Angeles Educator Marion Jean Holley-Burts Passes Away
January 1, 2025
Marion Jean Holley-Burts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, and friend, recently passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
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Joanne Sanders Transitions to be With the Lord
November 27, 2024
Los Angeles resident Joanne Sanders passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, and now rests in the heavenly home of the Lord.
Judge Dion Griffith Morrow Passes Away
November 20, 2024
Judge Dion Griffith Morrow recently passed away after a remarkable career as a practicing attorney, special counsel, Municipal Court judge and Superior Court judge. He was 92 years old.
KCAL9/CBS2 Anchor Chauncy Glover Dies at 39
November 5, 2024
KCAL9/CBS2 news anchor Chauncy Glover has died at age 39, the station reported on Nov. 5. No cause of death was released.
James Earl Jones, Acclaimed Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
September 11, 2024
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — died on Sept. 9 in his New York home. He was 93.
Bishop Robert T. Douglas Passes Away
August 14, 2024
Bishop Robert Douglas, who passed away on August 5, was the presiding prelate of the 66th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World and diocesan of the Central California District Council.
Ollie Elizabeth Lawrence Leaves Legacy of Love and Service
August 14, 2024
Ollie Elizabeth Lawrence – community advocate, bank executive, foster mom, and woman of God – departed this world for eternal life with the Lord, leaving a legacy of kindness, compassion, laughter, brilliance, service, and love to all who knew her.
Community Mourns Passing of Business Leader Arzella J. Valentine
August 9, 2024
The Los Angeles Sentinel and the Bakewell family extend our deepest condolences to the Valentine Family on the passing of the family matriarch, Arzella J. Valentine.
Evan Michael Cablayan Passes Away
June 19, 2024
The greater Los Angeles community recently mourned the passing of Evan Michael (Horsely) Cablayan. Evan was born June 6, 1980, and died on April 29, 2024.
Della Marie Williams Goes Home to be with the Lord
June 13, 2024
Della Marie Williams was born on October 23,1939 in Jacksonville, Florida, and passed away on May 8, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Celebration of Life Set for Margaret Gene Andrews
April 24, 2024
Margaret Gene (Rivers) Andrews, a talented and inspiring educator and dedicated servant of God, has passed away.
Homegoing Services Set for Rev. Dr. Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray
April 14, 2024
The family of the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray announced services for his homegoing celebration.
Cheryl Louise Love-Queen Transitions to Glory
April 3, 2024
Cheryl Louise Love-Queen peacefully transitioned on March 13, surrounded in her last days by her loved ones just outside of her hometown of Los Angeles, California.
Curtis Richardson Passes Away
February 19, 2024
Curtis Richardson passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, at 98 years old.
Emmy Winner Andre Braugher Dies at 61, Fellow Actors Offer Tributes
December 14, 2023
Emmy-winning actor André Braugher, best known for his work on “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” has died at the age of 61, his publicist confirmed Tuesday, Dec. 12.