Legendary Jazz & Blues Artist Barbara Morrison Passes at 72
March 24, 2022
Barbara Morrison came into the world on September 10, 1949.
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Obituary
Celebration of Life: Jimmie Lee Ganter Sr.
June 10, 2021
Jimmie Lee Ganter Sr passed in peace Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the age of 77.
Notable Deaths of 2020
December 31, 2020
This year, we said goodbye to amazing men and women, who left lasting legacies with their work, talents and life.
2020 Sunsets: Recognizing those that passed
December 31, 2020
This year, we said goodbye to friends, family and loved ones. The sun has set for them but we will always remember them in love and joy.
In Loving Memory of Emanuel “Bawee” Bonnee May 10th, 1924 – August 31st, 2020
September 10, 2020
Emanuel was born on May 10, 1924 to Virgie and Anthony Bonnee in New Orleans, LA. He was the third child of 8 siblings born to that union.
Obituary: Charles Hardy Thomas
May 7, 2020
Charles Hardy Thomas was born August 10, 1935 in Humble, a small town in Texas, where he was raised with his sibling. In 1943, Charles’ parents moved to California and settled in Marin City and later moved to Sacramento where they resided in Oak Park. Charles attended grade school and graduated from McClatchy High School. Charles pursued higher education at American River Junior College, Sacramento, CA; Shorter College, Little Rock Arkansas; University of Oregon and the University of Alabama where he received a certificate and a degree in Small Business Management, Business Law, Engineering and Honorary Doctorate of Human Services.
Obituary: Mr. Andy Rudolph Rooks
March 8, 2019
Andy Rudolph Rooks died on February 20, 2019. Andy is the son of late Walter Rooks and Rosetta Rooks (Wilborn). He was born in Houston, TX on March 16, 1939. He was one of seven children. He graduated from Fidelity Manor High School. He loved jazz, teaching people about the Bible, baseball, BBQ, being an urban gardener, along with cherishing time with his family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father. He was a Jehovah’s Witness Elder for his congregation. Andy worked for the US Postal Service for over thirty years, retiring as an Engineer. He exuded
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January 17, 2018
Dr. Dorothy M.Tucker, trailblazing psychologist, educator and Renaissance woman passed away on December 28, 2017. Her dedication to individual and societal betterment made profound and lasting impacts on many lives. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of James Tucker, Sr. and Cleo Christine (Fant) Tucker.
Sunsets of 2017
December 28, 2017
This year, we said goodbye to friends, family and loved ones. The sun has set for them but we will always remember them in love and joy.
Compton Civic Leader Blondell Filer Passes Away
March 2, 2016
Mrs. Blondell Filer (Courtesy photo) Compton resident Blondell Filer passed away on February 9 at the age of 86 after a decades-long career in education, journalism and civic involvement. Her services were held February 27 at Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Compton. The widow of former Compton councilman and attorney, Maxcy D. Filer, Blondell was known throughout the community for her achievements in the Compton Unified School District (CUSD), the Compton branch of the NAACP, and as a columnist for the Compton Bulletin newspaper. A native of Elkhart, Indiana, Blondell and her husband relocated to Compton in 1953.
Celebration of Life: Selena Viola Fenison
March 2, 2016
Sunrise: November 21, 1938 – Sunset: February 16, 2016 Selena Viola Davenport was born on November 21, 1938 in Montgomery, Alabamba to Felix and Johnnie Mae Davenport. Selena was lovingly known to her seven siblings as “Boo-Boo.” Selena graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1955. She joined the Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church of Montgomery in 1956 under E.E. Cleveland. It was at Bethany that Selena was energetically pursued by Eddie “Red” Fenison of Montgomery Alabama. When Eddie’s father met Selena he said, “Now that is a virtuous girl.” The beautiful Selena finally acquiesced to tie-the-knot, and they were
Jesse Johnson Obituary
October 1, 2015
Jesse Johnson was born December 12, 1932 in Dallas, Texas to the union of Alexander Josh Johnson and Myrtle Johnson-Dillard; both preceded him in death. Jesse had six siblings; three brothers and three sisters. All six siblings preceded him in death. Jesse accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. Raised in Dallas, Texas, Jesse was a product of the Dallas Public Schools. After moving to Los Angeles he enrolled in enrichment classes at Manual Arts Adult School. While at Manual Arts he took advantage of meetings, workshops, and on the job training. In 1970 on a visit to