Obituaries
Joseph Bates
Apr 25, 2024
Joseph Bates, a native of Louisiana born on October 26, 1931, to Wade Bates and Annie Jones. He moved to Denver, Colorado in 1968. He worked for Denver Public Schools as a Bus Driver, for 32 years until he retired in 2013. He attended Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Denver.
He is preceded in death by his parents Wade Bates...
Curtis Raymond McGaughy
Apr 22, 2024
Curtis Raymond McGaughy, known for his skilled hands and warm heart, was born on October 23, 1961, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, to, Thomas L. McGaughy and Ceola M. McGaughy. Curtis was the 2nd born in the family.
In his younger years, Curtis attended George Washington High School and excelled not only academically but also in fixing anything that came his...
Selmer Lyette Hines
Apr 19, 2024
Selmer Lyette Hines, known affectionately as Lyette, passed away on the evening of April 19, 2024, at The Suites at Parker skilled nursing facility in Denver, Colorado. Originally from Illinois, Lyette's journey began on January 26, 1969, when this beautiful creation from God was born to Deborah Hines and Willie Bean. This was the beginning of her life’s journey of experiencing...
Patrick Lee Hardiway
Apr 19, 2024
Patrick Lee Hardiway, was born on May 8, 1963 in El Campo, Texas. He was the apple of his mother, Vivian Hardiway’s eye. As a child, Patrick enjoyed spending time with his friends where he would play pick up basketball and ride his bike through the Five Points. Patrick’s mother moved the family to Colorado, where he was educated through Denver...
VanDale Taylor
Apr 18, 2024
VanDale childhood nicknamed “V.T.” born May 10, 1958, in Denver, CO welcomed with love from the union of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Van (Marcella Sue) Taylor. He was born the second of four children. He grew up surrounded by his siblings Anthony (Tony) and Olainia. VanDale had two stepbrothers Lamon Combs who he met when he went to California with...
Jewell Wagner Heffenger
Apr 18, 2024
Jewell Wagner Heffenger, born on August 7, 1936, in Texas, was raised alongside her brothers Robert and Terrell. Her family later relocated to Denver, Colorado, where she was educated through the Denver Public School system, graduating from East High School.
Jewell dedicated her career to serving as a bus driver for RTD, where she touched the lives of many with her...
Tanguy Gore
Apr 15, 2024
Tanguy Gore was born on November 19, 1973 in the Ivory Coast to Christine Zimini Oligbo and Marcel Okou Gore. His upbringing in Yopougon, Ivory Coast, was filled with cherished friendships and unforgettable moments, shaping him into the remarkable individual he became. Despite facing adversity early in life with the loss of his father, Tanguy's resilience led him to find...
Shirley A. Pulling
Apr 10, 2024
Shirley A. Pulling was born on February 9, 1951 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to her parents, Annie Mae Briggs Carroll and George Pittman. She was the fifth child of thirteen born to the family. As a child, it was tradition that she would help to take care of her siblings, therefore every morning she would get them ready for school...
John Gholston
Apr 9, 2024
John Gholston ObituaryJohn Ervin Gholston, 86, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away peacefully on April 09, 2024. He was born on Tuesday January 25, 1938, in Panola, AL to the union of the late Ollin and Amanda Gholston. John attended North Sumter Junior High School. At a young age John accepted Christ John Baptist Church in Panola AL. John's professional...
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Joseph Bates
Apr 25, 2024
Joseph Bates, a native of Louisiana born on October 26, 1931, to Wade Bates and Annie Jones. He moved to Denver, Colorado in 1968. He worked for Denver Public Schools as a Bus Driver, for 32 years until he retired in 2013. He attended Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Denver.
He is preceded in death by his parents Wade Bates...
Curtis Raymond McGaughy
Apr 22, 2024
Curtis Raymond McGaughy, known for his skilled hands and warm heart, was born on October 23, 1961, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, to, Thomas L. McGaughy and Ceola M. McGaughy. Curtis was the 2nd born in the family.
In his younger years, Curtis attended George Washington High School and excelled not only academically but also in fixing anything that came his...
Selmer Lyette Hines
Apr 19, 2024
Selmer Lyette Hines, known affectionately as Lyette, passed away on the evening of April 19, 2024, at The Suites at Parker skilled nursing facility in Denver, Colorado. Originally from Illinois, Lyette's journey began on January 26, 1969, when this beautiful creation from God was born to Deborah Hines and Willie Bean. This was the beginning of her life’s journey of experiencing...
Patrick Lee Hardiway
Apr 19, 2024
Patrick Lee Hardiway, was born on May 8, 1963 in El Campo, Texas. He was the apple of his mother, Vivian Hardiway’s eye. As a child, Patrick enjoyed spending time with his friends where he would play pick up basketball and ride his bike through the Five Points. Patrick’s mother moved the family to Colorado, where he was educated through Denver...
VanDale Taylor
Apr 18, 2024
VanDale childhood nicknamed “V.T.” born May 10, 1958, in Denver, CO welcomed with love from the union of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Van (Marcella Sue) Taylor. He was born the second of four children. He grew up surrounded by his siblings Anthony (Tony) and Olainia. VanDale had two stepbrothers Lamon Combs who he met when he went to California with...
Jewell Wagner Heffenger
Apr 18, 2024
Jewell Wagner Heffenger, born on August 7, 1936, in Texas, was raised alongside her brothers Robert and Terrell. Her family later relocated to Denver, Colorado, where she was educated through the Denver Public School system, graduating from East High School.
Jewell dedicated her career to serving as a bus driver for RTD, where she touched the lives of many with her...
Tanguy Gore
Apr 15, 2024
Tanguy Gore was born on November 19, 1973 in the Ivory Coast to Christine Zimini Oligbo and Marcel Okou Gore. His upbringing in Yopougon, Ivory Coast, was filled with cherished friendships and unforgettable moments, shaping him into the remarkable individual he became. Despite facing adversity early in life with the loss of his father, Tanguy's resilience led him to find...
Shirley A. Pulling
Apr 10, 2024
Shirley A. Pulling was born on February 9, 1951 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to her parents, Annie Mae Briggs Carroll and George Pittman. She was the fifth child of thirteen born to the family. As a child, it was tradition that she would help to take care of her siblings, therefore every morning she would get them ready for school...
John Gholston
Apr 9, 2024
John Gholston ObituaryJohn Ervin Gholston, 86, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away peacefully on April 09, 2024. He was born on Tuesday January 25, 1938, in Panola, AL to the union of the late Ollin and Amanda Gholston. John attended North Sumter Junior High School. At a young age John accepted Christ John Baptist Church in Panola AL. John's professional...
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