Obituaries

May 26, 2019

Robert Earl Whitaker Jr. was born February 5, 1931 in Carruthersville, Missouri to his parents, Robert Whitaker and Mattie Yeargon. He was the first child born to this union.

From an early age Robert was always creating things with his hands so much so that, this gift followed him for the rest of His life. In 1964...

May 24, 2019

On December 21, 1967, Randy Dwayne Willis was born in Dallas, TX, to Hayzel Lorene and Robert D. Willis. He was the youngest of four children born into the family. The Willis family moved to Colorado in 1977. Randy received his education from Goldrick Elementary, Kepner Junior High and he was a proud graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School...

May 24, 2019

Celebration of Life : June 6, 2019 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303) 996-0869

Mt. Olivet Cemetery 12801 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-424-7785...

May 23, 2019

Private Cremation :

Pipkin Braswell 6601 East Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80220

May 23, 2019

Private Cremation :

Pipkin Braswell 6601 East Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80220

May 20, 2019

Visitation : June 4, 2019 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303) 996-0869

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303)...

May 20, 2019

Ernestine Annette Williams was born on April 6, 1982 in Denver Colorado to Phyllis Ann Williams. Lovingly known as Ernie, she was raised by her maternal grandmother, Ernestine P. Williams (Granny) along with her siblings in Denver, Colorado. Ernie attended McGlone Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle School, Montbello High School and briefly attended Emily Griffin Opportunity School.

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May 20, 2019

Desiree� M. E. "Peachie" Phillips was born on July 18, 1976 in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Herbert D. Phillips and Linda Futrell. Desiree's family was a major focal point in her life. She always had a loving relationship with her brothers, Marc and Darryl, sister Rachel, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew, and cousins. Always making sure to let them...

May 19, 2019

Patricia Ann Jones was born on February 28, 1964, in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Percy Jones and Vapi Johnson Jones. She was the fifth child born in the family. She was raised surrounded by her brothers, Ray, Donald, Larry, and her sister, Beverly. As a child, she enjoyed being surrounded by her family and attending church. She was...

May 19, 2019

Abron Brown, Sr. was born June 20, 1938 in Hickory, Mississippi to the late Jesse Brown and Lela Anderson. He was the youngest of eight children. He had three brothers Frank, Bill and Arthur and four sisters Jesse Mae, Louise, Emma and Ida. As a child, he lived on a farm and lived an enjoyable childhood.

Abron...

May 19, 2019

Private Cremation :

May 19, 2019

On January 11, 1936, Murlene Gayles was born to Charles Gayles and Freddie Duncan Gayles in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the third of seven children born into this large and loving family. Murlene's parents were hard working people creative, and resourceful, who created resources whenever there was a need and with little or no money. Her mother, fondly...

May 18, 2019

Dorothy Delouise (Lane) Smith was born on February 6, 1947, in Mansfield, Louisiana to the union of Sallie Mae and Gilbert Lane. She was the second of four children born into this loving family and was reared in a Christian home. Her parents provided a strong spiritual foundation for her and she accepted Christ at an early age. As...

May 18, 2019

Doreatha was raised in Arkansas City "Ark City", Kansas where she attended Roosevelt Elementary, Ark City Junior High, and Ark City High School. In 1948, she married Henry Givens and to this union was born Michael A. Givens. In 1952, she was united with her beloved husband Reverend William F. DeLoach. God blessed their union with two daughters; Ellana...

May 16, 2019

Lafayette Pryor, Jr. departed this life on Thursday 16, 2019, surrounded by his life partner, Doris Carter, his grandchildren, and other family members. He was born on September 8, 1937, in Greenwood, Mississippi to his parents, Lafayette Pryor, Sr. and Lavour Stigler-Pryor. He was the oldest of thirteen children (six brothers and six sisters) born into the family. He...

May 16, 2019

Johnny was born on May 4, 1939 in Paris, Texas to parents Maud West and Jeff Samuels. Johnny was the fifth out of 7 children; MarthaDale Samuels (deceased), Preston Samuels (deceased), Tommy Samuels (deceased), Robert Samuels, Frank Samuels and Harry Samuels.

Johnny was raised in Paris, Tx and Floydada Tx where he attended Northwood High school. In...

May 15, 2019

Lois Jean (Butts) Pigford was born to James & Chinetta (Cole) Butts, April 19, 1935, in Idabel, Oklahoma, where she was raised as a farm girl, along with her older sister, Ruby Jewel (Butts) Jackson.

Lois graduated from Slater High School in 1953, and moved to Riverside, California with her parents to join family members who had...

May 14, 2019

Visitation : May 30, 2019 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303) 996-0869

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303)...

May 13, 2019

Mother Annie Gertrude Smith was born on January 31, 1932, in Starkville, Mississippi to her mother, Lottie Johnson Townsell. She was the second child born in the family. She was raised surrounded by the love and support of her sister, Betsy and her precious grandpa.

Annie received her formal education in Kansas City, Kansas, where she graduated...

May 9, 2019

Marcella Sue (Edwards) Taylor was born to loving parents Benjamin and Virginia Edwards on June 17, 1939 in Denver, Colorado. Marcella was born the fourth of seven children, six girls and one boy. Growing up, Marcella was active in the Escoallites and marched in parades as part of the team. As a young adult Marcella joined the American Legions....