Obituaries
Wardell Ryans
Jul 4, 2019
Wardell Tyree Ryans was born November 21, 1958 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Martha Dobbins and Narvis Ryans. He enjoyed football and dancing as hobbies during his younger years.
Wardell graduated as an Angel, from East High School in 1977. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in September 1977, then went on to the Reserves.
...
Vernon Hysaw Sr.
Jul 2, 2019
Vernon Lee Hysaw, Sr. was born February 22, 1936 in Luling, Texas to Lewis and Alzora French-Hysaw. He was the second of ten children born into this great family. Vernon was raised surrounded by his brothers Joe, Charles, MacArthur, Earl, and James; sisters Virginia, Gwendolyn “Gail”, Maxine, Anniezell; and a half-sister Maurice Briscoe. Vernon received his primary education in...
Jerrick Johnson
Jul 2, 2019
Visitation : July 15, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303) 996-0869
Celebration of Life : July 15, 2019 11:00 am - 12:30 pmPipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303)...
Omari King Jr.
Jul 2, 2019
Visitation : July 22, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303) 996-0869
Celebration of Life : July 22, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmPipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303)...
Felicia Edmond
Jul 1, 2019
Felicia Ann "Rachel" Harper Edmond July 5, 1969 - July 1, 2019
Life began in Denver, Colorado for a beautiful baby girl born to Anita and Steve Harper, Sr. Felicia, better known as Rachel, was the third of four children born into the family. She was educated in the Denver Public School system as a student at...
Veronica Boyd
Jun 30, 2019
Veronica Lynn Boyd was born on October 24, 1944, in Columbia, Louisiana to her parents, Robert McDowell and Pluma Jackson McDowell. She was the first born in the family. They eventually relocated to Denver, Colorado where her brother Ceasar was born. As a child, she was known to be a bit mischievous. She would chase her brother around the...
Minister Burton
Jun 29, 2019
The journey of Patsy Ruth Burton's life began in Mansfield, Louisiana on June 23, 1937, to her mother, Vashti Harris.
With the middle name "Ruth," derived from the Word of God, Patsy was destined to receive and be a testament to the blessings of God at an early age. Raised in the admonition of the Lord by...
Mary Walker
Jun 28, 2019
Celebration of Life : July 15, 2019 12:00 pm
New Hope Baptist Church 3701 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205 (303) 322-5200
Interment : July 17, 2019 11:15 amFort Logan National Cemetery 3698 S Sheridan Blvd Denver, CO 80235
Room: Staging Area "B"
Khalid Adkins
Jun 26, 2019
Visitation : July 6, 2019 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303) 996-0869
Celebration of Life : July 6, 2019 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmPipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303)...
Ricardo Hernandez
Jun 25, 2019
Ricardo Manuel Hernandez Sosa nació el 1 de Noviembre del 1986 en la ciudad de El Paso, Texas, y vivió en Aurora, Colorado por los últimos 17 años. Siendo sus padres Ricardo Manuel Hernandez y Norma Irene Sosa el fue el primogénito de ese hogar en la ciudad de Chihuahua, Chihuahua cual fue criado con mucho amor por su...
Benjamin Cox Sr.
Jun 24, 2019
Benjamin F. Cox, Sr. was born on October 30, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York to his parents, William Cox and Beatrice Edwards Cox. He received his early education in New York where he graduated from high school.
On April 5, 1955, Benjamin enlisted in the United States Army. While serving his country, he was awarded a Parachutist...
Ralph Jones
Jun 23, 2019
Ralph Kenneth Jones was born on March 24, 1935, in Merced, California to his parents, James Jones and Cora DeGraffenreid Jones. He was the fifth of ten children born in the family. As a child, he was quiet, well liked, and easy to get along with others.
Ralph received his early education by graduating from Merced High...
Benjamin Johnson
Jun 22, 2019
To plant a seed in one's heart... to root it in love... To nourish it with time spent together... Yields a blossom that will flourish forever.
Benjamin Franklin Johnson was born on January 25, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi to his parents, Frank Johnson and Mae Bell Jones Johnson. He was raised surrounded by nine siblings which included...
Barclay Weekes
Jun 21, 2019
Barclay Henderson Weekes was born on December 10, 1945, to Helena Weekes and Reginald Harewood in Workhall, St. Phillip Barbados. He had four brothers and five sisters. He received his primary and secondary education In St. Philip Parish, Barbados, and completing high school in 1964.
As a child Barclay was very close to his mother. She was...
Priscilla Richardson
Jun 21, 2019
Graveside Service : July 15, 2019 2:00 pm
Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 S Sheridan Blvd Denver, CO 80235
Room: Staging Area "A "
Arthur Robinson
Jun 20, 2019
Arthur Bell Robinson was born Janurary 12, 1934, in Haynesville Alabama, to Isaiah and Corene Robinson, both deceased. He was the first born blessed into this great union. His siblings Cora and Gussie remember their brother's strength and great guidance; which made him a hero as their older brother. Cora remembers and finds great consolation, when she reflects on...
Anita Kurnuth
Jun 20, 2019
Private Cremation :
Pipkin Braswell 6601 East Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80220
Edward Martin
Jun 20, 2019
Edward Dean Martin was born on November 16, 1946 in Portland, OR to, Johnny Lee Martin and Rozelle Hines Martin. He was the fifth of 11 children born. Edward's siblings, Clyde Russell, LaVern Bell, Estella Davis, Rita Peaches, Johnny Lee Martin, Jr, Gail Marie Johnson, Asunte Martin and Tim Martin remember Edward's large heart,that had a special hiding place...
Elmer Jackson Jr.
Jun 19, 2019
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you to send donations by check made payable to “Morehouse College Fund for Morehouse” in memory of Elmer C. Jackson ’73, and mailed to:
Morehouse College Office of Institutional Advancement 830 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30314
or
Gifts may be made on online at “giving.morehouse.edu”...
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Wardell Ryans
Jul 4, 2019
Wardell Tyree Ryans was born November 21, 1958 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Martha Dobbins and Narvis Ryans. He enjoyed football and dancing as hobbies during his younger years.
Wardell graduated as an Angel, from East High School in 1977. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in September 1977, then went on to the Reserves.
...
Vernon Hysaw Sr.
Jul 2, 2019
Vernon Lee Hysaw, Sr. was born February 22, 1936 in Luling, Texas to Lewis and Alzora French-Hysaw. He was the second of ten children born into this great family. Vernon was raised surrounded by his brothers Joe, Charles, MacArthur, Earl, and James; sisters Virginia, Gwendolyn “Gail”, Maxine, Anniezell; and a half-sister Maurice Briscoe. Vernon received his primary education in...
Jerrick Johnson
Jul 2, 2019
Visitation : July 15, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303) 996-0869
Celebration of Life : July 15, 2019 11:00 am - 12:30 pmPipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303)...
Omari King Jr.
Jul 2, 2019
Visitation : July 22, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303) 996-0869
Celebration of Life : July 22, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmPipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303)...
Felicia Edmond
Jul 1, 2019
Felicia Ann "Rachel" Harper Edmond July 5, 1969 - July 1, 2019
Life began in Denver, Colorado for a beautiful baby girl born to Anita and Steve Harper, Sr. Felicia, better known as Rachel, was the third of four children born into the family. She was educated in the Denver Public School system as a student at...
Veronica Boyd
Jun 30, 2019
Veronica Lynn Boyd was born on October 24, 1944, in Columbia, Louisiana to her parents, Robert McDowell and Pluma Jackson McDowell. She was the first born in the family. They eventually relocated to Denver, Colorado where her brother Ceasar was born. As a child, she was known to be a bit mischievous. She would chase her brother around the...
Minister Burton
Jun 29, 2019
The journey of Patsy Ruth Burton's life began in Mansfield, Louisiana on June 23, 1937, to her mother, Vashti Harris.
With the middle name "Ruth," derived from the Word of God, Patsy was destined to receive and be a testament to the blessings of God at an early age. Raised in the admonition of the Lord by...
Mary Walker
Jun 28, 2019
Celebration of Life : July 15, 2019 12:00 pm
New Hope Baptist Church 3701 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205 (303) 322-5200
Interment : July 17, 2019 11:15 amFort Logan National Cemetery 3698 S Sheridan Blvd Denver, CO 80235
Room: Staging Area "B"
Khalid Adkins
Jun 26, 2019
Visitation : July 6, 2019 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303) 996-0869
Celebration of Life : July 6, 2019 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmPipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace 6601 Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80220 (303)...
Ricardo Hernandez
Jun 25, 2019
Ricardo Manuel Hernandez Sosa nació el 1 de Noviembre del 1986 en la ciudad de El Paso, Texas, y vivió en Aurora, Colorado por los últimos 17 años. Siendo sus padres Ricardo Manuel Hernandez y Norma Irene Sosa el fue el primogénito de ese hogar en la ciudad de Chihuahua, Chihuahua cual fue criado con mucho amor por su...
Benjamin Cox Sr.
Jun 24, 2019
Benjamin F. Cox, Sr. was born on October 30, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York to his parents, William Cox and Beatrice Edwards Cox. He received his early education in New York where he graduated from high school.
On April 5, 1955, Benjamin enlisted in the United States Army. While serving his country, he was awarded a Parachutist...
Ralph Jones
Jun 23, 2019
Ralph Kenneth Jones was born on March 24, 1935, in Merced, California to his parents, James Jones and Cora DeGraffenreid Jones. He was the fifth of ten children born in the family. As a child, he was quiet, well liked, and easy to get along with others.
Ralph received his early education by graduating from Merced High...
Benjamin Johnson
Jun 22, 2019
To plant a seed in one's heart... to root it in love... To nourish it with time spent together... Yields a blossom that will flourish forever.
Benjamin Franklin Johnson was born on January 25, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi to his parents, Frank Johnson and Mae Bell Jones Johnson. He was raised surrounded by nine siblings which included...
Barclay Weekes
Jun 21, 2019
Barclay Henderson Weekes was born on December 10, 1945, to Helena Weekes and Reginald Harewood in Workhall, St. Phillip Barbados. He had four brothers and five sisters. He received his primary and secondary education In St. Philip Parish, Barbados, and completing high school in 1964.
As a child Barclay was very close to his mother. She was...
Priscilla Richardson
Jun 21, 2019
Graveside Service : July 15, 2019 2:00 pm
Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 S Sheridan Blvd Denver, CO 80235
Room: Staging Area "A "
Arthur Robinson
Jun 20, 2019
Arthur Bell Robinson was born Janurary 12, 1934, in Haynesville Alabama, to Isaiah and Corene Robinson, both deceased. He was the first born blessed into this great union. His siblings Cora and Gussie remember their brother's strength and great guidance; which made him a hero as their older brother. Cora remembers and finds great consolation, when she reflects on...
Anita Kurnuth
Jun 20, 2019
Private Cremation :
Pipkin Braswell 6601 East Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80220
Edward Martin
Jun 20, 2019
Edward Dean Martin was born on November 16, 1946 in Portland, OR to, Johnny Lee Martin and Rozelle Hines Martin. He was the fifth of 11 children born. Edward's siblings, Clyde Russell, LaVern Bell, Estella Davis, Rita Peaches, Johnny Lee Martin, Jr, Gail Marie Johnson, Asunte Martin and Tim Martin remember Edward's large heart,that had a special hiding place...
Elmer Jackson Jr.
Jun 19, 2019
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you to send donations by check made payable to “Morehouse College Fund for Morehouse” in memory of Elmer C. Jackson ’73, and mailed to:
Morehouse College Office of Institutional Advancement 830 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30314
or
Gifts may be made on online at “giving.morehouse.edu”...
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