Obituaries

Sep 24, 2018

Memorial Service : December 8, 2018 10:00 am

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

Sep 24, 2018

Pamela Hurd was born on January 8th, 1965 in Denver, Colorado to her parents Evelyn Hurd and Elix Hurd. She was the youngest of four children in the family. She was raised around her brothers Robert, Will, and Barry. Growing up, she was affectionately called "Pam" by her family and friends. As a child, Pam was remembered as a "Daddy's...

Sep 24, 2018

Ernest Lee Warner was born on October 21, 1948, in Collierville, Tennessee to his parents, Robert Warner and Odessa Key Warner. He was the first child born in the family. He was raised surrounded by his brothers, Robert and Marville. As a child, he enjoyed fishing and hunting alongside his father. They shared many happy and memorable moments together. He...

Sep 22, 2018

Earnest William Noble, Jr. was born on June 16, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas to his parents, Earnest William Noble, Sr. and Helen J. Anderson Noble. He was the first child born in the family. He was raised surrounded by the love his sisters, Ruth and Carolyn. They remember him as being close and protective of them. He received his...

Sep 17, 2018

Wiley E. McClain, Sr was born on October 2, 1929, the year of the Great Depression in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the eldest son born to Gladys S. Colding McClain Williams and Frank McClain. Wiley was a gifted and natural learner, who taught himself to swim, draw, paint and play the saxophone and piano. Understanding the value of work...

Sep 14, 2018

Douglas Lamar Roberson, also known as, “Pepper D,” and “Doug” was born on February 11, 1957, in Culleoka, Tennessee, to Jennie Ann Roberson. As a child, he would help out on the farm. During these younger years, the family decided to move to Denver, Colorado. While in Denver, he completed his formal education in the Denver Public Schools District, graduating...

Sep 14, 2018

Melissa Lashon Durrah was born on April 17, 1974, in Denver, Colorado, to parents, Phyllis Fletcher and Charles Durrah. She enjoyed her childhood with her brother, Cameron. As a child, she was very adventurous and kept things lively around her home. Melissa received her formal education in the Denver Public Schools District, completing her secondary education at South High School....

Sep 12, 2018

James Quinzell Owens, Sr. was born on March 21, 1971, in Wichita, Kansas to his parents, Joseph Lee Williams and Marlene Diane Kent Owens. He was the fourth of eleven children born in the family. He shared his childhood with brothers, Burnett, Ray, Tiki, Reginald, Tyrone, and sisters, Michelle, Katherine, Zaundra, Tammie, Yolanda, and Treva. His siblings remember him always...

Sep 10, 2018

Betty Lou Earl was born on February 15, 1933, in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Major Lewis Robert Brandon and Lue Willia Polk Brandon. She was the first of three children born in the family. She was raised surrounded by her brothers Lewis, and her sisters, Mary Lou, and Beverly. She received her early education in Denver where she attended...

Sep 9, 2018

Leon Owens Jr. was born February 1, 1949, to the late Leon Owens Sr. and Truzella Rhodes Owens. Leon was a native of Colorado Springs and a graduate of William Palmer High School in the Springs. He accepted Christ at an early age at the historic Friendship Baptist Church in Colorado Springs. His love of Christ would lead Leon to...

Sep 7, 2018

Jennie Rucker “Queen of Commas” Welcome family and friends to the celebration of a life well lived. Today we honor Dr. Jennie Mae Rucker. She was known to all of us by many names as she wore many hats (both literally and figuratively.) Whether you know her by Dr. Rucker, Miss Jennie, Aunt Mae, Mother, or grandmother, all of us...

Sep 4, 2018

Tamika Nichole James was born on March 6, 1980, in Denver, Colorado to Orelia Marie James and Garth Drummond. The union of Johnny Ray Miller and Marie resulted in Tamika being the second of three children. She was surrounded and protected by her older brother, Donnell and her younger sister, Larretta. Larretta and Tamika shared a special bond, a bond...

Sep 2, 2018

Reverend John J. Young Reverend John J. Young was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on December 24, 1949. He was the eldest of 10 children born to the union of the late Walter and Christine Young. At the tender age of 11, he accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Bridgeton, N.J. Reverend Young’s life...

Aug 31, 2018

On Thursday, October 1, 2001, in Denver, Colorado a beautiful baby girl, Nkechi Pam Jenkins-Brown was born. She was born to Grover I. Brown and Sheila R. Jenkins. She was the 7th and youngest born of Grover and the only child of Sheila’s. She mostly grew up as an only child. However, blessed her brothers and sisters, Tisa, Aaron, Nina,...

Aug 31, 2018

Wayne Maurice Carter was born on December 10, 1998, in Denver, Colorado to his parents, Alex Lee Carter and Nina Monique Benson. He was the sixth child born in the family of two brothers, Alex II, DeWayne, and four sisters, Chyna, BreAnna, Nicole, and Emoni. As a child, he loved being with his family and playing basketball. Wayne completed his...

Aug 29, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Faith E. Scales. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 29, 2018

Gregory Keith Johnson, aka, “Goggie” was born on April 11, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas to his parents, Lee Roy Johnson, Jr. and Joan Lee Johnson. He was the second child born in the family. He was raised surrounded by his brother, Jerrick and his sister, Venese. As a child, he is remembered as throwing rocks like baseballs. His mom says,...

Aug 28, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Clinton E. Lenior. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 28, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Superintendent Harry Lilburn Booker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 26, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Sara N. Serubula. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.