Obituaries
JoAnn Woolfolk
May 4, 2024
JoAnn Fenay Woolfolk was born on June 3, 1944, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was an only child. JoAnn's vibrant spirit touched the lives of many throughout her journey. From a young age, JoAnn displayed a passion for music, dance, and fashion. Her memories as a child were filled with singing, dancing, and dressing up. JoAnn pursued her education at East...
Israel Daniel Acevedo
May 2, 2024
Israel Daniel Acevedo was born on January 17, 2011, in Denver, Colorado to his parents, Daniel Acevedo and Joniece L. Woolfolk Acevedo. His siblings are Isaiah Acevedo, LaNieceya Acevedo and Damien Acevedo. Israel was a young soul full of life and adventure, he was as a breath of fresh air. He had quite the curiosity and an infectious spirit that...
Elizabeth "Big Spread" LaVonne Brewer
Apr 29, 2024
Elizabeth "Big Spread" LaVonne Brewer was born to her parents, Charlene and Bobby Brewer on January 26, 1966 in Denver, Colorado. She was raised with her siblings, Bobby, Troy, Gary and Leslie. As a child, she enjoyed dressing up her dolls and setting them up as if they were going to be in a pageant.
Elizabeth was educated through the Aurora...
Melissa Jo Clifford - Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Melissa Jo Clifford-Johnson, born on August 13th, 1976, in Denver, Colorado, to Sandra Clifford and Albert Johnson, passed away on April 27th, 2024. Melissa known for her adventurous spirit and love for travel, often embarking on road trips with a particular fondness for visiting Vegas.Throughout her life, Melissa wore many hats, with teaching being a significant role where she empowered...
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...
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JoAnn Woolfolk
May 4, 2024
JoAnn Fenay Woolfolk was born on June 3, 1944, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was an only child. JoAnn's vibrant spirit touched the lives of many throughout her journey. From a young age, JoAnn displayed a passion for music, dance, and fashion. Her memories as a child were filled with singing, dancing, and dressing up. JoAnn pursued her education at East...
Israel Daniel Acevedo
May 2, 2024
Israel Daniel Acevedo was born on January 17, 2011, in Denver, Colorado to his parents, Daniel Acevedo and Joniece L. Woolfolk Acevedo. His siblings are Isaiah Acevedo, LaNieceya Acevedo and Damien Acevedo. Israel was a young soul full of life and adventure, he was as a breath of fresh air. He had quite the curiosity and an infectious spirit that...
Elizabeth "Big Spread" LaVonne Brewer
Apr 29, 2024
Elizabeth "Big Spread" LaVonne Brewer was born to her parents, Charlene and Bobby Brewer on January 26, 1966 in Denver, Colorado. She was raised with her siblings, Bobby, Troy, Gary and Leslie. As a child, she enjoyed dressing up her dolls and setting them up as if they were going to be in a pageant.
Elizabeth was educated through the Aurora...
Melissa Jo Clifford - Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Melissa Jo Clifford-Johnson, born on August 13th, 1976, in Denver, Colorado, to Sandra Clifford and Albert Johnson, passed away on April 27th, 2024. Melissa known for her adventurous spirit and love for travel, often embarking on road trips with a particular fondness for visiting Vegas.Throughout her life, Melissa wore many hats, with teaching being a significant role where she empowered...
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...
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