Obituaries
First Robinson
Jun 12, 2015
First Lady Bettie Joyce Robinson was born on June 23, 1943, in Waco, Texas to her parents, Nathaniel Geathers and Lillian DeGreate Geathers. She was the oldest of four children born in the family. The family relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1953. She completed her formal education by attending West High School. She furthered her education by attending Prairie View...
Vernon Ward
Jun 7, 2015
Vernon Eugene Ward was born on September 14, 1954 in Amarillo, Texas. Vernon was the second of two children born in the family. Lucililius Ward and Willia Mae Simpkins were the proud parents of Vernon, and his sister, Cathy. Together, they were a strong family that enjoyed their time. Vernon attended West High School. Shortly after High School, Vernon enlisted...
Cecil Bynum
Jun 6, 2015
Cecil Orlando Bynum, 50, of Denver, Colorado, was the 3rd child and only son born to Cecil Bynum, Sr. and Lacerine Bynum on July 28, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; uncle, Sherman Agee; aunt, Hattie Agee; and nephews, Marvin Bynum and Domineak Bynum. Cecil lived in Kansas City with...
Twin Mathews
Jun 6, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Twin Baby Solomon Mathews. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Twin Mathews
Jun 6, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Twin Baby Amaya Mathews. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James Green
May 31, 2015
James Andrew Green was born on January 3, 1944 in Minden, Louisiana to Andrew Green and Elnora Winston and was the only son born to their union. The second oldest of 5 close siblings, James never shied away from safeguarding his sisters, Barbara Jean, Shirley Ann, Marva, and Jensen while growing up. He spent his formative years up until his...
Kanene Knox
May 30, 2015
The life of Kanene Kuumba Knox began when he blessed his parents, Peggy L. Wilder and Earl Knox with his birth on April 29, 1978, in Denver, Colorado. He has one brother, Paul and two sisters, Nina and Nali. Kanene was given the nickname "3K." Kanene means – Insightful, Sensitive, Happy and Persuasive; Kuumba encourages us to do always as...
William Anderson
May 28, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for William Joseph Anderson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Helen Feleke
May 28, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Helen Getachew Feleke. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Vanessa Eason
May 28, 2015
Vanessa Louise Eason, lovingly called "Delight" by family and friends, was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 14, 1956 to Betty Jean Eason. She spent her young life in Chicago, Illinois with her mother and brother, Walter "Champ" Woods. At age 15, Vanessa moved to Denver, Colorado, where she was raised by her Aunt Doris "Dottie" Hawkins, as one...
Yvonne Allen-Smith
May 25, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Yvonne Allen-Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ernestine Cozart
May 24, 2015
Ernestine Cozart, also known as, "Toni" was born on February 7, 1930, in McAlester, Oklahoma to her parents John Ernest Batson, Jr. and Amber Theora Johnson Batson. She was the fifth child born in a family of twelve. She was surrounded by her brothers, George, Alfred, Robert, Billy, Donald, Kenneth and her sisters, Dorothy Marie, Amber "Sister", Patricia, and Louise...
Henry Raven Jr.
May 24, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Henry A.G. Raven Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Montrose Burns
May 22, 2015
Montrose Floyd Burns was born on December 21, 1932, in Lexington, Missouri to Irna and Ewell Gordon Burns. He was the oldest of six children. In 1957, Montrose married Ruth Lee Washington. During this 37-year marriage, they raised seven children, which included, Terry Dallas, Rose Mary Webb, Glen Dale Washington, Darline Harden, Debra Green, Rita Edwards, and Renee Conway. Later,...
Bertha Merriwether
May 21, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Bertha Merriwether. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Juan Torre
May 21, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Juan Manuel De La Torre. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Bettye Powers
May 18, 2015
Bettye Jo Powers was born on September 6, 1929, in Idabel, Oklahoma to her parents, the Cleo L. Johnson and Laura Elma Johnson. Bettye was their only child. In 1946, she moved to Denver, Colorado to live with her father and stepmother Ida Mae Johnson. In Denver, she attended and graduated from Manual High School. She advanced her education by...
Lu Vason
May 17, 2015
Lu Vason, entertainment leader known for promoting and managing significant artists and performers and founder of the Bill Pickett Rodeo; quietly departed this life on May 17, 2015. He is survived by his devoted wife, Valeria Howard Vason, Centennial; his children, Elder Corey (Sheri) Vason, Seattle, WA, Lashelle "Yetunda" Roy, Washington, DC, Evangelist Sherry (Cedric) Lea, Martinez, CA, Brianna (Teron)...
Nellie Bell
May 14, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Nellie Bell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Charlene Norwood
May 12, 2015
Charlene Denise Norwood was born on June 1, 1956 in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Charles B. Coprich and Katie M. Carter. She was raised in Denver, Colorado where she grew up surrounded by her 4 brothers, Henry, Chris, Shawn, Charles, and 3 sisters, Diane, Kay and Sherry. Charlene was nicknamed and lovingly called, "Skeeter" by her friends and family....
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First Robinson
Jun 12, 2015
First Lady Bettie Joyce Robinson was born on June 23, 1943, in Waco, Texas to her parents, Nathaniel Geathers and Lillian DeGreate Geathers. She was the oldest of four children born in the family. The family relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1953. She completed her formal education by attending West High School. She furthered her education by attending Prairie View...
Vernon Ward
Jun 7, 2015
Vernon Eugene Ward was born on September 14, 1954 in Amarillo, Texas. Vernon was the second of two children born in the family. Lucililius Ward and Willia Mae Simpkins were the proud parents of Vernon, and his sister, Cathy. Together, they were a strong family that enjoyed their time. Vernon attended West High School. Shortly after High School, Vernon enlisted...
Cecil Bynum
Jun 6, 2015
Cecil Orlando Bynum, 50, of Denver, Colorado, was the 3rd child and only son born to Cecil Bynum, Sr. and Lacerine Bynum on July 28, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; uncle, Sherman Agee; aunt, Hattie Agee; and nephews, Marvin Bynum and Domineak Bynum. Cecil lived in Kansas City with...
Twin Mathews
Jun 6, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Twin Baby Solomon Mathews. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Twin Mathews
Jun 6, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Twin Baby Amaya Mathews. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James Green
May 31, 2015
James Andrew Green was born on January 3, 1944 in Minden, Louisiana to Andrew Green and Elnora Winston and was the only son born to their union. The second oldest of 5 close siblings, James never shied away from safeguarding his sisters, Barbara Jean, Shirley Ann, Marva, and Jensen while growing up. He spent his formative years up until his...
Kanene Knox
May 30, 2015
The life of Kanene Kuumba Knox began when he blessed his parents, Peggy L. Wilder and Earl Knox with his birth on April 29, 1978, in Denver, Colorado. He has one brother, Paul and two sisters, Nina and Nali. Kanene was given the nickname "3K." Kanene means – Insightful, Sensitive, Happy and Persuasive; Kuumba encourages us to do always as...
William Anderson
May 28, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for William Joseph Anderson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Helen Feleke
May 28, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Helen Getachew Feleke. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Vanessa Eason
May 28, 2015
Vanessa Louise Eason, lovingly called "Delight" by family and friends, was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 14, 1956 to Betty Jean Eason. She spent her young life in Chicago, Illinois with her mother and brother, Walter "Champ" Woods. At age 15, Vanessa moved to Denver, Colorado, where she was raised by her Aunt Doris "Dottie" Hawkins, as one...
Yvonne Allen-Smith
May 25, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Yvonne Allen-Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ernestine Cozart
May 24, 2015
Ernestine Cozart, also known as, "Toni" was born on February 7, 1930, in McAlester, Oklahoma to her parents John Ernest Batson, Jr. and Amber Theora Johnson Batson. She was the fifth child born in a family of twelve. She was surrounded by her brothers, George, Alfred, Robert, Billy, Donald, Kenneth and her sisters, Dorothy Marie, Amber "Sister", Patricia, and Louise...
Henry Raven Jr.
May 24, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Henry A.G. Raven Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Montrose Burns
May 22, 2015
Montrose Floyd Burns was born on December 21, 1932, in Lexington, Missouri to Irna and Ewell Gordon Burns. He was the oldest of six children. In 1957, Montrose married Ruth Lee Washington. During this 37-year marriage, they raised seven children, which included, Terry Dallas, Rose Mary Webb, Glen Dale Washington, Darline Harden, Debra Green, Rita Edwards, and Renee Conway. Later,...
Bertha Merriwether
May 21, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Bertha Merriwether. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Juan Torre
May 21, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Juan Manuel De La Torre. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Bettye Powers
May 18, 2015
Bettye Jo Powers was born on September 6, 1929, in Idabel, Oklahoma to her parents, the Cleo L. Johnson and Laura Elma Johnson. Bettye was their only child. In 1946, she moved to Denver, Colorado to live with her father and stepmother Ida Mae Johnson. In Denver, she attended and graduated from Manual High School. She advanced her education by...
Lu Vason
May 17, 2015
Lu Vason, entertainment leader known for promoting and managing significant artists and performers and founder of the Bill Pickett Rodeo; quietly departed this life on May 17, 2015. He is survived by his devoted wife, Valeria Howard Vason, Centennial; his children, Elder Corey (Sheri) Vason, Seattle, WA, Lashelle "Yetunda" Roy, Washington, DC, Evangelist Sherry (Cedric) Lea, Martinez, CA, Brianna (Teron)...
Nellie Bell
May 14, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Nellie Bell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Charlene Norwood
May 12, 2015
Charlene Denise Norwood was born on June 1, 1956 in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Charles B. Coprich and Katie M. Carter. She was raised in Denver, Colorado where she grew up surrounded by her 4 brothers, Henry, Chris, Shawn, Charles, and 3 sisters, Diane, Kay and Sherry. Charlene was nicknamed and lovingly called, "Skeeter" by her friends and family....
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