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In Loving Memory Of Norberta Hilliard
Norberta Ann (Arviso) Hilliard was a beloved matriarch of the Arviso and Hilliard families, known for her dedication to her family, her professional life, and her love of celebrating life with her loved ones.
Obituary: Barbara Louise Rogers
Barbara Rogers, a devoted wife, mother, and church member, passed away on October 19, 2025, after a life of service to her family, church, and community.
Obituary: Gloria Scott-Shepherd
Gloria Scott-Shepherd, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, grace, and family history.
Obituary: Mozell Brown
Mozell Brown, a Seattle native, passed away on October 2, 2025, after a life of service to her community, having worked for the City of Seattle and the Boeing Company, and was a pastoral secretary at Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Celebration Of Life Ceremony For Dr. Charles Mitchell To Be Held At Husky Stadium
A public celebration of life ceremony will be held on Nov. 8 at Husky Stadium to honor the legacy of Dr. Charles Mitchell, a University of Washington football standout and longtime Seattle education leader who passed away on June 27.
Obituary: William Maurice “Still Bill” Mitchell
William Maurice "Still Bill" Mitchell was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, mentor and friend who was passionate about basketball, reading, and helping others, and who celebrated his sobriety on November 6, 2006.
Obituary: Gilbert Neal Petitt
Gilbert Neal Petitt, a Seattle native and Boeing employee, passed away leaving behind his wife, two sons, sister, and extended family, and will be remembered for his work with Project Compute and the Summer Youth Program.
In Loving Memory of David L. Bolton
David L. Bolton, 77, of Seattle, Washington, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, surrounded by his family, and a celebration of life service will be held on October 8, 2025, at The Church by the Side of the Road in Tukwila, Washington.
Renowned Historian And BlackPast.org Founder Dr. Quintard Taylor Dies At 76
Dr. Quintard Taylor, renowned historian and founder of BlackPast.org, died at 77, leaving behind a legacy of making African American and global African history accessible to the public through the world's largest online encyclopedia dedicated to Black history.
Community Mours The Loss Of Orene Kirby Scott
Orene Kirby Scott, 96, of Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after dedicating more than 30 years as a social worker and initiating numerous missionary and community programs at First A.M.E. Church.