Obituaries

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Madge Terry Thompson, a lifelong civil rights activist and descendant of one of Seattle's most historically significant Black families, passed away last week, leaving behind a legacy of community, justice, and storytelling.

Mack Edward Murray, Jr. was a devoted educator, accomplished attorney, and tireless community advocate who passed away on July 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, scholarship, and empowerment.

A memorial service for a person who passed away between March 28, 1961 and July 13, 2025 will be held on August 23, 2025 at Damascus International Fellowship in Seattle, Washington.

A memorial service will be held for a beloved individual on August 23, 2025, at the Greater Mt. Baker Missionary Baptist Church in Seattle, WA, in honor of her life of love, kindness, and justice.

A memorial service for Dorothea Lynn Noles, who passed away on July 13, 2025, is scheduled to be held on August 23, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Damascus International Fellowship in Seattle, Washington.