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Nancy Leftenant-Colon, Trailblazing Army Nurse and Air Force Veteran, Dies At 104
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated, has died at the age of 104, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, excellence, and service.
Obituary: Willie “Sonny” Mieldon
Willie "Sonny" Mieldon, a real estate broker and entrepreneur from the greater Seattle area, passed away on December 28, 2024, leaving behind his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Community Mourns The Loss Of Bridgette Hempstead, Founder Of Cierra Sisters
Bridgette Helen Hempstead, a pioneering activist and founder of Cierra Sisters, passed away at 63, leaving a legacy of faith, humor, strength, and service.
Nikki Giovanni, Iconic Poet and Voice of the Black Arts Movement, Dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, a groundbreaking poet, author, and professor, died at the age of 81 due to complications from lung cancer, leaving behind her son and granddaughter.
In Loving Memory Of Wess Hall, Jr.
Wess Hall Jr., a well-respected contractor in the Seattle area, passed away on November 8, 2024, after a prolonged illness. A visitation and funeral service will be held on November 21, 2024, at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Renton, Washington.
Community Mourns The Loss Of Bridgette Hempstead, Founder Of Cierra Sisters
Bridgette Helen Hempstead, founder of Cierra Sisters and a prominent activist, passed away at 63, leaving a legacy marked by faith, humor, strength, and service.
In Loving Memory Of Johnnie Mae (Jammie) Brooks-Johnson
Johnnie Mae Brooks-Johnson, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind her husband, three daughters, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Celebration of Life For William “Bill” Burton
A Celebration of Life for William “Bill” Burton will be held at 3:00 p.m. this Sat., Nov. 2 at the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse at Rainier Vista, 4520 Martin Luther King Way South, Seattle, WA 98118.
Obituary: Frances Jefferson Terry
Frances Jefferson Terry, a beloved wife, mother, great-great-grandmother, friend, and community activist, passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of education, community engagement, and nursing excellence.
Official Obituary – Dr. Maxine Buie Mimms
Dr. Maxine Buie Mimms, a globally renowned educator and social justice advocate, passed away at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to the education of African American students and a commitment to social justice.