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Obituaries
Obituary – John Halsell
John Halsell, affectionately known as John Lee, passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by his loved ones, after a life of service, hard work, and enjoying the fruits of his labor.
Obituary: Carole Anne Crowder-King
Carole Anne Crowder-King, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and servant of the Lord, celebrated her life with a 40-year practice in healthcare, her faith and love of music, and her cherished family and friends.
Obituary: Robert Guss Herring, Jr.
Robert Guss Herring, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2025, at his home, having previously survived multiple serious health issues and being a loving husband and father.
Obituary: Donald “Slick” Watts
Donald "Slick" Watts, a beloved basketball icon and community leader, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration, generosity, and resilience, with a career spanning from the Seattle SuperSonics to the Houston Rockets, and a dedication to youth development through education and sports.
Obituary: Chardelle Patrice Carter Spencer
Chardelle Patrice Carter Spencer, a radiant soul who touched everyone she met, passed away on February 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion.
Obituary: Celebrating The Life Of Joan White
Joan White, a Licensed Practical Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse, passed away at the age of 77, leaving a profound legacy of compassion and service within her community and family.
Obituary: Colonel (AUS Retired) James “Jimmy” Alfred Manning
Colonel James "Jimmy" Alfred Manning, a distinguished graduate of West Virginia State University and retired officer of the U.S. Army Reserves, passed away on March 7, 2025, after a prolonged battle with End Stage Renal Disease. Manning leaves behind a legacy marked by dedicated service and a lifelong commitment to education.
Mabel Staton, Trailblazer Who Was U.S. Team’s Only Female Long Jumper At The 1952 Olympics, Dies At 92
By Eddie Pells . AP National Writer
Mabel Staton, the Black track and field standout who broke through racial barriers and became the only woman...
Soul And R&B Mourn Loss Of Roberta Flack. Gwen McCrae And Jerry Butler
Roberta Flack, a Grammy-winning singer and pianist, has died at the age of 88 after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Her death comes just one day after the passing of soul-funk singer Gwen McCrae and just days after the passing of three-time Grammy nominee and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Butler.
Obituary: Timothy Lywelton Corbin
Timothy Lywelton Corbin, a beloved member of the Fremont community in Seattle, passed away at home on January 20, 2025.