Obituaries
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Melvin Howard Washington
Oct 25, 2024
Elder Melvin Howard Washington
A Life of Holiness and Service
Elder Melvin Howard Washington lived a life marked by holiness, strength, and love, inspiring all who knew him. Born on July 14, 1940, in Lawrence, Kansas, to George and Ernestine Washington, he faced the early loss of his mother at the age offive. He, along with his two siblings, was raised by...
Rogers William Lynch III
Oct 9, 2024
Rogers Williams Lynch III went to rest with the Lord October 9th, 2024. He was born April 24, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Rogers Williams Lynch ll and Mabel Lynch (Johnson) both preceding him in death. He was the youngest of 4 with 3 older sisters. His sisters, Vehra Waller (Chicago), Melba Collard (Las Vegas - deceased) and Connie Williams...
Rodney Morocco Nelson
Oct 6, 2024
Rodney Morocco Nelson was the third child born to Napoleon and Dorothy M. Nelson (preceded in death) on August 17, 1956, in Marion, Alabama.
At an early age, Rodney accepted Christ. Rodney united with New Birth Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Pemalton. He participated in church activities and functions. As a young child he would practice preaching in front...
Donald Ray Brown
Oct 5, 2024
Donald Ray Brown, lovingly known as “Ducc,” was born on November 20, 1974, in North Las Vegas, Nevada, to the late Arthur Ray Brown and Alice Marie (Clark) Brown. He attended Gibson Middle School and later finished his education at Western High School, where he was a active member of the football team. During his high school years, Donald took...