Obituaries
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Edward Charles Cooper
Sep 28, 2025
Edward Charles Cooper, born February 3, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, was the third of four children to the late Charlie and Ida Mae Cooper. At the young age of two years old, Edward's family moved to Jackson, MS where he spent his childhood and attended Jackson Public Schools: Walton Elementary, Brinkley Middle, Bailey Magnet, and Murrah High School. He continued...
Walter Thomas Theus Jr
Sep 26, 2025
Walter Thomas Theus Jr., the second-born of the late Ruby Lee Carter & Walter Thomas Theus Sr., was born on September 3, 1953, in Las Vegas, NV. Walter Jr. departed this life on September 26, 2025.
Walter Jr. attended public schools here in Las Vegas, NV. He worked as a bartender, keno writer and craps dealer in various hotels & casinos...
James Everton Pennick
Sep 25, 2025
Mr. James Everton Pennick (JoJo) was the son of the late James Nathan Pennick and the late Marion Jackson Pennick both of Philadelphia, Pa. where he was born. One brother, Jeffrey, preceded him in death.
James' early education was achieved in the Philadelphia School System including graduating from Edison High School in 1966. He later attended HBCU Texas Southern University in...
Sadedra Lanette Johnson
Sep 23, 2025
Sadedra Johnson, born November 14, 1970, entered eternal rest on September 23, 2025. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Shameria Riddle and Shaquil Lyndolph; her bonus child, Eric Johnson; her grandchildren, Neaveh Lyndolph (daughter of Shaquil) and Dallas Burks (son of Shameria); her father, James Ferguson; her sister, Coleese Warren; her nieces, Chaliesa and Dra’chan Riddle; and a host...
Autumn Cheyenne Smith
Sep 14, 2025
"An angel from above, with the heart of a warrior.
You taught us all, that we can do hard things, and still find love and joy along the way.
We can't wait to see you again! We love you, Autumn!!!"
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