Obituaries
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Charles Miller Carson Sr.
Mar 5, 2026
Charles Miller Carson, Sr. was born on January 15, 1949, to George and Doris Carson in Goodman, Mississippi. He was the second child of nine children. Charles was baptized at the age of seven at St. Mark’s Baptist Church in Mississippi.
When he moved to Chicago, Illinois, he became an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Charles was a...
Qaadir Isaam Amin II
Mar 4, 2026
Qaadir Isaam Amin II, lovingly known to many as “Jay-R” or “J.R.”, was born on July 21, 1981, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Linda Day (who proceeded him in death) and Qaadir Isaam Amin Sr. As a baby, he moved with his Mother to Tallulah, Louisiana, where he spent part of his childhood. Around the age of 17, he returned...
Philip Puthuchirakalayil Kuriakose
Mar 3, 2026
Life Celebration for Philip Puthuchirakalayil Kuriakose
Philip Puthuchirakalayil Kuriakose, known affectionately to many as “Kunchayan,” was a man of profound faith, dedicated service, and unwavering devotion to his family. Born on May 29, 1959, in the village of Ranny, Kerala, India, he was the son of the late Kuriakose Puthuchira and Sosamma Kuriakose. His early years in Kerala established the foundation...
Aletha Mae Cooks Waring
Feb 24, 2026
Aletha Cooks Waring was born April 13, 1947 in Los Angeles, California to Leroy Cooks and Anna Louise Fredericks Cooks. Her parents were part of the U.S. Second Great Migration of Black Americans who left behind Jim Crow laws of the South for greater opportunities and a better life in California.
Aletha was preceded in death by her parents, her brother...
Shawn Edward Marple
Feb 11, 2026
Shawn Edward Marple, affectionately known to many as "Goofy," was born on November 28, 1980, in Davenport, Iowa. Born weighing only six pounds, he grew into a 6'2" man with a heart even larger than his stature. He spent his early years in Iowa surrounded by a large family of cousins, aunts, and uncles. Moving to Las Vegas in 1992....
Michael Angelo McBride
Feb 9, 2026
Michael Angelo McBride Sr. passed away at 76 surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of service, laughter, and deep devotion to his family. He is survived by his loving wife Wendy McBride, with whom he shared a life rooted in commitment, partnership, and family. Together, they built a home filled with love, support, laughter, and togetherness.
Michael was a proud...
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