Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary Obituaries

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Sonja Shaw-White.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for MARILYN ROCKETT.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for BOBBY GREER JR.

Obituary Preview: Laron Lawrence Wright was the fifth child born to Louis Cornelius Wright, Sr., and Effie Lee Shields Wright. He was born on January 13, 1933, in Temple, Texas. He was the baby of the family for a long time, before his little sister came along, so his older brother “Buddy” called him “Baby.”Laron accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was baptized at David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Austin, Texas. As a member of the church, he took part in many youth ministries. He often played his trumpet during church services with his brother-in-law on clarinet.Laron attended public schools in Austin, Texas and graduated from L.C. Anderson High School. After graduating from high school, he went on to attend Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas.He later joined the United States Marine Corps and served a tour in Europe. While in the military he played his trumpet in the marching band.After his tour in the Marine Corps, he decided to make San Diego, CA his home where he met and married his future bride, Gladys Dillon. To their union were born two lovely daughters, Tiffany and Terri.Laron spent 31 years working for the United States government, of which 28 were for the U.S. Postal Service.Laron was a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He was called from his earthly home to his heavenly home onFriday, April 15, 2022.

Obituary Preview: Levy Mayes was born on March 16, 1926 in West Point, Mississippi to the late Willie Mae Goff and Johnson Mayes. He was the eldest of two sons.  In 1945 Levy moved with his family to Ohio and then to San Diego, California in 1954. He met and married Lizzie Mae Mayes in the early fifties and raised both of his step children and later had three daughters from the union.Levy worked as a Dispatcher for Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical for 38 years.  Levy and Lizzie joined the Nation of Islam during the late sixties and early seventies. In the early years, Levy enjoyed going fishing.  During retirement he worked part-time at the Del Mar Fair and later he traveled.  Levy possessed a strong and compassionate spirit and was always available to lend a helping hand to anyone if he could. He always loved getting out and being amongst people.  He always was ready to talk to almost anyone.Levy was preceded in death by his brother James Mayes and his wife Lizzie Mae Mayes.Levy departed this life on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He is survived by his immediate family: three daughters Linda M. Mayes, Alena M. Mayes and Aarlonda C. Mayes of San Diego, two step children Regina A. Poe and her husband Loyis Poe of Glendale, Arizona, Edward C Thompson of San Diego, California; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who are going to miss him.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for EVERLEE MILLS.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for MARK MAXWELL.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for GLADYS THOMAS.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for HAROLDO BLADIMIRO QUINTEROS.

Obituary Preview: THOMAS CARTWRIGHT (affectionately known as Tom, Tommy, or TC) was born in San Diego, California on March 13, 1946 to Thomas Henry and Ella Ruth Cartwright. He was the fourth and last born to this couple. Tom was preceded in death by his parents. When his mother married George Robinson, he was blessed with eight additional siblings.Tom attended Central Elementary School, Wilson Jr. High School, and Herbert Hoover High School. In 1964, he graduated from San Diego High School.  While in school, Tom participated on the track and wrestling teams but admits he never reached his full potential in either sport because he did not enjoy practicing.After high school, Tom worked at a spa in a private club and in construction. In 1974, a car accident left him with a back injury. He then went to vocational school to train in the hospitality industry. He began his hotel career in 1976 with the Hilton Corporation and remained with Hilton for five years working in management as a Front Office Manager and Director of Sales. He later joined the Great Pacific Hotels where he excelled in the positions of General Manager and Director of Operations. During one period in this industry, he was responsible for seven properties.In 1992 Tom was recruited by Councilman George Stevens to help redirect the Project Employment Program (PEP), a hospitality training program that recruited, trained, and helped place individuals from “hard to serve” communities in the hotel industry. Tom also returned to school where he received this teaching certificate and was often called upon to teach Hotel/Motel Management classes at Grossmont College.In 1994, he was hired by Yellow Cab of San Diego to establish and be the General Manager of Premier Ride, an executive transportation car service. In a short period, under Tom’s management, Premier Ride grew from four sedans to a fleet of four limos, four shuttle vans, and fifteen sedans. Premier was the preferred executive car service for a number of corporations in San Diego including Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, as well the preferred sedan service for some of the top hotels in the area including the L’Auberge Del Mar Resort and the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina.In 2004, Tom formed TCA (Tom Cartwright Association) Transportation Management as a result of receiving a request from Bishop Roy Dixon (Faith Chapel Church of God in Christ) to coordinate the transportation for their Auxiliary in Ministry (AIM) convention which was being held in Detroit that year. Tom provided that service for AIM and several other local groups for years, and when AIM decided to manage their convention transportation in-house, Tom returned to hotel management.For over 20 years, Tom helped to build and strengthen the San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP) by serving as a leader in his local church organizing committee, serving on the Board of SDOP for more than a decade, serving on the executive committee of the Board multiple years, and co-chairing the Board for three terms. Tom had a particular interest in economic development and the creation of good jobs for young people. He was active in the Learn and Earn Program and was a key SDOP negotiator in the largest private Community Benefits Agreement in the country on the Ballpark Village Project which resulted in hundreds of local jobs and over $20 million dollars in affordable housing. Tom was a proud leader in San Diego, dedicated to passing California’s Proposition 47. He was dedicated to the liberation of young people and passionate about ending unjust policies that work to keep people of color behind bars. During his time in SDOP, he must have made over 10,000 phone calls across the county and state encouraging people to get out and vote!Tom was active in many other campaigns on healthcare, affordable housing, education reform, voting, and state and national issues. However, his enduring gift was to always be there supporting other leaders and getting new people involved in organizing so that they could make a positive impact on society.In 2007 Tom joined Trigild, a well-known property management company, and was assigned to manage the Armed Services Building in Downtown San Diego which included the YMCA, Grand Central Restaurant, and the 500 West Hotel, a 259-room hotel in which he was the General Manager until 2014. Tom retired in 2015, but since he couldn’t sit still, he took a job at The Home Depot where in true fashion, he ended up making many new friends. A person would walk in to buy a wrench and end up spending thirty minutes hanging out with their new friend, Tom.Tom was a dedicated usher and deacon at Faith Chapel Church of God in Christ (under the leadership of Bishop Roy Dixon), which is now City of Hope International Church (COHI) under the leadership of Bishop Terrell Fletcher. While ushering, Tom met and befriended Brenda Tolbert; however, it was not until a year and a half later (2011) that the two were joined in holy matrimony. Tom and Brenda were the “quintessential couple,” a true example of what “God has put together.” From this union, they both received bonus daughters and grandchildren. Until his illness, the couple had a zest for life: traveling, spending quiet time together at home, and working together in ministry. They continued to usher at City of Hope International Church where Brenda could always look to her left and see him standing.Tom was preceded in death by siblings Laverne Cartwright Swain, Henry Eugene Cartwright, Donald Ray Cartwright, Charles Kirby “Chuckie” Robinson, Lola Maurine Robinson, and Harvey Raymond “Zakee” Robinson.He is survived by his wife, Brenda; his daughter Shondel Cartwright; grandson, Dennis Cartwright (fiancée Amanda); great-granddaughters: Angelina and Alejandra; bonus daughter, Teanna Diggs (Corey); granddaughters: Aria, Ava, Avery, and Aurora; his brothers: David Robinson and Oscar J. Robinson (Alejandra); sisters: Wanda Swainson (John, deceased), Michelle Holloway (Robert), Dorothy Stonewall (Dale), and a host of marvelous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Obituary Preview: Brigham Zale Anthony was born October 24, 1960, in San Diego, California to Bennie Anthony and Mary Lee Anthony. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Bayview Baptist Church. He was the youngest of three boys and quickly became a Momma’s boy. He loved his brothers Tony and Craig and would never miss a moment of spending time with them. They spent countless days adventuring around Southeast San Diego, leaving bike tracks on each hidden path they explored together. They also enjoyed hunting in the canyons of National City and fishing almost every day at the Imperial Beach Pier. It goes without saying that Brigham could be found anywhere and everywhere but was never seen without his best friend Jose by his side, a true bonus brother for life.He attended Boone Elementary School, Bell Junior High School, and Morse High School. It was at Morse where he alone built a go-cart from a lawnmower engine in his auto shop class that took 1st place at the San Diego County Fair. While others wanted to be popular, Brigham wanted to be innovative. He played the saxophone in his high school band and sang in the church choir. He listened to all genres of music, loved his boom box, and was notoriously known for saying “whatever”. Since graduating from Morse, he has simply been remembered as that “cool” and “stand-up” guy.He went to San Diego Mesa College to become a mechanical engineer, focusing on architecture but chose a different career path to work in the family business, Anthony’s Auto Shopper and Repairs. Brigham got married at a young age to Jennifer Deadwiler and from that union was blessed with two children: Abrie Zale Anthony and Sylvia Jasmine Anthony. He later remarried Anita (Higuera) Anthony in 2003 on Cinco de Mayo. From this union, he was blessed with his son Isaac Zale Anthony and two bonus children: Richard Williams and Adrianna Williams.Throughout his life, he continued with his passion for working on vehicles all around San Diego and even built a few himself. We all know how much he loved trucks, so it’s not surprising that he also traveled around the U.S. driving semi-trucks. This was his best form of traveling other than on his motorcycles.It was obvious that Brigham loved two things from an early age: animals and mechanics. While he had many dogs, his favorite dog was named Bobo, and he was always fascinated by mechanical hobbies such as radio-controlled cars, planes, and glider boats. He was always good with his hands and never missed an opportunity to use them, especially when it came to sketching, building, and photography. Brigham always had a love for nature and an adventurous spirit. He was always known for riding his ATVs on desert dunes and taking the brave for rides on his motorcycles. He was playful and never missed a moment to make someone laugh. Many people can attest to one of his well-known pranks involving an infamous gorilla suit, and oh my, did he love to scare people with it. He loved his family and friends, and was very connected to anyone’s family he could reach. He would make himself at home wherever he was and gladly eat a homecooked meal with dessert if you even hinted at the offer. God knows he had a sweet tooth!Brigham was always known for his talent in the automotive field and began tinkering with cars before he was old enough to drive a car. When anyone had a problem with their cars, they would call Brigham and he wouldn’t hesitate to be there for them. He was kind, giving, and selfless, especially when it came to his time and talent, and would gladly give both if he could use them to help others, no matter the day or time. Brigham was just that type of man.On the morning of Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Brigham Anthony, 61, was called home to be with the Lord, passing away peacefully in his home in San Diego, CA.He was preceded in death by his parents Bennie Anthony, Mary Lee Anthony, and his older brother Craig Anthony.Brigham Zale Anthony is survived by his wife, Anita Anthony; son and daughter-in-law, Abrie and Antoinette Anthony; daughters, Sylvia Anthony and Adrianna Williams; sons, Isaac Anthony and Richard Williams; grandchildren, Maliyah Anthony, Amiyah Anthony, Abrie Anthony Jr., Adriana Sloan, Aiyanna Sloan, and Kevin Willis-Sloan; his eldest brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Linda Anthony, and a host of nieces and nephews. He is deeply loved and cherished by them all.

Obituary Preview: Obituary for Donovan Wellesley Williams Donovan Williams' service will be recorded and streamed live. In the event the service is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire service will be uploaded and available to view by the next business day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the service. https://vimeo.com/event/961714 Service entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory; Lawrenceville - 770.338.5558

Obituary Preview: Harlan Jarard McLemore-Edison was born On June 14, 1982, Harlan was born in San Diego, CA at Sharp Memorial Hospital to Zandra Meshack-Edison and U.S. Navy Veteran Phillip Wyman McLemore (who preceded Harlan in death). Harlan was his mother’s first-born child. He was raised in San Diego, CA by his mother and Dad/stepfather U.S. Navy Retired Tracy Jay Edison SR. Harlan was baptized at the age of three at St. Paul United Methodist Church by Reverend Green. His Godparents are Kimberly Ann Harris-Mundy, affectionately known as (Kimmie), and Danny Whitehead. Harlan began his long-successful athletic career at the age of five. His Dad/stepfather was adamant about being his first coach, so at just five-years-old he began playing flag football for the Murphy Canyon football league. Harlan was a natural in sports. He continued to play football, basketball and baseball until his health failed him in 2003. He played tee-ball, basketball, and football - specifically - until he reached his high school years. Notably, he was a stand-out football player for Pop Warner football for Kearny Mesa Pop Warner and South Bay Pop Warner. Harlan was a triathlete during his high school years at Monte Vista High School from 1996-2000, excelling in football, track, and basketball. While playing football for Monte Vista High School, he was voted Best Defensive Player and East County Defensive Player of the Year 1999. He also received the CIF Finalist Grossmont South League Champions “Big Stick” Award in 1999. But amongst those achievements, there were many others just as notable. After leaving Monte Vista High School, Harlan played football for Grossmont Community College briefly from 2000-2001. He then went on to play for a local San Diego Semi-Pro football team before his kidneys failed in 2004, and he was placed on kidney dialysis. As God’s grace and mercy would have it, although Harlan was not able to play football, he, his Dad/Stepfather Tracy Jay Edison Sr., and his only blood related brother Tracy Jay Edison Jr. served the community of San Diego, as coaches for the opening year of Eastlake Pop Warner. Harlan continued his college studies through Grossmont College and Southwestern College, focusing on Real Estate and Culinary Arts. Harlan was a successful Cannabis Dispensary owner/operator, and he delved in many other entrepreneurial ventures. On January 15, 2015, thanks to a living angel, and the Queen, and partner of Harlan’s life for many years, Camille Hernandez, Harlan received a kidney transplant, which added six and a half years to his life. Camille and Harlan were involved in the largest nationwide kidney donor swap (32 people) to date. Despite Harlan’s medical challenges from 2000-2015, he never missed a beat. Many people were not aware Harlan was dealing with renal failure, before, during or after his successful kidney transplant. Harlan’s successful 2015 kidney transplant failed in mid-2021. Harlan was immediately placed on kidney dialysis once again, and once again, he never complained. Harlan gave so much to so many. He led with love, dignity, and respect. Being genuine and respectable is what Harlan was, and will always be known for, by his family, his friends, and his friends’ parents. Harlan navigated through life, attempting to live his life to the fullest for his daughters, his family, the community, and his friends. He succeeded. On March 7, 2022, while driving down the freeway on a return trip from Disneyland, CA, (His only biologically related daughter’s 2nd Birthday, and the 2nd celebration in two consecutive days for her) Harlan turned to his mother riding next to him and said “Mom, did you know I’ve accomplished everything in my life I have ever wanted to accomplish? …or I at least tried?”. Harlan was and will forever be a treasure to all who knew him. Throughout his life, his love of European/Foreign cars and the finer things in life, and above all those things, the love he had for his daughters, sustained him through pain and setbacks - despite the churning tides of life. Harlan always kept his head up and kept a smile on his face. His genuine care and concern, his unconditional love, his absolutely smile, and his infectious laughter will be greatly missed. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, and shared one-liners, tall-tales, and true stories with those who took the time to listen. Harlan lived like he loved: HARD. Harlan is survived by his beloved daughter Wynter Dior Edison, beloved bonus daughter Karma Lily Lockett, his mother Zandra Meshack-Edison, his Dad/Stepfather Tracy Jay Edison, Sr., his brother Tracy Jay Edison Jr., his sister Ti’Ana Jaynee’ Edison, two nephews Deante Mahome JohnsonEdison and Jayvion Juaquin Edison Robinson. Aunts; Dawnetta Meshack, Amber Meshack, Sharron Meshack-Herring; Camille Hernandez; his daughters Wynter Dior and Karma’s mother Alexia Richardson, her family, an aunt Audrey McLemore, Annette McLemore, Gertrude McLemore, Stephanie Watson-Graham, Raymond Graham, Stacy Bergins, Tracy Bergins, Marshone Booker, Ti’Ana Booker, Jazmine Clark, Octabius Holly, Reontay Mulder, and a host of other family members and true friends.

Obituary Preview: BETTY JEAN McCURLEY WAS BORN IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 04, 1952. SHE WAS THE LAST-BORN CHILD OF SIX CHILDREN TO WALTER AND BESSIE McCURLEY.BETTY COMPLETED HER FORMAL EDUCATION IN SAN DIEGO, CA., ATTENDING EMERSON ELEMENTARY, MEMORIAL JR. HIGH, LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, AND GRADUATING FROM COLEMAN COLLEGE.FROM EARLY IN HER LIFE THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY WAS CENTRAL TO WHO SHE WAS.  BETTY WAS THE BABY AND SHE VALUED TIME SPENT WITH HER PARENTS, BROTHERS, AND SISTERS. IN FACT, BETTY GREW UP WITH MANY OF HER NIECES AND NEPHEWS, AS SHE WAS CLOSE IN AGE TO MANY OF THEM. BETTY HAD MANY FRIENDS INCLUDING ONE OF HER BEST GIRLFRIENDS, CORNELIA NEETIE) WILLIAMS, WHOM SHE HAS KNOWN SINCE ELEMENTARY GRADE SCHOOL, AND PAT ELLIS, WHO GREW UP RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO HER, ALONG WITH A HOST OF MANY OTHER FRIENDS WITH WHOM SHE SHARED LOTS OF SOCIAL TIME.COMMUNITY SERVICE WAS ALSO AN IMPORTANT PART OF BETTY’S LIFE.  SHE SUPPORTED, ALONG WITH HER SISTERS, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB, INC., AND SHE ATTENDED AND CONTRIBUTED TO HER CHURCH OF CHOICE, UNDER BISHOP ROY DIXON.  BETTY WAS A HARD WORKER, HAVING MADE HER PROFESSIONAL MARK WITH GENERAL DYNAMICS (LATER, COMPUTR SCIENCES CORPORTION) WHERE SHE EVENTUALLY RETIRED.AFTER THE PASSING OF ALL OF HER BROTHERS AND ONE OF HER SISTERS, BETTY AND HER SISTER AUGUSTA SHARED AN EVEN CLOSER BOND / SISTERHOOD AND THEY PLEDGED TO ONE ANOTHER TO CONTINUE THE ONGOING FIGHT OF GOOD HEALTH TOGETHER.BETTY WAS CALLED HOME DURING THE MORNING HOURS OF MARCH 27, 2022. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER. BETTY WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, WALTER AND BESSIE McCURLEY, BROTHERS JIM, CHARLIE, AND CLIFTON McCURLEY, AS WELL AS HER SISTER, MARY L. GREEN.SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER DEVOTED AND LOVING SISTER, AUGUSTA BRICE OF SAN DIEGO, CA, TWO SISTER IN-LAWS, FANCHION AND HATTIE FAE McCURLEY OF SAN DIEGO, CA, TWO BROTHER IN-LAWS, JEFF BRICE SR. OF SAN DIEGO, CA AND WILMER GREEN SR. OF LEMON GROVE, CA, A SPECIAL FIRST COUSIN, BESSIE MAE GARVIN OF BAKERSFIELD, CA, AND A HOST OF NIECES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.

Obituary Preview: Audrey Lee Hill was born on July 14, 1929, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was the only child of Naomi Taylor Hill and Vernon Hill.Audrey spent her childhood years in San Marcos, Texas and attended Catholic school. She and Naomi moved to San Francisco, California where Naomi met and married Melvin Freeman in 1942, and the family relocated to San Diego, California.On June 26, 1949, Audrey married Sam Allen Burris in San Diego. They shared a fun, happy, loving, respectful, and devoted union until his death on October 21, 1987. They had no children; however, they had a fun-loving bond with their younger relatives who always enjoyed being around Audrey and Allen.Audrey was employed at the U.S. Department of Defense Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARS) in San Diego for many years until her retirement. She was very proud of the service she provided to our warfighters.Audrey had a deep and abiding faith in God. She always prayed for others and expressed profound gratitude for her many blessings. She was dedicated and loyal member of Christ United Presbyterian Church of San Diego for 64 years and served on the Deacon Board and as member of the Presbyterian Women organization. She loved attending church services, which was the highlight of her week. Through the years, her church family was a dedicated and loving source of support and strength her. Church members visited her regularly, provided transportation to church services and various events, brought her meals, and cared for her as her health began to decline. Her church family would often just show up at her home and later at her assisted living facility to visit and cheer her up, most often with her favorite foods in town. They knew and anticipated her needs and provided help and assistance without being asked to do so.Audrey was a beautiful and kinds spirit who had a great sense of humor, was fun to be around, sweet, and loving. She was always smiling, complementing others, and continually expressing gratitude for the kindness she received. Her lovely terms of endearment for others like “sweetcakes” always brought smiles. She loved dressing up and going to church and then to brunch with the YaYa Sisters, her special and fun-loving social group. She had a phenomenal memory and had no difficulty remembering names, phone numbers, events, or her medical information.Audrey loved sports, especially watching college football on TV. Her favorite team was Notre Dame. She was very excited and delighted when the Los Angeles Rams won the 2022 Super Bowl. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, especially with her YaYa Sisters, and simply socializing with friends. Her favorite foods included jello, ice cream, codfish, chicken breast from KFC, pancakes from IHOP, and Hershey Chocolate Kisses. Fortunately, her friends made certain that she always had her favorite foods to enjoy.Audrey and Naomi had a special affection for animals, especially cats. Her home was a haven for many furry friends, especially he beloved cat, Beasley and dog, Prince.In Spite of health concerns Audrey faced in her later years, she refused to be a prisoner of those challenges. She insisted on going to church, getting her hair done, going to the bank, paying her bills and always going to lunch or brunch. Her faith that God would take care of her gave her strength and courage and her dogged determination to be as independent as possible.On Friday morning, March 25, 2022, Audrey quietly and peacefully transitioned to eternity and joined her beloved husband; loving parents; dear first cousin, Margaret Taylor McCullom; dearest friend, Brenda Lee Major; and other loved ones. She leaves her devoted and loving first cousins, Maurrell Taylor, Aryola Taylor, Prentiss Taylor, and Linda Anthony; loving friends Enid and NL Allen; Jacinta West; Sharon Coleman; Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD; David Major; Edie Grice; Tia Huggins; Carole Foster; Rose and Calvin Yeldell; and other relative and friends.

Obituary Preview: Willard Pruitt was born on January 1, 1937, to Lee Barron Pruitt and Louise Tucker Pruitt in Nicholsville, Alabama. He lost his father at age 2 and gained a stepfather at age 5 when his mother married James Fuller. After the death of his stepfather at the age of 11, Willard moved with his mother, brothers Billy, Larry and sister Anna to a farm. It was here that the family sharecropped andWillard plowed the fields behind a mule. Willard joined Antioch Baptist Church at an early age and served faithfully while living in Nicholsville. His Minister was Reverend S.W. Rodgers. In 1952 Willard met his high school sweetheart Louise, when they were both sophomores. Willard and Louise graduated from Marengo High School in 1955. Willard joined the Navy that same year. In 1958 Willard and Louise married and they had three children, Son-Anthony Donald, Daughter-Terrya Michelle and Son-Kurt LeBarron. Willard was stationed in several locations including San Diego, where he began and ended his Navy career. He served 20 years, including service in Vietnam. Willard retired from the Navy as anAviation Electrician Petty Officer First Class in 1975. After his career in the Navy, Willard attended Grossmont College and earned an Associate Degree in 1979. At this time, he began a highly successful career in real estate as a realtor. He was also a real estate investor along with his wife Louise and they provided affordable housing to renters. He successfully helped clients buy and sell their homes and investment properties. Willard was affiliated with several real estate companies, lastly with ColdwellBanker West. Willard was preceded in death by his Father-Lee Barron Pruitt, Stepfather-James Fuller, Mother-Louise Pruitt Fuller and his Brother-Billy Pruitt. He is survived by his loving and devoted Wife- Louise Pruitt of 64 years, Son-Anthony Donald, Daughter-Terrya Michelle, Son-Kurt LeBarron and Daughter in-law Greer Pruitt, Brother-Larry Fuller, and Sister In-law Barbara Fuller, Sister-Anna Pope and Brother In-law James Pope, Nephews-Larry Fuller Jr. andJim Pope and Nieces-Wendy Daniels and Sonya Simmons.

Obituary Preview: "She is more precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her." Proverbs 3:15

Obituary Preview: Will passed away in March at his home in San Diego, CA. “Bill”, “Billy”, “Will” or as his grandmother called him, “Bill Will” was born in a taxi cab going around the Airport Circle on the way to the hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rose J Nawn (nee Dix) and James P Nawn, Jr. and his niece, Maureen Williams (nee Nawn). He is survived by his daughter, Brandy, his grandchildren, two sisters: Linda Price-Natter (Steve-James), Barbara Trudnak (Mike) and two brothers: John Nawn (Juana) and James P Nawn III (Judy), and many nieces and nephews. Bill had several loves in his life, but never married. Bill also had many new families over his lifetime. William enjoyed scouts and sports as a child. He played on many teams including baseball, football, hockey and softball. He also played basketball, tennis and cycled for fun and exercise. He was enthusiastic about weightlifting and training as well. Bill worked at his family’s greenhouse/nursery/florist business as a teen and continued to enjoy gardening throughout life. He liked to ride dirt bikes and target shoot, even if the target was a sibling. He always enjoyed music and attended many concerts. Bill loved cooking and eating! He enjoyed doing home improvements, especially plaster. He loved bargains, cats, writing, art, and memes. Bill was who he was. He had a twisted sense of humor and was always a prankster. As a kid, when his parents instructed the kids to pick out what they wanted for Christmas in the Sears catalogue, he would circle ladies’ underwear and baby dolls and put his brother’s name next to it. Even in his final years, he enjoyed pranking the neighbors and had fun with a mannequin he named Cat. He struggled at times with his mental health issues, substance abuse and in his earlier years, with the law. This was often, too much of a strain for many around him. He did not understand that often loved ones needed boundaries at times to preserve their mental health, but in later years, learned this when he had to do so with his own daughter. Bill had lots of support from all of his families and AA was a huge part of his life off and on for many years. Bill was very extreme in all that he did. He loved hard, and lost hard. It is difficult to find anyone as hard working, but he did that so that he could enjoy playing. Bill also knew the best ways to get out of work and loved to talk about delivering the elderly neighbors mail in snowstorms as a teen. He knew they would talk to him for a long time and that he would get out of his real work at the family business. He was always very lucky and would hit big on the first machine every time he walked into a casino. But Bill also had difficulties sometimes with basic things. With the help and support of many around him, he was so proud to call and tell his Mom when he finally had a driver’s license in his forties. Sadly, it didn’t last long, but he was well practiced in getting around with biking and public transportation. Sadly, as the pandemic hit, his difficulties with his mobility and trying to avoid taking public transportation isolated him more. Bill worked in many different jobs, but primarily in landscaping. Bill loved the outdoors and working with his hands. He loved shoveling snow, but not as much as worshiping the sun. He lived in Florida for a short time, but returned to New Jersey. He also lived in Delaware and Rhode Island as a child. He traveled via train to visit his sister in Colorado and enjoyed the trip so much, he continued onto

Obituary Preview: The book of life began for Elmo Franklin Barnes on February 18, 1937 in Kenedy, Texas. To father Oscar Barnes and mother Scella Barnes. As the youngest of their three children, Elmo was known to be a very determined young man. At an early age, Elmo accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family led him to enlist in the United State Army in 1954, at the age of seventeen.Although, Elmo spent his first four years in the Army, he had interest in another branch of the military. He then reenlisted and served in the US Navy, completing a total of thirty years of service before retiring. During that time, he traveled and served in several countries and received many decorative awards and certificates for his heroic contributions, outstanding service and good conduct. Elmo was a true leader and was consistently rewarded with prestigious medals for his service in countries like Vietnam, Japan and Cuba.In 1963, Elmo married his best friend and life partner Ethel Lee Barnes and resided in San Diego, CA. where he also became a loving father to Charles and Bobby Ray Davis. Elmo was blessed with a kind hearted wife and loving family. In November of the same year the Barnes Family welcomed their third son Elmo Eugene Barnes. As the boys grew up Elmo was known to be a devoted husband and father. He led by example while instilling morals, values and guidance as they all grew to become men with families of their own.Elmo was the true patriarch of the Barnes Family, He was a great son, brother, husband, father, uncle grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He enjoyed cooking and quality time with his beloved wife and children. In his earlier days he often would spend Sunday morning at the swap meet. He routinely enjoyed watching classic western movies on his down time. After retiring from the military, Elmo continued to be active in the workforce and dedicated his time to working as an engineer at Alvarado Hospital.In his later years, you would often find him shopping at the commissary, and driving up the hill to Viejas and Barona Casino to hear the sounds of the slot machines. He enjoyed spending quality time with his grand kids and sharing stories and memories with his dear sister Elizabeth. Elmo was a man of integrity, dignity and strength. He will forever be remembered for his unconditional love, stubbornness, wise teaching, life lessons and heroic contributions.Elmo is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Scella Barnes, wife Ethel Barnes, sister Ruby Lee and son Bobby Ray Davis. He is survived by his sister and brother Elizabeth & Tomas Johnson of Sierra Vista, AZ. And Christene & Gaither Watkins of Atlanta, GA. Children Charles Davis (Paula), Elmo E. Barns, Sr. (Kecia), daughter-in-law Linda Davis, grandchildren Stacie (Dorion), Tracy, Carl, Crystal, Naisha, Elmo (Marquitta), Rashod (Lisa), Amber, Autumn, Skye, Johnathan, Arlana and Kory. Great grandchildren; Shatoya, Alysha, Dorion Jr. Tracy Jr., Nakeysha, Tracion, Kayla, Tivis, Paulina, Siera, Elmo III, Melony-Sky, Cincere, Eugene, Azaria and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. The book of life closed for Elmo on March 17, 2022 at Sharps Memorial Hospital. He will truly be missed by all who knew him and loved him dearly.

Obituary Preview: Angela Laketha Boone was born on October 9, 1961 in Charleston Mississippi to the late Robert Luke Boone and Gaenell Bridges Boone. At an early age, she joined New Town Missionary Baptist Church located in Charleston Mississippi where she remained an active member until she moved to California. Angela became a resident of Oceanside, California where she departed her life on Sunday, March 13, 2022.She graduated from Charleston High School and immediately enrolled in Jackson State University located in Jackson, Mississippi. While attending Jackson State University, she was a proud member of the bank. “The Sonic Boom of the South.” She majored in music because of her love for playing the clarinet and piano.Over the years, Angela worked for the City of San Clemente in the Code Compliance Division. Her love for her job was evident and each person she encountered held a special place in her heart. She lived a purpose-driven life rooted in love and caring for others.She leaves to cherish her loving and precious memories with her siblings: Pheo(Joy) Boone, Donnie (Carl) Dailey, and Karen Moon. Also, Adrian (Destinie) Taylor and a host of nieces, nephews, relative and friends."Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.. It's about learning to dance in the rain.." - Vivian Greene

Obituary Preview: Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees. Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees. I say, It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me. Men themselves have wondered What they see in me. They try so much But they can’t touch My inner mystery. When I try to show them They say they still can’t see. I say, It’s in the arch of my back, The sun of my smile, The ride of my breasts, The grace of my style. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.Now you understand Just why my head’s not bowed. I don’t shout or jump about Or have to talk real loud. When you see me passing It ought to make you proud. I say, It’s in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair, the palm of my hand, The need of my care, ‘Cause I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me. - Maya Angelou

Obituary Preview: Baby Dalle (Tuck) Hancock, was born September 13, 1926, in Mineola, TX to Roy Tuck and Minnie Collins. Baby and her younger siblings were raised by their grandmother, Anna Lee Collins, in the family home on 511 Baker Street. Education was strongly emphasized by her family. Baby attended the Mineola Colored School. An excellent student, she graduated high school at sixteen then attended Texas College. Baby was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a historically Black sorority. In 1947, Baby married Forest Hancock. They were quickly blessed with four sons. Forest, a Navy serviceman, relocated the family to San Diego, CA in 1951. In 1953, upon Forest’s return from the Korean War, they were blessed with three more sons. Baby and Forest purchased their first home in Linda Vista. In 1965, she would give birth to their eighth son. In 1974, they adopted a ninth son. Baby lived a Christ centered life. In 1963, Forest would establish his own church, Freewill Missionary Baptist Church where Baby was a founder, First Lady, and Mother of the Church until her passing. As a self-taught pianist, she also served as the Musical Director at Freewill. Baby would return to college and in 1970 received her bachelor’s in education and teaching credential from California Western University. Her first teaching position was at Juarez Lincoln Elementary in Chula Vista. In June 1976, she received her master’s in education from United States International University. She also took part in a study abroad program, studying for several weeks in both Kenya and London. After several years as an educator, she retired from teaching in 1990. Baby was also a talented quilter, a skill learned from her grandmother. Her love for quilting led her to eventually travel to the Amish community in Pennsylvania to quilt with the Amish firsthand. Baby was proceeded in death by her husband Forest Hancock, her son James Hancock, and her grandson Arthur Hancock. Baby is survived by her siblings, Willie Lewis Brown Jr., James Lee Walton and Royetta Tuck; her sons, Arthur, Dwight, Roy, Stephen, Chester, Forest, Jessie and Joseph; 16 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other extended family. Funeral services will be held on March 29, 2022, at 10:30am at Second Baptist Church in Linda Vista. Final arrangements are entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Obituary Preview: A longtime member of the Plaza Congregation of Jehovah's Wittnesses and native of Camphill, Alabama passed away on March 3, 2022.Visitation will be Monday, March 14, 2022 at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary Chapel from 11am until the 12 Noon Service.Entombment at Greenwood Bible Mausoleum.

Obituary Preview: Charles Benjamin Frye, 32, of Oceanside, California passed away unexpectedly on March 02, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1989, in Coldwater, the son of Ginger and Jeff Bollenbacher of Rockford, and the late John Charles Frye. Charles was a graduate of Parkway High School. Also surviving are two sons; Charles "Turtle", and Jerold "Bear" Frye of Chattanooga, Ohio, one brother; Kelcey Frye of Celina, one sister; Hayley (and fiancee Karthon McCullough) Bollenbacher of Mendon, Grandparents; Doris Young of Mendon and Robert Bollenbacher of Rockford, one nephew; James Myers of Mendon, one niece; Renee McCullough of Mendon, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents; Bennie Young and Mildred Bollenbacher. All services will be private. To share in Charles's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com. Arrangements have been entrusted Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary in San Diego and  to Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, OH 45882.

Obituary Preview: On February 13, 1949, a King was born in Jonesboro, Louisiana to loving parents Glen Paggett and Lillie Mae Walker Paggett. His name was Bobby Tyrone Paggett; affectionately know as “Mr. T.”Bobby grew up in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Jackson Parish High School where he was known as a highly competitive star football player, and an overall lover of sports. He loved fishing and hunting with his friend and family members.Bobby was a hard worker. He worked as a Lumber Jack for his dad’s family lumber hauling company where he set his life’s foundation. In his early 20’s, he relocated to San Diego, CA in search of better opportunities and career advancement. He worked several jobs including the YMCA, Janitorial Services and flipping cars, just to name a few.He also continued to enjoy sports. He was part of a bowling club and loved playing dominoes spending time with his buddies Again, highly competitive. You see the pattern.A believer, with strong faith in Jehovah, Bobby was a caring and loving man who would have given anyone the shirt off his back, a home cooked meal, and a place to lay their head. He gave a lot of love, and he will greatly be missed by all who came to know and love him.At the age of 73; on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022, at 11:42 a.m. Bobby Tyrone Paggett was called home to be with the Lord. Bobby is preceded in death by his oldest son, Bobby Tyrone Paggett Jr., parents Glen and Lillie Mae Paggett; 4 brothers, Benny Lee Paggett, Glen Roy Paggett, Charles Jackson Paggett, and Donald Wayne Paggett; and his baby sister Sharon Kaye Paggett.He will be loved and missed by his 5 children; three daughter Schmika Shante Paggett and Tanisha Nashay Paggett (fathered  with Audria La Shon Scott-deceased); a son, Ramon Ivey Williams (fathered with Patricia Williams); his youngest daughter, Shamiya La “Star” Paggett (fathered with Alisha Johnson); and a loving father figure to Lashonique Roshanda Thornes and Darwin Holmes, his 11 grandsons and 6 granddaughters-all of San Diego, CA; his sister, Joan Paggett Owens of San Diego, CA; his brother Glen Ray Paggett (Peggy) of Atlanta, GA; the matriarch of the family-Aunt Eva Ray Paggett Phillips of San Diego, CA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friend and those he lovingly adopted as his children.