Priscilla Mae Daley, known and loved by many, left her earthly life on July 12 at the age of 70 after working so very hard for months to overcome health issues. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, George Wright, and most loving daughters Jamie Kynard and Allison Johnson; son-in-law Terrell Johnson; two […]
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John A. Jones
John A. Jones passed away peacefully on May 22, 2017. John was educated in the Des Moines Independent Public School System. After graduation in 1948 he served in the Army. John moved to Minnesota in 1952, where he met Claire Rodgers. They married in 1955 and raised their four children — Darwin, Keith, Bernard and […]
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Orrin Price Jr.
The home-going celebration for Orrin Price Jr. will be held this Friday, April 21 at Shiloh Temple, 1201 West Broadway Ave. No., Minneapolis. Fellowshipping begins at 11 am with the service starting at 12 pm. The repast will be held 2-4 pm at the Elks Lounge, 1614 Plymouth Ave. No., Minneapolis. The Price family extends […]
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Talisha Rebecca Jiles (Foote)
March 8, 1979 — March 24, 2017 A memorial will take place for Talisha Rebecca Jiles on April 1, 2017 at Bradshaw Grief Resource Center, 1078 Rice St., St. Paul, MN. The viewing will be from 10-11 am, with a service to follow from 11-1 pm. The repast will immediately follow the service at Dunning Recreation Center, 1221 Marshall Ave., St Paul, MN.
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Hilda Faye Chivers
On Friday, March 17, 2017, our beloved Hilda Faye Chivers passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 67 in her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel and Alice Chivers. Hilda will forever be remembered by her daughters Nikka Ross (David) and Nicole Chivers (Willie); by […]
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Memorial: Celestia Bernice Fraction
Celestia Bernice Fraction passed away January 9, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois at age 97. She was a former longtime resident of Minneapolis and retired from the Minneapolis Community College as founder of The Learning Assistance Center. The center is dedicated in her name. She was also a longtime active member of Zion Baptist Church and […]
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Myrrhene D. Crawford
April 1932 — February 18, 2017 Crawford died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 18, 2017. She was born April 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Theodore (Ted) Allen and Ermine Hall Allen and was the granddaughter of Minnesota civil rights leader Stephen Edward Hall. She attended Hill Elementary School and the Lindsey School for the Physically Handicapped […]
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Charlotte Perteet Bower
June 14, 1927 — February 13, 2017 Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Charlotte was the oldest of 11 children. She excelled in school and was one of the few Blacks attending the University of Minnesota. Receiving her Associate’s degree in 1945, she went on to write for two newspapers, the Minneapolis Spokesman and the St. […]
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Marion Mildred Majors McElroy
Marth 16, 1922 — January 22, 2017 Marion Mildred Majors McElroy passed away on January 22, 2017. Marion was born to Andrew and Ruth Majors on March 16, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN. She was a trailblazer and her accomplishments are many. In 1940, as an employee of Strutwear Knitting Company, she became the first African American […]
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Lynda D. Jackman
February 27, 1946 — December 24, 2016 Lynda D. Jackman, 70, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016 at her home in Bloomington, MN surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of Wallace (Jack) Jackman. They shared 52 wonderful years of marriage together. Born February 27, 1946 in Chicago, IL, she was […]
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Lebron Riley
January 26, 1960 — December 23, 2016 Lebron Riley, 56, passed away in his home on December 23, 2016. Born on January 26, 1960, Lebron described himself as the “original” Lebron, and a son, brother, uncle, dad, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and man who knew himself. Lebron was an entrepreneur and never met a stranger. […]
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Laurice J. Lewis
Laurice J. Lewis of Minneapolis, age 50, passed away peacefully Monday, December 19, 2016 surrounded by loved ones in her childhood home. Laurice is survived by her loving mother, Rosalind; brothers, Rodney, Robert and Davey (wife Terri); and sisters Racheal (husband Ronnie), Robin, and Renee (partner Gina); her beloved dog, Zeus; and a host of […]
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Diane Janine Witherspoon
Sunrise: October 26, 1948 — Sunset: December 14, 2016 Diane was born and raised in Minneapolis. She graduated from North High in 1966. After graduation she attended St. Olaf College in Northfield. Diane then relocated to California and later to Las Vegas five years ago. Diane always wanted to be a teacher and did teach […]
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Jeanette Ruth Frazier
Sunrise: April 20, 1935 — Sunset: November 21, 2016 On April 20, 1935, Jeanette Frazier (then Roberts) was born to the union of Hollis and Susie (Williams) Roberts. Jeanette, the seventh of 11 children, lived in Cincinnati only to the age of 10 because her mother died after a long illness. Jeanette loved her mother […]
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Remembering Robert “Bob” Blakeley
Robert “Bob” Blakeley, one of the greatest athletes in St. Paul and St. Paul City Conference history passed away October 30. “I saw him in action — he was the best I had ever seen in our conference,” wrote longtime St. Paul youth coach Billy Peterson in an email. “I was very fortunate to know […]
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Charles E. Scroggins
Charles E. Scroggins, age 82, from Saint Paul, Minnesota but residing in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his brother Marvin Scroggins, and one sister, Constance Vassar. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Scroggins, and his former wife Sandy Neal. Charles had five daughters — Nadine Freeman, Sheryl Bell, Ms. […]
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Sheila E. Nash
In memory of Sheila E. Nash, Happy Birthday on October 9th. We miss you and love you. Your sister and brother, Maryann and Arthur E. Nash
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Fred “Paco” Lee
In Loving Memory of Fred “Paco” Lee December 14, 1978 – September 15, 1998 I have you in my heart “I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are […]
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Carrie Hoffman Wallace
Carrie Hoffman Wallace February 5, 1921 — June 26, 2016 Live for today, for tomorrow is not promised — Carrie Hoffman Wallace That was the motto that Carrie lived by. Carrie was born in Fergus Falls, MN and was raised in Minneapolis by John and Hattie Hoffman. Carrie was married to Robert Wallace (deceased) and they […]
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Jimel Glenn Metcalf III
Our beloved son, Jimel Glenn Metcalf III, age 16, passed away on July 3, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Danyelle Ballard; father, Jimel G. Metcalf II; and his two sisters I’lia Ballard and A’nyah Metcalf. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 12 pm at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 451 Central […]