Read recent and archived obituaries and memorial notices from The Advocate.

Raymond ( Buddy) Allen

1988

In loving memory of our son, we miss you dearly. You are in our thoughts daily, there's never a day go by that we don't think of you. We treasure all the memories.
Dad, Mom and siblings

In Memoriam

Emerson Anderson Jr.

Happy Birthday in Heaven
November 16th
I know the Angels are watching over you
Love Always, Your Wife
Claudia Simon-Anderson

In Memoriam

Emerson Anderson, Jr.

1951 - 2024

Even though a year has passed since you left, it seems like it was only yesterday. I know the Angels are watching over you. The love we shared will remain forever. Love Always, Your Wife, Claudia Simon Anderson

In Memoriam

Willie Bennett, Sr.

1946 - 2022

Daddy,
"Our Hero" has never left us even though you are gone! You will live in our hearts forever and nothing can ever break that bond!
Love Ann, Chelle, Nikki and Ray

In Memoriam

Andrelle LaShawn Burns

1975 - 2021

We miss you more today than yesterday,
but not as much as tomorrow.

Forever in our hearts
Safe in His arms...

Lovingly remembered by
- Your Mother (Ma), cousins, aunts, uncles, and bestie

In Memoriam

Ramona Bynum

1954 - 2020

Today is a beautiful and glorious day. To our beloved mother, Happy Birthday wishes in heaven Mom. We will continue to cherish the fond memories we made together. Your laughter and spirit live on in our hearts forever. We miss you dearly. Our bond is unbroken. We love you! Bridgette (Brian), Bianca (Jerome), Bria,...

In Memoriam

Ramona Bynum

1954 - 2020

I don't like measuring the passage of time. In fact, I resent it. But today, I can't ignore it. Because it's September 20, 2025 and that marks exactly five years without you.
I remember it like it was yesterday, the day our beautiful mother Ramona "Mackie" lost her bout with Dementia.
It rocked our family to its...

In Memoriam

Ramona Bynum

1954 - 2020

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY MOM!

In Memoriam

Sergeant Joseph Darbon, Sr.

1935 - 2025

On this special day that would have been his 90th birthday, we celebrate the life of our Dear Brother Retired Air Force Sergeant Joseph Solomon Darbon, Sr. born July 26, 1935 and entered into eternal rest on March 25, 2025. His love and kindness touched the hearts of many. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit...

In Memoriam

Moses Evans Sr.

1931 - 2022

Daddy,
Three years have passed since your transition and yet it feels only like yesterday. We thank God for the long life you lived and its impact on our lives. No amount of words can capture how much we miss you! Your love, wisdom and guidance continues to be a LIGHT to our pathway. Your legacy lives on. We ask...

In Memoriam

Barbara Jackson

1949 - 2011

Happy Birthday day from Barbara 6 and family we miss you

In Memoriam

Ray Johnson

1948 - 2025

My best friend and husband, today the family and I are wishing you a Happy Heavenly Birthday. You'll forever be in our hearts and will cherish every memory we had with you. You were loved by all no matter what title hat you wore. We miss seeing your smile and hearing that laugh. Your family misses you dearly. Until...

In Memoriam

John Miller

1995 - 2022

Another year has passed John since you left us! I will always remember the smile you brought to the face of others and the joy you brought to our hearts. Although you would have been 30 on this day, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Dad, Mom, Jordyn, Adam, Erika, and Adler

In Memoriam

Doris Payne

1963 - 2009

In Loving Memory
Happy Heavenly Birthday!
Though you're no longer with us, your love still surrounds us every day. On your birthday, we honor your memory, your laughter, and the life you poured into your family. Forever missed by your loving husband and children.
Happy Birthday in Heaven

In Memoriam

Joseph Singleton

1937 - 2018

11/2/37-07/30/18
Happy Heavenly Birthday! We miss you so much, but your work here was complete and God called you home.
Love always, your wife, Lorraine and children Mia, O.J., Zelly, Jacy, and Pernella.

In Memoriam