All Obituaries

Walter Bleen King passed in peace on May 3, 2022 at the age of 86. He was a loving husband to Juanita Sykes-King, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished friend to many. Walter, a U.S. Navy veteran, worked for the County of San Diego’s Veteran’s Service Department after his retirement from the Navy. Walt and Juanita moved from San Diego, CA to Murrieta, CA in 2016. Walter will be missed.

As you hold me close in memory, Even though we are apart, My Spirit will live on, There within your heart. I am with you always When you lean on trusted friends, And their caring hugs enfold you, Within their loving arms, I’ll be there to hold you. I am with you always. And beyond the far horizon, Where we’ll finally be together, Where life will be eternal, And love will last forever. I am with you always (Author Unknown) "DIAMONDS ARE LIKE STRONG MEN, THEY...

Ruthie Anderson died April 23rd from complications of Covid. Ruthie was born in San Diego, CA on May 28, 1926 to Emanuel H and Nancy Shelby, she had 2 brothers Henry and Norman Shelby and 1 sister Latha Louise Jackson.  She lived in San Diego all her life.  Ruthie graduated from San Diego High in 1945; in that same year she met and married the love of her life   Arthur Melvin Anderson(Andy) on September 18th, and from this union 4 daughters were born, Nancy Kay...

Jineal Ricks Jack was born June 30, 1982, San Diego, Calif. To Michael Ricks and Debra Neal Ricks. She attended St. Stephens Christian School from pre-school through the eighth grade, then Monte vista High School. Jineal attended California State University of Long Beach and received her degree in Criminal Justice. She accepted Christ as her Lord and savior at 10 years old and was baptized by Rev. Joseph Foxworth, Sr. at the Pilgrim Progressive Baptist church where she was in the Youth...

Sonja Julia Shaw was born in San Diego, California on June 23, 1944.  She was he eldest daughter of John D. Shaw and Beulah Maxine McCoy.  Sonja had an older brother, Dr. Walter J. Shaw, who was born exactly the same day as Sonja, only one year earlier. She also had two younger sisters, Synthia and Sylvia. They were twins.   Sonja went to Lincoln High School in San Diego, Ca. and graduated in 1962.  She later attended Kelsey-Jenney Business School for 2 years. Sonja...

Marilyn Rocket was born on March 31, 1934 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Geneva and Ike Rockett. Her mother and father preceded her in death. Marilyn also received her education and graduated from high school in Blytheville, Arkansas. Shortly after graduation, she moved to San Diego, California where she began her career at the Naval Hospital. A few years later, she continued her career at Sharps Hospital where she eventually retired from after 27 years in the medical field. She had a passion...

Robert Greer Jr. AKA Bobby, was born in San Diego, California on February 4, 1954 to Robert Greer Sr. and Gertha Lee Yarbrough, Bobby was raised by his maternal grandmother Lucy Kidd Greer, and spent most of his time caring for her as well as helping out with his cousins. Bobby graduated high school from Lincoln High and started working odd jobs to help his grandmother out. Bobby was conscientious about everything he did whether it was a job or Dj gig or his appearance. Bobby had a short...

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...