All Obituaries

I'll miss you but you will never really leave me... I'm still here with memories of; your voice, your smile, your eyes, your words, your depth, your laugh, your cry, your hugs, your everything...      

On December 29, 1950, in Rusk, Texas, Ms. Flora Dean Hill was born, affectionally known as Gaga. She's the fourth of six children for Cornelious and Flora Norwood. In 1951, the Norwood family moved from Texas to San Diego. At an early age, Ms. Flora Dean gave her life to Christ was baptized, and joined New Bethel Baptist Church. As children, Ms. Flora Dean and her siblings loved to play outside as well as help their mother in the kitchen. Ms. Flora Dean was a student in the schools of...

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder, You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger, May you never take one single breath for granted, God forbid love ever leave you empty handed, I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean, Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens, Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. I hope you...

Our beloved Alphonso Simmons was born on August 24, 1937, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl and Pearl Simmons of Jacksonville, Florida. Alphonso was the third of nine children born to Earl and Pearl. Alphonso graduated from Staton High School in Jacksonville. He joined the United States Navy in September 1954. He was stationed in Illinois and Florida before getting orders to San Diego, where he served as an Aircraft Structural Mechanic on the USS Midway. He served his country honorably for 20...

Philip Francis Bazier, aged 77, passed away on November 6, 2023, in San Diego, California, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, service, and faith. Born on July 7, 1946, at McKeesport Hospital in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles Edward Bazier and Virginia Harriett Thomas Bazier, Philip embarked on a life journey filled with dedication and service. He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1965 before answering the call to serve in the US Army. Following his...

Captain John Henry McTier USMC Retired and Detective Sergeant California Department of Insurance Fraud Retired John Henry McTier was born August 30,1939 in Milstead Alabama. His family relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio where he attended public school and graduated from Hughes High School, he immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he received his training at both Paris Island and Camp Lejune North Carolina. While at Camp Lejune he traveled to Washington D.C. for the...

Emerald Ebony McMullen, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, was born on July 21, 1994, in San Diego, CA, to the proud parents Anthony C McMullen and Jeanette Jefferson.  Emerald's journey in education led her to graduate from Lincoln High School in San Diego, CA, and she continued her pursuit of knowledge by embarking on a path to become a Registered Nurse. Her dedication and passion for nursing were evident in her pursuit of a degree in the field.  Beyond her...

Israel Murry was born in Whiteville, Louisiana on May 26, 1928 to the proud parents Leon and Lonnie Harris Murray. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He joined the United States Navy in 1946 where he proudly served his country. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1949 in San Diego, CA. He continued his employment with the U.S Government Civil Service and worked on North Island in heavy equipment transportation. He additionally owned his own Janitorial...

Jessie Alene Harrison was born February 4, 1939, in Madisonville, Tennessee, the daughter of William McKinley and Allie Eugeania Blair, who preceded her in death. Jessie passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2023, at the age of 84. Jessie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age, and in her young adult years she became a cherished member of Good Hope Baptist Church, where her heartfelt solos in the choir were always a beloved treat to the...

Rodum Franklin Turnage, Sr. passed away at home on October 10, 2023 at the age of 80 years old. He was affectionately known as Frank, Butch and most frequently Grandpa. Frank was born on September 29, 1943 to parents Homer and Pauline Turnage in St. Louis, Missouri. He served his country in the United States Navy for 8 years.  After the Navy, he worked at various jobs before ultimately ending up with the San Diego Unified School District where he worked for over 20 years....