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REVEREND JOHNFRANCIS STROTHER
BEGAN JOURNEY – LEXINGTON, SINOE COUNTY LIBERIA: December 13, 1952
ENDED JOURNEY – CHARLOTTE, NC USA September 8, 2023
The STROTHER family announces with profound regrets the passing away of our Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend; JOHNFRANCIS STROTHER! This sad event occurred on September 8, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He is survived by 5 children: Francis Strother Frankie) Serving the USA Airforce, William Strother, Cyrus Strother, Tashina Strother, Love Strother, 9 Grandchildren, Relatives and Friends.
FINAL EVENTS: Wake keeping of the remains shall be held on Friday October 13, 2023 6:30pm – 8:30pm at: West Cabarrus Church at: 7655 Bruton Smith Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027. FUNERAL and CELEBRATION OF LIFE shall be held on Saturday October 14, 2023 @10:00am – 12:00 Noon. Burial ceremonies follow at: GETHSEMANE Cemetery and Memorial Garden at: 1504 W Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262. REPAST shall be announced during Funeral. CONTACT: Family, Relatives and Friends wishing to assist in the Final Journey of Rev JohnFrancis Strother may kindly do so to the following children:
*Francis Strother via ZELLE: (704) 277-9913 or Cash App: $Frankie20229
*Cyrus Strother via ZELLE (704) 277-3014
*Hotels in area: Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood: 9110 Southern Pine Blvd, Charlotte 28273
Phone: 1 888-801-1519
*Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, Charlotte University Research Park: 311 E 5th Street, Charlotte 28202
704-439-8100
*Drury Inn & Suites, Charlotte University Place: 415 W W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte NC 28262
(704) 593-0700
We greatly appreciate your kind thoughts, participation and Gifts during this difficult time.
PEACE and BLESSINGS TO ALL.
Wesley Morris
For the Family.
Mr. Alhaji Mohammed S.B. Dorley Sr.
September 25, 2023 2 min read
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إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
(“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we return.”)
Mr. Alhaji Mohammed S.B. Dorley Sr.
SUNRISE: December 15, 1945 – SUNSET August 20, 2023
It is with deep sadness and heavy heart that the Dorley, Swaray, Johnson, and Corneh families announce the homegoing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Mr. Alhaji Mohammed S.B. Dorley Sr, also known as Momo or MD. He passed on peacefully at his Liberian residence in Blamasee Town, on Monday, August 21 after a prolonged illness. He was a simple caring man who loved God and was a friend to everyone—I am sure anyone who met him will agree that he made an impression on each of us. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be celebrated. Although our hearts are saddened, we find solace in knowing that he is in a better place. Our lives and our world will never be the same without him.
Mr. Alhaji Mohammed S.B. Dorley Sr. was born in Brewerville, Montserrado County, Liberia to Alhaji Salia Dorley and Massa Swaray-Dorley, both of whom predeceased him. He was the oldest child of his parents. MD received his primary education at the CWA (College of West Africa) in Monrovia, Liberia. Later, he migrated to the United States of America, where he acquired his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State, Ohio, and later got his MBA degree at a University in Atlanta, GA in 1978.
Afterward, MD returned to Liberia he was employed at the Executive mansion as the Director of the Budget Bureau in the seventies. Not too long after the 1980 military coup in Liberia, MD returned to the United States, where he taught at the Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky and later at the West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania in the late 80s and 90s.
He leaves to mourn his death: his children—Bendu, Sedia, Christine, Momolu (J.B.), Massah, Marfarta, Mamawah, Mustapha, Lagbeh (deceased); fifteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one uncle Zwannah Sarnor, siblings, nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives.
MAY THE ALMIGHTY ALLAH FORGIVE HIS SHORTCOMINGS AND ACCEPT HIM IN ALJENNEH FIRDAUS. AMEEN
40-DAY FEAST
Date and Time: Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 12:00 PM.
Venue: 6025 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142
CONTACTS In the USA:
Christine Dorley (615) 579-6234 (Daughter)
Marfarta Dorley (717) 869-7758 (Daughter)
Varfee Dorley (267) 621-6240 (Brother)
Blamasee Dorley (267) 467-2951(Brother)
Haja Fatu Dorley-Gobah/Hawa Dorley-Fofana (609) 396-9675 (Sisters)
Lansana Papa Dorley Jr. (609) 209-9803 (Son)
Lawrence Dorley-Tolbert (Son)
Massa Corneh (917) 570-5063 (Niece)
Vargee Gobah (609) 933-0801 (Nephew)
Mayamu Fofana (609) 510-9840 (Niece)
LIB/Contact:
Nenneh Masay Corneh 088-657-22262
Ballah David 088-855-4421
Ceecee L. Wilson
It is with great sadness that the Totimeh and Wilson families inform you of the death of our beloved Ceecee L. Wilson, commonly known as “CeCe”. This sad event occurred on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Cece was born in Oklahoma City on August 16, 1979. She leaves to mourn her mother and father, Ellen Totimeh and Nathaniel Wilson, her two (2) children, Xavier and Genesis L. Wilson, siblings, Gloria Wilson Merrill, Nyemade Wilson Gilmore, Zeon Wilson, Martha T. Wilson as well as relatives and friends in the United States, Liberia and other parts of the world.
KEY DATES:
WAKE KEEPING: October 6, 2023, 7 to 9 PM CDT
North East Church Of Christ
4817 N Martin Luther King Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
FUNERALSERVICE: October 7, 2023, 11:00 AM CDT
North East Church Of Christ
4817 N Martin Luther King Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
INTERNMENT: October 7, 2023
Trice Hill Semitary
N Coltrane Rd & NE 50th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73121
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Best Western Plus Oklahoma City Northwest Inn & Suites
2811 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112 United States
Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Midtown
2809 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Contacts:
Ellen Totimeh 405-541-5624
Jesse Totimeh 405-517-2743
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STEPHEN D WALO
September 19, 2023 1 min read
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SUNRISE: SEPTEMBER 25, 1962 – SUNSET SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
It is with great sadness that the Walo Family announce the sudden death of our beloved brother, husband, father and son, Stephen D. Walo. This sad event occurred on September 3, 2023, in Republic de Cote d’ Ivoire, at Centre Hospitalier Regional (CHR) de Daloa at 2:35AM; where he went to seek medical treatment. Stephen leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Janneh Passawee-Walo, 5 children: Tina, Stephen, Jr., Stephanie, Mechele, Amos, 6 grandchildren, his siblings; Edith, Elizabeth (affectionately Walo), Nora, Arthur, Edward, Wilson, Anthony, several aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins, including Pastor Henry Walo and his oldest Aunty (Pola Walo) as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his father (David Walo), mother (Baiyee-Glue), his siblings(Comfort, Lawrence, “Small” Alex, Ellen, and Alexander).
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE AND LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE ON HIM.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday October 7, 2023 at 5:00PM. At the St. James Episcopal Church, 6838 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia PA 19142
FUNERAL – TBD
Funeral Services will be in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, Liberia at a later date.
CONTACTS:
Edith Walo (201) 920-7850
Elizabeth Walo (215) 631-4433
Gbarwho Flahn (267) 353-7860
Pastor Henry Walo (267) 393-5052
Roberta Nyanue (267) 595-5237
Eddie Ogamba, Jr. (240) 626-9393
LIB/Contact:
Mechele Walo 077-868-4298
Edward Walo 088-652-3926
CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE MADE AT:
CASHAPP (215) 631-4433 ($Diawalo)
Zelle (215) 631-4433
LIB Mobile Money – 077-868-4298
OLIVIA THELMA ANDERSON
September 18, 2023 1 min read
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Ms. Lady Viola Mamakor Tombekai
September 16, 2023 4 min read
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Sunrise August 26th, 1938—Sunset September 9th, 2023
The Tombekai, Freeman, Fahnbulleh, Sharper, Pannah, Pearson, Carew, Rennie, Massaquoi, Jones, Kemokai, Paasewe, Caine, Williams, Sherman, Watson, Sambolah, Perry & Jimmeh families announce with profound sadness the home going of their dearly beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin and friend. She stole away to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at 3:18 A.M. Her transition from earth to glory occurred at the Forsyth Medical Center, in Winston Salem North Carolina, U. S. A.
Mommie, Grandmommie, Sister, Sister Lady, Aunty Lady, Cousin Lady, Teta Lady, Lady V. and Lady T. as she was affectionately called, was born on August 26th, 1938, in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia to the union of Albert Z. Tombekai and Joanna Massa Freeman Tombekai. She was predeceased by her parents, Albert Z. Tombekai and Joanna Massa Freeman Tombekai, her brothers, Zinnah Tombekai, Prince Albert Tombekai and her sisters Tenneh Fahnbulleh and Joanna Massa Fahnbulleh.
Lady began her Christian pilgrimage at The St. John’s Irving Memorial Episcopal Church in Robertsport Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. She later joined the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in Monrovia, Liberia where she was a faithful member. In the United States, she was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Media, Pennsylvania and the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In her professional career, Lady V. Tombekai served as an accountant/bookkeeper at the Bank of Liberia, and The Liberia Telecommunication Corporation in Monrovia, Liberia. She retired as a Mental Health professional with Lynch Homes, INC. in Pennsylvania, USA.
She leaves to mourn her loss and cherish her memories, her children: Virginia Pannah (Patrick), Comfort Pearson (Ralph), Joanna Carew, and Lady Rennie (Carl), eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three sisters, Julia Tombekai Samuels, Betsy Massaquoi, Louise Y. Freeman, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends in Liberia and the United States of America.
May the soul of our dearly beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her.
Funeral arrangements in the USA are as follow:
Viewing & Wake:
Saturday, October 7th, 2023, 9am-11am Goler Memorial A.M.E Zion Church
3894 Northampton Dr., Winston Salem, NC 27105
Funeral Services at the same venue: at 11am – 1pm
Repast: Will be announced
Funeral arrangements in Liberia are as follow:
Wake Keeping: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, 8:30am– 10am- St. Thomas Episcopal Church Camp
Johnson Road, Monrovia, Liberia.
Funeral Services: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023-Same Venue- 10am-12pm
Internment: St. John’s Irving Memorial Episcopal Church Cemetery, Robersport, Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia
Contacts in the USA:
Virginia Pannah (daughter) (610) 986-6612
Comfort Pearson (daughter) (919) 798-2077
Joanna Carew (daughter) (301) 326-6918
Lady Rennie (daughter) (484-624-1867
Julia Samuels-sister-(646)-670-3789
Patrick Pannah-son-in-law-(484)-716-6887
Ralph A. Pearson, Sr. son-in-law-(336)-577-8766
Carl Rennie, son-in- law- (484)-644-5562
Contacts in Liberia:
Louise Freeman-sister-0880 500 008
Fatu Yancy-niece -0777 774 583
Lady T. Warner-0886 540 218
Hotel Information:
Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard Winston-Salem University
3111 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-727-1277
Guests can call in; the room block is under the name Lady V. Tombekai
Group rate is $119 per night plus tax.
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1694804471830&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Guest must book by September 29th to get the discounted rate
Holiday Inn Express Winston-Salem
Medical Center Area, IHG Hotel
110 Miller Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-721-0220
Guests can call in; the room block is under the name Lady V. Tombekai
Group rate is $119 per night plus tax
Guest must book by September 26th to get the discounted rate
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/winston-salem/intms/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=intms&qGrpCd=lct&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=110%20Miller%20Street%20SW%2C%20Winston-Salem%2C%20NC%2C%20US&srb_u=1
Ramada by Windham
Ramada Winston Salem
531 Akron Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-767-8240
Guests can call in; the room block is under the name Lady V. Tombekai
Group rate is $129 per night plus tax.
Guest must book by September 29th to get the discounted rate
Hampton Inn Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
1990 Hampton Inn Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Reservations can be made online at www.winstonsalemi40.hamptoninn.com or by calling the hotel at 336-760-1660 and using the group code CHH90F.
Alternatively, you may share the personalized booking link below:
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=INTSTHX&groupCode=CHH90F&arrivaldate=2023-10-06&departuredate=2023-10-08&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Group rate is $119 per night plus tax.
Guests must book by September 29th to get the discounted rate
DoubleTree by Hilton-5790 University Pkwy Winston Salem, NC 27105- (336-767-9595)
Benedictus Gbita Tobee Sr.
September 16, 2023 3 min read
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Sunrise May 15, 1946 – Sunset September 11, 2023
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. -Psalm 23
It is with deep sadness and heavy heart that the Tobee family announces the home going of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Mr. Benedictus G. Tobee Sr, also known as Bro. Tobee, who passed on peacefully at his residence in Ocoee Florida, on Monday September 11, 2023 after a prolonged illness. He was a simple man who loved life, was a friend to everyone and I’m sure anyone who met him will agree that he made a lasting impression on each of us. He was a light in this world to everyone he came across, always with a smile that lit up any room. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be celebrated and although our hearts are saddened we find solace in knowing that he’s in a better place. Our lives and our world will never be the same without him.
Mr. Benedictus G. Tobee Sr. was born in Sarbo Village, Maryland County, Liberia to Chief Sopah Tobee and Old lady Wala both predeceased.
He was one of six siblings by his mother: Peter Tobee, Jaity Tobee, Yannah Tobee, Cheajue “Chi-a-Jue Tobee and Jerry Tobee.
He leaves to mourn his death, his wife of 53 years (plus four years of courtship for a total of 57 years together), Mary Banks Tobee; his children Benedictus Sopah Tobee Jr.(Shanlander Tobee), Henrietta Creighton(Craig Creighton), Kretzschmar Tobee, Mary Yannah Tobee, Baldwin Tobee, Shewvan Small and Clarence Hill (Evangeline Hill), Priscilla (Martha) Banks, Alexander Tobee, Nineteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, nieces and nephew and a host of others.
Please follow the link or see below for details of the funeral services.
Benedictus Gbita Tobee Sr. Obituary – Gotha, FL
Funeral Rites:
Saturday, October 07, 2023
Viewing: 9:00 am – 10:00
Funeral Service: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
OCOEE OAKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
201 S Clarke Road Ocoee, FL 34761
ocoeeoaks.org
Funeral will also be live streamed on the church’s website
Internment/Committal Services
Saturday, October 07, 2023
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
WOODLAWN MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME
400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road
Gotha, FL 34734
Repast:
OCOEE OAKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
201 S Clark Road, Ocoee FL 34761
Information on Hotels:
(Please note that Orlando has numerous hotel options)
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott
10971 W Colonial Dr. Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 573-1010
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
7474 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 290-2710
OYO Townhouse Orlando West (2.8 mi from church)
11241 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761
(330) 222-8364
Transportation: More information to come
Contacts:
Mr. Clarence Hill Sr. (Call or text)
1-972-972-0415
IN MEMORY OF REVEREND GEORGE BAI FREEMAN
September 16, 2023 2 min read
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SUNRISE JUNE 7TH,1956 – SUNSET SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023
Psalm 91
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty…
It is with deep sadness that the Freeman/Fahnbulleh, Karneh/Kanneh, Gray, Massaley, Kollie, and Mendemassa families announce the passing of Reverend George Bai Freeman, a cherished Brother, Uncle, Dad, and former Chaplain of the Armed Forces of Liberia.
He departed this world on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 3:00 a.m. GMT, at the ELWA Hospital in Monrovia, at the age of 67.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and fond memories that will forever reside in our hearts.
Reverend George Bai Freeman is survived by several children, including Bai Walker Freeman, David Freeman, Raquel Gemah Freeman Chichester, Luma Freeman, and Gemah Fanta Freeman. He is also mourned by his beloved brothers, sisters, cousins, nephews, nieces, in-laws, numerous extended family members, friends, and loved ones, in Liberia, Morocco, Europe and the USA.
Funeral arrangements have been made to honor his memory:
Removal and Wake keeping:
Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: A. B. Anderson Funeral Home on Lynch Street
Followed by: Wake keeping at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Camp Johnson Road
Funeral Service:
Date: Friday, September 22, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Camp Johnson Road
Interment:
Location: Caldwell Cemetery, Sand Beach Community, Monrovia
Repast:
Location: St. Peter Episcopal Church in Caldwell
The services will be broadcast live via Vision TV
This announcement is made on behalf of the family in Liberia and the USA by Linda B. Freeman, J. Hawah Freeman Richards, and Ella Mae Wiles Kaba, sisters, and cousin of the deceased. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support during this difficult time as we come together to celebrate the life of Reverend George Bai Freeman.
Mrs. Beatrice Gormah Mulbah McCauley Dolo
September 15, 2023 2 min read
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PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS” PSALM 116:15
It is with both joyful hearts for the celebration of a life well lived for and in Christ, as well as with sorrowful hearts for the physical separation of life, that we the Dolo, McCauley, Mulbah, Harris, Walker, Essien, Cash, Wright, Poindexter, Smith, and Bass families along with the Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ a.k.a. Browns Church, Monrovia, and the Charlotte Memorial United Methodist Church, New Georgia Township, Liberia, announce the passing away from life to Heavenly Reward of their wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin, and friend, Mrs. Beatrice Gormah Mulbah McCauley Dolo, on August 26, 2023, at the ELWA Hospital in Paynesville, Liberia.
She was predeceased by her parents Nanjay and Kebeh Mulbah, her Mother Emily Theresa McCauley, her siblings: Alfred Wright, MaryAnn Wright, Ellen Poindexter, Angie P. Robertson, and her beloved nephew/son Jeremy Walker.
Beatrice, Bea, Mama, Grandma, Aunty Bea, Ma Bea, and Sister Bea, as she was affectionately called leaves to mourn her life on earth by her husband, Mr. Samuel M. Dolo, her children: Samuel Jr., Munah, and Alisha, her Grandchildren, her siblings: Lorpu Mulbah Gbeneeh (Alfred), William E. Harris (Christina), Enoh S. Cash (Dr. Cornelius), Theresa Essien, Apostle Dr. Elspeth V. Walker (Pastor Dr. Joseph), Joseph Mulbah (Yasah), Stanley Mulbah (Korto), Rev. John McCauley (Aletha), Magdalene Wright Mature, and Alvin J. Wright.
SILENT WAKE will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the home of the Dolos behind the New Georgia Estate 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
FUNERAL SERVICE will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Charlotte Memorial United Methodist Church, New Georgia Townsend on the Caldwell side on at 11:30 A.M.
CONTACTS: LIBERIA,
Mr. Samuel M. Dolo, Sr. – 0770 203 455
Ms. Munah Dolo – 0775274435
Mr. William Harris – 0886749104
Ms. Rachelle Harris – 0770 216 ok.
Mr. Joseph Mulbah – 0777070070
USA CONTACTS:
Chief Apostle Dr. Elspeth V Walker (Sister) – 919 768 3530
Ms. Theresa Essien (Sister) – 704 258 6540
Mardie J. Mason
September 14, 2023 1 min read
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Sunrise August 5, 1967
Sunset July 30, 2023
It is with deep sadness and heavy heart that we announce the death of our beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and grandmother Mardie J. Mason, who passed away on July 30th, 2023. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be celebrated, Please Join us to mourn the passing of our mother.
Wake Keeping will be held at Christ Assembly Lutheran church in Staten Island, NY 10304 at 27 Hudson Street on Sept 15, 2023, from 6-10 pm
Funeral service will follow on Sept 16, 2023, at Christ Assembly Lutheran Church 27 Hudson Street in Staten Island, NY 10304 at 27 Hudson Street
Please contact her daughter Andress Roberts at 929-341-5719 and email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Col. David N. Faulkner
September 13, 2023 1 min read
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Come Ye Disconsolate, Where’s Ye Languish; Come to The Mercy Seat, Fervently Kneel. Here Bring Your Wounded Hearts; Here Tell Your Anguish; Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal.
Mrs. Aminata Faulkner and the Faulkner, Kamara, Dean &Ngafua families announce with profound sadness the homegoing of our loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin& friend, Colonel David N. Faulkner. This sad event occurred on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a career law enforcer and worked as an officer with the Special Security Service/SSS in Liberia for several decades before migrating to the United States. He was known to be a dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate person. He loved and enjoyed the simple things in life. Mr. Faulkner is predeceased by his parents, Oldman Johnny Faulkner, Famatta Faulkner, Namie Faulkner, and one of his daughters, NamieMannie Faulkner.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Aminata Faulkner; six children, Famatta Faulkner, Hadja Bangura Bynoe, David Faulkner Jr., Francis Faulkner, Damarwa Faulkner; and Samuka Faulkner; 2 sisters, Julia Faulkner Dean and Martha Faulkner and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and countless relatives and friends around the world.
May His Gentle Soul and The Souls of Other Faithful Departed Rest in Perfect Peace.
Funeral Service:
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Billman-Hunt Funeral Chapel
2701 Central Avenue N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Interment:
Mound Cemetery of Brooklyn Center
3515 69th Ave N.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Family Contacts:
Aminata K. Faulkner (Widow) (240)393-1030
Frank Ngafua (Nephew) (612)221-5382
Wilfred Dean (Nephew) (267)974-8265
Cochise K. Thomas
September 13, 2023 3 min read
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Sunrise December 20, 1978 – Sunset – August 25, 2023
The Thomas, Urey, and Gaye families announce with heavy hearts and profound sadness the untimely passing of their beloved father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and mentor, Cochise K. Thomas. He was called to eternal rest on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the UCSF Hospital in San Francisco.
Coch aka CoBlooded the Great aka the “protector” as he was affectionately known, was born in Monrovia, Liberia. Coch was highly spiritual and understood that God had a greater purpose for his life. He touched the lives of people he encountered. His passion was and always has been music since his early childhood. As a self-made music artist, Coch created music that reached and impacted the lives of people across the globe, including his homeland Liberia. In addition to music, Coch’s second love was nonprofit work with an emphasis on supporting and empowering marginalized youth. Additionally, his nonprofit work included uplifting communities locally in the San Francisco Bay Area and internationally in Liberia. Last, Coch focused recent years on health and wellness – emphasizing the use of natural foods and products to maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit. In addition to spending quality time with his children, Coch enjoyed cooking, which was his main love language.
He was loved by many people and involved in many organizations globally. In recent years, Coch expanded his footprints to political activism and believed in the continuous development of Liberia’s future. He strongly supported former Vice President/current 2023 Presidential Candidate, Joseph Boakai, of the Unity Party in Liberia.
He was very generous and will be missed.
He leaves to mourn the following family members:
Children: Cochise Thomas Jr., Destinie Thomas, Jasiyah Thomas, Kailani Thomas, Alayssia Thomas, Tatiyana Thomas, and Anthony Alvarez-Thomas;
Parents: Father Prince Thomas, Father Sampson Gaye, and Mother Felecia Urey-Gaye;
Siblings: Molley Shaffa, Samlecia D. Gaye, Esq., Samcia Louise Gaye, Samfe Tiada Gaye, Sampson Gaye Jr., Makra Gaye, Elizabeth Thomas-Kallaw, Derrick Thomas, Geraldo Thomas; and all other siblings we may have missed;
Aunties: Annabel Urey-Tingba, Edwina Urey-Stewart, Dorothy Hopkins, Anna Urey, Younger Bryant, Marilyn Urey;;
Uncles: Clemenceau Urey, Henrique Urey, David Bryant, Benoni Urey, and a host of other relatives.
Special Mention Predeceased: Coch was predeceased by his brother Chandler Thomas, dearest grandmother Mrs. Louise K. Urey, Aunt Ms. Jane T. Urey, Uncle Mr. Andrew B. Urey, and Aunt Mrs. Julia Mensah.
Funeral Service Details
Wake Keeping Service
Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
Location and Time: will be updated
Homegoing Service
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 Time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Third Baptist Church, 1399 McAllister Street, San Francisco, California
Interment: Immediately following the funeral service. Details will be provided later.
Hotel Accommodations in San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco
Parc 55 Hotel (approximately 10 miles away from service location)
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfosfhh-parc-55-san-francisco/
Hilton Hotel San Francisco Union Square (approximately 1.7 miles away from service location)
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfofhhh-hilton-san-francisco-union-square/?SEO_id=YEXTN-AMER-HH-SFOFHHH&y_source=1_NzIxNzU4LTc2OS1sb2NhdGlvbi53ZWJzaXRl
Marriott Marquis (approximately 3 miles away from service location)
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sfodt-san-francisco-marriott-marquis/overview/
East Bay/Oakland
Homewood Suites (approximately 15.1 miles away from service location)
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfoemhw-homewood-suites-oakland-waterfront/
Marriott City Center Oakland (approximately 13.2 miles away from service location)
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/oakdt-oakland-marriott-city-center/overview/
South San Francisco (near San Francisco Airport)
DoubleTree by Hilton (approximately 12 miles away from service location)
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfosadt-doubletree-san-francisco-airport-south-blvd/
Homewood Suites (approximately 9.2 miles away from service location)
https://www.bookonline.com/hotel/homewood-suites-by-hilton-san-francisco-airport-north?msclkid=682c7db88cb31f41c71d194771302a21 -types
Contacts
USA
Felecia Urey-Gaye, (925) 437-3067
Sam Gaye, (925) 457-3385
Molley Shaffa, (925) 448-6159
Samcia Gaye, (925) 953-0701
Elizabeth Tutu Thomas, (240) 305-7555
Annabel Urey–Tingba, (240) 731-7136
Liberia
Prince Thomas, 011231886510114
Clemenceau Urey, 011231886511335
Henrique Urey, 011231770992085
In Loving Memory of Melisa Courtney Yhap
September 11, 2023 3 min read
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02/05/2003 – 09/08/2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Melisa Courtney Yhap, who left us far too soon at the tender age of 20. She departed this world on September 08, 2023, leaving a void in our hearts that can never be filled.
Melisa was born on February 05, 2003, a day that brought immense joy and hope into our lives. From the very beginning, she radiated a vibrant spirit that would continue to touch the lives of everyone she met. She was a loving daughter, sister, friend, and confidante, always ready with a smile to brighten our darkest days. She was also a bright and diligent student who pursued her dreams with determination. Her ambition and intelligence shone through in everything she set her mind to, and her dreams held the promise of a bright future that was tragically cut short.
Melisa had a deep love for art, which was a source of inspiration and solace for her as she battled the devastating effects of osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Notwithstanding the challenges of her illness, her entrepreneurial spirit was manifested in the design and development of her unique line of moisturizing products, meticulously project managing packaging, branding and marketing. She had an uncanny ability to find beauty in the world’s simplest pleasures, and her creativity knew no bounds.
Although we mourn the loss of our beloved Melisa, we take solace in the memories we shared and the profound impact she had on our lives. Her spirit will continue to live on in our hearts, and we will forever cherish the love, laughter, and joy she brought into our lives.
Melisa is survived by her grieving parents, Ian Yhap and Elisa Greaves, her adoring siblings, Monique (Cypha), Marcelle (Achim), Malakai, Monetta, Meira, Maya, Marley and McClain, Billie & Ndumiso. Her grandmother, Marjorie E. Cooper, Izetta Cooper (The Cooper family matriarch) her aunts and uncles, Elise Cooper, Gabriel Greaves, Charles Bright, John Kerkula, Pam & Boimah Taylor, Nyemale & Sam Gibson, Samuel B. Cooper, Michael Cooper, Jimmy Eid, Nada Bright, James Yhap, Jr., Kedrick & Constance Brown, J. Bai and Amanda Paasewe, Katy Yhap, Joy Wong, Rich & Genevieve Zebro, Eric & Paulette Yhap and Grace Yhap. Her best friends, Morgan & Ciara Wainwright (Three Peas in a Pod). She leaves behind a multitude of friends and extended family members who were touched by her grace and kindness.
A memorial service in celebration of Melisa’s life will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20175.
As we say our final goodbyes to our beloved daughter, may we remember her for the bright and beautiful soul she was. Though her time on Earth was brief, her impact was immeasurable, and her memory will forever be etched in our hearts.
Rest in eternal peace, dear Melisa. You will always be loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.
“With a heavy heart, we say goodbye, but in our memories, you will forever reside.”
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