All Obituaries

Christine was born in Lux, Mississippi to Richard McDonald and Hattie Fikes; she was the 10th of 15 children.  Christine moved to Seattle in 1962 with her husband Roy Edward (DUCK) Duckworth and their two little girls.  After having two more kids and grandchildren, Christine became affectionately known as “Grammy” by many.  She was even called “Grammy” by those who were definitely too old to be her grandchild.  Christine was a very loving, caring,...

Geroge A. Chelly Jr “Mandy” was the youngest son born to the Union of George A. Chelly Sr. and Mary Alice Allen – Chelly. Mandy was born on St. Patricks day in 1950 in Yakima, Washington (both parents proceeded him in death). Mandy was an amazing, warm and kind-hearted man and was loved and respected by his family and friends, he will truly be missed. Mandy leaves to cherish his memory his son George A.Chelly III of Stockton CA. and daughter Charlene D. Chelly of Seattle...

Margie Lee Benard- Albritton was a long-time resident of Seattle, WA. She was born in Beaumont, Texas to the late Bethel and Pearl land. Margie relocated to Seattle in 1954 and was initially a stay at home mother to her six children. She later went on to work as a health inspector with the City of Seattle. Where she continued to work until her retirement. Margie was an active member of the church and volunteered with numerous charities, as well as the king county probation office. She was...

Cynthia Marie Marshall was born in Seattle, Washington on May 27th 1965 to the late Major “Bunky” Marshall and Elijah Griggs.  Cynthia suffered a traumatic brain injury in the early 1980’s, which led her to spend the remainder of her life battling brain tumors, and confined to a wheelchair.  After suffering a lifelong battle of brain tumors, Cynthia went home to be with the Lord on August 19th 2018. Regardless of Cynthia’s disability and battle with brain...

Sharon R. Chilenski, Born February 20, 1957 passed away unexpectedly August 17, 2018 at her home. She is survived by her husband John and sons James and Mark.

On February 19, 1959 Ms. Danita Lisa Savannah, known to many as “Niecey” was born to Mr. John Thomas Savannah, Sr. and Mrs. Essie B. (Hill) Savannah in Seattle, Washington. Danita loved the Lord and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Berean Church of God in Christ. Danita married Ronald E. Smith, Sr. in 1978. To that union was born two children, Ronald Smith, Jr. and Sheila Danita Smith. Danita attended the University of Washington where she studied Psychology....

Tommy Lee Williamson was born on December 26, 1933 in Clarksdale Mississippi  to the late Ruby C. Bennett and  Rufus Williamson.  He was an only child to this union of Ruby C. Bennett and Rufus Williamson. Ruby C. Bennett and Tommy Lee relocated to Seattle, Washington in the early forties.  Tommy Lee grew up with his family in the Central Area of Seattle.  He attended Seattle Public Schools.  While in High School he enjoyed playing football and basketball, and...