All Obituaries

Augusta Sawyer was born on April 11, 1932, to Jessie and Matris Morris in San Diego, California. Augusta attended Stockton Elementary School, now known as King Chavis Elementary School. She went on to Memorial Jr. High and graduated from San Diego High School in 1949. While in high school, she met Paul E. Brooks, Sr., an all-star football player for San Diego High. In 1950, Paul and Augusta married and raised two sons, Paul E. Brooks, Jr. and Harold V. Brooks, and later welcomed their ...

May His peace be with you 'til we meet again When we reach that promised land And we'll walk 'in' hand-in-hand May He give you strength to stand 'Til we meet again, we meet again    

A Life Well Lived ...Gone Fishing… Permanently  Theodis Mims cast his final line on October 30, 2025, surrounded by love and peace. Born in Palestine, TX, he carried deep roots, a gift for connection, and a life of service. From the U.S. Navy to 24 years with the San Diego Police Department, and decades as a Funeral Director, he offered fairness, compassion, and dignity. Family was his anchor, joy his compass—whether it be fishing,cooking, or spending time with ...

Ethel Mae Martin Bugg, was born on Thursday December 22, 1927, in the community of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, near Haynesville.  Ethel was the beloved daughter of the late Willie and Emma (Brown) Martin. She was the second eldest of eight children, raised within a deeply spiritual and supportive Christian household that shaped her early values.   Ethel's spiritual journey began in her youth; she embraced her faith, accepting Christ as her personal savior, and became a ...

  God’s Garden    God looked around His garden, And found an empty space. He looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best...   ~ Unknown    

Robbie Jean (North) Williams was born on September 8, 1950 to Mattie and Floyd North Sr in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  She was the second of their 8 children.  The family moved to San Diego, CA when Robbie was 9 years old.  Robbie attended San Diego Senior High and graduated in 1968.  In 1970 she began work for Pacific Bell Communications, a career that lasted more than 25 years.  On July 7, 1973 she married the love of her life, Ernest Kenneth (Ken) Williams.   In ...

"Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14      

REMEMBERING SAMMIE  Sammie Ree James was born to Nellie Mae James and Thad James on December 23, 1947, in Columbia, Mississippi. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Nellie Mae James and Thad James; Four brothers: Bobby Rucker, Willie Fortenberry, Robert Fortenberry, Lawrence "Thad" James; Five sisters Jean Lundy, Betty Jean James, Thaddie Bell James, Carolyn Pittman, Ursula James.  Sammie leaves to celebrate his ...

  Love, a word that comes and goes But few people really know what it means to really love somebody Love, though the tears may fade away, I'm so glad your love will stay Cause I love you and you show me, Jesus, what it really means to love...    

Twanda Denise Dortly-Thompson, age 68, passed away peacefully on the early morning of Thursday, October 9 th , 2025, with family by her side in Houston Texas. Daughter to the late Frankie Lee Chisom and Honzie Dortly, she was born in Tampa Bay, Florida on August 6 th , 1957. Twanda lived in Newark New Jersey as a young child but spent the majority of her life in San Diego, California raising her 4 children. In 2022, following the passing of her mom and her husband Godfrey of 27 years, Twanda ...