Lou Hamilton, born November 4, 1930, in New Light, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington. She was 95 years old. Lou grew up in the small community of New Light before making her way west, eventually settling in the Tacoma area, where she would spend the...

Barbara Ann Dix, age 80, passed away in Tacoma, WA on January 7th, 2026. She was born to parents Glenn and Gladys Morris on November 19th, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband Leslie F. Dix Jr, children; Debra McAdam (Corey),...

August 17th, 1960 – January 7th, 2026 Kindness guided every step of Jerry T Hanson Jr.. Those who knew him speak of a man who was kind, supportive, compassionate, hardworking, and intelligent. He showed these qualities in small, steady ways that brought comfort to many. Born in Anchorage, Alaska,...

Honoring the Life of John Anthony Pearson March 31, 1957 – January 5, 2026 Our family remembers John Anthony Pearson as a cherished husband, stepfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. His presence filled every room with steady warmth and quiet confidence. John was born on March 31, 1957, in...

Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.

Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.

Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.

Shirley F. Merchant, a longtime resident of the Tacoma area, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 31, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 93. Born on March 12, 1932 in Northport, Washington, Shirley grew up with a deep appreciation for community, family...

Myrtle Frances Jones Appling went to be with the Lord on December 31st, 2025. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia on April 4th, 1925. Myrtle moved to Tacoma in 1951 with her husband Eugene Appling, Jr and together they raised a family of six children. In 1978, Myrtle had an opportunity to meet...

Janice Ann Miller, 69, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. Born on July 18, 1956, in Tacoma, Janice was a lifelong resident who cherished her community and family deeply. She graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from...

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The Life of Charlotte Rae (Nygren) Chalker January 18th 1935 – December 30th 2025 Charlotte Rae (Nygren) Chalker could (and did) everything she set her mind to. She was born in Albany, Oregon, on January 18th 1935, passed away in Tacoma, Washington, on December 30th 2025. Her long life reflected...