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Timothy J Kuzell

Birth Date: 1981-01-18
Deceased Date: 2022-08-01
Obituary:
Timothy J Kuzell was born in San Diego, CA on Jan 18, 1981. His parent are John and Cathy Kuzell, he also has 2 sisters and a neice and 2 nephews.

He married the love of his life...Kathleen Michelle Jones on Feb 14, 2016. They lived in Mesa, AZ for six years. They shared six fun and productive years together. The family was rounded out by 2 boxer dogs Cassie and Bella.

Tim and Michelle worked together as entrepreneurers in a successful auto and home glass repair business. Their business served families and businesses in the greater Phoenix area.

Tim was a Raiders fan. He was a game hunter- preparing and cooking the product of his "shoot". As a shooter he was a good marksman and won awards.

He died suddenly as a result of fatal injuries suffered in an auto accident while traveling on I-60 freeway on Aug 1, 2022.

He is survived by a wife who loved him and his parents and siblings.
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James Mickens

Birth Date: 1928-04-10
Deceased Date: 1988-02-10
Obituary:
James was born to Russell and Laura Mickens April 10, 1928 in Paris, Texas. He spenthis childhood there, attending grammar school and high school.

He attended Texas College in Tyler, Texas. Afterwards, he joined the United States Navy for several years.

Upon being discharged Honorably, he came to Phoenix, Arizona. He worked for Reynolds Aluminum Company for approximately fifteen years. Later he worked for Van Waters & Rogers Chemical Company for 24 years.

He attended Amos Metropolitan Methodist Church.

James Russell eaves to cherish his memories his mother Laura Mickens of Paris, Texas, wife Mavis Mickens, four daughters, one son; six step-children and a host of other relatives.
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Laura Francis Mickens (Dawson)

Birth Date: 1900-08-27
Deceased Date: 1992-12-06
Obituary:
Mrs. Mickens was born August 27, 1900 in Wolfe City, Texas, She was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Bailey) Dawson. She was married to the late Russell Mickens, who passed in 1971.

She was a graduate of Gibbons High School and held a B.A. degree from Texas College in Tyler, TX.

She taught school in the Glory Community, then in B. J. Graves (Delmar District) and was a subsitute in PISD for a number of years, retiring afgter teaching twenty five years.

She was a faithful member of the Johnson Chapel CME Church. She was Choir member and Sunday School Teachers.

She was a member of the American Woodmen and AARP.

Mrs. Mickens departed this lie Sunday December 6, 1992 at the St. Joseph Hospital n Paris, Texas.

She leaves to mourn her passing 6 grand-daughters, Janice Blackstone New Jersey, Carol Mickens Pennsylvania, Beverly Judie, Frances Scroggins, Laura (Woods) Bulluck and Charles Etta Daniels of Arizona. (2) Grandsons Larry Mickens Pennsylvania and Edward Daniels of Arizona. (12) Great-grandchildren (3) cousins of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Junita Anderson, Lorena Harris and Mary Fuller and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, a son, three sisters and a brother.
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Herbert Smith Sr.

Birth Date: 1927-06-19
Deceased Date: 2000-04-01
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Elma White-Shaw

Birth Date: 1919-10-02
Deceased Date: 2002-11-29
Obituary:
Elma the seventh of eight children, was born to George Hill, Sr. and Irene Bullock-Hill on October 2, 1919 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Elma's parents, sisters and brothers al preceded her in death.

Elmas was baptized and saved at an early age at Cottrell Chapel C.M.E Church in Hot Springs, where she served as a memeber of the Choir, the Willing Workers and the Stewardess Boards.

Elma attended Goldstein Elementary and Langston high School from which she graduated in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

In 1941, Elma was joined in matrimony to John White, Sr. The following year they were blessed with their first son, John Jr. In the following years she was blessed with twin sons, Donald, who preceded her in death, Ronald and a daughter Mary.
John Sr. and Elma moved to Phoenix in 1958. (John Sr. preceded her in death in 1963) where she became a member of Phillips Memorial C.M.E. Church and remained a faithful member until her death. She was a member of the Stewardess Board, the Missionary Society and a former member of the Chancellor/Senior Choir.

Elma was joined in matrimony to Lester Shaw in 1968 and they shared their lives until the Lord called Lester home on November 18,2000.

Elma was called home to the Lord on Friday November 29,2002 while a patient in God Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Her loving family includes: sons, daughters-in-law, John and Margaret White, Ronald and Ann White, daughter Mary Fisher, special daughter Jeanne Trachta. Three grand-children, Retha Gree, Deborah White, John White III. Ten step-children, twenty-four great-grandchildren, Eleven Great-great-grandchildren, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Juanita Carol Smith

Birth Date: 1957-02-04
Deceased Date: 2003-03-21
Obituary:
Juanita had a very rewarding career as Administrative Assistant for seventeen years. She began her career at Ambassador, Inc and eventually oved to the Roosevelt School District Office. The last twelve years of her career were spent at Vallie View Elementary school where she freely gave love and inspiration to all the children . Her generous spirit flowed abundantly to all.

Juanita was proceeded in death by her loving father Pastor Herbert Smith, Sr. Those left to cherish her memory include her devoted mother Gloria Smith, and her siblings Kathleen, Herbert Jr., Janice, Shelly, Jonathan, David, Timothy, Samuel, Rachel, James, Bonnie and Charlotte
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Eddie Ernest Daniels II

Birth Date: 1935-09-10
Deceased Date: 2008-01-30
Obituary:
Eddie Ernest Daniels II was born on September 10,1935 in Pasadena, California to Eddie and Alberta Daniels. He was raised in Phoenix, Arizona along with his eight brothers and sisters. Ed joined the United States Air Force and became an Aircraft mechanic. He served eight years in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in Fresno, California. After serving his country, he gained employment Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical in the bay area of California.

He met Roynita L. Fuller from El Cerrito, California on May 12, 1973. They were announced as Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Daniels II on October 7,1978. They began their family with their son Eddie E Daniels III. In 1982, Ed was promoted to Regional Vice President of Transportation and Distribution of the South region and transferred to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1985, they completed their family with Rekina Martinque Daniels.

After retiring, Ed and his family moved back to California where he was able to enjoy one of his passions of his life, paying Chess. Ed found teaching young children how to play chess was a way to keep them focused in school and off the streets after school. The school district found that the attendance of students increased and the behavior issues decreased on the days he taught chess. he wanted chess to be a part of peoples lives all over the country, so he created and sold chess sets and accessories.

Ed was a wonderful husband who enjoyed giving his wife everything her heart desired. Her eyes would light up whenever he walked into the room and his smile would dim the sun. There was a loving, trusting, bond between the two of them. As a father, he taught his children to be a respected young man and woman. His advise has served his children well and will always be remembered.

He is survived by his children, three sisters and three brothers who will miss him dearly.
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Blanche Hooks ( Ealy)

Birth Date: 1937-04-30
Deceased Date: 2016-01-29
Obituary:
On April 30, 1937 Blance Noreta Ealy was born in Berwind, W. VA. She was the second oldest of nine children, (one stillborn), and was born to the late Rev. Cecil and An Ruth Faucett Ealy. Blanche was affectionately known as Reta to her family.

God was the center of the Ealy household; there was Sunday school, church service, BTU, prayer meeting, and the Vacation Bible School "Blanche was refined". Matthew 25:30, best describes her because it no longer became what she learned but what she lived. "For I was hungry and you gave me meat. I was a stranger and you took me in".

She met the love her life, William Edward Hooks and shortly after the birth of their child, she united with her husband on their spiritual journey at South minster Presbyterian Church. In 1999, Blanche became a member of the Historic Tanner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church where she sang in the Chancel Choir, served as a Care Leader, and worked tirelessly on the Bereavement committee.

Blanche was an Educator, having taught on the elementary high school and collegiate levels after obtaining her Master's degree in Education from Arizona State University. Blanche was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for 60 years. She was also a member of Les Dames Charmante of Phoeninx, Arizona for many years and had a co ntagious spirit towards service, whatever she edeavored to do she spared no expense and sought to raise the bar.

Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Hooks, her parents James C. and Anna Ealy, siblings Gwendolyn Ealy Bane and her husband Carl, Vincent Ealy Jordan and her husband Ronald, Rev. Sherwin Ealy Sr. and a nephew Mark Tonic.

Left to cherish her memory are the children Rory Carlton (Brenda), Kerrick Dwayne, Bridget Noreta Gaddy (Kevin) New York, Bryan Edward, and her only grandchild Terrance DeShawn Hooks. Her siblings are Elder Cecil Ealy (Lucille), Upper Marlboror, Md. Barbar Tonic (Ernest) Rev. James D. Ealy (Linda) Charleston WV. Brenda Johnson (Rev. Garland) Charleston WV, Sister in law Yvonne Ealy, Cinncinati, OH, paternal uncle Rev Jonathan Ealy (Verda Mae), Edith Ealy, Johneva Baily, Minnie Faucett, Brothers in law Eugene Hooks (Geraldine), Perry Hooks, Sr., Sister in law, Geneva Humdy, a hos of nieces, nephews, cousins, best friend(sister) Ethel Daniels, several God children wonderful friends and church family. Blance "Reta" will be sorely missed by all.
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Charles "Chuck" Daniels

Birth Date: 1930-09-30
Deceased Date: 2019-02-11
Obituary:

Charles "Chuck" Daniels was born September 30, 1930 in Phoenix, AZ. He was the oldest child born to Eddie Ernest,
Sr (deceased) and Alberta Lee Daniels (deceased) Chuck was the oldest of 8 children who included Marshall Evans
Daniels (deceased), Eddie Ernest Daniels, Jr.(deceased), Elizabeth Edna Mickens, Gloria Dean Smith, Joe Louis Daniels (deceased), Ethel Mary Daniels, and Robert Daniels.
As one of six 'Rat Pack' boys from Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 23, 1945, Chuck set out to and successfully enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 15. (President Harry
Truman later granted amnesty to those who prematurely enlisted in the military enabling Chuck to continuously serve in the military armost 30 years.). Upon entering the military, Chuck found himself at the end of the Second World War in Japan and the start of the Korean War. He also served in the Vietnam War. By August 1951 he went from serving as Sergeant First Class to Master Sergeant where he served most of his career at different promotional levels. Early in his career, he served as administrator for 250-300 soldiers just before the military became more racially integrated.
He was a self educated man, much more articulate than many with college degrees. Although he encountered acts of racism during his life, he treated everyone the same regardless of race, ethnic, religion or other demographic category. He once stated that he sought overseas assignments because Army life for a Black soldier was almost always more tolerable, if not downright enjoyable. He enjoyed his time managing nightclubs overseas; becoming more fluent in Japanese. At the same time, he became affectionately known as 'Big Dan' to the many soldiers that he led.
In November of 1953, he signed up for a second tour of duty in Korea. However, he ended up being reassigned from the First Cavalry Division, 99th Field Artillery Battalion/8145th Army Unit in Hokkaido, Japan until 1955. In 1955, he was transferred to Ikego Ammunition Storage Area, Honshu, Japan, until 1957. During this time in Japan, Chuck met and married his wife of 61 years, Yoshimi Higuchi. They would become the parents to a son, Melvin Lee (deceased) and daughter, Alberta Lee.
Chuck was a loyal and patriotic American who proudly served his country for 30 years; a great man who was truly a leader. Master Sergeant Daniels retired from military service in June of 1975 to follow his entrepreneurial pursuits, operating his own janitorial business in California. In 2003, Chuck and Yoshimi moved back to Phoenix, Arizona after residing in Pleasanton, California for many years.
Chuck leaves to mourn, his beloved wife Yoshimi; devoted daughter Alberta "Berti" Daniels; grand- daughter Akemi Lea Marshall; great grandchildren: Khyri Dante Marshall and Deon Kymoni, Kenzo Chozyn, Kamari Le Nay and
Keziyah Lorraine Westbrook. He leaves very special friends Charlie and Nydia Gaston; Charlie has been by Chuck's side since Viet Nam and Norma Nelson, who has been like a second daughter for nearly 40 years and family friend
Charles Mathis. His passing has also left to mourn his siblings, nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends.

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Darryl Bulluck

Birth Date: 1964-09-11
Deceased Date: 2013-12-07
Obituary:
Darryl Wayne Bulluck was born September 11, 1964 to Herbert Bulluck Sr. and Gloria Dancy Bulluck in Washington D.C. He was the second of three children to this union. He began his Christian walk at an early age, which really set the foundation for a life of service. Darryl graduated from DuVal High school in Washing D.C. at the age of 17. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 27, 1982. Darryl served nine years in the Air Force where he had the opportunity to travel across the United Stated and around the world touching the lives of many. He was Honorably discharged on January 9, 1991 with a rank of Staff Sargent in Phoenix, Arizona.

After Darryl completed his military service, he worked in diverse business sectors which afforded him the opportunity to continue impacting the lives of others. he excelled in the field of education, sales and music entertainment. In addition to being employed by Teletech Inc., Darryl was Commander at Am Vets Post #65 and an active Member of American Legion, Post #1. But he found true love in music as Founder and President of Groove Me Entertainment, where he took the moniker as "D.C. Groove". Above his love for music was his love for his mother Gloria Bulluck and "Daddy's little Girls" LaShauna, Desiree and Natalie. Eight years ago, Darryl added to his heart's treasure when he married Laura Woods on April 9, 2005, in Phoenix Arizona. They had a wonderful marriage and friendship that surpasses time.

Darryl was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Bulluck Sr. Remember
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