Bereavement Notices

Margie Lee Miles

Hello Family, the Homegoing Service for Cousin Margie Lee Miles, Husband of Cousin Linda Broadous Miles/Father of Cousin Margis Miles, will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 7017 S. Gramercy Place, Los Angeles 90047.

Viewing at 10 am PT; Service at 11 am PT; Military Tribute at 1 pm PT; Repast in the Grace Temple Fellowship Hall immediately following the Military Tribute.  A private burial will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Veterans Cemetery in Riverside, CA.  To send condolences, please contact Linda’s sister, Cousin Deborah at 310-386-6144, for the mailing address.  Monetary Tributes may be sent via CashApp at  $Lindamiles928.  
Flowers may be sent to Grace Temple Baptist Church before 9 am PT on the day of the Homegoing service.   

Thank you for your prayers and love.

Dwight Gordon

Cousin Angela Hilson is asking for prayer for her children, Danisha, Ashton, and Ashlie whose father, Dwight Gordon passed away.

Thank you, Cousin Deborah

Major Clark Latimer

Family, may we be in prayer for the family of our late Cousin Milele Anana, whose son, Major Clark Latimer, passed unexpectantly a few days ago in his hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. Born on October 16, 1956, Major was the eldest child of Cousin Milele. Cousin Milele was the Granddaughter of Grandma Mattie’s Brother, Hillery Thomas. Condolences may be sent to 4399 Highway A, Oregon, Wisconsin 53575

Thank you, Cousin Deborah Broadous, Nat’l. President

Lisa Broadous-Smith

This is to notify you that our cousin, Lisa Broadous-Smith, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, following health challenges related to a brain tumor. We are asking for prayers of strength and comfort for Lisa’s daughters, Shadae and Kayla Smith, and Chenise Hunt, as well as their father, Charles Smith; her parents Barbara Broadous and James Broadous Sr., and James’ wife Opal; Lisa’s brothers Tony Broadous and his wife Lisa, and James “J2” Broadous Jr. and his wife Lolita; the entire Leon Broadous Sr. Branch; and extended family and friends. Lisa, the Granddaughter of Uncle Leon Sr. and Aunt Ora Lee, and the Great Granddaughter of Grandpa Zach and Grandma Mattie, will always be loved and cherished by our family.

Arrangements include:

Memorial Celebration Service

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 11 am

Emmanuel Temple Church

1033 N. Sumner St. Portland, Oregon 97217 *Masks are required

Funeral Home
Terry Family Funeral Home 2337 N. Williams Ave. Portland, Oregon 07227

Hotel Arrangements
Comfort Suites
12010 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97220
$99 per night (Mention Broadous Family Funeral Services)
For additional hotel info, contact Northwest Region President, Cousin Ronnie Manus at (503) 975-7020.

Condolences May Be Sent To

Cousin James Broadous Sr. 616 NE Simpson
Portland, OR 97211

Contact Person

Northwest Region President
Cousin Ronnie Manus (503) 975-7020

Thank you,
Cousin Deborah A. Broadous, National President

Hector Rodela (Brother of Virginia Flake)

Please be in prayer for Cousins Virginia and Hugh Flake, and their family, in the passing of Virginia’s Brother, Hector Rodela. Hector, who had underlining health conditions, succumbed to COVID-19 on Monday, February 15, 2021. Obituary HERE.

Nolan Mack

Let us be in prayer for Cousin Diane O’Neal (Nealie Branch) and her family, in the passing of her Brother, Nolan Mack, who passed on Monday, December 28, 2020. Arrangement information forthcoming. Diane can be reached at 318-588-0851. Thank you, Deborah Broadous, National President

Mother of Cousin Henrietta Broadous

Family, please be in prayer for Cousin Henrietta Broadous, whose 91 year old Mother, Narvell Carrigan, passed on December 6, 2020. Henrietta is the Widow of our late Cousin Robert Broadous. Robert was the Son of original sibling, Aunt Thelma; and Father of Cousins Doneyne Smith and Malisia Degrate.

For additional information, contact Cousin Doneyne Smith at (903) 280-8938.

Thank you, Cousin Deborah Broadous, National President

Gravesite Service:
Thursday, December 10, 2020
2 pm
Washington Cemetery
Old Washington, Arkansas 71862

Funeral Directors:
Hicks Funeral Home
407 S. Hazel St.
Hope, Arkansas 71801
870- 777-8674

Condolences may be sent to:
Henrietta Broadous
110 Park Circle
Texarkana, TX 75501

Furaha (Rosita) Broadous

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Family, please join the family of Uncle H.T. & Aunt Rosa Broadous, as they celebrate the life of Cousin Furaha (Rosita Broadous). Furaha, the fourth child born to Uncle H.T. and Aunt Rosa, passed on Sunday, November 15, 2020, following a period of health-related challenges. Let us also keep Furaha’s daughter, Nandi; Grandchildren, Justice and Freedom; Siblings, Abdullah (Hillery), Marie, Zedar, Pamela, and Francine; and Nephews, Nieces, and friends, in your prayers.

Thank you, Cousin Deborah Broadous, National President

Kevin Howard

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On Sunday September 20, 2020, Cousin Alisha Kelley, daughter of Kathy Broadous, granddaughter of Leon Broadous, Sr. lost her father, Kevin Howard of Portland, OR. Kevin’s service is on October 2, 2020. Condolences can be received through Alisha’s husband Darryl at 503.754.4098.  Please keep this family uplifted in prayer as Darryl lost his father this past May.

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Cousin Pastor Gilbert Ross - Homegoing Services

Family, let us extend our love and prayers of comfort to Cousin Frances Ross, and the entire Ross family, in the passing of our beloved Cousin, Pastor Gilbert Ross.  Cousin Gilbert, the son of Cousin Ruby Ross, and Grandson of Aunt Nealie Broadous Owens, passed on Saturday, August 29, 2020.  We cherish his memory, and are grateful for his life.  A life well lived.

Cousin Danone Williams

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Family, our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Cousin Celeste Williams in the passing of her husband, Cousin Pastor Danone Williams. Cousin Danone passed on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, due to the failure of his recently transplanted heart. Cousin Celeste is the daughter of Cousin Lady Lanita Broadous and our Late Cousin Bishop Miquail Broadous, the son of our Late Cousin William T. Broadous, the son of original sibling, Hillery T. Broadous and his wife, Aunt Rosa Broadous. Please keep Celeste, her two young children, and family in your prayers.


Condolences may be sent to The Broadous Residence
c/o Lady Celeste Williams
1952 W. 73rd Street
Los Angeles, California 90047