With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ruby Deloris Fairley, who departed this world on December 23, 2025, just four days shy of her 69th birthday. Born on December 27, 1956, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Ruby brought warmth, joy, and a nurturing spirit to everyone she encountered. She was devoted her life to her family and to her work.Ruby is...
Curtis Junious Coates
September 1, 1981 – January 20, 2026
Curtis was born on September 1, 1981, in Detroit, Michigan, alongside his twin brother, Chrisel Junious Coates, to Sharon Coates and Curtis Thomas. Known affectionately as "Twin" throughout the neighborhood, Curtis shared a bond with his brother that was inseparable and lifelong. He was also lovingly known as "Curt" to family and...