Warren E. Bridges was born on December 28th, 1933, to Prentiss and Gertha Bridges in the deep southern city of Greenville, Mississippi. How such a strong, kind, and gentle soul emerged from the brutality of that time is a testament to his resilience and his character. His childhood adventures included chasing down a cotton mouth snake, getting shot at for...
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...