2021

2020

Johnathan Price, 31

Wolfe City, TX • October 3, 2020

onathan Price is described as a “hometown hero,” “standup guy,” and “mentor who worked with children by members of his community. He worked as a personal trainer and a city employee while working on plans to launch a clothing business—”Young Successful Kings”—with his friend Terrance Hawkins.

“He was a role model for everybody. He had a good heart … Didn’t think that was the last time I would see him. He was walking out the truck, going with his friends with a smile on his face.”

Marcella Louis, Price’s Mother

James Scurlock, 22

Omaha, NE • May 30, 2020

James “Juju” Scurlock dreamed about becoming a rapper. According to his family, he grew up listening to Biggie and Tupac and Public Enemy. He loved Kodak Black, NBA Youngboy, and (in particular) Kevin Gates. According to his father, “You could always catch him listening to whoever was the hardest rapper telling the truth.”

Juju had once said jokingly that he wanted 18 kids, but at the time of his death, was wholly absorbed by his first and only daughter, Jewels. She was six months old at the time of Juju’s death.

“That’s the big thing about Juju: he’s always with some type of family. If he wasn’t with us, he was with his daughter. I’ve never really seen him without one of his relatives.”
JAMAL THOMPSON, Juju’s Cousin

“Music was the way that Juju talked. He was never recorded, but he’ll rap for the family. And in one of his raps, he said, ‘I’m gonna die a legend.’ And my best friend died a legend.”
DIAMOND DAVIS, a close friend who lived with Juju and his family for several years

Cornelius Fredericks, 16

Kalamazoo, MI • May 1, 2020

Following the death of his mother and the incarceration of his stepfather, Cornelius was brought to Wolverine Human Services, a youth facility in Detroit. While there, he became close with Will White, a peer support specialist there at the time. Cornelius, or “Corn,” as most people called him, tried to teach White how to play Chess and loved to show off card tricks. According to White, he wanted to become a counselor when he grew up. He suffered from PTSD and behavioral problems and at 16, Cornelius was transferred to an at-risk youth facility in Kalamazoo, MI. He remained there for two years until his death on May 1st. He passed away in a hospital with his aunt, Tenia Goshay, holding his hand and telling him she loved him.

Spencer Richardson-Moore, a youth care worker and supervisor at the Detroit facility, described Cornelius as a bear—sometimes fiercely protective, other times soft and gentle. He said that family trauma had given Cornelius a hard shell and he was slow to open up, especially around men, but that trauma also gave him strength. Richardson-Moore said that one of his favorite memories with him was seeing him open presents on Christmas and seeing his confidence boosted by new clothes.

“Those are the moments that I cherish about Cornelius," he said. “It’s like you’ve suffered so much but you’re still willing to find a moment to smile. He’s still willing to find a moment to laugh.”

Spencer Richardson-Moore

Breonna Taylor, 26

Louisville, KY • March 13, 2020

Known as “Bre” to her friends and family, Taylor moved from Michigan to Louisville when she was a teenager. She had a large, tight-knit family who she spent her time with, playing card games and falling asleep watching movies. One aunt, Bianca Austin, called Taylor her “mini me.” An uncle, Tyrone Bell, called her “Beezy.”

Kenneth Walker, Breonna’s boyfriend, described her home as brimming with post-it notes and envelopes where she would write down goals. Before her death, she had just bought a new car. She had her sights set on buying her own home, and building a family.

In the wake of her passing, her name has become an international symbol and rallying cry for protests.

"They really supporting you [Taylor] now. Everybody knows your story. You're going to be heard finally.”

Vaughn, Breonna’s friend

2019

Atatiana Jefferson, 28

Fort Worth, TX • October 12, 2019

Atatiana Jefferson was the youngest of what her family called the “A team” — four siblings whose given names all started with the letter A. She worked hard to attend college at Xavier University of Louisiana, where she graduated in 2014 with a degree in biology. According to her sister, Ashley Carr, “she was part of the first generation of people in my family to go to college. There were plenty of days of eating ramen noodles for dinner. But that wasn’t a deterrent for her.” She worked selling medical equipment while studying and saving up to apply for medical school. However, when her mother fell ill, she moved out of her Dallas apartment to move in with her mother, sister Amber, and Amber’s two young sons. Atatiana, known as “Tay” to her friends and family, was such a hands-on aunt with her two nephews that her sister remembers that “sometimes people think that they are her kids and not mine.” She taught her 8-year-old nephew how to mow the law, dress himself in the mornings and get ready in time for school. Her family recalls a fond memory of Atatiana taking her 4-year-old nephew to an indoor playground for his birthday, where she showed him how to go down a slide. She is remembered as a loving, generous woman who cared deeply for her family and those in need.

“You, my dear, have indeed changed the world by your sacrificial love, unbridled work ethic and enduring legacy that is yet to unfold” - Yolanda Carr, Atatiana’s mother

Pamela Turner, 44

Baytown, TX • May 13, 2019

A loving grandmother with a large and tight-knit family, Pamela was known for being a uniquely nurturing person. Her family described her as an “adored” community member who brought all in need under her wing. She had worked for over 20 years at a local Methodist Hospital and held her faith close to her heart. Her family remembers her constantly donating what little money she had to others and always bringing food around to feed her neighbors and community members in need. Known by her nickname “Nene,” she was never without her intensely loyal dog, Chichi, and would frequently walk her dog and pick up trash around her neighborhood.

“I’ve lost a lot of family members, but the way I feel now is unexplainable. I stand here as a person without a heart because my heart is in that casket with Pam.”

Antoinette Dorsey, self described as Turner’s “second mom.”

2018

2017

Charleena Lyles, 30

Seattle, WA • June 18, 2017

Charleena, known to her friends and family as Leena, was small in stature but full of personality. The 30-year-old was the mother of four children, ages 12, 11, 4, and 1, and was three months pregnant at the time of her death. She loved to take long bus rides with her kids, taking them to the library and to the park.

“Charleena loved to smile. She loved to dance. She didn’t have all the best moves. But she would do a little something-something. So, when you’re saying her name, put a little something-something with it.”

-Shanae Isabell, Charleena’s second cousin

Alteria Woods, 21

Gifford, FL • March 19, 2017

Alteria Mona Woods was a young woman with tremendous promise and drive.

Born February 2, 1996, in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, Alteria always lived with a love for life, and a vitality surrounding her. She was always on the go, and she found a way to make others feel good with her kindness and energy. From a young age, she was devoted to school, devoted to her church, and deeply committed to her family.

From the beginning, Alteria actively pursued excellence in herself, and by high school Alteria was inducted into the National Honor Society of High School Scholars and graduated with full honors from Sebastian River High School in 2014, where she was not only a successful scholar-athlete, playing basketball, but an accomplished member of the varsity cheerleading team. She was not a young woman involved in trouble, if anything, she was committed to improving the lives of other people, as well as animals. For several years, Alteria was part of PUGLife Animal Rescue, caretaking, and protecting pugs throughout her community. Alteria was also a member of Staten Temple Church of God by Faith where she served in the Youth Department Ministry and Anchors of Hope Outreach Food Pantry. In short, Alteria was fueled by a life of faith and education, pursuing a calling of service and helping others in need.

An honors student at Indian River State College in Vero Beach, Alteria earned her pharmacist technician’s license and had been working at Publix pharmacy while she went to school. Although she was serious about her education and her plan to become a pharmacist, her family and friends also remember that she loved to laugh and joke around. Family, friends, and teachers remember her as a very hard worker with a wonderful smile and a way with people. 

“Alteria was a beautiful, bright shining light to all who know her. She was intelligent, courageous, kind-hearted, ambitious, and beautiful, inside and out. She wasn't afraid to dream big. She touched the lives of many, creating a lasting impact,”

-Yolanda Woods, Alteria’s Mother

This memorial was put together by Say Their Name Memorial