Family Spotlights
June Spotlight
Honoring Our Rising Stars
This month, we’re beaming with pride as we spotlight the incredible accomplishments of our younger generation. From walking across graduation stages to stepping into leadership roles in the military, our family continues to grow, achieve, and inspire. These aren’t just milestones—they’re the beginning of bold new chapters.
🎒 Elementary School Graduates: The Class of Curiosity
Let’s give a huge round of applause to our littlest graduates who’ve wrapped up elementary school with bright minds and even brighter smiles! Whether they mastered multiplication, memorized the states, or became class spelling bee champs, they’ve proven they’re ready for middle school adventures.
You’re growing fast, asking big questions, and stepping into the world with confidence—and we couldn’t be prouder. Keep that curiosity alive. The best is yet to come!
Conner Lee graduated on Friday, May 23, from Freedom Prep Elementary at 9:00 AM sharp, smiling all the way across the stage. This fall, he’ll continue his academic journey at Memphis School of Excellence for the 2025–2026 school year. We’re so proud of his achievements—and even more excited about what’s next!
Landon Johns also celebrated a major milestone, graduating from the 5th grade at River Eves Elementary School on May 22. In the fall, he’ll be leveling up to Holcomb Bridge Middle School. Middle school, watch out—Landon is coming with brains, charm, and plenty of heart!
🎓 High School Graduate: Walking in Excellence
Let’s give a big round of applause to Bailei Pearson, who graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 20, 2025. Bailei is headed straight into greatness as she begins her studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)—ranked the #1 public HBCU in the country—starting the summer semester on June 19. Her chosen major? Cell and Bio Process Engineering. Brains, brilliance, and Black girl magic at its finest!
🎖️ Military Promotion: Saluting Strength and Dedication
We’re sending a proud and heartfelt salute to Sergeant Brian Heard, Jr., who was recently promoted and is currently stationed in Japan. (That’s right—Japan!) He’s just two weeks into his six-month post, and we know he’s serving with the same excellence and honor that defines this family. Brian, we’re proud of you, and we’re praying for your continued safety and success.
June Birthdays
Ural Grant
June 3rd
Stephen Heard, Jr.
June 3rd
Nadelyn N. Pearson
June 7th
Delsey I. Thomas
June 8th
Regina G. Heard
June 12th
Serena Hill
June 13th
Monique L. Price
June 19th
LaShonna Price
June 25th
In Memoriam
Let’s take a moment to remember and honor our beloved deceased family members who were born this month. Their memories continue to live in our hearts.
Robert “Bob” Pearce Heard, Jr. (June 5, 1890 – March 11, 1970) son of the late Robert Pearce Heard and the late Rachel Brotton Heard; brother of the late Josephine Heard Clemmons, the late Lillie Heard Gibson, the late Mary (Frannie) Heard Lewis, the late Henrietta Heard Edward, the late Tommy Heard, and the late Johnny C. Heard; father of the late Robert Pearce “Big Brother” Heard, III (Elouise), the late Charles Eddy Heard (Janice), the late Henry Mack “BeBe” Heard, the late Theodore Frank Heard (Addie B.), Gloria Heard Price (Willie Arthur), and Martha Heard Hill (Carl); grandfather of the late Stephen C. Heard, Sr., the late Kirk Darnell Heard, the late Michael Joseph Heard, and Karen DeBellis Heard, the late Frank Theodore Heard, Jr., Patricia Heard Saville, Alice Heard Gray, Beverly Heard Pearson, Robert L. Heard, Ronald Heard, Phyllis Heard Harris, Anita Heard Martin and Rhonda Heard Lee, the late Van Barrick “Ricky” Price, Regenia Price, the late Carol Hill, and Michael Lewis Hill. Robert was 80 years old when he passed.
Georgia Ann Thomas Webb (June 22, 1924 – August 2, 1977) daughter of daughter of the late Lewis Thomas and the late Carrie Gaulding Thomas; ex-wife of the late Felix Webb; mother of the late Evie Lee Holliday, the late Albertha Webb Jones, Thomas Webb, Calvin Webb, the late Claven Webb, the late Alvin Webb, Aaron Webb, Lynda Webb Hamilton and Nathan Webb; grandmother of several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister of the late Jesse James Thomas, the late Frank Thomas (Virginia), the late Eugene Thomas (Carrie), Addie Beatrice Thomas Heard (Theodore), and the late Lizzie Mae Thomas Hollis (John). Georgia was 53 years old at the time of her death.
Stephanie R. Welch (June 4, 1982 – December 9. 2023) daughter of the late Stephen Charles Heard, Sr. and the late Cheryl Welch; mother of Leah Denise May; sister of Monica Young, Demetrius Brooks-Heard, Chantal Danielle Welch, Stephen Jewel Charles Heard and Charles Lewis Heard; granddaughter of the Charles Eddie Heard and the late Janice Johnson Heard, niece of the late Kirk Darnell Heard, the late Michael Joseph Heard, and Karen DeBellis Heard. Stephanie was 41 years old at the time of her death.
Anniversaries
Samerah and Marshall 'Rick' Johns
June 1st
John Ella and Marcus Carter
June 12th