It is with heavy hearts and immense sorrow that we announce the tragic and senseless deaths of Amia N. Cox, aged 22, and Sontia R. Simmons, aged 26, taken from this world in the early hours of July 7, 2025. Their vibrant lives were cut tragically short, leaving behind a community deeply mourning their loss—and forever grateful for the light they brought into each life they touched.
Bright Lives, Beautiful Spirits
Amia, 22, was a beacon of warmth and optimism. Friends describe her as compassionate, creative, and fiercely loyal. Whether through her infectious laugh, her readiness to help someone in need, or her unwavering support, she touched the lives of many and made every moment brighter.
Sontia, 26, carried a remarkable strength and elegance. She had a gentle, calming presence and was fiercely dedicated to those she loved. Her kindness, empathy, and leadership left lasting impressions on all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Together or apart, they embodied the best of humanity—generous, spirited, and compassionate women whose absence leaves a profound emptiness here on earth.
Taken in Tragedy
In the early morning of July 7, a violent and senseless act shattered lives and hearts. While investigators continue their search for answers, one truth remains: two lives full of promise and goodness were cruelly taken. Their families, friends, and community are now navigating the unprecedented pain of sudden loss, and no words can capture the depth of their grief.
A Community in Mourning
As news of their passing spread, an outpouring of grief and remembrance swept across social media and beyond. Messages of solidarity, sorrow, and love flooded in as countless friends, neighbors, and even strangers honored Amia and Sontia’s memory.
Memorials are beginning: candles left at vigil sites; tributes shared on college campuses and local hangouts; moments of silence at gatherings. Their loss is being felt deeply—and collectively mourned.
✨ Celebrating Their Legacies
In the coming days, tributes will pour forth—stories shared, laughter remembered, and love offered in their names. Plans for memorial services are underway; details will be shared once families have had the space to coordinate.
While we struggle to make sense of this tragedy, we hold onto the light that Amia and Sontia brought into the world. May their memories guide us, their kindness inspire us, and their love unite us as we honor all that they were—and all that they hoped to become.
A Call for Support
Let us wrap their families in compassion and strength. If you knew Amia or Sontia—whether deeply or briefly—consider reaching out with a kind word, a shared memory, or a moment of prayer. If you didn’t know them, take heart in the collective promise that they will not be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Amia and Sontia.
Your impact lives on in every life you touched, in every kindness you showed, and in every heart that mourns you today.
Forever cherished. Forever missed.