All Obituaries

Chris Leftwich was born on February 4, 1970, in Brooklyn, NY, to Arthur Leftwich, Jr., and Yvonne Blackwell Leftwich.  On June 7, 2021, he went on to be with the Lord at 3:21 p.m. at the Saint Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. He was educated in the New York Public School System.  While living in Brooklyn, his occupation was in the construction field.  Chris and his family moved to Bethlehem, PA, in 2006, and in 2009 he founded and operated his own company,...

Oswald Cumberbatch Jr., known as “Ozzie” to family and friends, was born on October 11, 1949 in Brooklyn to parents Oswald Sr. and Bernice Cumberbatch.  One of six children, his siblings are brother: Kenrick, sister: Joyce (deceased), brother: Selwyn, sister: Hazel and brother: Byron. Ozzie attended grade school and junior high in Brooklyn and was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout through the St. Phillips Church, where the family attended.  Ozzie excelled at anything he did...

Live Funeral Service for Alfred S. Quashie, please highlight link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZKkLY52mrU&feature=youtu.be   

"Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven." ~ Matthew 5:16 Dr. James Earl Caldwell’s favorite scripture, above, was the foundation of his career and track record of accomplishments as an innovative and effective Community Leader and Builder. He was equally exacting, persistent, focused, and efficient. James was born June 26, 1951 in Newberry County, Pomaria, South Carolina to Vera Mae Caldwell...

Annetta Coburn was born on October 6, 1952 in Scooba, MS. Annetta wasn't alone as she entered the world with her sister Bernetta to Pearl Casenave and father, LC Coburn. When she was 7 years old she moved to Brooklyn, NY with her mother Pearl and twin sister Bernetta. Annetta was driven by faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and a was member of Hunter Temple AME Zion Church in Brooklyn, NY, where she was also a member of the choir. She entered elementary school at P.S. 20 in...

It would be greatly appreciated if no red flowers are sent, as per family request. 

Carole Kay Hudson (May 1, 1941 - April 22, 2021)   Carole Kay Hudson was a fierce, independent woman who lived life on her own terms. After graduating from Wingate High School in Brooklyn, New York in 1959, she traveled to London, England by sea to attend nursing school at Whittington Hospital. It was there that she discovered a love for travel and spent the next several years traversing European cities—from hitch-hiking in Ireland to skiing in the Swiss Alps and sunbathing in...

Edward Bernard Jones was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 19, 1957. He was the youngest of two children born to (the late) Bernard Elmo Jones and Louise Dorothy Wilkes Jones. Edward was affectionately known as “Brother Dear”, “Eddie”, or “Big Ed”.  He was educated in the New York City school system and attended Kingsborough Community College where he majored in Business Administration.  During the 1970s and...

During this difficult time in order to provide the standard of safety to our staff and families, Frank R. Bell has decided to offer our families streaming services of their loved one’s service through Zoom. Zoom can be accessed through your computer, tablet or mobile phone.  If Zoom is being accessed through your computer you will only need to click on the link provided below.  If you are using Zoom on your cell phone or tablet it will be necessary to download the Zoom app...

Robert Jones, who was well known as “Bobby” was a 87 year old man that lived with purpose & determination up until the moment he physically left this earth. He was born on April 20, 1934 to Isabelle Gill.  As he migrated to NYC from North Carolina he met Margaret Jones whom he married and stayed best friends with until his last breath. He was “POP” to his children - Anthony, Lisa & Michael and a wonderful and active grandfather to Cassandra, Cierra,...

Arthur Watkins (Artie) was born April 14, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Benjamin and Frances Watkins; where he continued to enjoy and flourish throughout his life.  He was the seventh of eight siblings. Family and friends affectionately knew him as Artie, Pee-Wee, and Pop-Pop. He was educated in the New York Public School system and in 1965 graduated from Bushwick High School. He continued his education at Manhattan Community College where he found enjoyment in photography. He...