All Obituaries

Our beloved Deana Chenelle Bynum graced her beautiful presence to the world on November 27, 1974 and to her parents Bobby and Gloria, and sister Sekena Bynum.  Deana was born and raised as well as educated in Brooklyn, New York attending Clara Barton High School for the Health Professions.  That is where Deana took a keen interest in the medical field to pursue her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. Deana furthered her education and attended Borough of Manhattan Community...

Theresa E. Manning Sealey “For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; And his truth endureth to all generations.” ~ Psalm 100:5   Theresa Euphemia Manning Sealey was born on November 25, 1933 to (the late) Gilbert Edward Manning and Beryl B. Oxley in Gatun, Canal Zone in the Republic of Panama. Theresa, better known as “Phema”, loved sports from an early age.  While attending Gatun High School, she played softball for the school team.  She...

Angela E. Sealey De Shong     " He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." ~ Psalm 91:1   Angela Eneida Sealey De Shong was born on April 20, 1962 to (the late) Rupert Christopher Sealey and Theresa Euphemia Manning Sealey in the Republic of Panama.  During the early stages of her life, she was a very happy child.  She started her education in Pablo Arosemena Elementary School in Colon, Panama....

Margaret Louise Ince (nee Foy) was born on the 19th of March 1937 to (the late) Samuel Foy and Vickie Foy Berry (nee Greene) in Wilmington, North Carolina.  She was the third of six children and spent her early years in North Carolina.  By the age of sixteen, she called Harlem, New York City home.  Margaret, from an early age, wanted to be a nurse.  After completing high school for nursing, she attended the Albany Medical College Nursing program.  Later, Margaret...

The world lost a dedicated servant of God when Elder George Melville Grant, known to many as “Mel” or “Dr. Grant'' passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, after battling COVID-19 at SUNY Downstate Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. He was born on November 30, 1948, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn to George A. Grant and Bertina (Payne) Grant. In his early years, he attended Our Lady of Victory (Roman Catholic) Elementary School and Boys High School. He continued his formal...

Ranson Smith, Sr. was born on June 19, 1937 in Bartow, Georgia.  He was the eldest son of (the late) Elnora Jones and Eddie Lee Smith.  At an early age, Ranson moved to Brooklyn, New York where he attended George Westinghouse High School until he joined the United States Army in 1956. Ranson met his sweetheart and the love of his life Lula because both of their grandparents lived across the hall from one another. Ranson and Lula married on November 26, 1960 in Brooklyn.  They...

Vanessa Burkett was born April 29, 1958 to Richard Baldwin and (the late) Ernestine Baldwin in Brooklyn, New York.  She was the eldest of her four siblings. Vanessa attended Walt Whitman Junior High School where she met the love of her life and her future husband Charles Burkett, Jr. (affectionately known as “Dobie”). She also attended John Dewey High School, and later graduated from The College of New Rochelle with a degree in Psychology. On June 28, 1980, Vanessa married...

Fritz Stanley White (“Stanley”) passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Brooklyn, NY, at 88. Stanley was the seventh of eight boys born to Fitz and Lillian (Lakey) White in Georgetown, Guyana.  Early in his career, Stanley worked at Timehri International Airport in Guyana as a radio operator, managing aircraft communications during takeoff and landing.  Seizing a new opportunity, in 1957 he relocated to Barbados, where he became a senior airport radio operator at...

Ernestina Romina Giscombe, affectionately called “Tina”, was born on November 15, 1964 to (the late) Ernesto Heriberto Giscombe and Claudette Loretta Greaves de Giscombe, in Colòn, Republic of Panama.  An Angel was dispatched to call Tina home on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. Tina attended Universidad USMA -- Class of 1979.  She migrated to the United States in February 2007.  For over twelve years, Tina worked at Wendy’s Restaurant as a Manager, then...

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: Devoe Street Baptist Church and Girls for Gender Equity   Rena Violante Claggion Monk was born December 7, 1920 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was one of ten children of Edgar and C. Lollie Reid Claggion. Rena grew up attending church with her family and singing in the choir. She attended and graduated from Providence High School. Like many African Americans with southern roots, Rena headed north after WWII in search of...

Raymond Moore Sr. was born to Daniel and Della Moore in Williamston, North Carolina, on July 11, 1927. He transitioned from his earthly vessel to his heavenly home on March 19, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York, at 92 years old following decades of successfully battling kidney disease.  Raymond was baptized upon the confession of his Christian faith as a young boy at the Goddard Hill Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, in Williamston where he grew up with 13 brothers and sisters. With...

It is with great sadness that the family of Eleonora Rozina announces her passing on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the age of 94 years.  Eleonora will be forever remembered by her children, Sasha, Lena and Marína, as well as their spouses. Eleonora will also be missed by her brother Garik, sister-in-law Liza, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Eleonora was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Elkhon  Rozin.  A native of Baku, Azerbaijan, Eleonora enrolled...

Constantia Violet Whetstone, beloved mother of three – Yvonne Wyllie, Garfield Taylor and Farrell Taylor – has made the final journey home to be with our lord and savior.  Ms. Whetstone was born 23 October 1926 in Jamaica, West Indies, and passed on 16 Feb 2020 at the age of 93. She immigrated to the United States in 1963, became a citizen and has lived in Brooklyn, New York for over 50 years.  To her family and close friends, she was called “Sista”, a name...

**As an act of solidarity, the family graciously requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Vicki's daughter Karimah Crosson.**

Nat was a passionate and committed advocate for civil rights, equality and justice his entire life.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to the Equal Justice Initiative or the African American Civil War Museum.  Please put “In Memory of Nathaniel Williams” in the comment box on the donation page(s).