All Obituaries

Narcissus (Newkirk) Brinson was born on November 4, 1933, in Fowlstown, Georgia, to Sam and Eliza Newkirk. The youngest of six children—Sam Jr., Sylvester, Lorenzo, Victoria, and Maggie—she was the final surviving sibling, a cherished link to a remarkable generation. After an extended illness, she peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 8:36 PM at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. In February 1950, she married Paul ...

Carrie "Lil Bit" McEachin was born on September 15, 1955, to Carrie Mae and Neil McEachin in Brooklyn, New York. She departed this life on the night of January 1, 2026. Carrie was educated in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Sarah J. High School. She later worked for the Federal Reserve until suffering a stroke in 1981. Once Carrie learned to live with her disability, she never allowed it to define her. Throughout her life, she took great pride in her independence and ...

Bebian Aranha, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY, at the age of 78. Born in Bombay, India, Bebian lived a life full of warmth, generosity, and compassion. She was the devoted mother of two surviving children, cherished grandmother to eight, and proud great-grandmother to two. Her nurturing spirit extended far beyond her own family—over her 35-year career as an au pair, she lovingly cared for and ...

Vivian “Lizzie” Saxton, born on November 2, 1942, was named for her great-grandmother Elizabeth Saxton, the first matriarch of the Saxton family. Vivian found joy in singing and dancing; she often filled spaces with music that reflected both her spirit and soul. She loved cooking and hosting family and friends at her home, often sharing stories that brought laughter and comfort. A dedicated follower of her “stories” aka soap operas, she was enthralled by their drama ...

Karen Ariella Chandler A Celebration of Life – The Journey on Karen’s Celebration Bus Today, we gather to celebrate the unforgettable journey of Karen Ariella Chandler — a woman who worked hard, celebrated harder, and lit up every space she entered. A celebration usually begins with an invitation — and if you knew Karen, you probably received more invitations than you could count. So, ladies and gentlemen, you are cordially invited to board Karen’s ...

Marilyn Marlene Ingrid James was born on July 11, 1955, to Emerine James in Scarborough Colonial Hospital on the island of Tobago. During her childhood years on Old Road in Scarborough, Marilyn -- also known as Mari -- developed her fondness for family and her sense of adventure, as she grew up surrounded by a large family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and her siblings Clyde and Sarita. In Tobago, she attended the Scarborough Anglican Girls School, making the walk to and from school barefoot ...