All Obituaries

Flora Jane Dodson was born on Wednesday, September 13, 1944 in Bennettsville, South Carolina to (the late) Esther Covington and Willoughby Bridges.  Flora was raised in Bennettsville until the 5th grade, and while there, she attended Blenum Public School, and it is also where the family worshipped the Lord at Macedonia Baptist Church.  Flora’s family decided to relocate to Brooklyn, New York, and she completed her educational journey as follows: P.S. 25 (elementary); P.S. 57...

Our mother, Mrs. Wilma Jean Jenkins was born on July 19, 1944 to Bishop William L. Foster and Lorrene Jefferson Foster.  She was of Cherokee-Choctaw descent and grew up in Amherstdale, Logan County, West Virginia in a loving household with her siblings.   Wilma Jean Foster, married our Father, Frank R. Jenkins (who has since deceased) on Sept 5, 1973.  They were happily married for over 39 years and were together over 45 years until our father transitioned to the...

Evangelist Lula Mae Benjamin was born on January 25, 1944 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Solomon Benjamin and Susie Mae Anderson.  Lula Mae was the fifth of eight siblings.  Mildred Benjamin, Penny Benjamin, Charles Anderson, Peggy Scott, Mildred Anderson Harper and Lonnie Mae Kennell, all preceded her in death. While living in Savannah, Georgia, Lula Mae Benjamin met and married John W. Holliday, Jr. in 1961.  To this union were born three children; their firstborn, John W....

Gregory Cyril Van Clarke, Esq., age 73, was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 6, 1947 and died suddenly on February 3, 2021 from a ruptured aorta and collapsed lung during surgery.  He was the only son of Cyril Frederick Clarke and Doris May Pottinger Clarke.  His father, who was raised in Barbados, was a machinist and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W) Local 3.  His mother, who emigrated from Jamaica, was a clerk for the City of...

A Life Well Lived March 1, 1942-January 23, 2021   On March 1, 1942, the world was introduced to the “Original Fashionista,” Pauline Johnson. By all accounts, Pauline was a clever and high-spirited child. As Rose Johnson’s middle child, Pauline earned her spot in the family. She was fiercely protective of her family and friends. No one touched the Johnson sisters without facing Pauline first. At the same time, Pauline was known for her incredible kindness and...

Brenda Joyce Baldwin was born June 17, 1958 to (the late) Wiley Oscar Baldwin and Mary Magglene Taylor Baldwin Hicks in Brooklyn, New York.  She was the first-born girl child of that union. Brenda was educated in the New York City public school system -- P.S.9, Rothschild, and Bay Ridge High School, graduating from both Hunter College and Pace University.  Her love of education and caring for people led her to complete her Nurse Practitioner degree fulfilling her life-long...

The family of Julia Thomas-Julien are here to celebrate her life which began on May 8th, 1948. Born to Mahalia Thomas and Michael Augustine, Julia was the third of five children. Zitty, a name she was affectionately called by many, was a fierce and loyal friend, loving Aunt and dedicated Mother. Upon completion of her education at Fyzabad Intermediate School, she gained employment at Sylvania, while pursuing her nursing studies. Julia would subsequently qualify as a Registered Nurse, where...

May the Life I Lived, Speak For Me   May the life I lived, speak for me, May the life I lived, speak for me Now that I’m resting in my grave, there is nothing more I can say May the life I lived, speak for me   May the work I’ve done, speak for me, May the work I’ve done, speak for me Now that I’m resting in my grave, there is nothing more I can say May the work I’ve done, speak for me   May the company I kept, speak for me, May the...

  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Carolyn’s name (Carolyn L. Weekes McQueen) to:  The Alzheimer’s Association https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=663259 Please copy and paste link into your enter browser in order to donate.   Carolyn (Carol) Louise Weekes-McQueen was born on November 1, 1945 to (the late) Eva Frances Gayle Weekes and Eustace Adalbert Weekes in...

Mother Agnes Darby was born on May 31, 1927, to (the late) Alberta Denino in Alachua, Florida. She was the second child born to Alberta Denino. During her early years, she attended Alachua Grammar School. When Agnes was seven years old James came to her house while she and her mother were working in the yard. James asked her mother if he could marry her. Her mother said to James, “who’s gonna take care of her?” he said “my daddy!” Her mother said get on away...

Delores Reina was born to Carl Jones and Mae Jones on June 7, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. Delores graduated from Sara J. Hale High School. Delores was the youngest child and only daughter of Carl and Mae Jones. She also had two brothers Elliott and Eddie that she loved to roughhouse with.  As a child Delores loved to swim and run track. As an adult she continued to be active and energetic, always ready to dance if a good song was playing. She also loved horror movies. On August 2,...

Theresa Weeks was born to the late Delores Weeks and James Henry Weeks on June 20th 1969 In Brooklyn New York. She graduated from Boys and Girls High School where she ran track and was mostly known for her athletic abilities. Theresa was a devoted Mother to Ma’Shanta Pitts and Jahmani Daniel, and a proud grandmother to Kymani Pratt (her grand boo- boo) Throughout her years, Theresa resided in Brooklyn, New York. Theresa Weeks was a BSTF Agent with the NYPD School Safety Division where...

Lois Watson Green was born on July 22, 1943 in Fairmont, North Carolina to (the late) Hattie Mae Inman and departed this life on Sunday January 3, 2021. She attended Rosen Ward High School in Fairmont, North Carolina. She relocated to Brooklyn, New York at an early age where she met and married Charles Green. They met in 1967 and were joined together in Holy Matrimony in 1977. They remained married for forty-four years. During this time they lovingly raised six children, grandchildren, and...

Beloved mother, the center of our family, was born to Jeff and Lylia Brown (the seventh child of five brothers and five sisters) in Anderson, South Carolina on July 5, 1916. She attended high school in Anderson and then married Henry Walker. She remained the idealized mother throughout all her struggles. She taught us to respect ourselves and others. She encouraged us to get a college education. She leaves 3 children (2 deceased, William and Dorothy) and one living (Melvin Walker). She was a...

Willem Antony Cornelus de Ronde (“Wim”), was born on February 14, 1930 to (the late) Abraham Cornelis de Ronde and Margaretha Wilhelmina Vierdag in Roermond, The Netherlands.  He was the youngest of six, with four sisters and one brother.  Wim spent the first thirty years of his life in The Netherlands where he received his education up to the college level. He graduated from the Horticultural College in 1954, then continued his education attending the Netherlands...

Lena Mae Wooten was born on November 15, 1927 in Wayne County, North Carolina, the only child of Edward Wooten and Lena Rose Shepard. At the age of four, Lena moved to Brooklyn, New York where she resided for the rest of her life. She graduated from Girls' High School and played center for the St. Peter Claver girls basketball team. On November 24, 1951, Lena married Charles James Roach. They later divorced and together had three children to whom she was a devoted mother. Throughout...

Patrick Lewis Charles (Pat)was the first child born to Herbert(predeceased) and Paulette Charles on September 25, 1972, in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Erasmus High School in Brooklyn, Patrick was a quiet and kind person, with a personality that was larger than life. His unconditional love for his family and friends was unmatched. Many of the people Patrick met throughout his life considered him family.   His family moved to Linden Blvd in 1975. During this time Patrick built a...

David Neal McGruder, Esq. knew as a Palms Middle School student in Los Angeles that he was destined to be an attorney. His siblings and friends say that since then, all of his activities aligned with that goal.  David was the third child born to Bedford Neal McGruder and the late Deanna Powell McGruder in Santa Monica, California on Thursday, January 28, 1971. His older sisters, Jessica and Laura, say their names immediately became one, “JessicaLauraDavid.” His father said...