All Obituaries

Ronald "Sweets" Alfred Cargill, an effervescent soul and a steadfast rock to all who knew him, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 72.  Born in Brooklyn, New York to Mildred Agatha Samuels and Richard Henry Cargill, Sr. on October 20, 1950, Ron was the youngest brother of James "Jimmy" L. Cargill and Richard "Richie" H. Cargill, Jr.  As an extraordinary athlete and an All-American basketball player, Ron, in his youth, brought glory and...

Menyon Yolanda Davis Greenaway was born October 28, 1967 to (the late) Hattie Mae Davis Garvin and Thomas Montgomery on Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. During her early childhood years, she was affectionately called “Londa” by the family, and several other nicknames as a baby and small child -- one of which was a private one given by her oldest brother “Meat Market” -- and only her brothers and sisters were privy to that, and no one else!...

Kevin Edward Hampton, son of Mildred Boyd Hampton and Eddie Hampton, Jr., was born on April 18, 1977 at Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.  He transitioned from this life on Friday, April 28, 2023 at his home in Brooklyn.   Kevin received his education from Boys and Girls High School where he graduated with honors in 1995.  He was employed by Verizon Communications for twenty years, and retired in 2017.  Not content to stay at home and relax, he...

Vivian Margaret Gaddy was born on June 28th, 1932 to (the late) Samuel Saylor and Pansy Amaker Saylor in North, South Carolina. Vivian graduated from John Ford High School in St. Matthews, South Carolina.  In her early twenties, Vivian moved with her family to New York City where she met Alfonza Gaddy.  She and Alfonza were married on November 9th, 1959.  From their union, she had two sons:  Michael Gaddy and Tyrone Gaddy. For many years, Vivian worked at Farragut Day...

Ghislaine St. Albord passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, at Four Seasons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn, NY.   Ghislaine was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 29, 1954, to the late Adrienne Bernadel and Simon St. Albord of Port-au-Prince.   She was raised in Haiti and moved to Brooklyn in the 1970s, where she lived until her passing. Ghislaine worked at a glass factory and was an aide at a school for students with disabilities.  While in good...

Eugene Calvin Burrus was born on November 18, 1931 in New Bern, NC to the late John Leonard Burrus and the late Thelma Viola Havens Burrus. He received some of his early education in the New Bern school system until the age of 13, and there after the family relocated to Brooklyn, NY. There he continued his education until he graduated from Fashion Industries, formally known as Central Needle Trade. When he was a teenager, he met the love of his life, the late Ethel Delores Russ Burrus,...

  On March 21, 2023, Lorna Evangeline Anderson gained her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 89 years old. Born in Kingston (Franklyn Town) Jamaica, to Mavis Carnegie and Allan Anderson.  Lorna was raised by her grandmother and her Aunts in a humble, family-oriented life, the family was everything.  Lorna as the only girl in her grandmother's care was loved unconditionally in a home filled with much joy and laughter. Lorna was a Dressmaker with...

Maude Irene Dolores Parker was born in Harlem, New York on September 14, 1928, to Octavia Jackson and Leonard Parker, who were both immigrants from Antigua. She was a joyful, friendly child who excelled in school. She enjoyed writing and became Editor-In-Chief of the Morris High School Magazine. When she was not focused on her studies, Maude attended movies and theater with a passion, a hobby she would continue throughout her life. After graduating from Morris High School, Maude attended...