All Obituaries

A devoted husband and father, and a God-fearing man of dignity, Archibald C. Harding graced this earth for 103 years. Archibald was born on May 8, 1915 in Georgetown, Guyana and grew up in Beterverwagting Village on the East Coast of Demerara, Guyana. He was married to Veronica Harding (affectionately called "Mavis") for 53 years, and with this union, they raised their beautiful children. A house is made of sticks and stones, but the foundation of a home is love. A carpenter by...

Mrs. Catherine Anita Robinson Dotts, 85, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Catherine Anita Robinson Dotts was born in Staten Island, New York, on August 19, 1933, to Clarence and Sara Jackson Robinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Dotts, a granddaughter, Janelle Dotts, five sisters, and two brothers. Mrs. Dotts leaves to cherish her memories, three sons, Bruce Dotts, Bernard Reid and Chris Dotts, two daughters, Kim Neal and...

Juan Juliano Barnett was born on June 25th, 1945 in Panamá Republic of Panamá. In 1960 he migrated to Brooklyn, N.Y. with sister Juliet and brother Talbert to join their mother and other siblings. He attended George Westinghouse High School where he was trained as a Film Editor. Upon graduating he was hired by The Public Broadcasting Station (Channel Thirteen) as a Film Editor and he was later promoted to Senior Broadcast Engineer. Juan worked for PBS for 54 years and retired...

On Monday, October 22, 2018, our beloved Joan B. Preston departed this life at Mount Sinai Hospital in Queens, New York. Joan was born on May 10, 1936 to (the late) Margaret E. Best and Mitchell A. Storey in Brooklyn, New York.  Joan attended Girls High School in Brooklyn, and worked various secretarial jobs.  Upon meeting Cleveland Preston in early 1956, they were soon married in July of 1956.  Joan remained in New York until the passing of her mother.   In...

Sharon Denise McCrackin was born on May 20, 1965 to Margie Lee McCrackin and Robert Johnson at Sydenham Hospital in Harlem, New York.  Sharon was very big on her children's education.  This led her to join the Parent-Teachers’ Association where she played multiple roles.  Her main role was being the Meyer Levin I.S. 285 Treasurer; however she did not stop there.  She helped out with fundraisers, dances, school shows and trip planning.  Sharon even helped...

On Monday, October 22, 2018, the angels escorted Dolores Estelle McIntosh home to glory. Born on April 8, 1939 to (the late) Anton Fitzduncan Niles and  Lillian Margaret Stubbs Niles, she was the seventh of fourteen children raised in Brooklyn, New York.  She attended the local elementary schools and graduated from Girls High School. In 1960, Dolores married Albert William McIntosh, and through their union, three children were born: Albert, Denise and Kenneth. After separating...

“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion  until the day of Christ Jesus.”  ~ Philippians 1:6 Eugene Julius Owes was a true definition of a man . . . a man who loved his wife and cherished his family as the most important thing to him.  His peace and contentment in life were made up of simply being a good husband and father.   Eugene was born on June 5, 1938 to Lennie Eugene Owes and Gladys Jordan...

Kathleen Barrett passed peacefully from this life on Thursday morning, October 18th, 2018 after a gradual decline in health.  She was surrounded and supported by her husband, daughters and other loving family members during the last days of her life. Kathleen was born on March 10, 1941 in Timmonsville, South Carolina, the fourth child of the late General Washington and Bessie Robinson Washington.  She was educated in the New York City public school system, and graduated from...

Thelma Marjorie Harewood was born on February 5, 1926 to (the late) Samuel Emmanuel Grandison and Florence Winifred Standard in St. Matthias Village, Christ Church on the beautiful island of Barbados. She came from a large family, and though she was one of the youngest, she was very helpful and dependable amongst her sisters and brothers. Thelma was educated at St. Matthias Girls’ School where she was one of the brightest students, and completed school a year early.  After...

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions or plants to Duryea Presbyterian Church 362 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, New York 11238 or Frank R. Bell Funeral Home, Inc. in the name of Mrs. Doris M. Rattigan. With love the family.

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On March 13, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, (the late) Robert Payne, Sr. and Juliet Armstrong Payne gave birth to a beautiful baby girl they named Dorothy Lee Payne.  She was the second eldest child of eleven, and was affectionately called “Dottie” by her family and friends.  Growing up in a South Brooklyn neighborhood, Dottie attended P.S. 247, Nathan Hale Junior High School, and Prospect Heights High School. At an early age, she developed a passion for cooking and...

In lieu of flowers, please give a contribution to Salem Missionary Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.

The Life Story... WESTIE ALTOMAZE FOX began on May 9, 1917 in Halifax County, North Carolina.  She was the first daughter born to Andrew Jackson Wilkins and Irene Baker Wilkins. Westie received her education from the Halifax County school system. She was introduced to Jesus Christ, and accepted Him as her personal Savior at the Saint Chapel Baptist Church in Enfield.    As Westie grew from a pretty little girl to a lovely teenager, the "tall, dark and handsome"...

On Saturday, July 21, 2018 (the late) Edward Wilfred Thompson, so affectionately known as "Eddie" to friends and "Uncle Eddie" to family, peacefully transitioned to his new home in heaven at the age of eighty-one. Edward was born on October 15, 1936 from the union of (the late) Josephus Thompson and Emily (Ford) Thompson in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  As a child, he moved to Barbados where he lived during most of his youth. He then spent most of his adult life in the...

    Esmond Barnes Jr., was born on March 25, 1944 in Eutaw, Alabama to Sam and Mattie Barnes. He received his early education in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, graduating from Druid High School, in May 1962. Esmond moved to Brooklyn, New York in October 1962 for education and employment opportunities. Upon arriving in Brooklyn he held many different jobs and attended Brooklyn College in an effort to go higher and achieve his purpose in life. He carried in his heart and mind the 23rd Psalm,...

Kenroy Alphonso Bradshaw (“Kenny”) was born September 5, 1946 to (the late) James Nathaniel Bradshaw and Ernestine Bascombe on the West Indian Island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.  He was one of eight children among Grafton, Carl, Felix, Morlene, Eileen, Billy and Noel. Kenny arrived in the United States in 1961.  In 1966, he graduated from Franklin K. Lane High School in Brooklyn, and then joined the United States Army shortly thereafter.  He was excited to...

With great sorrow and heartbreak, on the morning of Sunday, July 22, 2018, we lost Peggy Jean Patterson-Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt, following her battle with Parkinson's disease. Born February 11, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York, Peggy was the second of three children born to Geneva Patterson and Dock Willie Bostic. A natural teacher, Peggy possessed the ability to touch the lives of every person she encountered.  This ability led to a lifelong...