Obituaries

Mary Crawford

Oct 8, 2023

    Mary Elizabeth Crawford arrived in this life January 9, 1936 and departed to glory on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the Phillips House at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. She was one of twenty children born to the late Wilson and Vonnie Smith in Ludowisi, Georgia.

 

Upon moving to Jesup Georgia, Mary attended Jesup Public Schools...

Vakita Elaine Maxwell

Oct 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Vakita Elaine "Bowita" Maxwell

On August 19, 1985, the world welcomed a queen, her name... Vakita Elaine Maxwell, fondly known by her family as "Bowita". Vakita illuminated the world with her warm heart, infectious laughter, and selfless spirit for nearly 38 years. Born in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, to Vakita Kilgoe and Hyram Horne, she...

Paul Thomas, Sr.

Oct 4, 2023

Paul Thomas, a beloved father, veteran, and Mason, passed away on October 4, 2023. He was 81 years old.

Paul Thomas was born on July 13, 1942, to Frederick J. Thomas and Lillian Jones (deceased) in Manhattan, New York. His life was marked by unwavering determination, love for his family and companion Honore Bowman, and a deep commitment to...

Samuel M. Cardoso, Sr.

Oct 4, 2023

Psalms 23

KING JAMES VERSION

23 THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD; I SHALL NOT WANT.

2 HE MAKETH ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES: HE LEADETH ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS.

3 HE RESTORETH MY SOUL: HE LEADETH ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR HIS NAME'S SAKE.

4 YEA, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW...

Jen Smith

Sep 26, 2023

Jen Julie Smith, 50, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts.

 

Jen Smith was born on July 26, 1973 in Trinidad & Tobago, to Charles Smith and Eva Smith.

 

Jen graduated from Rockland High School in 1991 and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and African-American Studies from Howard University and a...

Angela DePina

Sep 26, 2023

Everlena Roberson

Sep 23, 2023

Mother Asineth Hall

Sep 20, 2023

 

Asineth Hall, born Asineth Archer, and affectionately known as Tess, Mommy (pronounced "mummy"), and Sister or Mother Hall by many, was the 5th of 11 siblings. She was born in the village of Aboukir, in the parish of St Ann’s, Jamaica, on October 31,1936 to Joslyn and Advira K. Archer. Tess was a powerful woman of God with an amiable personality. In her...

Cassie Watson

Sep 17, 2023

Catarina De Andrade

Sep 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest Catarina De Andrade, age 100, who passed on September 17, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind her legacy of spreading unconditional love and constantly being in prayer for her lord and savior.

Catarina was born in Fogo, Cabo Verde from Alvaro Da...

Rh-Anya Rhoden

Sep 8, 2023

Rh-anya's excursion throughout this life was full of love and excitement. Affectionately known as Brown Sugar, Dutchess, Rain, Dawn, and Ray Ray, she was born into this world on June 14, 1982, to Racheal Rhoden (dec) and Alvin Stowe. Rh-Anya was a bright star. She took her talents through Dorchester High School, Bunker Hill Community College, Northeastern University, and Bay...

Wanda Faye Murphy

Sep 6, 2023

 

  was born on December 14, 1957, in Cortland, Alabama to Arthur and Callie Mae Johnson. Wanda being the fourth child in family of four sisters and four brothers. Wanda’s early education began at Cortland Elementary School. In 1965 the family moved to Boston, Massachusetts settling in the Roxbury community Her ;rst job was with the Visiting Nurses’ Services...

Hardy Johnson

Aug 31, 2023

Joseph Smith

Aug 31, 2023

Joseph Samuel Smith Sr was born November 7, 1935 in Panama Canal Zone to the late Ferdinand Alexander Smith and Eliza Icilda Gibbon Smith of Spanish Town, Jamaica. He is the six of seven siblings. He is survived by his remaining sibling, RT.REV Ruthibell Livingston.

 

He graduated from the First Latin American School of Panamá in 1957. He worked...

Calvin Cormier

Aug 28, 2023

Calvin (Cutta) J Cormier, age 70, of Boston, MA passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2023 surrounded by his loving and devoted lifelong partner (better half) of 50 years, Darla Jackson. He was preceded by his beloved son Gregory Damon Cormier, who he adored, enjoyed music and basketball together with.

 

Calvin was one of three children born to the...

Michael Robinson

Aug 24, 2023

Aldonia Williams

Aug 24, 2023

Deacon Aldonia "Dee" Elizabeth Williams

"To Everything, there is a season: A time to be born..."

Aldonia Elizabeth Williams, affectionately known to many as "Ms. Dee," was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 29, 1942, to the late Wyman and Elizabeth Welch. She was the third child born to their union.

In 1959, Dee and the late...

Gail Morse

Aug 16, 2023

Johnny Bailey

Aug 15, 2023

Obituary

Johnny Varnell Bailey

April 9, 1951- August 15, 3023

Johnny Varnell Bailey was born In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 9, 1951, to his loving parents, Thomas Bailey and Mae Lizzie Bailey (who preceded him in death). His mother moved the family to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1956 when he was 5 years old. Johnny attended school in Boston....

Mark Perry

Aug 15, 2023

 

Perry, Mark Stephen  age 62. Formerly of Cambridge, MA, passed away August 15, 2023.

Mark is survived by his loving daughter Jeneeda Matthews, beloved mother Belle M Perry, sister, April M. Perry, Brothers, Anthony Perry, Arthur Perry, and Benjamin Perry. Mark also leaves his nephew, Joshua Perry, nieces, Tiffany Fagan, Zoie White, five grandchildren and four grandnephews.  Special thanks...