Eloise Jenkins
Jul 28, 2018
Eloise Jenkins was born in Berkley County, South Carolina on February 17, 1931, to Abraham and Essie Gadson, Jenkins. She attended the local schools and was a member of St. James Baptist Church in Eutawville, S.C. She moved to New York at the age of 17. She worked in childcare and hospitality for private families and was loved and appreciated...
Milton Richardson
Jul 5, 2018
On July 5, 2018 The Lord called home our loved one, Milton Richardson. Milton was born March 9, 1931 in Warren County, NC to the late Mathew Richardson Jr. and Leolia D. Cheek. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and friend. Milton was drafted and sent to Korea in 1951. When he returned he moved to White Plains,...
Olive Richardson
Jun 24, 2018
Olive Geraldine Richardson was born in New York City on October 12, 1925 to Lillian and Wilmoth John. She was baptized in St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Harlem and was a product of the New York City public school system. She attended Seward Park High School and graduated in 1945. During her time at Seward Park she participated in school...
Dorothy Opie
Jun 21, 2018
Dorothy Mary Opie (Ms. Opie) was born December 31, 1938, In Vallhala, NY to the late Deacon Fred and Deaconess Lucy (Dimmie) Opie, Sr. She was the youngest of her three siblings, and the only sister, affectionately called “Siss” by many of her family members and friends. As a child, Dorothy attended Tarrytown Public Schools and was raised up in...
Patricia Carter
Jun 18, 2018
Patricia Ann Carter was born on September 28, 1948 in Jamaica, NY and transitioned on June 18, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Affectionately known as Trish, Patsy Carter, and Pats to family and friends, Trish was raised in White Plains, NY alongside her beloved Seward family. Trish is predeceased by her father, Joseph Carter; her mother, Curtiss Seward Carter; and...
Myrna Ross
Jun 15, 2018
Myrna Marie Granger-Ross was born on November 13, 1943. She was the first child of Charles and Ruth Granger. Both Myrna and her younger sister Deborah were raised in Harlem, New York. During Myrna’s formative years, she attended Cathedral High School. Following graduation, she attended Morgan State University where she pursued her passion for teaching and received a bachelor’s degree...
Mary Young
Jun 4, 2018
Legacy of Life Mary Elizabeth (Wade) Young passed away in Monroe, North Carolina on June 4, 2018. Mary was born in Amelia, Virginia (Chula) on December 19, 1945. At the age of four, she came to live in Greenburgh, New York with her mother and father, Lloyd and Gladys Wade. She was baptized at age twelve and became a member...
Charlie Richardson Sr
May 31, 2018
Charlie Richardson Sr., 70, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY. He was born March 19, 1948 to Carrie Lou Harris Richardson and Lorenzo Richardson in Roanoke Rapids, NC. He attended public school in North Carolina. He worked for the City of White Plains until he retired in 2011. Charlie loved gospel music and playing the guitar...
Deacon John Greene
May 22, 2018
Deacon John “Johnny” Greene passed away peacefully on May 22, 2018. He was born on August 24, 1929 to the late George and Virginia Green in Sheldon, South Carolina in Beaufort County. At nine months old, he was adopted by Henry and Beatrice Lockwood. He often told stories about how proud he was that his father, Henry Lockwood, was “the...
William Coggins
May 21, 2018
William M. Coggins, beloved husband of recently deceased Edna H. Coggins, of Ossining, NY passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018. He was born in Tallassee, AL, on September 25, 1927, to Alberta Ware and William Coggins, as the second of three children. William came to New York City at age 13 to live with his elder sister in Harlem....
Gloria Waters
May 8, 2018
Gloria B. Waters, 95 Years of age, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Also known as Gee Gee, Gloria was born and raised in Harlem, NY and resided most of her adult life in upper Manhattan and The Bronx. Over the last 20 years she lived with her daughter, April in White Plains, NY until she moved...
Maceo Thomas Jr
May 1, 2018
Maceo A. Thomas, Jr., blessed with 90 years, departed this life May 1, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Marjorie Thomas; 2 daughters, May A. Thomas, MD and Katherine L. Thomas, DDS; 4 grandchildren; 4 siblings, and other family. He is the Former Owner and Operator of Rollerson Highbridge and Thomas Funeral Home – Bronx, NY...
Myrtle Eller
Apr 23, 2018
Myrtle Atteleania James Eller peacefully departed this life on April 23, 2018. Born on May 20, 1929, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, the daughter of the late Daisy Josephine and John James, she led a life that loved God, family, and children. After completing her elementary education in Hazlehurst, Myrtle “Myrt” attended high school at the Gillespie Selden Institute boarding school in...
Alonza Smith Jr
Apr 20, 2018
The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Alonza Smith, Jr. entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the family of Alonza Smith, Jr. during their time...
Fred Hughley Jr
Apr 17, 2018
Fred A. Hughley, Jr., affectionately known as “Birdie”, was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 1950 to the late Fred and Earline Hughley. After a lengthy illness, he departed this life on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Birdie attended grade school and high school in Greenburgh, New York. He later attended Westchester Community College where he received a degree...
Ronald Walker Sr
Mar 22, 2018
Ronald O. Walker, Sr. was born May 13, 1941 to the late Daniel & Jean Walker. He departed this life March 22, 2018. He was born in Valhalla, NY and raised in the nearby town of Greenburgh. Blessed with a brilliant mind to be a constant thinker, Ron graduated from White Plains High School and furthered his education at Rider...
Walter Bowen Jr
Mar 21, 2018
The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Walter Bowen, Jr. entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the family of Walter Bowen, Jr. during their time...
Bernard Small Sr
Mar 19, 2018
Bernard (Bernie) Small Sr. 84, of Greenburgh New York died on Monday, March 19, 2018. He proudly served the US Army from 1955 to 1961. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Beryl; his son Bernard, Jr. & his wife Dorothy Ince-Small; grandchildren: Brandon, Darren and Brianna, all of Mahopac, New York. Bernard was a retired Food...
Samuel Johnson
Mar 8, 2018
The Lord called Samuel Johnson home on the morning of Thursday, March 8, 2018. Samuel, and his twin brother Nicholas (Nicky) was born to Neil Johnson and Jettie Holt-Johnson on September 25, 1929. Nicholas, is predeceased. Samuel worked as a Foreman for Westchester County in the Maintenance Division. He retired after 39 years of faithful service. He was also a...
Mathew Green
Feb 16, 2018
Mathew Green was born in Sheldon, South Carolina on October 2, 1922 to the late George and Virginia Green. He was educated in Sheldon, Beaufort County, South Carolina. He was affectionately known as "Sam" to his family members and friends. Sam entered Heaven's gates suddenly on February 16, 2018, after a brief illness. Sam moved to New York after the...
