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...
Lois Bronz
Feb 12, 2018
Lois Gougis Taplin Bronz 1927-2018 Lois Bronz passed away on Monday February 12, 2018. Lois was born August 20, 1927. Born and raised in New Orleans Louisiana, she attended St Mary’s Academy and received her bachelors’ degree at Xavier University New Orleans, and a Masters degree in Education from Wayne State University. Augmenting a long career as an educator, math...
Janice Richardson
Jan 3, 2018
On January 3, 2018 The Lord called home our loved one, Janice Lee Richardson, after an intense battle with lung cancer. Janice was born on September 11, 1955 in Valhalla, NY to Milton Richardson and the late Luecelia Wade Richardson. She was a devoted daughter, caring sister, and a loving mother. Janice was a resident of Greenburgh, NY and graduated...
Annie Wilkins
Dec 29, 2017
Annie Valentine Smith Wilkins celebrated her 96th birthday on October 9, 2017 with family and passed peacefully into eternal life on December 29, 2017 after a long illness. Annie was born in 1921 in Weldon, North Carolina to William Henry Valentine and Annie Ivey Sledge Valentine. The youngest child of the family, she joined big sister Bessie and seven brothers,...
Bertha Bannister
Dec 29, 2017
Bertha (Bonnie) Dessaure Bannister of North White Plains, NY, died Dec. 29, 2017 at the Martine Nursing Home in White Plains, NY after a long illness. Bertha was born April 17, 1946 in North White Plains to Frank and Pernell Glover Dessaure. She was the youngest of eight children. She went to schools in Valhalla, NY, and to Beauty Culture...
William Kitchings
Dec 26, 2017
William “Willie” A. Kitchings Bio (1922-2017) William lived in the city of White Plains for 57 years, after living in New York City for over 15 years. William was born on November 5, 1922 to parents Willie and Ruby Kitchings (Deceased). He was the eldest of three children; Siblings: Sister - Juanita K. Pierce (Deceased); Brother – Earl S. Kitchings...
