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Dorothy Holloway

Dorothy Holloway

Oct 7, 2022

Dorothy Dodson Holloway Dorothy D. Holloway passed away peacefully in her home in Chicago on October 7, 2022. She was a resident of Greenburgh, New York for over 50 years. Dorothy “Dottie” Dodson was born November 10, 1937 to Van Buren Dodson and Ida Scott Cooper Dodson in Anniston, Alabama. She was raised on Morningside Avenue in Harlem and was...

Joseph Pendleton

Joseph Pendleton

Sep 30, 2022

Joseph Preston Pendleton was born on October 16, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Elizabeth Mary Pendleton. After birth, he moved to Tappahannock, Virginia to live. He attended public schools and graduated from Essex County High School in 1955. After high school, Joseph moved to White Plains, New York to work. Shortly, thereafter, in 1958, Joseph joined the military, enlisting in...

Mercel White

Mercel White

Sep 26, 2022

Mercel White, RN, BSN September 2, 1951 – September 26, 2022 Mercel White (affectionately known as “Mercie”) was born Sunday, September 2, 1951 to Violet Watson and Purcel Witter, in Y-S, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. She grew up in Black River, where she attended Salvation Army Basic School and Black River Primary School. Her favorite subjects were reading, poetry, and arts...

Ione Grandison

Ione Grandison

Sep 26, 2022

LEGACY OF LIFE Sister Ione Elaine Grandison of Dayrell's. Road, Christ Church Barbados was born on September 6, 1926, the second child of Delcine Prescod. Due to the untimely death of Delcine, at an early age, Ione was raised by her aunt, Lenora Prescod. Ione was educated at St. Mathias Girls School. Shortly after graduation, she entered the workforce in...

Dorothy Young

Dorothy Young

Sep 22, 2022

Dorothy G. Young, a longtime resident of White Plains, NY passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1932 to the late Benjamin and Minnie Mitchell in Valhalla, New York. She was married to the late Clarence (Knobby) Young of New Rochelle, New York. Dorothy was preceded in death by her siblings the late Benjamin...

Gladstone Reid

Gladstone Reid

Sep 13, 2022

Gladstone Reid transitioned peacefully from this life on September 13, 2022, at Martine Center Nursing Home in White Plains New York. Gladstone was born in Falmouth, Jamaica on January 19, 1935, to Carmen Johnson and Felix Reid. Gladstone worked in Falmouth Parish Council for several years as a social worker. He later migrated to the United States in 1962 with...

Pearl Mitchell

Pearl Mitchell

Sep 8, 2022

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly! A Walk-Thru Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Mon. Sept. 19th, 11:00AM-12:00PM at Mt. Hope AME...

Inessa Blanck

Inessa Blanck

Sep 8, 2022

An obituary is not yet available. We welcome you to provide your caring thoughts and memories on her Memory Wall. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Inessa Blanck entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We...

R. Maurice "Mo" Hadley

R. Maurice "Mo" Hadley

Aug 31, 2022

RICHARD MAURICE “MO” HADLEY Maurice was born Nov. 16, 1956, at the 42nd Field Hospital in Verdun, France to James & Loretta Hadley where he lived the first three years of his life. From there he continued his life journey residing in Greenburgh, NY where he was affectionately known as “Mo” aka “Ears.” During his childhood he was a member...

Charles Keith Jr

Charles Keith Jr

Aug 22, 2022

Charles Edward Keith, Jr. was born on August 22, 1936, at St. John’s Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. His parents Charles Edward Keith, Sr., and Madeline Walker - Keith welcomed their bundle of joy into this world with much love. Charles, Jr. was affectionately called “JR” by his mother. However, to the other family members and his friends he was...

Laverne Mcgarrell

Laverne Mcgarrell

Aug 19, 2022

EULOGY FOR LAVERNE AMANDA McGARRELL Now the laborer’s task is o’er Now the battle day is past Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last. (John Ellerton) LaVerne Amanda McGarrell was born, raised, and educated in Guyana, South America. She was the daughter of Arnold and Selma McGarrell. Our sister, Verne, was a gift from the heavens. She...

David Egleton Jr

David Egleton Jr

Aug 3, 2022

Mr. David Egleton Jr. was born on December 9, 1946, to the late David Egleton Sr. and the late Gladys Green Egleton. David departed his earthly journey on August 3, 2022. David affectionately known as “Baby Jr” retired from the United States Postal Services after serving more than 35+ years. He was an active member of Community Memorial Baptist Church...

Marilyn Stratford

Marilyn Stratford

Jul 31, 2022

Marilyn Lucille Stratford Marilyn was born February 13, 1934, in Port Chester Hospital to the late Harold and Mary Horton. She passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 31, 2022, in the town of Delaware. Marilyn was raised in Mamaroneck, NY and went to Mary Potter Boarding School in North Carolina and continued her education in Mamaroneck....

Amanda Wilson

Amanda Wilson

Jul 25, 2022

On Monday July 25, 2022 Amanda Wilson transitioned from this world to her eternal rest. Amanda was born on April 24, 1962 in Fayette, AL to loving parents James Elwood Wilson and Equilla Pricilla Whiteside - Wilson Amanda Confessed Christ as her Lord & Savior at an early age and united with Unity Grove Baptist Church in Fayette, AL. Amanda...

Gloria White

Gloria White

Jun 28, 2022

Gloria White was born on Thursday (Holy Thursday), April 1, 1926, in Jamaica, WI. She was the daughter of George Hanna and Augustine Darling. She attended Alpha Academy where she excelled in all her studies. Upon graduation she worked as a secretary at the Civil Service Association but yearned to come the United States where she felt more opportunities would...

Patricia Hosten

Patricia Hosten

Jun 26, 2022

Patricia Hosten, of White Plains, N.Y. was called home Sunday, June 26, 2022 at age 87. Pat was born May 13,1935 in Washington, DC to Reverend Dr. William O. Carrington and Pearl Montrose Carrington. She was a graduate of New York City Public Schools, and earned a Bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College and a Master's degree in counseling from Fordham...

Gerard Walsh

Gerard Walsh

Jun 26, 2022

Following a lengthy battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) aka: Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Gerard Walsh residing in White Plains, NY, passed away on June 26, 2022 at the age of 64 years. Gerard (Gerry) John Walsh was born to James and Dorothy Walsh in 1957. In September 1988 he married Margaret (Maggie) Hoyt, and together raised their son, Thomas Gerard...

Jacqueline Brown

Jacqueline Brown

Jun 23, 2022

Jacqueline K. Brown passed away June 23, 2022 in her Columbia, South Carolina home. She was born and raised in Harlem, New York to Doc Sapp and Muriel Mapp. Jacqueline K. Brown married George R. Brown, Sr. on April 3, 1966 and had three children, Sonia L. Brown, George R. Brown, Jr. and Sharon R. Brown. She is predeceased by...

Alline Spikes

Alline Spikes

Jun 2, 2022

Alline Dematrice Spikes born February 18, 1921 to Daniel and Eva Patrick departed this life on June 2, 2022. She was born and raised in Buchanan, Virginia. She attended the Botetourt Training School and also Christianburg Industrial Institute in Christianburg, Virginia. After finishing school, she worked in Washington, D.C. for a while before coming to White Plains where she met...

David Bright

David Bright

May 29, 2022

On Sunday, May 29th, 2022, David Michael Bright peacefully departed. He was 62 years old. David was born on September 19, 1959. He lived his life in White Plains, New York. He graduated from White Plains High School, where he developed his talent and skills in music and sports. He will be remembered for his smile, his laugh, and his...

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