Obituaries
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Passed 3/31/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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Passed 3/28/2026
Beverly received Christ at an early age under the leadership of her grandmother, Irene Crawford. As a devoted Christian woman, Beverly fought many battles and started every day with the word and walked with the Lord.…
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Passed 3/25/2026
Baileys Funeral Home is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Mary Louise Harris Homegoing CelebrationTime: Apr 1, 2026 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web. zoom.…
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Passed 3/10/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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Passed 3/9/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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Passed 3/2/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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Passed 2/23/2026
At the age of 14, Herkie accepted God into his heart and was baptized by Reverend Lovelle A. Maxwell at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. After completing high school at the age of 20, Herkie joined the U. S. Marine Corps,…
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3/24/1948 - 2/22/2026
Son of God, and mother, Gladys Williams, he was born March 24, 1948, in Williston, South Carolina. He played Varsity football and was a linebacker. He graduated from Kelly Edward High School. Before devoting his…
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Passed 2/22/2026
Alvin was born on December 19, 1964, in Harlem, New York, to Evelyn Alston and the late Lloyd “Butch” Phillips. From the very beginning, Alvin showed strength and resilience. He spent much of his early life in the…
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8/4/1960 - 2/19/2026
Along with his family, Lenny moved to Spanish Harlem in the early 1970s and lived in the Lehman Village Projects. He attended New York City public schools, including P. S. 108 and Junior High School 13, during his…
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Passed 2/14/2026
Georgetta LeGare was born on February 26, 1951, in the Bronx, New York. She departed this life on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was one of eight children born to the union of Robert Sr. and Theadosia LeGare. She…
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Passed 1/27/2026
We thank you all for coming together today to pay tribute to our Queen Mother, Elizabeth Covington—a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and best friend. Elizabeth was…
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Passed 1/24/2026
Ilka’s life included seasons of struggle and growth, marked by resilience, honesty, and perseverance. Her story is one of survival and impact, and it will be remembered. Ilka Diyel Pringle, known for her bold voice,…
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12/21/1936 - 1/23/2026
Lorraine Charley-Townsend was born on December 21, 1936, to the late, Hubert and Tora Charley in Harlem Hospital, NYC, N. Y. She departed this earthly realm on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Montefiore Hospital after a…
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1/29/2026 - 1/18/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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Passed 1/16/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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6/13/1945 - 1/16/2026
Remembering FELIX“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. ” – 2 Timothy 4:7 Though our hearts ache we take comfort in knowing that Felix is at peace. Felix Anthony Sobers, a…
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3/18/1939 - 1/14/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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Passed 1/9/2026
Friday, January 23, 2026 Viewing: 10:00-12:00 PM Viewing Services only will be held at: House of Hills Funeral Home 1000 St Johns Pl #2514, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Please join us for the burial at The Green-Wood Cemetery…
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Passed 1/8/2026
– OBITUARY – On July 6, 1942, John and Lucille Drakeford welcomed their third child, Louvenia “Jip” “Lou” Drakeford. Neither Camden, Kershaw, nor New York would ever be the same. Jip, as she was affectionately known,…
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8/23/1938 - 1/8/2026
Hoyt Manning, Sr. , a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, deacon, and distinguished Vietnam veteran, was born on August 23, 1938, in Jamesville, North Carolina, to the late Chloria Murray and…
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5/18/1989 - 1/6/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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10/29/1948 - 1/4/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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8/9/1942 - 1/2/2026
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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4/13/1975 - 12/30/2025
Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s…
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Passed 12/20/2025
I am Always With You As you hold me close in memory, even though we are apart, my spirit will live on in the haven of your heart. I am with you always. When you lean on trusted friends and their caring hugs enfold…