All Obituaries

Reverend Dr. Shirlene Holmes transitioned peacefully into rest with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, June 26, 2023, in her home in Conyers, Georgia with family by her side. Born in Bronx, NY on March 7, 1958, she was raised in Queens, New York by her mother, Vadis C. Jackson, who preceded her in death in 1997. Dr. Holmes was the youngest of two siblings and is survived by her sister, Annette Holmes-Hanley. This trio of mom and daughters were bound by love, and their souls will be forever...

Kaysohn Baker, born on April 15, 1991. He was the first born to Latona Edwards, and second son to Tyrone Edwards. Kaysohn was born at Queens General Hospital, in Jamaica Queens, New York. Kaysohn attended public high school, in Flushing, New York. After high school Kaysohn decided to live his life as an entrepreneur. Kay, as he was affectionately called, had a multitude of adventurous jobs that took him to many places, where he was able to experience life on the road. Kaysohn Baker was...

Roy Clarke Sr., was the patriarch of the Clarke family and he set the foundation for the legacy he’s built with the love of his life, Caradine ‘Cherry’ Clarke. Roy was one of two siblings born to Clive Clarke and Clarine Clarke on April 21, 1938 in Belize.  Roy’s lively spirit was unmatched and if you were ever in his presence, laughter was inevitable. Our fondest memories include him smiling and laughing minutes before dozing off on the couch with his...

Look For Me In Rainbows Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky. In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.   Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky. In the evening sunset, when all the world is through, Just look for me and love me, and I’ll be close to you.   It won’t be forever, the day...

Edith Eurine Crichlow was born on September 27, 1942, in Christ Church, Barbados. She was the eighth of eleven children, 8 boys and 3 girls, born to Malvin and Iris Drayton. She attended St. Bartholomew’s Girl School and was a member of Providence  Methodist Church. She also worked in the hotel industry where she enhanced her skills in cooking, sewing, and pastry making. In 1968, Edith relocated to the U.S.  where she met and married her husband Clarence Crichlow in 1973....

Trina Billingsley was born on July 24th 1972 she was the     second oldest daughter to her parents Josephine Billingsley and Lonnie Stevens. Trina was born on Long Island New York and brought joy to her parents' lives. Trina moved from Long Island some years ago to build bonds with family. She had a passion for art from earlier years of her life up until adulthood until her passing. Art gave her purpose and years of happiness. Trina graduated from Hempstead High....

Tears fill my eyes today and sorrow my heart…Because I have lost you...that special one, My Friend, my mentor, and guide...the one who had the strength and courage to bring me forth into this world of uncertainty the one who possessed enough love to give me life who in her time stood strong and overcame all the odds and despite the challenges and the obstacles had the vision to see only the joy of motherhood and the promise of me...and our time together; Our journey has encapsulated...

Thomas Jefferson Walker was born on May 5, 1928, in Bamberg, South Carolina. He was the eldest of four children born to the late Eva Utsey Walker and Zodthous Walker: Thomas, Reather, Solly and Geraldine-all now deceased. Thomas departed this life on November 14, 2022, at the Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Brooklyn, New York. At an early age, Thomas migrated with his family to the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York. Thomas professed his faith in God and became...

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power And the Glory Forever and ever   Amen.