Obituaries

At its height of operation, Watkins’ flagship publication reached thousands of readers, brought in nearly $30M per year and employed dozens of African-Americans from its corporate headquarters in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. But even in year one, […]

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — By Shauna Stuart | The Birmingham Times | Cassandra Griffen was born on Jan. 25, 1950 in Wilson, N.C. Her parents, Charles Richard Griffen and Bertha Baynes Griffen, were educators in the […]

Master Sergeant Ronald E. Jackson was born in Williamsburg, West Virginia, on May 16, 1958. In June 1977, he graduated from John Hay High in School in Cleveland Ohio. MSgt Jackson enlisted in the Marine […]

Nationwide — Eddie Levert’s daughter, Ryan Levert, has died at the age of 22 after battling lupus. Eddie has been mourning the death of his children for years, as Ryan is the third of his children […]

On December 16th, 2024, the Lord called home Irma Jean McIntosh Coleman, a remarkable woman whose vibrant spirit, trailblazing contributions, and deep love for family and community have left an indelible mark on all who […]

Cordelia “Dee Dee” Mack Hill Homegoing Cordelia “Dee Dee” Mack Hill transitioned today. Please pray for the Hill family. A Homegoing wake will be celebrated Friday May 31, 5-8 pm. at Sarah Carter Funeral Home, […]

Ralph Floyd Young passed away on April 23, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Chapel of Holmes Glover Solomon Funeral Directors, Inc. from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. A Celebration of Life […]

In loving memory of Frank McDaniel III, a cherished soul whose spirit of generosity, kindness, and love enriched the lives of countless individuals, he passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 73. […]

By ANDREAS BUTLER | FLORIDA COURIER – www.daytonatimes.com – Florida Publisher Darryl A. Barrs Sr. died on Feb. 16 at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. Barrs, 62, was the publisher and managing editor of […]