Obituaries

July 23,1952 – August 9, 2024 Mr. Edward D. Thompson was born on July 23,1952, in Harlem, New York, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Ernestine Thompson. As the eldest…

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, aged 80, passed away on October 7, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1945 in Detroit and became a prominent public figure, leaving a legacy of…

Judge Ron Ramsey (August 14, 1959 – September 25, 2025) was a respected jurist, devoted public servant, and tireless advocate for justice whose life and career left a profound impact…

Remembering the Life Journey of the Legendary Gordon Brown, Sr. Gordon Brown, Sr. was born on May 5, 1936, to Ora Lee Brown (deceased), in Charleston, South Carolina. His birth…

Danielle Spencer, best known for playing the sharp-witted younger sister Dee Thomas on the classic television sitcom What’s Happening!!, died August 11, 2025, at age 60 after a long battle…

Lloyd Ashburn Williams, a stalwart of Harlem’s civic and cultural life, peacefully passed away at his Manhattan home on August 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He…

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved actor, director, musician, and poet, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking performances, artistic integrity, and cultural impact. He was 54. Born in Jersey City,…

Mr. Marshall L. Allen, Sr., 75, of Greenville, SC, transitioned on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St. Francis Downtown. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Jessie…

Charles Ross Lightfoot, age 71, of Ozone Park, New York passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Tiani Allen-Lightfoot. Charles Ross Lightfoot, founder…

Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics and a steadfast advocate for Harlem, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 94. His death was confirmed…

Alexis Margaret Herman, 77, of McLean, Virginia, passed away on April 25, 2025. Born in Mobile, Alabama, she was a devoted public servant and passionate advocate for civil rights, women’s…

Sharpe James, a dynamic and often controversial figure in New Jersey politics, passed away on May 11, 2025 at the age of 89 after a series of illnesses. He was…