Rev Dr. Zachery Tims Found Dead in New York Hotel

Rev. Zachery Tims Senior Pastor and Founder of New Destiny Christian Center was found dead in a New York Hotel on Friday morning August 12, 2011.  The Funeral was held at the First Baptist Church of Orlando, FL on Saturday August 20, 2011.  He was 42 and he is survived by four children.  The 2 Churches he pastored at the time of his death when combined together were considered to be a Megachurch for the Orlando Community.  One of the several ministries of the Church was an all encompassing outstanding youth progam.  He will be dearly missed.  Servant of God Well Done.

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First African American Secret Service Agent Dies at 82

Agent Charles L Gittens the first black Secret Service Agent died at the age of 82 in Maryland.  He began working for the agency in 1956 and retired in 1979.  The McQuire Funeral Home, Inc of Washington, DC handled final arrangements.



Shellie Thomas Quick Brown wife of the late Mortician Ansel Brown Dies

Professor Shellie Quick Brown formerly of Madison, FL died at her home on September 16, 1977 in Live Oak, FL.  She was the wife of the late Mortician Ansel Leo Brown.  She was an outstanding educator in Suwannee County for many years.  She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars.   She possessed a wealth of social skills and showed love to many that were in need.  At the time of her death she was a very faithful member the historic First African Missionary Baptist Church. 
Her funeral was held at the Ebenezzer AME Church and she was interred in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in her town of Madison, FL.
At the time of her dismise she was survived by two children: Ansel, Jr and Darlene.