Josephine Bryant Hughes Passes Away in Georgia

1934-2011

Ms. Josephine Bryant Hughes who was the youngest daughter of the late Johnnie Bryant and Arleslie Hawkins Bryant passed away in Austell, GA. on September 11, 2011.  She was born on February 22, 1934 in Fort Union, Suwannee, FL and was raised by close relatives after the death of her mother when she was about 5 months old.  She was retired from her former occupation as a supply technician at the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL.  Prior to her death she was living in Tallahassee, Leon, FL and was a member of the Tabernacle MBC.  Her funeral was held at the Tabernacle MBC and was buried in the Tallahassee Memory Gardens.  Richardsons' Family Funeral Care of Tallahassee, FL directed.

She is survived by her loving children; Freddie Jones (Alfreda), Pamela Wiggins, Herman Bryant, Daphne Bryant, Rhonda Bryant Valentine, Derrick Bryant, & Cedric Bryant; a sister Ethel Carr; a very special cousin, Addie Lee Burkett; and a host of grands, great-grands, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter Dava Okon.

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.

1969-2011







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.

Mortician Ansel Leo Brown Passes Away

Mr. Ansel Leo Brown originally from Monticello, FL passed away on March 4, 1976.  Mr. Brown was born in Monticello, FL but relocated to Live Oak, FL when he was around 14 years of age.  As a young lad he began working with a local non African American Funeral Home.   He later opened his own establishment and served the community dutifully for many years.  After his death his surving wife passed the Funeral Home to Mortician Douglas M Udell.  The Funeral Home has now become the D M Udell & Sons Funeral Home.
He was married to the late Shellie Thomas Quick Brown of Madison, FL.  Together they raised two children Ansel, Jr and Darlene.
He is believed to be in the group with some of the first fully licensed African American Morticians in the State of Florida
He is buried in the adjoining section to the East Side Memorial Cemetery.

Edward K Bass, Sr Passes Away

Mr Edward K Bass aka  EK passed away on July 26, 1970.  He was co-owner of the Bass & Hall Funeral Home for many years which was located in Live Oak, FL.  His partnership in the business was eventually purchased by Charles T Hall and the funeral home became Hall's Funeral Home.  He was born in Alabama and was married to the late Ethel Collier Bass.  At the time of his death he was predeceased by his son, Edward, Jr.  He was interred in the East Side Memorial Cemetery of Live Oak, FL.

Dr. Alfonso Levy Passes Away

Dr. Alfonso Levy of Lake City, FL passed away on July 4, 2011.  He was an outstanding Muscian and Educator for over 50 years in Lake City, FL and the Continental United States.   His funeral was held on July 9, 2011 at the Alfonso Levy Performing Arts Center located on the campus of the Florida Gateway College.

1928-2011