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Obituaries in New York

Yvette Alves

Yvette Alves

Sep 24, 2026

Yvette Alves was born in the Bronx, New York, along with her twin sister, Anettte Alves, on August 13, 1959. They were born to Inez J Alves and Harvey Brewington.After Yvette Alves graduated from high school, she met Daryl Phelps. They later married and had their daughter, Taleah Phelps. After Taleah was born, Yvette Alves enlisted in the Armed Services. After she was honorably discharged...

Charles Jenkins

Charles Jenkins

Aug 6, 2026

Charles Jenkins was born on June 13, 1945, in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Anna Chisolm Jenkins and Prince Allen Jenkins. As the fourth oldest of twelve children, Charles grew up surrounded by family, and those close family ties helped shape his love, loyalty, and strong sense of protectiveness for his family. Charles attended Burke High School, where he...

Diana Simmons

Diana Simmons

Aug 5, 2026

Diana Simmons was born in Manhattan, NY, to her parents, Mattie Weldon and Sunny Simmons. She was one of four children. The family moved to Brooklyn, NY, when Diana was a young girl. She graduated from Washington Irving High School and later attended Bronx Community College. She worked as a teacher's aide and as a drug and health counselor for...

Ruth Shuford

Ruth Shuford

Jul 31, 2026

Ruth Shuford was born in Sanford, North Carolina to her proud parents Aaron and Ollie Cole on July 1, 1928. She was the seventh of ten children. After completing high school, Ruth migrated to Harlem, New York in 1948. Shortly after her move, Ruth met Lonnie Shuford. In the fall of 1949, the pair joined in holy matrimony. Ruth and...

Marcus W. Quatttlebaum

Marcus W. Quatttlebaum

Jul 27, 2026

Marcus William Quattlebaum was born on September 7th, 1993, to Willie and Katrina Quattlebaum in the Bronx, New York. His brother Matthew Quattlebaum preceded him in death. Marcus was given the nickname (Marty) by his grandmother Pearl. He was affectionately known as (Binky) by his mom and dad. Marcus attended Columbus High School, where math was his favorite subject. Marcus...

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