Josephine Tompkins
Sep 7, 2021
Josephine J. Tompkins, the first daughter of the late Bishop Edward L. Tompkins, Sr. and Evangelist Leona Tompkins, was born on August 5, 1936, in Fair Hope, Alabama. Josephine, (Jo) with 6 other siblings, grew up in a home where the Word of God was established by example. Josephine graduated from Monticello High School in 1954 and attended Tuskegee Institute...
Diana Spears
Sep 5, 2021
Diane Amaker-Spears was born on August 24, 1958 in Manhattan, New York to the late Tommie and Mary Amaker. Diane was raised in East Harlem, Carver Houses. She attended P. S. 171 for Elementary School and graduated with her High School diploma from Julia Richmond High School. She went on to LaGuardia Community College and obtained her Associates Degree. Diane...
Jennifer Lynn Mills
Sep 3, 2021
Jennifer Lynn Mills was born in Caledonian Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. on March 28,1982. To the late Tyrone Kirk and Glenda Lynn Mills. Jennifer attended elementary school at P.S. 40 where she ran track, did cheerleading and danced. She attended Junior High school at I.S. 183 and Morris High School in the Bronx. Jennifer, A.K.A. Caramel as she liked...
Leroy Moses
Aug 15, 2021
Leroy Moses was born on June 1, 1949 to the late James and Dora Lee Moses at Harlem Hospital, New York, NY. Leroy grew up on the Lower Eastside of Manhattan and received his education graduating from Julia Richman High School. Leroy furthered his education majoring in accounting and earned his Degree in Business from Monroe College. Leroy's interest in...
Betty Wendler
Aug 9, 2021
Mrs. Betty Wendler, daughter of Edward and Dora Crooks, was born on December 11, 1926, in Commerce, Georgia. She was the youngest of four children. Preceding her were her sisters, Alberta, and Hattie, and her brother, Clarence. Betty was 94 years old. She arrived in New York City at the age of 14 and attended Wadleigh High School. She married...
Isidro Anselmo Benjamin
Aug 5, 2021
Isidro was born in Christiansted, St. Croix; U.S. Virgin Islands to his proud parents, William Henry Benjamin and Hosanna Christian, on March 23, 1930. He was the sixth of seven children. Isidro attended primary and high school in St. Croix. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1951. After receiving an Honorable Discharge and spending some time back...
