All Obituaries

SPRINGFIELD-U S Airforce SSgt Harry C. Brown, IV, 63,  of Page Blvd. Springfield passed away on January 25, 2020.  All those who wish to honor Harry for his years of service to our country are welcome to join us as he is laid to rest with military honors at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam.

Thelma Marian Brathwait (Sheperd), formally of 31 Ledyard Street, Springfield, MA, was born on May 10, 1943 in Panama to the late Marian James-Parrish and Leopoldo Shepherd. Thelma studied at República de Nicaragua Elementary School, Liceo de Señoritas Junior High. She graduated with honors from Nicolas Victoria Jaén High School. Thelma migrated from Panama to Springfield MA in 1969. Afterwards, she worked for The Springfield Summer Program and Census. In 1984, she...

Avery was born and began his life in Springfield, Massachusetts, on May 28, 1995. He lived and began his education in Springfield until the age of 17. With thoughts of continuing his education in Virginia and attending Virginia State University, he moved to Fredericksburg, VA. Avery graduated from the James M. Monroe High School with academic honors, certifications, accolades, and several scholarships. A gifted student, Avery attended Germanna Community College and finished his collegiate...

Doris Mae (Best) Hollins, 86, departed this life on Thursday January 30, 2020.  She is survived by her children, James Hollins, Charles Hollins, Barbara Mathis, and Lisa Jones as well as a host of other relatives, family and friends.  The calling hour is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Macedonia C.O.G.I.C, followed by the funeral at 1.

Geneva (Eddy) Gasque, 89,  born to the late Matthew and Mattie Eaddy in Florence, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020.  Geneva loved the Lord.  Her favorite reply when someone asked how she was doing was , "I keep looking up!!"  She was predeceased by John (JP) Pinckney, the love of her life of 52 years; her brother Malachi Eaddy, a sister Grace Drayton her son David Sr. and grandson David Jr..  Geneva will truly be missed by son...

Celebration of Life:  Abdul Baker   I fought the good fight, my journey is complete and I did it My Way.    Abdul Baker~ All who knew Abdul loved him. Abdul was loved and cared for dearly  by his Grandmother, Norma Baker his entire life. Abdul was happy to  have found love and true friendship in Jennifer Henry.  Jennifer, the  family thanks you for your commitment and love of Abdul. Abdul Jalil Hakim Mumin Baker was born in Springfield ...

Vernon Elwood Thompson, 74, of Springfield, MA departed this life peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020.  Vernon was born September 27, 1945 in Hackensack, New Jersey, the eighth of ten children of the late William Henry Thompson and Ida Mae Mann. Vernon lived in New Jersey and for a while also in Nyack, New York. In 1966 he made Springfield, Massachusetts his permanent residence. Not afraid of hard work, he studied culinary arts and show-cased his talents at several...

Mathis Daniels Jr., 57, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.  Born and raised in Springfield, MA he was the son of Josephine (Washington) Daniels and Mathis Daniels Sr.  A lifelong resident of this city, he was employed as a security guard for many years and worshipped at the family church--Shiloh COGIC .  An avid sports fan, Mathis enjoyed cheering on his favorite football team--the Dallas Cowboys and spending time with his family.  Predeceased by...

Joseph Watkins, 77, of Edbert Street, Chicopee, MA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Born in Hull, Georgia, he was a son of Jap Watkins and Ruby (Sorrells) Watkins.  Mr. Watkins had been employed as a maintenance worker for General Electric for several years.  He was a member of New Creation Discipleship Ministries, where he sang in the choir, and was a former member of Bethlehem Baptist...

Winnifred Louise Lloyd of Springfield peacefully departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Bay State Medical Center.  Born in  Jamaica, Winnifred grew up in Hanover and moved to Springfield in 1972.  She was employed at Milton Bradley Co. for over 25 years and retired in 2001.  Winnifred was a vibrant woman with a zest for life an eye for quality and excellent fashion.  She is predeceased by her father, mother, three sisters and a brother.  Winnifred is...