All Obituaries

Antonio Dos Santos (91), of Boston, MA has passed on April 13, 2024. Antonio Dos Santos was born on June 2,1932 in Fogo, Cabo Verde to the late Mario Dos Santos and Ilda Inacio Da Silveira. Antonio leaves behind his devoted, loving wife Josefina Barbosa Dos Santos, children, Henrique, Alberto, Lidia, Lucy, Ze and Ana along with twenty-one grandchildren and forty-one great grandchildren along with two great-great grandchildren and a host of many other loving relatives and friends who will...

Yvonne Hershenson, 77, of Brockton, Ma sadly passed away on April 12, 2024. She was born September 8, 1946, in Mobile, Ala to Henry and Ruby [Franks] Jones. She was a graduate of Harper High School in Jackson Ala. She held multiple Certifications in Office Administration, Culinary Arts, Health Care, and Phlebotomy. She was a loving mother, wife, grand/great grandmother, daughter, and sister. She always had a smile on her face and never hesitated to help a child in need. She was a devout...

Shirley Elizabeth Miller (77) of Boston, Massachusetts departed her earthly life on April 10, 2024. Shirley Miller was born on July 23, 1946, to the late Gussy and Minnie Anderson in Boston, Massachusetts. Shirley Miller leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving children; Dennis Miller, James Kenneth Miller 2nd, Wanda Miller, Kiyana Winborne-Nelson, and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Darrell Floyd Divens was born in Boston, MA to Elizabeth James Divens and the late Marvin Divens on June 26, 1969. Darrell attended West Roxbury High School in Boston, MA. He had a loving, sweet smile and, like his late grandfather, Mackie B. James he loved to dress, in a tie, shirt, and suit jacket. Darrell was charming and always had a line for the ladies. He had various jobs but working in sales was his favorite, because of his pleasant personality he was always well received. Darrell...

Maria Nela Barros de Pina Rodrigues of Boston, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, following a period of extended illness, at the age of 68. Maria, affectionately known as “Nela”, was a sweet woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness and grace. Nela was born on February 27,1956, in Praia, Cabo Verde to the late Hermongenes and Balbina de Pina. After exchanging vows on December 15, 1979, she ventured to the United States to be...

Elton "Cap" Alexander (74) of Boston, Massachusetts, departed his earthly life on April 8, 2024. Cap was born on December 11, 1949, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, to Christiana Alexander and the late Benjamin Lewis. He was the fourth of six children. From a very young age, Cap liked working on cars. After migrating to the United States, he continued doing bodywork and painting cars.  Cap leaves behind to cherish his memory: his mother, Christiana; stepfather,...

Lewis Edward Polk (59) of Boston, Massachusetts departed his earthly life on April 5, 2024. Lewis Polk was born on July 3, 1964, to the late Alonzo and Ethel Polk in Boston, Massachusetts. Lewis Polk leaves behind to cherish his memory his companion: Shonna Culbreath, children; Kieashia Hartfield, D-Anthony Hartfield Polk, sister: Roslyn Polk and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. 

Joseph Lewis Edwards, Jr., Esq., passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born on July 26, 1954, in New York City to his late parents, Joseph L. Edwards, Sr. and Emma Frances Theresa Baker Edwards. Joe later moved to Raleigh, NC. The eldest of seven children, Joe demonstrated an engaging and spirited nature while attending St. Monica’s Elementary, Carnage Middle, and Ligon High School. He played the French horn in the marching band at Ligon. When schools were integrated, he transferred...

Donald “Donny” R. McNair Jr., 63 of Abington, MA entered eternal rest on Monday, April 1, 2024, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Manhattan, New York on October 10, 1960. He was one of 3 children born and one adopted by the late Donald and Gladys McNair. Donald met and married Claudette Steele and had two children from this union; Crystal Steele and Carlene McNair and three grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Donald studied at Rhode Island school of Design and pursued...