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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1957
Page
6
In sad but loving memory of our dear Irene M Raham who departed this life May 14 1955. Gone but not forgotten. o graham Family
In sad but loving memory of Dorothy Wheeler Reeves who died May 14 1953. May she rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her. The Family.
Obituary tribute for Lizzie McClain who departed this life May 13, 1942. Kellie McClain and Ida Jones, daughters, with grandchildren remember a mother and grandmother fifteen years after her passing in a loving message noting Jesus loves her best.
A brief notice memorializes Josh McCullough, husband and father, mourned by his wife Maude, daughter Mary Knowles, and son J C McCullough, with family sorrow and remembrance.
A brief memory notice honoring a husband and father, with heartfelt condolences from the family and a small tribute to his loving presence and enduring impact on those who cherished him.
The family of the late Felix Albert Rahming expresses gratitude for cards letters telegrams flowers and other gestures of sympathy. Special thanks to Rt Rev Richard Grant Robinson bishop of the African Orthodox Church Canon Charles F Cooper St Peter’s African Orthodox Church Ven John E Culmer St Agnes Episcopal Church and Mrs Mary Ross and Mrs Naomi Munion for their sympathetic services and prayers.
Memorial notice for GEORGE A ROMER who departed this life on May 18 1954. Family asks prayers and peace for the beloved father and grandfather.
Rev A M Wright departed this life May 15 1956 after a life of service to God. The obituary notes a loving wife Ella L Wright son Pvt James E Wright and a large family including mother sister and brothers. The message emphasizes peace, rest from labor and the victory of faith.
Miss Lola Fulton recalls her aunt Louella Fulton who died on May 22 1956 and remains in fond remembrance a year after her passing.
The family of the late Edith Greenage Barrow expresses gratitude for sympathy shown during bereavement. Special thanks to Bishop Geo Wallace and Church of God associates. Also thanks to Franch Funeral Home for sympathetic services. Timothy Barrow and Ruth Ferguson, Inez Thurston, and family note.
Albert Murphy formerly of Miami died May 6 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in New York. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Nettie Moseley of 2012 NW 6th Court two sisters three nephews a niece and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in New York City last week and burial followed at the Veterans Administration Cemetery.
Francis Arthur Farrington of 559 NW 19th street died May 10 after illness. He helped organize the Miami Beach Jitney Line and is survived by two sons James and Lloyd a mother Mrs America Farrington a daughter Geral dine Thomas two sisters Lillian Bailey and Anna Albury a nephew three nieces eight grand nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends. Funeral rites will be held Thursday at St Paul AME Church with interment at Lincoln.
Mrs Joyce Kelly of 1836 NW 6th Court died May 12 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Orilda, four children Donnie O Conner Sheela and Naomi, her parents Mr and Mrs Zack Johnson, five brothers Bert Marlon Stafford Eldred and Harold, two sisters Ruth and Naomi Johnson, and many relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Irene Graham of 926A NW 69th street died May 13 survived by husband Robert and many relatives. Body to be shipped Thursday night to Tuskegee Alabama for burial.
Obituary note reports Reverend Edgar Boyd of 1236 NW 1stcourt died at Jackson Memorial Hospital on Wadnacdaw Bar 2. The notice provides the deceased’s full title and residence and records his passing at the city hospital.
Hospital on the evening of May 10 following an eight week illness. Survivors include widow Ada, father and stepmother, two sisters, a son and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday May 14 at St James AME Church with burial at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs Pearle T Jenkins of 2975 NW 52nd Street dies at home on May 10 after four days of illness. Pioneer Miami family member and longtime Booker T. Washington High School faculty. Survived by husband Leo and other relatives. Funeral held May 15 at Mt Zion Baptist Church with Rev E T Graham officiating. Buried in Lincoln Cemetery.
Arthur Hanna of 1775 NW 63rd Street died eight days after admission to the Veterans Administration Hospital. He is survived by his widow, several brothers and sisters, and other relatives. Funeral services are set for Monday May 20 at 3 00 p.m. at Mt Tabor Baptist Church with Rev J N Byrd officiating. Burial will follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
St Paul A M E Rev R J Blaine pastor Eleanor Dixon reporter reports Sunday School opened at usual hour with banner cradle roll attendance 160 and collection 13.02 The Mother’s Day committee planned a surprise for the Mother the Church and the family of the late Arthur Farrington Funeral services were held Thursday May 16 Farrington was an active member of St Paul.
In Clearwater at Pinellas High School the semi annual circuit assembly drew over 19 congregations from south Florida plus 27 locals. The May 10 to 13 event featured J A Thompson of Virginia as speaker with a theme on removing barriers dividing mankind and included a baptism of 13 and a Sunday Bible talk on Removing The Barriers Dividing Mankind.
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