Obituaries
INTERNATIONAL BEREAVEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr. Aaron Bryant, IDMR International Dean and Vice President, took off the flesh on Thursday evening, May 16, 2024. A memorial service was held on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764.
BEREAVEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Reginald Lee, son of Dr. Judy Robinson, President of the San Antonio Branch and brother of Dr. Gina Santiago of the Los Angeles Branch, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. There will be a private family viewing and cremation later. Cards and condolences may be sent to the family at 22347 Chimayo Bend, San Antonio, TX 78258. Please hold all phone calls and text messages at this time.
Dr. Henry Thompson, longtime member and former President of the IDMR Monroe LA Branch, took off the flesh on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Condolences can be sent to his wife, Dr. Patricia Thompson at 407 Williams Drive, Bastrop, LA 71220Dr. Wilbert “Bert” Gray, a longtime member of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. The service will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Rose Hills, Hillside Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601. Cards and condolences may be sent to his daughter, Ms. Gloria Stepp, 13525 Larch Street, Oak Hills, CA 92344.
Dr. Charles Scott, Jr., a longtime member of the Banning Branch, took off the flesh on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at James A. Venable Community Center, 50-390 Carmen Avenue, Cabazon, CA 92230. Plants or floral arrangements for the Memorial Service may be sent to the Community Center the day of the service only between 9:00 am and 10:00 am. Please do not deliver prior to this date. The Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Wiefel & Sons, 50 East Nicolet Street, Banning, CA 92220. Plants or floral arrangements for the viewing may be delivered the day of the viewing only, anytime prior to 3:00 pm. Please do not deliver prior to this date. If you plan to atttend, masks are strongly encouraged. Carpooling is also strongly encouraged. Expressions of condolences for the family may be sent to Dr. April Cook, 1527 Wesley Street, Banning, CA 92220. For additional information contact Dr. April Cook (951) 522-7510 or Dr. Ty-Juania Hall (951) 961-9362, text preferred.
Dr. Claudette Bivins, longtime member of IDMR Akron Ohio Branch, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2024. Celebration of Life is being held on October 31, 2024 at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Pametto Ave., Akron, Ohio 44306. Expressions of Condolences can be sent to The Bivins Family, 928 Rosamond Avenue, Akron, OH 44307. The contact person is Dr. Joyce Meadows and her telephone number is 330-245-4141. Thank you.
Mr. Earl Joseph Raymond, Jr., father of Dr. Earl Raymond, III, Superintendent of the IDMR Shreveport Louisiana Branch and brother of Dr. Charles Carter, Treasurer of the IDMR Lettsworth Louisiana Branch, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Services will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116. Arrangements by Boyd Family Funeral Home of New Orleans. Cards and condolences may be sent to Earl Raymond, 9472 Hemlock Circle, Shreveport, LA 71118 or Charles Carter, P. O. Box 853, Simmesport, LA 71369.
Dr. Pamela Renee Cannon, member of the IDMR Spring Texas Branch, took off the flesh Thursday, September 26, 2024. Pamela Renee is the daughter of the late Dr. Juanita Dudley, sister of Dr. Dana Jackson of the Spring Texas Branch, and Dr. Robert Jackson of the IDMR Cleveland Ohio Branch. At the request of Dr. Pamela Cannon, no Memorial Service will be held. Condolences may be sent to her sister, Dr. Dana Jackson at: 12420 Sawmill Rd., Apt.# 88, The Woodlands, TX. 77346.
Dr. Patricia Green, longtime member of the New Orleans and Shreveport, LA Branches, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She is the mother of Dr. Rhonda Johnson of the Shreveport, LA Branch and Dr. Debra Gourgis of the New Orleans Westbank, LA Branch, and grandmother of Dr. Stacey Hicks of the Shreveport, LA Branch. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00 am. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home located at 5001 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA 70126. Repast to follow. Cards and condolences may be sent to Dr. Debra Gourgis, 3816 Sue Ker Drive, Harvey, LA 70058.
Dr. Collette Williams, member of the former IDMR Lawton Oklahoma Branch, took off the flesh Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Collette is the wife of Dr. Cleophas Williams of the IDMR Lawton Oklahoma Cottage Meeting, and the mother of Dr. Regina Harris of the IDMR Alief Texas Branch. At the request of Dr. Collette Williams, no memorial service will be held. Condolences may be sent to her husband, Dr. Cleophas Williams at 7505 NW Palomino Drive, Lawton, OK 73505; or to her daughter, Dr. Regina Harris at 10038 Harbor Light Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459.
Mr. Thomas M. Ray, the brother of Dr. John F. Ray, passed Saturday, September 21, 2024. Details of any funeral arrangements are forthcoming. Cards and condolences may be sent to Dr. John Ray at 2329 1/2 3rd Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
Dr. Susan Xie (pronounced Shay) of the Banning Branch and previously of the Los Angeles Branch, passed out of the flesh on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Details of any funeral arrangements will be forthcoming. The contact person is her sister, the Virginia State Dean, Dr. Carla Taylor. She can be reached at (540) 771-0888.
Dr. Kathleen Coleman of the IDMR Dallas Branch, the mother of Dr. Orlandis Patterson of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Dallas. The memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm, at the IDMR Little Rock Arkansas Branch, 202 S. Palm Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. The service will be livestreamed via the following link: https://youtube.com/live/A5QQn-Ed0eQ?feature=share Please no phone calls at this time. Texts are welcomed. Cards and expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr. Orlandis Patterson, 2217 9th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
Ariana “Ari” Elaine Pitts, daughter of Dr. Rita Coulon, Dean of the Clear Lake, TX Branch, and Dr. Aaron Pitts, member of the Banning, CA Branch, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Fwy, Texas City, TX 77591 on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Repast to follow immediately after at the same location. Condolences may be sent to Dr. Coulon at 3323 Signal Hill, Friendswood, Texas 77546. Floral arrangements may be sent to the funeral home. Calls and texts are welcome.
Dr. Leon Gray, longtime member of the Los Angeles Branch passed away on August 24, 2024. There will be no service. Cards and condolences may be sent to his daughter, Dr. Holly Lee at 12718 N. MacArthur Boulevard, #18 I, Oklahoma City, OK 73142. (Please note: Apt. # is 18 letter I not the number 1.) Her telephone number is (405) 727-0732.
Dr. Elayne Betts, longtime member of the Banning Branch and former member of the Los Angeles Branch, passed away on August 10, 2024. The service will be held on Saturday, August 31, at 11:00 am, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Banning, CA 92220. Cards and condolences may be sent to her daughter, Dr. Jessica Betts, 703 Allegheny Street, Apartment 13, Beaumont, CA 92223.
Dr. Tory L Smith, former member of the Shreveport, LA branch passed away on Monday evening, August 12, 2024. She was the sister of Drs. Samantha Smith of the Shreveport, LA branch and Sarah Smith of the Banning, CA branch. Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the 21st Century Funeral Home, 400 East Union, Minden, LA 71055. Interment – Wesley Grove Community Cemetery, Cotton Valley, LA 71018. Repast will be held at Wesley Grove CME Church Fellowship Hall. Cards and condolences can be sent to Drs. Samantha Smith, 3521 Dewberry Drive, Shreveport, LA 71118.
Mr. William “Calvin” Ferguson, passed away on Sunday morning, July 28, 2024. He was the father of Dr. Callie Porter of the IDMR Los Angeles, CA Branch. Services were held on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Columbus, OH. Expressions of condolences may be sent to: Dr. Callie Porter, 5171 W. 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90016-1245.
Dr. Louella Dillon “Lou” one of the founding members of the IDMR-San Diego branch, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, surrounded by family. There will be no service. Condolences can be sent to her son; Mr. Patrick Dillon, 37656 Early Ln, Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 515-1531
Mr. Darnell Tony Forte, son of Dr. Selena Forte, a longtime member of the IDMR Cleveland, Ohio Branch, passed away on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. Darnell was also the brother of Dr. Arteyah R. Marburay also of the Cleveland, Ohio Branch. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 19th, 2024 at 10:30 am at Gaines Funeral Home, 5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. Expressions of condolences can be sent to Dr. Selena Forte at 15830 Van Aken Blvd., Apt. #102, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120.
Dr. James Edward Gill, long time member of the Los Angeles Branch, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Carson, CA. Dr. Gill was one of the original seventy souls that traveled with Dr. Kinley and others from Ohio to California in 1958. Expressions of condolences may be sent to his wife Dr. Vicki Gill, the address is listed in the Los Angeles Branch directory. Please, direct all telephone calls or texts to their daughter, Jennifer Spencer 310-560-8620. Condolences may be sent to 20321 Caron Circle Carson, CA 90746. Funeral services for Dr. Gill will be held Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Carson Community Center, 801 Carson Street Carson, CA 90745. Viewing will be from 9 am to 10 am. The Funeral Service will be 10 am to 12 pm. The interment will be at Roosevelt Memorial Park 18255 Vermont Avenue Gardena, CA 90248.
Mr. Herman Dennis, the husband of Dr. Sharon Dennis who is the Ohio State Officers Board President, passed away on Sunday morning, May 19, 2024. Services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at The House of the Lord, 1650 Diagonal Road, Akron, OH 44320. Calling hours are 11am -12pm and the service will follow at 12pm. Interment will follow and will be at Glendale Cemetery, 150 Glendale Avenue, Akron, OH, 44302. Expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr. Sharon Dennis, 565 Inverness Road, Akron, OH 44313. For any additional questions or information please contact Condolences Committee members, Dr. Simone Clute 330-990-0467 or Dr. Joyce Meadows 330-245-4141 thank you.
Mr. Sterling Bush passed away on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024, in Gretna, LA. He was the father of Drs. Karen Woods of the Shreveport, LA Branch and Gwendolyn Leonard of the New Orleans-Westbank, LA Branch, grandfather of Dr. Tiphne Brown of the Los Angeles, CA Branch and Dr. Fallon Bush of the New Orleans-Westbank, LA Branch. Viewing and service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Life Central Cathedral Church located at 2100 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072. Viewing is from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Condolences and cards can be sent to: Drs. Karen Woods, 2516 Parham Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109, Gwendolyn Leonard, 1031 1/2 Solon Street, Gretna, LA 70053 and Tiphne Brown, 1518 1/2 5th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90019.
Dr. Wesley Tindrell passed away on May 10, 2024. Dr. Tindrell was a longtime member of the Shreveport, LA Branch and a former member of the Los Angeles, CA Branch. His wife, Dr. Lula Tindrell, passed away on May 24, 2024. She was also a longtime member of the Shreveport, LA Branch and a former member of the Los Angeles, CA Branch. The Celebration of Life Tribute for Drs. Wesley and Lula Tindrell can be viewed by clicking the following link: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/IsnrM78iqw Or you can copy and paste the link into your browser to view.
Ms. Zola Jenkins passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at her home. She was the mother of Dr. Phyllis Cummings and aunt of Dr. John Drayden of the Shreveport LA Branch. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 10395 Blanchard Latex Road, Mooringsport, LA 71060. To send expressions of condolences, please call Dr. Phyllis Cummings at 318-751-0866 and her mailing address is 2741 Martin Luther King Jr., Shreveport, LA 71107.
Mr. Lee Woodard passed away on Sunday morning, May 5, 2024. Mr. Lee Woodard was the father of Dr. Linda Price of the Shreveport, LA Branch. Open Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Both services will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 620 Mt. Zion Road, Shreveport, LA 71106. Expressions of condolences can be sent to Dr. Price at 732 Rutherford Street, Shreveport, LA 71104 and her telephone number is 318-684-9278.
Dr. Mary Goins, longtime member of IDMR passed away on Saturday morning, May 4, 2024. She was a previous member of the New Orleans Westbank, LA Branch before relocating to the Shreveport, LA Branch. Dr. Goins was the mother of Drs. John Johnson and Wayne Morris of the Shreveport, LA Branch, Dr. Claude Johnson, former member of the New Orleans-Westbank, LA Branch, and Dr. Willie Johnson, Dean of the Lettsworth, LA Branch. There will be no memorial service. Expressions of condolences can be sent by calling Dr. John Johnson at 504-931-6684 and Dr. Wayne Morris at 504-357-9711. Dr. Morris’ mailing address is 3550 Cedar Creek Drive, Apt 1601, Shreveport, LA 71118.
Dr. Robert (Cody) Reed, was a longtime member of IDMR. He was previously a member of the New Orleans, Louisiana Branch before relocating to the St. Louis, MO Branch after Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Reed passed on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The St. Louis memorial service previously scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024 has been cancelled. The family is planning a memorial service in New Orleans, Louisiana. For more information contact Aria Jones, 314-560-8410. Expressions of Condolences can be sent to Aria Jones, 4331 Tarentum Drive, Florissant, MO 63033.
Dr. Gene Herbert, Dean of the IDMR Rochester Branch and New York State Dean, passed away on April 10th at Strong Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life will be held at Braddock Bay Lodge on Friday, May 17th, 2024 from 5 pm until 9 pm. Condolences can be sent to Dr. Gene Herbert’s sister, Ann Mattison, 5215 Arbor Road, Ontario, NY 14519.
Dr. Lucille Gaston of the IDMR Spring Texas Branch passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was the mother of Dr. Valencia Green of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, Dr. Kasimir Green, and Yosheka Green both of the IDMR Spring Texas branch. Phone calls are welcome at this time. A Celebration of Life for Dr. Lucille Gaston will be held on August 16, 2024 at the VFW Hall where the New Orleans Westbank holds classes at 475 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. 70053. The service will begin at 11:00 am. Please contact Dr. Valencia Green for any additional questions, or information regarding hotels in the New Orleans area. Dr. Valencia Green can be reached at: 832-253-2473. Expressions of condolences may be sent to: Dr. Valencia Green at: P.O. Box 1703 Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91729, and Dr. Yosheka Green at: 29218 Legends Worth Drive, Spring, TX. 77386, (281) 840-1278.
Mrs. Phyllis Johnson, the mother of Dr. Renee Cox a longtime member of the IDMR Lexington, KY Branch, passed away on March 19, 2024. The viewing will be held on March 28, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Ross Walker Funeral Home, 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068. The funeral will be held on March 29th at 11:00 am at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church,1150 4th Avenue Asa, W. Roberts Way, New Kensington, PA 15068. Expressions of condolences may be sent to: Dr. Renee Cox, 3729 Broadmoor Drive, Lexington, KY 40509. No flowers or arrangements please.
Dr. Brenda Fusilier of the IDMR Banning Branch passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was the mother of Dr. Lacy Baptiste of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch. There will be no services. Cards and condolences may be sent to Dr. Lacy Baptiste, 9600 19th Street, Unit #23, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737.
Dr. Irvan Jefferson, Sr., longtime member of IDMR and Dean of the IDMR Monroe LA Branch, took off the flesh on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone for their love and support given to Dr. Irvan Jefferson, Sr. throughout the years as Dean of the Monroe, LA Branch. The services for Dr. Jefferson will be held in a private setting. If you would still like to send cards and condolences, please send them to his wife, Dr. Doretha Jefferson, at 121 Vernon Street, Monroe, LA 71202. Again, we thank you all.
Dr. Loretta Wofford Milow, Public Relations Director of the IDMR Flint Michigan Branch, passed away February 7, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of Dr. Fred Milow, Jr., Dean of the IDMR Flint Michigan Branch. Dr. Loretta Milow was introduced to IDMR in 1974 and was a faithful student, member, and officer until the time of her passing. There will be a Memorial Service on March 2, 2024 at the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Boulevard, Flint, MI. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. There will be no public viewing. The link below provides info to send flowers for the service and to view the obituary. Cards and expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr. Fred Milow, Jr., and family at 1002 E. Austin, Flint, MI 48505.
https://www.lawrenceemoonfuneralhome.com/m/obituaries/Loretta-Milow/Memories
Dr. Annette Dearing, longtime member of the Institute (most recently of the Columbia, MD Branch), took off the flesh on Saturday, January 27th. A Celebration of Life will be held at JB Jenkins Funeral Home in Landover, MD on Thursday, February 15th. The viewing is scheduled from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. The service is scheduled from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. Cards and condolences may be sent to Michael Dearing at 8490 Upper Sky Way, Apartment #215, Laurel, MD 20723. He is not taking calls at this time but calls can be made to his daughters Michele Dearing 240-840-6795 or Nikki Smallwood at 202-361-8820.
Dr. Diane Powers, a longtime member of the IDMR Baton Rouge Branch took off the flesh on January 8, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Baton Rouge branch class building – 4109 Choctaw Drive Baton Rouge, LA. 70805. Contact person: Mable Jackson , Funeral Committee Chair 225 270-0045.
Dr. Julie Watkins, a long-standing member of IDMR and the Springfield, Ohio Branch passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Dr. Watkins was the beloved mother of two sons, Dr. Christopher Woods, Dean of IDMR Prince George’s County, Maryland and State Dean of Maryland and Mr. Jayson Woods. Dr. Watkins is also survived by two brothers Dr. Joe Watkins and Mr. Jay Watkins; two sisters, Mrs. Jackie Johnson and Mrs. Jennifer Holbrook, and her beloved granddaughter Frances. Dr. Watkins was the granddaughter of Dr. Nathaniel Patton, first Dean of the Dayton, OH Branch who preceded her in death. In accordance with Dr. Watkins wishes, there will be no memorial services. Cards and condolences can be sent to the family in care of Dr. Joe Watkins at 10044 Arnold Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45215 or to Dr. Christopher Woods, 2219 Town Center Dr. SE Apt. 371, Washington, DC 20020.
Dr. Charles B. Montgomery, Jr. a longtime member of Indianapolis cottage and former Treasurer, passed on January 3, 2024. Celebration of Life service will be held on 1/20/24. For visitation times and additional details reference: https://www.stuartmortuary.com/obituary/REVCHARLES-MONTGOMERY
Mr. Glenn T. Johnson Jr. of Illinois, the father of Dr. Kelli Johnson of the IDMR Hazel Crest, IL Cottage passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 with visitation at 1:30 pm and Service at 2 pm at Haven Center, 932 E. 43rd St. Chicago, IL 60653. Mask wearing is highly recommended. Please stay home if you are feeling ill and/or have tested positive for Covid 19. No flowers please. Expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr.Kelli Johnson & Family at 9529 Prairie Ave. Apt. 17 Highland, IN 46322-2373.
Ms. Yolonda B. Jones, the mother of Dr. Dellora Freeman of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 11:00 am at McKay South Bay Mortuary, 3918 Marine Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260. Viewing will be Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr. Dellora Freeman, 3420 W. 21st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90018. Her telephone number is (323) 735-2468.
Ms. Charlisa Caver, daughter of Dr. Billy Singleton of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:00 am at Angelus Funeral Home, 3875 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr. Singleton at 6014 S. Arlington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043 Telephone number is 213 361-5315.
Mr. Roosevelt Gant, Sr., father of Dr. Gloria Smith of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. A memorial service was held at Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Martin Luther King Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202, at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr. Gloria Smith, 3807 1/4 Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
Brother Anthony Alexander, son of Dr. Edna Cargill of the IDMR Las Vegas Branch, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was 30 years old. Anthony was formerly a member of the IDMR Warren-Youngstown Ohio Branch and the IDMR Las Vegas Branch. Anthony is survived by his son Anthony Alexander, Jr., mother Edna Cargill, stepfather Jeffrey Cargill, brother Sheldon Stroud, sister Eonah Cargill-Matthews, brother-in-law Terrion Matthews, two nieces and two nephews. No funeral service will be held. Phone calls are welcomed. Please call 702-517-3534. Expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr Edna Cargill, 146 Gilliflower Ave, Las Vegas NV 89183.
Mr. Robert Young, father of Dr. Jerry Young, Dean of the IDMR Jackson Mississippi Branch and Dr. Anton Young, President of the IDMR Little Rock Arkansas Branch passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. There will be a private family burial service on Monday, October 23, 2023. Condolences may be sent to Dr. Jerry Young at 5104 Post Oak Road, Jackson, MS 39206 and to Dr. Anton Young at 6409 Facts Court, Little Rock, AR 72209.
Dr. Wanda Gay, the mother of Dr. Phil Gay, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Both are longtime members of IDMR Oklahoma City, OK. Condolences may be sent to Dr. Phil Gay, 209 NW 54th Street #A, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. Public Viewing will be held October 26, at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1300 North Lottie Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, 10/28 at 11 am at the Miracle Revival Center Church, 901 N.W. 6th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Burial following at Hillcrest Cemetery, 12813 N.E. 50th Street, Spencer, OK 73084.
Mr. Eric Harris, youngest son of Dr. Valorie Harris a longtime member of the IDMR Oklahoma City Branch, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Eric is also the nephew of IDMR Oklahoma City’s Dean, Dr. Wingfield Grimes, Jr. and the nephew of Dr. Patricia Nelson, Dean of Banning. Please direct all calls to Eric’s aunt, Dr. Cheryl Rose at (405) 400-5717. Donations in lieu of flowers are appreciated. Expressions of condolences may be sent to the family in care of Dr. Wingfield Grimes, Jr., 5516 SE 86th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73135.
The Celebration of Life Services for Dr. Harold Baptiste, Jr. a longtime member of the IDMR will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 11:00 am at: Wilco Work Spaces, 1615 Scottsdale Drive, Building Two (The Cove Conference Space – Suite 200D), Cedar Park, TX 78641. Housing with the Austin, TX Branch is extremely limited. For a list of area hotels and/or if you will be attending class in Austin on Sunday, September 3rd, please contact Dr. Betty Mosley, Hospitality Chairperson at: 337-278-0600 or email: bj@louisiana.edu.
Mrs. Thelma Middleton of Cleveland, Ohio passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. She was the mother of Dr. Anna Baker of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch. The contact person is Dr. Melanna Moore (216) 926-7721.
Dr. Zebulun Ariel, a longtime member of the Huntsville Branch and Public Relations Director, passed away on August 3, 2023. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Location: Royal Funeral Home Chapel (https://www.royalfh.com), 4315 Oakwood Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL 35810. Expressions of Condolences may be sent to his wife, Rohe Ceesay, 1305 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville, AL 35816. Donations in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. For additional information, please contact Maureen Vaughn 256-682-0323.
Mr. Roosevelt Allen Ray, husband of Dr. Fern Ray of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed away July 30, 2023 in Los Angeles surrounded by his daughter and granddaughter. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Crossing Ministry, 400 East Palmer Street, Compton, CA 90221 from 11:30 AM – 12:45 pm. The seating is limited to 140 people maximum. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Dr. Fern Ray at 5330 10th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043.
Dr. Demolia V. Peterson, a faithful, longtime member of the IDMR Dallas Branch, took off the flesh Wednesday, July 26, 2023. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 2 pm at the Lomax Funeral Home, 2703 Elsie Faye Heggins Street, Dallas, Texas 75215. A Repast will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 3:30 pm at the Janie C Turner Recreation Center, 6424 Elam Road, Dallas, Texas 75217. Condolences may be sent to Jason Peterson, 8320 Park Lane, #206 Dallas, Texas 75231.
Dr. Sharon Becker, longtime member of the IDMR Binghamton New York Branch/Cottage, took off the flesh Sunday, July 23rd. She was formerly the Secretary of the Binghamton Branch. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm, at the DeMunn Funeral Home located at 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13903. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the time of the service. No meal function at the family’s request. Please visit: www.demunn.com to read the obituary. Cards of condolence may be sent to her brother, Chuck & Bonnie Bechtel, PO Box 75, Glen Aubrey, NY 13777.
Dr. Elvera (Vera) Parks, a longtime member of IDMR, member of the Las Vegas Branch and formerly a member of the Los Angeles Branch, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. Cards and condolences may be sent to her son, Keith Campbell, at 3750 Shirebrook Drive, Apt. 50, Las Vegas, NV 89115. Donations in lieu of flowers are greatly appreciated. The memorial service for Dr. Parks will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the West Charleston Library Lecture Hall, 6301 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89146. The service will be held from 12 pm – 2 pm. Doors will open at 11 am. If you plan to attend the memorial service, please send an email to: idmrhospitalitylv@gmail.com. PLEASE adhere to all IDMR Covid protocols and guidelines. Masks are required to be worn by everyone.
Dr. Juliana Hagger, a longtime member of IDMR and current member and Secretary of the IDMR Clear Lake Texas Branch, took off the flesh peacefully surrounded among close family on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 7:37 a.m. We would like to thank the members of the Clear Lake Branch and members from all of the local area schools who provided support for the family during her illness.
A Video Presentation and Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the following location and times:
Clayton Funeral Homes, 5530 Broadway Street Pearland, TX 77581 (281) 485-4446
Video Presentation (in lieu of viewing): 9:00 a.m.Service: 10:00 a.m.
The repast will be held immediately following service at — Crime Stoppers of Houston, 3001 Main Street Houston, TX 77002 (Entrance at Rosaline & Fannin)
Condolences may be sent to: Dr. Jocelyn Payne and Xandria Cole 14030 Lago Creek Ct. Rosharon, TX 77583 713-505-3308 (Jocelyn). 832-794-4828 (Xandria)
Mr. Richard Morales, father of Dr. Teresa January of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Pico Rivera, CA. There will be a private service for the immediate family only. Expressions of condolences may be sent to: The family of Richard Morales, 730 N. Whitnall Highway #326, Burbank, CA. 91505.
Dr. Jewell Young, a longtime member of the IDMR Little Rock Arkansas Branch, took off the flesh on Monday, June 19, 2023. She is the mother of Dr. Anton Young of the Little Rock Branch and Dr. Jerry Young of the Jackson, MS Branch. Condolences may be sent to Dr. Anton Young at 6409 Facts Court, Little Rock, AR 72209 and Dr. Jerry Young at 5104 Post Oak Road, Jackson, MS 39206. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the IDMR Little Rock Arkansas Branch School located at 202 S. Palm Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114.
Dr. Samuel Holmes passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the University Park Health Care Center in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Holmes was a longtime member of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch and faithfully attended class until his health would no longer permit. There will be no service.
Dr. William Bennie Nelson, a longtime member of the IDMR Dallas Branch, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Public Viewing will be held Thursday, May 25, 2023, 3-8pm at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home, 6449 University Hills Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75241. Funeral Services are Friday, May 26, 2023, 12:30pm at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home, 6449 University Hills Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75241. The Repast will be held Friday, May 26, 2023, 2-4 pm at Tommie M. Allen Recreation Center, 701 Bonnie View Rd. Dallas, Texas 75241. Burial will be Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 1 pm at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.
Dr. Cecil Washington, a longtime member of the IDMR Baton Rouge Branch, took off the flesh on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at the Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home (1553 Wooddale Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806) Saturday, May 20, 2023. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM. Expressions of condolences, please contact Dr. Mable Jackson at (225) 270-0045 for further information.
Dr. Clifton Prince, a longtime member of the Banning Branch, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. Expressions of condolences may be sent to the family, addressed to his daughter, Dr. Ashika Prince, 247 N. Cherry Street #A, Banning, CA 92220. The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1320 W. Williams Street, Banning, CA 92220
Mrs. Leola Redmond passed away March 7, 2023 in Lynwood, CA. She was the mother of Drs. Alvin Redmond, Jr., Earnestine Redmond, Stephanie Chatman, Bobbie Redmond and Veronica Redmond, all of the Los Angeles Branch. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11 am, at Founder’s Church, 3281 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family as follows: Dr. Alvin Redmond, Jr., 3219 Syracuse Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91760.
Dr. Diana LaFaro, a longtime, beloved member of the IDMR Hornell NY Branch, passed peacefully the evening of Thursday, March 16, 2023. She served as Choir Director and Assistant as well as Public Relations Director. Expressions of condolences may be sent to her husband, Dr. James LaFaro, 16 Fulton Street, Hornell, NY 14843.
Dr. Laverne A. Cheeks exchanged time for eternity on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was formerly a member of the IDMR New Orleans Branch, and later attended class in Gary, Indiana and Hazelcrest, Illinois until he was no longer able. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. All services will be held at the Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Avenue, Gary, Indiana. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Dr. Lionel Leonard, a longtime member of IDMR, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. Expressions of condolences may be sent to his wife, Dr. Katherine Leonard at 2527 1/2 2nd Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90018. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Founder’s Church, 3281 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Please, no phone calls, until further notice.
Dr. Nikki Fishback of the Los Angeles Branch, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was the mother of Dr. Tia Fishback Brown. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11 am, at Founder’s Church, 3281 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Expressions of condolences may be sent to her daughter, Dr. Tia Fishback Brown, 2146 S. Orange Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90016.
Mr. Earl Payton of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday March 8, 2023. He was the brother of Drs. Earnest Peyton of New Orleans West Bank Branch, and Charles Kevin Wilmore and Keith Wilmore of the Los Angeles Branch. For additional information, the contact person is Dr. Sharon Wilmore 504-957-3812.
Dr. Muriel M. Mathis, a longtime member of the IDMR Detroit Branch, made her transition Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Texarkana, Arkansas where she currently resided. As a member for 40+ years, Dr. Mathis served as the State and Head Secretary of the Detroit Branch for many years. Memorial services will be handled by the Jones Stuart Mortuary, located at 115 East 9th Street in Texarkana, Arkansas 71854. Expressions of condolences may be sent to her sister, Ms. Jeanetta Burkins, 4702 Sanderson Lane, Texarkana, AR 71854. Everyone is welcome to call any time. If you would like to speak with the family, please contact Ms. Jeanetta Burkins at 870.772.4798 (home) or 903.277.4437 (cell).
Dr. Jeffery Brown, a longtime member of the IDMR Dallas Branch passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Public Viewing will be held from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Rolfe Funeral Home, 2936 NE 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Rolfe Memorial Chapel, 2936 NE 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. Expressions of condolences, please contact the Dallas PR Director, Dr. Lola Brown at (972) 217-0294 for further information.
Dr. Jerome “Jay” Woodward, a longtime, beloved member of the IDMR Columbus Ohio Branch, passed peacefully on the morning of Friday, March 03, 2023. Expressions of condolences may be forwarded to his wife of 50 years, Dr. Pamela “Pam” Woodward, at 704 Moreno Drive, Reynoldburg, OH 43068. There will be no services held. Please click here to view the obituary: https://www.diehl-whittaker.com/obituaries/Jerome-Woodward?obId=27481944#/celebrationWall
Mr. Adrian Glover, husband of Dr. Audrey Glover and brother of Dr. Juqua Glover of the IDMR Las Vegas Nevada branch, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 1:30 pm at Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130. Expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr. Audrey Glover at 77 Day Trade Street, Unit 2, Henderson, NV 89074.
Dr. Elizabeth (Betty) Green passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. She was a longtime member of the Akron Ohio Branch, then relocated to the Mesa Arizona Branch in 2022. Funeral information will be forthcoming.
Dr. Naomi Watson a longtime member of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed on Friday, February 17, 2023. She was the wife of Dr. Reao Watson and the mother of Dr. Katrina Johnson, both of the Los Angeles Branch. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 12 pm, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1320 W. Williams Street, Banning, CA 92220. Expressions of condolence may be sent to her daughter, Dr. Katrina Johnson, 289 N. El Molino Avenue Apt. 405, Pasadena, CA 91101. Please, no phone calls or text messages at this time.
Mr. John Francis, Sr., father of Dr. John Francis, Jr. of the IDMR New Orleans Westbank Branch, passed on Monday, February 13, 2023. Services will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5953 Bowman Roberts Rd, Fort Worth, Texas 76179. Condolences may be sent to 6840 Delta Ridge Avenue, Slidell, LA 70461. The phone number to contact the family is (504) 491-9655.
Mr. James Crawford, grandfather of Drs. Michael and Leonard Crawford of the IDMR New Orleans Westbank Branch, passed on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Services will be February 25, 2023 at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 1738 LB Landry Avenue, Algiers, LA., beginning at 10 am.
Dr. Dennis Graham, Sr., father of Dr. Dennis Graham, Jr. of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Norfolk, VA. A Memorial service will be held at 12 pm on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Mt. Olive Cathedral CME Church, 538 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126. Cards and expressions of condolences may be sent to Dr. Dennis Graham, Jr., 5230 Van Nuys Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401.
Ms. Dana Brooks, sister of Dr. Eric Brooks of the IDMR New Orleans Westbank Branch, passed on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. There will be no services.
Mr. Joseph Young III, father of Dr. Jeannine Young of the IDMR New Orleans Westbank Branch, passed on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. There will be no services.
Mr. Larry Cambrice, husband and father of Drs. Darleen Cambrice, Brittaney Bonnee’ and Brandace Anthony of the IDMR New Orleans Westbank Branch, passed on Monday, February 6, 2023. Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Condolences may be sent to 1513 Gardena Dr., New Orleans, LA 70122. The phone number to contact the family is (504) 908-3030.
Dr. Genniev Gray, a longtime member of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was the mother of Drs. Paul Gray and Leon Gray of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, and Teresa Gray and Billy Gray. Memorial Services will be held Saturday May 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Founder’s Church of Religious Science, 3281 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Cards and expressions of condolences may be sent to the family in care of Dr. Paul Gray, 1733 W. 50th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90062. His phone number is 323-632-9385.
Dr. Georgia Robinson of the Sacramento Branch passed on Friday, January 27th, 2023. Her funeral is scheduled for February 18th, 2023, at Wiggins Knipp Funeral Home, 524 Capitol Street in Vallejo, CA. Viewing of the body is Friday, February 17th from 3 to 8 PM. Services on Saturday will begin at 11:00AM. Questions or inquiries may be directed to the Sacramento Branch President or other Sacramento Branch Officers.
Dr. Johnny Johnson, a longtime member of the Columbus, Ohio Branch for many years, passed on peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Dr. Johnson was a faithful member until the last few years when his health began to decline. There are no final services planned as of this date. “Dr. Johnny’s” body will be transported to Mount Airy, North Carolina, where the members of his physical family reside.
Mr. Wilbur Charles, father of Dr. Leslie Hill of the Los Angeles Branch, passed on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Pasadena, CA. Services will be held at Pasadena Church (East Campus), 425 Sierra Madre Villa Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 at 11 AM on Friday January 27, 2023. Expressions of condolence may be sent to Dr.Leslie Hill, 1151 W. Avenue J14, Lancaster, CA 93534.
Dr. Ernest Marable of the Banning CA Branch passed on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was the stepfather of Brianne Woodward of the Los Angeles Branch. Expressions of condolence may be sent to his wife, Dr. Jackie Marable, of the Banning Branch at 1625 Beaver Creek, Unit B Beaumont, CA 92223.
Dr. Debra Elaine Brinson, a longtime member of the IDMR Los Angeles Branch, passed quietly on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was the wife of Dr. William Brinson, the mother of Drs. Renny (William), Wesley, and Whitney Brinson, all members of the Los Angeles Branch. There will be no services. Please, no phone calls. Expressions of condolence may be sent to The Brinson Family at 5607 S Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, CA 90062.