All Obituaries

MARY I. SWEENEY, 85 of Buffalo, NY departed this life November 9, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memories a host of loving family and friends. Family will receive friends Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 4-6pm at Brian K Lewis Funeral Homes, 2528 Bailey Ave. Funeral to follow at 7pm. 

REGINA HUTCHINS,  a 69 year resident of Buffalo and Lackawanna, New York, passed away peacefully on  Monday, November 5, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Regina was born May 2, 1926, in Birmingham, AL to Regis and Helen (Moore) Adams.  She retired from Erie County Health Center after more than 30 years of service.  In 1941, Regina married Henderson Hutchins, and together they raised a wonderful and loving family.  She was the secret to the...

ROBERT WILLIAM LEWIS, SR. was born on April 27, 1924 in Great Falls, SC, the fourth child of eight, to James Arthur Lewis, Sr. and Martha Barber Lewis. As a youngster, the family moved to Buffalo, NY.  Robert graduated Buffalo Public School System -- both elementary and Hutchinson Central High in 1942, and set the high jump record at 6’4,” with an eye competing in the Olympic Games of 1948, but volunteered for the U.S. Army instead. Robert served in...

CHANTEL RAYMOND, 20 of Bronx, NY departed this life on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Buffalo, NY.  She leaves to mourn a host of family and friends. Interment Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa, NJ.

WAYNE FULKS   was born October 9, 1960 in Buffalo, New York to the late James ans Ruth Fulks. Growing up, Wayne went to Buffalo Public Schools and drove cabs. He had a passion for tractor trailer trucks like his uncle Sammy in Chicago and brother-in-law Edward. Wayne would get his coffee and his cigarette and sing his favorite church songs by the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Pilgrim Jubilees and The Jackson Southernaires. He was outgoing, funny and a loving person who everyone...

EUGENE PHILLIPS JR departed this life October 23, 2018. He leaves to mourn a host of family and friends. Family will receive friends for visitation Thursday, November 1, 2018, 6-8pm at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 467 William St. Funeral to follow Friday, November 2, 2018 at 11am. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

MACIE LEE GASH, 83 of was born September 18, 1935 to the late Will and Lila M. Gash of King Mountain, North Carolina.0  She departed this life on Friday, October 19, 2018.  She leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.  She attended school and graduated in King Mountain, North Carolina.  She was a former member of Pilgrim Baptist Church and a retired Food Service Worker at Howard Johnson and Canisius College. She is proceeded in death by her  mother,...

MINNIE BELL HENDERSON was born January 10, 1916 to the late Lee and Luticia Jackson in Raymond, MS.  The sun set on her life on October 15, 2018 at the amazing age of 102 years old. Minnie relocated to Buffalo in the early 1940's, it was here she started her career at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, where she was employed for over 40 years until she retired.  Minnie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized and became a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist...

LEOLA MACK was born May 11, 1937 in Holt, Alabama to the late Edward Bishop and Alberta Kennedy Bishop. Leola was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother who enjoyed life to the fullest. Leola relocated to Buffalo at the age of 15. She then went to school for Cosmetology and became a Licensed Beautician. She later was employed by General Motors. Leola dedicated her life to caring for children through adoption and foster care. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. She has...

ADRIENNE D. EARLY was born August 16, 1971 in Buffalo, NY to the late Annamae Simms and as a gift to the late Paul and Margie Early. Adrienne gave her life to Christ in 2013; she was an active member of King Solomon Holiness Church under the leadership of Pastor Ronald Benning, serving on the Usher Board. Adrienne loved the Lord, praising Him and worshiping Him. She received her formal education at St. Bridget's, graduating from Kensington High School and Bryant and Stratton....