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 Boston Massachusetts departed her earthly life on April 12, 2024. Yvonne Hershenson was born on September 8, 1946, to the late Henry and Ruby Jones in Mobile, Alabama. Yvonne Hershenson is predeceased by her husband Herbert Hershenson. Yvonne Hershenson leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children; Juan Echevarria, Jose Echevarria, Santa Echevarria, Ursula Echevarria, sister; Paulette Manon, and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her...

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.

Maria Rodrigues (68) of Boston, Massachusetts passed away on April 9, 2024. Maria Rodrigues was born on February 27, 1956, in Praia, Cabo Verde to the late Hermongenes and Balbina DePina. Maria Rodrigues leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband; Joao Rodrigues, children; Solange Smith, Mauro Rodrigues, 3 grandchildren, 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 Rodrigues (68) has departed her earthly life on April 9, 2024. Maria Nela Rodrigues was born in Praia, Cabo Verde to the late Hermongenes and Balbina Depina on February 27, 1956. Maria Rodrigues spent her working days being a homemaker from home. Maria leaves behind her devoting, loving husband Joao, her son Mauro, her daughter Solange, her 3 grandchildren, and along with a host of many other loving relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.  Viewing services...

Elton Alexander (74) of Boston, Massachusetts departed his earthly life on April 8, 2024. Elton Alexander was born on December 11, 1949, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago to Ben Alexander and Christiana Telesford. Elton Alexander is proceeded in death by his father Ben Alexander. Elton Alexander leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother; Christiana Telesford, son; Joshawn Milsap, brother; Winston Telesford, and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

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...