Calbert (Jack) Witherspoon was a man who walked to the beat of his own drum. Born on November 2, 1940 in Lynchburg, South Carolina, Jack was the third of nine children born to the late Daniel and Vernese Witherspoon. As a kid (and as an adult), Jack was full of equal parts energy and mischief. Like the rest of his…

Marlegrecy N’Ovec entered eternal life on November 17, 2019. Over her 81 years, she went by many names, including Thelma, T.G., May, T-May, Marle, and Mercy. Marlegrecy leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, generosity, and wisdom. Born in Mandeville, Jamaica, on September 15, 1938, to Mabelle Sloly and Noel Green, Marlegrecy’s birthname was Thelma May. Growing up, she enjoyed…

Betty Jean Elizabeth Gaskin was born on December 19, 1942, in Gainesville, Florida, to Isaiah and Sarah Gaskin, who preceded her in death. She accepted Christ at an early age, at Atlas AME Church. As a young child, she attended A.L. Mabane School and graduated from Gainesville High School. She entered into holy matrimony on February 3, 1962, with William…

Matrebel Kelsada Thomas was born to Zachariah and Darcas Thomas on October 7th, 1929 in a small district known as Cross Pass in the mountainous regions of the Parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica. Saint Thomas is known for its sugar cane plantation, Obeah, Maroons, and of course the Morant Bay Rebellion. She grew up with her brother Rupert her eldest…