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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Betty Walker
DESCRIPTION:  \nElizabeth A. Walker\, 86\, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie\, NY\, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday\, November 25\, 2025\, at Vassar Brothers Hospital after a brief illness. \nBetty\, as she was affectionately known\, was born on June 26\, 1939\, in Poughkeepsie\, NY\, to the late Frank and Dorthy Wells. Betty graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in June 1958. \nOn July 16\, 1966\, she married Charles T. Walker\, who predeceased her on March 22\, 2020. Betty was also predeceased by a son\, Jeffrey B. Clarke\, on August 28\, 1999\, and her sister Constance “Connie” Johnson on January 22\, 2017. Best friend\, Yvonne Johnson\, also predeceased her. \nBetty is survived by her daughter\, Maria M. Jones and son-in-law\, Namon E. Jones\, Sr.; her brother Frank Wells\, Sr.; special sister\, Barbara “Annie” Greene\, and stepson\, Travis Bland (Ursula). Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren\, Namon E. Jones\, Jr. (Kiara)\, Joshua C. Jones (Aaliyah)\, Christan Jones\, Shamara Green\, Ariel Hunter (Derrick)\, Autumn Bland\, Kaira Hassell and Raylon Hassell; her great-grandchildren\, Carsyn\, Cephas\, Navi\, Skylar\, Noah and baby girl Jones arriving\, March\, 2026; nieces and nephews\, Frank Wells\, Jr. (Kimberly)\, God daughter\, Jacqueline McMillan (Jeffrey)\, Kathy Carreathers (Glen)\, Nicole Greene\, Michelle Lawrence\, Kevin Lawrence (Rochelle)\, “second daughter”\, Denise Hector and special daughter\, Carrie Muse. As well as a host of “nieces and nephews” and friends who loved and called her “Aunt Betty\,” and she loved each one as well. \nBetty was a longtime employee of IBM in Poughkeepsie and retired in 1997 after 30-plus years. After enjoying retirement for a short while\, Betty went to work for Stop N Shop and later\, the Poughkeepsie City School District for many years\, and retired from both in June 2019. \nBetty was very active and well known\, and very loved by many in the community. Betty was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and served as an usher\, a member of the mass choir\, and\, when asked\, never refused any assignment or task to support the ministry. \nBetty’s greatest joy in life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Before her illness\, Betty could be found attending local basketball and football games from Pop Warner to high school. Betty was inducted into the Poughkeepsie Hall of Fame in 2016 based on her “super fan” involvement and attendance of all of the City of Poughkeepsie School District sporting events. \nFor over 40 years\, in honor of her late father\, Betty organized the annual Frank Wells Softball Tournament over an entire weekend at Spratt Park and College Hill in Poughkeepsie. With the proceeds of the tournament\, she created the Frank Wells Scholarship that provided numerous scholarships to Poughkeepsie High School graduates. \nFor the past few years\, Betty looked forward to her Thursday and Friday evening card and dinner crew\, William\, Michelle\, Lorraine\, Rena\, Bell\, and Hubert Lee\, whom she affectionately called her nephew. \nBetty’s love of God\, family\, and her friends\, and her infectious smile and laugh\, are her legacy and will never be forgotten.
URL:https://rhodesfuneralhomes.com/event/elizabeth-betty-walker/
LOCATION:Beulah Baptist Church\, 92 Catharine St\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funerals
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SUMMARY:Garfield Beamon
DESCRIPTION:Elder Garfield Beamon\, born November 23\, 1938\, passed away on November 28\, 2025. \nBorn in Clinton\, North Carolina\, the eldest of eight children to Napolean and Thyra Beamon\, he moved to Newburgh\, NY\, in the late 1950s\, where he met the love of his life\, Ms. Arlene Jeffress\, soon to become Mrs. Arlene Beamon. They married and had three sons: Garfield Jr.\, Tyrone\, and Timothy. \nHe joined Mt. Carmel Church of Christ\, where he sang in the Male Chorus and the choir named The Voices. In the late 70s\, he became an ordained minister under the guidance of the late great Bishop Johnson. He began traveling from church to church\, preaching the word of God from Newburgh to NYC and beyond. \nIn 1980\, Elder Beamon became the pastor of a church in Brooklyn\, NY\, named The Solid Rock Church of Christ\, where he pastored for over 30 years. After retiring from the ministry and IBM\, where he also worked for 30 years\, he lost his wife of over 50 years\, and he was never the same. \nHe is survived by his three sons\, his sister\, Ms. Hettie Summerlin of North Carolina\, three grandchildren\, four great-grandchildren\, and a host of cousins\, nephews\, and nieces. \nSpecial thanks to Princess for being there. Sleep well\, King. Elder Garfield Beamon\, Lander Street Legend.
URL:https://rhodesfuneralhomes.com/event/garfield-beamon/
LOCATION:Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ\, 1524 Route 300\, Newburgh\, 12550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funerals
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SUMMARY:Lavinia Jefferson
DESCRIPTION:Lavinia A. Jefferson\, affectionately known as (LOU)\, 94\, of Poughkeepsie\, NY\, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family\, on November 28\, 2025. \nLavinia was born to the late Maria Jones on April 4\, 1931\, in Newburgh\, NY. She was educated in the Poughkeepsie School District. Lavinia raised her children by pressing shirts in several cleaners in the area\, retiring from SS Cleaners after 30 or more years of hard work. \nMiss Lou was a social butterfly. She loved to laugh and talk with family and friends. She loved going to church (Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church) on Smith St. She had a fondness for planning bus trips to Englishtown Flea Market in NJ and Broadway plays. \nFor a person who didn’t drive\, when asked if she needed a ride she would say “Don’t worry about me\, I’ll get a ride” and give you that “pretty” smile she had. She will be missed! \nLavinia was predeceased by her mother Maria Jones\, lifelong companion Willie (Buster) Marable\, brother Charles (Huss) Smith\, and goddaughter Juanita Thurston. \nShe leaves behind her brother Peter Johnson\, two children Robert C. Mac Neil and Tina M. Allen (Bradley)\, six grandchildren: Shameeka Tillery-Perez (Thomas)\, Azuree Allen-Laing (Branden)\, Willique Allen (Samantha)\, Tima Maddox (Mitch)\, Takiyah Rashid (Sadat)\, and Tivona Mac Neil; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; as well as nieces\, nephews\, extended family\, and friends.
URL:https://rhodesfuneralhomes.com/event/lavinia-jefferson/
LOCATION:Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel\, 43 Fairview Ave.\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funerals
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SUMMARY:Willie B. Lanier
DESCRIPTION:Willie Lanier\, age 87\, passed away peacefully on December 1\, 2025. He was a loving husband\, devoted father\, cherished grandfather\, brother\, uncle\, godfather\, and dear friend to many. \nBorn in Jones\, Alabama\, and a longtime resident of Highland Falls\, NY\, Willie lived a life filled with love\, laughter\, and kindness. He was known for his warm smile\, gentle demeanor\, and unwavering generosity. \nWillie worked as Head Sexton at Cadet Chapel in West Point for 35 years\, and later as a custodial worker at Fort Montgomery and Highland Falls School District for over 15 years. He also dedicated 25 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Highland Falls Fire Department\, earning the respect and admiration of all who served alongside him. Willie approached every responsibility with diligence\, integrity\, and humility\, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. \nA dedicated member of St. John Methodist Church\, Willie lived out his faith through service and compassion. He found peace and joy in life’s simple moments\, especially those spent with family and friends. \nWillie will be deeply missed by his beloved wife\, Lucinda Lanier; his children\, Samuel Lanier (Melissa) and LaQuanda Brown (John deceased); his grandchildren – Amanda Bashant\, Kenton Brown\, Cerrone Hemingway\, Kaleb Brown\, Christopher Lanier\, Kevin Brown\, Samantha Lanier\, and Jordan Lanier; his great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family members and friends. He touched countless lives and will be remembered for his kindness\, compassion\, and gentle spirit.
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LOCATION:Rhodes Funeral Home Newburgh\, 18 Lake St.\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funerals
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SUMMARY:Thomas Earl Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Earl Wilson\, 73\, transitioned peacefully on the afternoon of Saturday\, November 29\, 2025\, at 5:20 p.m. He was born on May 8\, 1952\, in Dixon\, North Carolina\, to Queen Esther Wilson (2009) and Leroy White\, and was one of eleven children. \nAfter spending his early childhood in North Carolina\, Thomas Earl moved with his family to Newburgh\, NY\, in 1958. He began working at age 13 and had one of the largest paper routes in Newburgh. He attended Newburgh Free Academy\, graduating in 1973\, and quickly became known as one of the best-dressed young men in the school\, a reputation that followed him throughout his life. While attending high school\, he served as a student security guard. His desire to protect began early. \nA man of many talents and an impressive work ethic\, Thomas Earl operated McClearan’s House of Fashion for Men\, which further fueled his lifelong passion for style. Over the years\, he worked for IBM\, C&D Technologies\, Yellow Freight\, and served as a chauffeur for Newburgh Banana\, Finkelstein & Levine\, and his cousin’s Al Limousine Service out of Queens\, NY. Together with his brother Herman\, they proudly opened and operated Wilson’s Restaurant. \nThomas Earl grew up in the loving community of the Best Temple family\, where the late Rev. Dr. James L. Best and his wife\, Eddie B. Best\, whom he affectionately called Mother Best\, were mother and father figures in his life. He faithfully attended Best Temple Church and provided chauffeuring services to Rev. Dr. Best for many years. Thomas Earl frequently visited the Best family home\, where he often enjoyed Mother Best’s homemade chocolate chip cookies. The Best family was an extension of his own\, and he loved them genuinely. Many believed Thomas Earl would have one day been a preacher. One thing is for sure: he loved the Lord. \nVibrant\, talented\, and full of life\, Thomas Earl had many passions. He excelled at bowling\, pool\, and martial arts. He adored Pontiac Bonneville cars\, enjoyed professional photography\, and was known for his delicious spaghetti and meatballs\, which he often cooked weekly for his family. Italian food was his true favorite. He also had a deep love for seafood\, with his favorite dish being zuppa di pesce from Vesuvious. And one thing for certain\, you could always smell him coming\, wearing two bold colognes at the same time\, a signature that was undeniably “Thomas Earl.” \nHe was generous to his core. If anyone needed a ride\, day or night\, Thomas Earl would stop what he was doing and take them wherever they needed to go. Helping others was simply who he was. \nThomas Earl had a bold presence\, a deep-toned voice\, and a confidence that filled every room. He was sharp\, stylish\, and truly his own man. His love for his family\, his siblings\, children\, nieces\, nephews\, and extended loved ones was extraordinary. His bond with them was the foundation of his life. \nThomas Earl married his high-school sweetheart\, Belinda Harding\, and they had two beautiful girls whom they shared. \nThomas Earl leaves to cherish his memory his son Jerome Newkirk of Raleigh\, NC\, and his daughters Tomesha E. Wilson (Timothy Page) and his beloved daughter Patrice Nichole Wilson (predeceased 2024)\, both of Newburgh\, NY. He is survived by his sisters Emma L. Johnson (Samuel Allen Johnson) of Newburgh\, NY\, and Debra Borden-White (Larry White) of Newburgh\, NY\, and his brothers Marshall Wilson of Clarksville\, TN\, and Bishop John R. Borden (Cassandra Dale Borden) of Newburgh\, NY. He also leaves behind a large circle of nieces\, nephews\, cousins\, and friends whom he loved\, cherished\, and protected deeply. He was very close to his nieces and nephews and maintained a special bond with them. \nThomas Earl was a proud father\, brother\, uncle\, cousin\, and friend. He adored his two daughters and raised them like little princesses\, personally delivering them a hot lunch every single day from kindergarten through ninth grade. He only stopped because\, at their request\, they didn’t want their dad delivering food once they reached high school; they were “too big” for that. His love for his girls was limitless\, and the loss of his youngest daughter\, Patrice\, broke his heart in a way he carried for the rest of his life. \nThomas Earl fought until the very end with remarkable strength\, courage\, and will. His presence will be profoundly missed\, and his legacy of love\, generosity\, and unmistakable style will live on forever. We will love you forever!
URL:https://rhodesfuneralhomes.com/event/thomas-earl-wilson/
LOCATION:Rhodes Funeral Home Newburgh\, 18 Lake St.\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mary Fearon
DESCRIPTION:Mary Bell Fearon\, 82\, of Newburgh\, NY\, passed away on November 30\, 2025\, at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. \nMary entered the world on June 19\, 1943\, in Whiteville\, NC. Mary left NC in the early 60s\, residing shortly in Norwalk\, CT\, and even shorter in the Bronx (she once shared those buildings were too tall for her) before settling down in Newburgh\, where she resided up until her passing. \nMary worked for a brief time at Regal Bag and then moved on to West Point until she retired. Mary preferred the quiet life. She loved gardening\, planting collard greens & tomatoes in her backyard\, sewing\, cooking\, going to garage sales\, and being with family and friends. \nShe leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 54 yeas\, Desmond G. Fearon of Newburgh\, NY; three sons\, Jerry McKoy of Meriden\, CT\, Michael Fearon of Newburgh\, NY\, and Linford Fearon of Davie\, FL; three daughters\, Mary McKoy-Jefferson (Joseph Jefferson) of Meriden\, CT\, Melrose Fearon of Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, and Yolanda Fearon of Newburgh\, NY; one surviving brother\, Floyd (Bobby) George; as well as a host of grandchildren\, great-grandchildren\, great-great-grandchildren\, nieces and nephews. \nMary was predeceased by her parents\, Luke and Corene McKoy\, and eight siblings: Nathaniel McKoy\, David McKoy\, Daniel McKoy\, Elnora Scott\, Hannah Troy\, Louise McKoy\, Ruth Sanabria\, and James McKoy.
URL:https://rhodesfuneralhomes.com/event/mary-fearon/
LOCATION:Rhodes Funeral Home Newburgh\, 18 Lake St.\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marion Jamison
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LOCATION:Beacon Light SDA Church\, 1568 NY -9D\, Wappingers Falls\, NY\, 12590\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maria D. Giron
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LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church\, 55 Grand St\,\, Newburgh\, 12550\, United States
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SUMMARY:John Wheeler
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LOCATION:Rhodes Funeral Home Newburgh\, 18 Lake St.\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
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