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BRAMLETTE - James H. Bramlette - St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church was the site of services for James Henry Bramlette, 75, who died January 26. Father David Preuss officiated. Mr. Bramlette was born May 8, 1921 in Detroit and was educated in Detroit Public Schools. He served in World War II and received numerous medals. In 1959, he married
Luevonia Glover. For more than 30 years, Mr. Bramlette worked for the city of Detroit, Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Left behind to cherish his memory are wife, Luevonia; two daughters, Barbara and Cynthia; a son, James; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and other relatives. Swanson Funeral Home handled arrangements. Interment was at Mt. Olivet cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 19-25, 1997, page D-5).
BROADNAX - Stanley Broadnax - Services for Stanley Broadnax were held Tuesday, March 18, in the Thompson Funeral Home Greenfield chapel. The Rev. Elder Burton officiated. Mr. Broadnax, a master electrical and general contractor, died March 12 at the age of 49. A native of Birmingham, Alabama he moved to Cleveland, Ohio with his family at an early age and was reared by his late uncle, Willie J. Hood and aunt, Alberta. He attended the public schools and then college, and later earned a builder's license. He worked as a field service engineer, operating and repairing microprocessors in computers in Cleveland and Boston, Massachusetts before moving to Detroit in 1982. Mr. Broadnax attended Second New Hope Tabernacle Church and taught carpentry, masonry and electronics at Randolph Vocational/Technical High School. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, Stuart; aunt, Alberta; father, Willie; two sisters, Nelda Thompkins and Barbara McNelly; two brothers, John and Wilbert; five grandchildren and many other relatives. Burial was at Detroit Memorial Park West. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-5).
BROOKS - Mahaley Brooks - Services were held at New Light Baptist Church March 29 for Mahaley Brooks, with Rev. Benjamin Stanley Baker officiating. Mrs. Brooks, 98, died March 23 at Henry Ford Hospital. Born November 16, 1898 in Artesia, Mississippi, Mrs. Brooks was married
to the late Haywood Brooks Sr. in 1916. In addition to raising her three children, two of whom - Annabelle and Haywood, Jr. - preceded her in death. She also helped raise two nieces and a great grand nephew. When she moved to Michigan, she joined New Light Baptist Church. She continued to worship in the New Light Nursing Home Chapel. Mrs. Brooks is survived by her son, Kaye; granddaughters, Kay Frances Brooks, Van Ester Jemison, Yvonne Burke, Mahaley Woods and Brenda Puckett; great-grandchildren, Marari, DeWayne, Portia, Cassie, Courtney, Tekoa, Marshall Jr., Enad and Temeni; great-great-grandchildren, Maria, Malik and Cierra; and many others. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Thompson funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, April 9-15, 1997, page D-5).
BROWN - Alberta Brown - Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiated at the Dec. 27 services held for Alberta Brown at the Dexter Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown, 81, died December 18 at Friendship Nursing Home. Born December 25, 1914 in Huntsville, Alabama, Mrs. Brown was educated in the public schools of Alabama. She moved to Detroit later in life. Mrs. Brown is survived by her sister, Essie Mae Brown; devoted friend, Cora Montgomery, and many others. She was preceded in death by her son. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, January 22-28, 1997, page 4-D)
BROWN - Alfonso Brown - Before Alfonso Brown died, representatives from the U.S. congress, the Detroit City Council and the United Automobile Workers made certain he knew they were grateful for his work as a union man and expert in voter registration. Letters, plaques and certificates of acknowledgment were sent to his bedside just days prior to his death. Mr. Brown, 69, who died in his home March 24, was an active member of the UAW. Following his retirement from Ford Motor Co., he became very active in political campaigns as a representative of labor. A strong supporter of the Get Out the Vote campaign, he was a delegate to the Michigan Democratic Party State Central Committee and an executive board member and statutory vice chair of the 14th District Democratic Party. Born on February 16, 1928 in Elyria, Ohio, Mr. Brown attended the Detroit Public Schools after his family moved to Michigan. Mr. Brown married
Evelyn Jones in 1947 and became a member of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church where he participated in the Hartford Men's United. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; his sons, Clifford and Gregory; daughters-in-law, Doris, Charlene and Kay; brother, Willie Henry Brown; sister, Albertha Smith; several sisters and brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services for Brown were held March 29 at Hartford. Dr. Charles Adams officiated. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. James H. Cole Home for Funerals Inc. handled the arrangements. (Michigan Chronicle, April 9-15, 1997, page D-6).
BROWN - Damon Brown - Services for Damon Brown were held February 21 at Liberty Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Sammuel Thompson officiating. Mr. Brown was 26 years old. Born June 10, 1970, Mr. Brown, known as kindhearted and generous, attended the Detroit Public Schools and graduated from Mumford High School. Mr. Brown is survived by his parents, Katherine and Ernest Brown; his children, Damon Nathaniel and Raven Twymon; and a host of other family members. Arrangements were made by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Gardens. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-4).
BROWN - Mary Ann Brown - A service celebrating the life of Mary Ann Brown was held Thursday, October 17, at Peace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Arnold H. Brammeir officiating. Mrs. Brown died October 13, in Bon Secours Hospital. She was 47. Born Mary Ann Cooper, July 20, in Maben, Mississippi, she was a product of Oktibbeha-Webster High School and Mississippi Valley State University. After moving to Detroit in 1969, she joined the congregation at Second Canaan Missionary Baptist Church and later at Peace Lutheran where she served as a Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, Kermit Jr.; two sons, Reginald and Rodney; a daughter, Tamara; two granddaughters, T'Keyah and Ti'ara; her mother, Mary Rose Cooper; half-sister, Eula Maxwell, and many other relatives. Burial was at Detroit Memorial Park. Handling arrangements was the Swanson Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, December 24 - 31, 1996, page 6-D).
BROWN - Robert W. Brown - The Rev. Robert Smith officiated at the Jan. 18 services set for Robert W. Brown at Swanson Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died Jan. 13. He was 77. Born June 30, 1919 in Fayetteville, Tennessee, Mr. Brown was educated there. He later moved to Detroit where he was employed by the Chrysler Corporation. He retired in 1975. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Ethel; stepson, James Dickerson; stepdaughter, Odessa Robinson; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives. Interment was at Elmwood cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, Feb. 26-March 4, 1997, Page D-4).
BURNETT - George C. Burnett - Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiated at the Feb. 21 services held for George E. Burnett at the Thompson Funeral Home Greenfield chapel. Mr. Burnett, 66, died Feb. 16. born March 7, 1930 in Augusta, Georgia, Mr. Burnett moved to Detroit in 1963 where he joined Greater Missionary Baptist Church. Employed by General Motors for 33 years, he had been married
to the late Mary Elizabeth Murray. Mr. Burnett is survived by his daughters, Brenda Sampson, Linda Johnson, Chevonne Head, Debra Burnett Wider, Melody Burnett Wise and Crystal Reasonover; sons, George Jr., Melvin Burnett and Antonnio Reasonover; 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, fiancee, Carol White; brothers, John and Charles Burnett, and many others. Interment was at Forest Lawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 12-18, Page D-4).
BURTON - Edna Burton - Services for Edna Burton were held March 8 at Brown's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was 39. Born September 23, 1957 in Detroit, Ms. Burton was educated in the Detroit Public Schools and graduated form the Detroit Institute of Careers as a medical transcriptionist. Ms. Burton is survived by her son, Edward; mother, Marie Burton; six sisters, Marlene Turner, Jejuan Givens, Amanda Nunlee, Monica, Sandra and Susan Burton; two brothers, harry and Oscar Burton; and a host of other family members. Arrangements were made by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Forest Lawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, April 9-15, 1997, page D-5).
BURTON - Olive Elizabeth Burton - Family members and parishioners at Church of the Madonna listened in quiet reverence as Father Robert Morand eulogized the Christian live and humanitarian work of Olive Elizabeth Burton at services Saturday, Jan. 18. The Madonna Choir rendered selections and the communion hymn, "Precious Lord." Remarks were by Mrs. Burton's nephew, Leonard Milliburn; family friend, Cheryl Anderson and granddaughter, Stephanie Morrison. Mrs. Burton died Jan. 13 in Henry Ford Hospital following an extended illness. Born Dec. 2, 1925 in Chatham, Ontario, she is survived by her husband of 46 years, Fred Burton, Sr.; daughters, Tamara Allen and Freda Morrison; grandchildren, Jason and Stefanee Morrison; six brothers, George, John, Kenneth, Gordon, Garnet and William; a sister, Margaret P. Ward, and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Mrs. Burton was a dedicated member of the Church of Madonna. She sang in the choir and solicited hundreds of pledges for the annual Focus: HOPE walk, working closely with Fr. William Cunningham even during the time when her health was failing. She was a strong supporter of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development and worked tirelessly for the NAACP. "Ollie" gave generously of her time and energies to these and other community organizations. She played a pivotal role in fostering harmonious race relations by welcoming African students into her home as well as other ethnic students. There was always room for one more at her table. She was a constant source of love and inspiration to her husband, children and grandchildren. Interment was at Holy Sepulcher cemetery. Arrangements were by the James H. Cole Home for Funerals. (Michigan Chronicle, February 12-18, 1997, page D-5).
BYAS - Ella V. Byas - Services were held at Thompson Funeral Home, April 1 for Ella Vaughn Byas, with Rev. Keith Lemmons officiating. Mrs. Byas died March 25 at age 79. Born April 25, 1917 in Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. Byas attended Birmingham Public Schools, the Industrial High School in Birmingham, and Miles College. She subsequently entered Alabama State University, where she graduated with honors in education. Mrs. Byas taught in the Birmingham public school system for 10 years before earning a masters degree in education from the University of Detroit. Upon moving to Detroit with her family, Mrs. Byas began teaching at Fitzgerald Middle School. She retired from the Detroit Public School system in 1982. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Byas; children, Kim and Yang Ja Byas; four grandchildren; brother, Reuben Vaughn; sister, Georgia Currie; and many others. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park East. (Michigan Chronicle, May 14-20, 1997, pg. D-5).
CALDWELL - Mary Caldwell - The Rev. Ananias H. Holland officiated at the Jan. 25 services held for Mary Felder Caldwell at Grace CME Church. Mrs. Caldwell died Jan. 19. She was 78. Born May 6, 1918 in St. Matthews, South Carolina, Mrs. Caldwell was educated in South Carolina. Married to the late Arthur Caldwell Jr., she was devoted to her husband, children, family, friends and church. She was a dedicated member of the J. Claude Allen Club. She later joined the New Resurrection M.B. Church under the pastorship of her son, the Rev. Arthur Caldwell III. Mrs. Caldwell is survived by her children, Mable Jackson, Arthur Caldwell III and Hallie Caldwell; grandchildren, Andre, Arthur, Clarence, Jerome, Sharonda, Arthur IV, Gabrielle, Nicole, Tracy and Henry III; eight grand-grandchildren, sisters, Pauline Larrymore and Dorothy Scott, and many others. Arrangements were handled by Thompson Funeral Home. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park-East. (Michigan Chronicle, February 5-11, 1997, page D-6)
CANADA - Elee Canada - Services for Elee Canada were held March 3. at the Thompson Funeral Home Dexter chapel with Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiating. Mr. Canada died Feb. 26. He was 86. Born in Louann, Arkansas on August 8, 1810, Mr. Canada attended school in Louann. Married to Maggie Gaskin, he had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He later moved to Detroit where he was employed by the General Motors Company until retiring. Mr. Canada is survived by his sons, Harold, John and Robert; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many others. He was preceded in death by a son, Ernest. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park-West.
CAREY - Flora Carey - Services for Flora Carey were held March 15 at Brown's Chapel Missionary Church. Rev. Wilbert Humphries and Rev. Dr. Freeman Brown officiated. Mrs. Carey, 68, died March 6. Born March 13, 1928 in Sherard, Mississippi, Mrs. Carey moved to Detroit at 21, and was a member of Brown's Chapel for the last 25 years. She is survived by her husband, James Carey; children, Vernelle, Margaret, Eliza, Avis and James; and a host of other family members. Arrangements were made by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Forest Lawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, April 9-15, 1997, page D-5).
CARSON - Glenda M. Carson - Pastor Bobby C. Hymon Sr. officiated at the January 8 services held for Glenda Marie Carson at the Greenfield chapel of Thompson Funeral Homes. Ms. Carson died January 3. She was 48. Born May 28, 1948, Ms. Carson was a graduate of Mackenzie High School where she had been active in numerous clubs, including the Y team and Spanish Club. She later attended the Lewis College of Business. Ms. Carson is survived by her companion, Michael Miller; sisters, Janet and Anita; brothers, Julius and Victor, and many other relatives. Interment was at Grand Lawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, January 22-28, 1997, Page D-4)
CARTER - Callie L. Carter - Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiated at the Feb. 15 services held for Callie L. Carter at the Thompson Funeral Home Greenfield chapel. Mrs. Carter died Feb. 12 at Botsford Hospital. She was 82. Born Callie Lynch on July 21, 1914, in Bessemer, Alabama, Mrs. Carter was educated at Liberty High School in Williamson, West Virginia and West Virginia State College. Married to the late Maurice C. Carter, the couple had two children. Mrs. Carter is survived by her daughters, Anita Dixie and Joanne James; grandchildren, Mira Walker, Annette Trice, Thomas Dixie Jr., and Pamela Dixie; great-grandson, Myron Walker; niece, Vivian Moore; cousin, Anne McCullum, and many other relatives. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park-West. (Michigan Chronicle, February 19-25, 1996 Page D-6).
CARTER - Joseph T. Carter - Joseph T. Carter, drummer and vocalist for the 1950's jazz vocal group, the Premiers, died March 5, in Detroit. He was 72. The former entertainer and Wayne County Supervisor died after a long illness. Carter, born April 18, 1924 in Jackson, Mississippi, was a World War II Veteran. In 1948, after the war, he married
Genevieve Cochran of Detroit on May 5, 1948. Mr. Carter began his entertainment career when his brother, William T. Carter, became his promoter and personal manager. Mr. Carter's younger brother, Jesse, was included. Their first recordings were "I Fell For You" and "Lazy Daisy" on chess Records with the Noc Tunes group, a quintet featuring Walter Tate, Dave Hamilton and Jesse and Joseph Carter. In 1956, the Noc Tunes became Dave Hamilton's Soft Tones and then Dave Hamilton and the 5 Peppers. The 5 Peppers became a popular Detroit area attraction and performed at the Flame Show Bar, Rip's Little Club, Lavert's and Morry Baker Frolic Show Bar. The group was frequently mentioned in the Michigan Chronicle and Ziggy Johnson's column "Zagging with Ziggy" in the 50's . The 5 Peppers personnel included Cookie Green on saxophone, Johnny Jackson and Ted Blakemore on vocals, Jesse Carter on bass and Joe Carter on drums. Their popular tunes were "Hold On" and "Rocking Chair Baby." In 1957, the 5 Peppers became The Premiers, a musical quartet featuring Joseph Carter on drums, Jesse Carter on bass, George Bohanon on trombone and Alice McLeoud on vocals. The quartet gained recognition for their smooth, layered harmonies and arrangements. Carter's arrangement of tunes such as "Mood Indigo," "Lonesome Mood," "Come Dancing With Me," and "Finis" were crowd pleasers. During their 1957 East Coast Tour the Premiers performed with Charles Fuqua and the Ink Spots, then Cab Calloway's Cotton Club Review in Miami Beach before opening at the New Club Calvert. This engagement featured Arthur Prysock. The opening was attended by Billy Eckstine, Sammy Davis Jr., Johnny Mathis, Dorothy Dandridge and Dave Hamilton who performed as guests. In 1960, McLeoud left the Premiers and the group continued to perform with noted artists such as Della Reese, Jacquey Evans and Motown Song Writer/Producer Sylvia Moy. They performed at the Gillwood Inn, the Detroit Latin Quarters and the Bohemia Club before disbanding in 1963. Joseph Carter became a Wayne County employee in 1964 and became a Parks Supervisor for the Wayne County Road Commission. A member of Alpha Psi Alpha fraternity and a Mason, he received his bachelors degree in English from the Detroit Institute of Technology and Wayne State University. Mr. Carter was an active community resident and sang in the People's Community Church Chancellor Choir along with his brother Jesse. Their last public performance together was in Art Tatum's Jazz Mass. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Genevieve Carter; his sons, Writer, Keith, Sterling, and Mark; daughters Sherrie, Lynette, Allia Shantay, and Allia; three grandchildren, Joseph Carter III, Genae and Marquese; siblings, William T. Carter, Dovie Pickett and Bertha Harris; sister-in-law, Loretta Carter and daughter Amber; as well as a host of family members. (Michigan Chronicle, April 16-22, 1997, pg. D-4).
