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It is with great sadness that the family of Austin Lemar Jones 31, of Fort Lauderdale, FL announces his passing, on September 14th, 2022.  Austin Lemar Jones 31, of Fort Lauderdale FL, passed away September 14, 2022. Austin was born on November 24th, 1990, to Levoria Victoria Swanson in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A true “Flawda Boy” that danced happily when his mother would prepare food. To a teenager that wouldn’t hesitate to shut the dance floor down when that...

It was a special day in the family of Rufus and Nellie Young of Ft. Lauderdale, for the birth of Rudolph Young who was born on January 2, 1955. Rudolph was loved by many for his humor, vibrant personality, his brutal honesty and his love for music. He was later in life ordained as a minister. Rudolph was a composer, he recorded his own songs and owned the Masters to his songs to the glory of God. Rudolph was also a professional chef. On September 5, 2022 Rudolph was called home to be at...

Vernon Williams, Jr was born on June 25, 1960 to the late Vernon Williams, Sr and Juanita Christine Williams.  Vernon, affectionately known as “COOCHIE PAP” was raised in South Florida, where he lived and migrated between Coconut Grove, Perrine, Richmond Heights, Florida City and Homestead.  He attended Coconut Grove Elementary, Ponce Middle and Miami Killian Senior High. As a child he always had a palate and appetite for various types of foods which resulted...

Mango Rowell Jr. was born February 4, 1946 in Marion, SC to Mango Rowell, Sr. and Kathleen Clarkson. Mango worked as a roofer most of his life. Mango passed away on September 3, 2022, preceding him in death: Father Mango Rowell, Sr., Mother Kathleen Clarkston, Three Brother’s Stanley Rowell, Marvin Rowell, Calvin Hall, Two Sister’s Brenda Rowell, Mildred Stoney. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons:  Mango Rowell III, Tyuan Rowell  of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, Three...

Alphonso Bernard Lewis was born on July 24th, 1999 to his parents, Walter Bernard Lewis Sr. and Sonya Denise Wilkins. Alphonso was a loving and caring young man, who loved being with his family, he loved playing video games, going to the beach and family get-togethers. Alphonso attended Coconut Creek High School, where he met his fiancee Lila Hemans, whom he loved dearly. They had two beautiful daughters together, Bella and Amera Lewis. Alphonso Bernard Lewis, beloved son, loving father and...

On September 2, 1964, Carlton George Scott was born to Kenneth Scott and Cynthia Lowe in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Carlton, affectionately known as Dave to his loved ones, was a fun, caring person with a heartwarming smile. He was known to be a peacemaker with the kindest of spirits and intentions. He would go the extra mile to comfort anyone in need.  Dave was a strong, loyal and loving father who provided for his family by starting up his own small business, working as an HVAC...

Louis LaCroix (aka Dotan) was born on March 27th, 1951 to Yaya Louis and Prezimeau LaCroix in Saint-Louis du Nord, Haiti. He was the 7th of 10 children. His siblings were Antoine, Esperandi, Louise-Anne, and Lesero just to name a few. His parents were farmers. Growing up in Haiti, Louis went to school and valued education very much but unfortunately, when his mother passed away, he was no longer able to go to school. Attempting to make a better living for his future, he traveled to the...