A Celebration of the Life & Legacy of Richard W. Beckford, Ph.D.
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Hildred Bradshaw Brown, a cherished former resident of Fort Lauderdale (Bass Park) and a dedicated retired school bus driver for Broward County Schools, peacefully passed away in Pelham, Georgia on January 4, 2026. She was an active member of the House of God Church, Keith Dominion. Hildred will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her. Funeral services are scheduled to take place in Pelham, Georgia on January 10, 2026, organized by Nathaniel Thomas And Sons Funeral Home.
In a statement, the town said, “Cole’s legacy of service, compassion, and commitment to progress will forever be etched in the heart of Eatonville. We honor his life, leadership, and the indelible impact he made on generations past, present, and future.” Cole was an outspoken supporter for preserving the town’s history, including at the site of the former Hungerford School, the area’s first school for Black students.
David Jolly lived up to his reputation of going far and wide to make his case to Floridians. He drove from South Florida to St. Augustine to meet with members of the Florida General Baptist Convention. He was the first gubernatorial candidate to address the group in a forum, offering answers on spiraling healthcare costs, education funding, gun violence, restoring the autonomy of state universities, and Black history in the public school curriculum.
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The historically Black college and university band community is mourning the loss of Dr. Richard Beckford, a pioneering band director, educator, and mentor whose influence extended far beyond the rehearsal field.
Linda D. Christie Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 3rd, at 2 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home Chapel
Veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver has died, according to a report from the Jamaica Gleaner.
Dr. Richard Beckford, the pioneering Director of Bands at Florida Memorial University who established the institution’s ROAR Marching Band, has died following complications from a longstanding illness. The university announced his passing Dec. 26, sparking a wave of tributes from the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) band community honoring his legacy of musical precision, show design, and student mentorship.