Obituaries

Oct 27, 2023

Oct 25, 2023

Reginald Ivan Green Sr., affectionately known as "Reggie" or "El Presidente" passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 , at age 53. Reggie was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 13, 1970. He began his education at Phil-Mont Christian Academy in Flourtown, PA and went on to attend both Penn Center Academy, Olney High School and The Community College of...

Oct 18, 2023

Oct 16, 2023

Renee Rachelle Scruggs, aged 51, passed away on October 16th, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Renee was born on December 13th, 1971 in Norristown, Pennsylvania where she spent her formative years. She was educated through Norristown School District and later worked for...

Oct 16, 2023

 

Gordon Williams was born February 21, 1951, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He was one of five children born to the late Christine Williams. 

 

Gordon was educated in the Philadelphia public school system graduating from Edward Bok vocational High School in 1968. immediately following graduation since the draft was enforced, he enlisted in the United States Army. After basic training...

Oct 15, 2023

Oct 11, 2023

Doris Judy Gaskins affectionately known as (Boo Boo) was born to the late Mattie Hanna Gaskins and Drayton McCray on April 2, 1959, in Philadelphia, PA.

Doris graduated from South Philadelphia High and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve her country for many years. Doris was an avid learner of many things and went back to...

Oct 9, 2023

Early afternoon on Monday, October 9th our beloved Ruth slipped away and was called home by our Heavenly Father. God felt she was fighting a hard battle with illness and called her home. She's preceded in death by 1 sister Anna Mae (North Carolina), 3 brothers Harold Jr. and Cleveland (Philadelphia), James Sr. (North Carolina).

Ruth was born to the...

Oct 5, 2023

On February 25, 1955 the late Elmer Anthony Moore and Shirley Wilson Moore became the proud parents of their second daughter, Sheryl Ann. Sheryl was a very happy child. She was always smiling. Recently, following many months of illness, Sheryl was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 7:13 AM, where...

Sep 30, 2023

 

Richard Alexander Cooke was born on December 15, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Robert Jefferson Cooke, Jr. and Earline (Hudson) Cooke. He was the oldest of three children. Richard was known as “Cooke” to his friends.  He was educated in the Philadelphia Catholic and Public School Systems.

 

 On Saturday, September 30, 2023, after a long battle...

Sep 30, 2023

 

Catherine Evelyn Douglas was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Pearl Lockman Bird and Lafayette Dickerson Bird. She was one of eight children. She was raised in South Philadelphia at 20th and Reed Street. She received her education through the Philadelphia Public School System. Catherine met the love of her life Wendell S. Douglas who preceded her in death....

Sep 24, 2023

Sep 22, 2023

Our beloved Cheryl Ann Rose was born March 1, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles Burems Sr. And Jennie Mae Burems. September 22, 2023, God, in his infinite wisdom, saw fit to call his faithful servant home to eternal rest.

Cheryl was educated in the Philadelphia school system and then moved on to work several meaningful jobs throughout her life....

Sep 20, 2023

Jalil was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1999. He attended Walter, George Smith, elementary school, where he graduated from eighth grade. Jalil then attended Audenred high school however Jalil later attended southern high school night school program where he graduated and received his high school diploma.

At the age of seven, Jalil joined the pop Warner football league, and...

Sep 12, 2023

Sep 3, 2023

Elaine Rosetta Lewis was born September 28, 1939, in Phila, Pennsylvania to the late Preston & Lottie Scott.

Lainey or Tootsie, as she was affectionately called by her family and friends. Lainey was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System and a proud graduate of Overbrook High School. Elaine was a hard worker and took pride in her position for...

Aug 28, 2023

Aug 26, 2023

Helen Monroe was born in Camden N.J. to the late Lillian Sewell and William Harry Bull.

Helen was born the 5th child and only girl of 5 children (siblings). Helen was also affectionately known as Lucy way by her brothers and Aunt Mom Mom by others. Helen was called home to rest on August 26, 2023. She was educated in...

Aug 26, 2023

Brian Lee Faulkner Sr. was born on August 16, 1969 to Valarie Faulkner in Norfolk Virginia. In his his early life he resided in the home with his late grandparents Mollie and Russell Mitchell. It wasn't until the age of four when he was reunited with his mother in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Educated in the Philadelphia Public School System, Brian graduated...

Aug 23, 2023

God in his infinite wisdom, grace and mercy, quietly closed the eyes of our beloved Thelma on August 23, 2023. Thelma Louise Williams was born on December 1,1924, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late King and Ethel McClain, the second born child from that Union of five children.

Thelma received her education in the Philadelphia School System. During the 2nd...