Obituaries

Jun 10, 2023

Bernadine was born on November 19, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Harold Burrell and Frances Henry. She was a proud 'South-Philadelphian', especially honoring her 13th Street roots. She received her formal education in the Philadelphia public school system. Bernadine held numerous positions for the City of Philadelphia.

Bernadine loved her family. Family was the center of her universe...

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

Ruth May Jackson was born in Hardeville, South Carolina on October 18, 1935, to the late George Hamilton Sr. And Essie Fireall Hamilton. On May 31, 2023, Ruth Mae Jackson passed away, peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by her loving family during the last days of her life.

Ruth’s parents shared common values of a better life when they...

May 30, 2023

Sebastian Barry Turner was born April 2, 1962 to Jacqueline Turner in the late Frank Turner Sr. Barry grew up in the south Philadelphia area of Philadelphia and was educated in the Philadelphia Public school system. He attended South Philadelphia high school, where he graduated and received his diploma. Barry worked for the city of Philadelphia and then went to...

May 30, 2023

May 29, 2023

after 18 years of endurance, God in His Infinite wisdom stopped his earthly clock and called him from his earthly home.

Lawrence was born November 25, 1947 to the late Parmalee and Ruth (Ford) Williams in Washington D. C. Lawrence was the 9th of 10 siblings all of whom preceded him in death: John, Carrie, Ruby, Ada Ruth (Bootsie), Helen...

May 28, 2023

May 28, 2023

Warenesha Armani Anderson life journey began on August 7, 1998, Warenesha was born to tyshinea Dykes and Warren Anderson in Philadelphia, PA, she was the third of ten children and loved her siblings very much. Warenesha was a bright student and attended Forrest Elementry school, Wakisha Middle school and Carson Valley Children Aid School, where she received numerous awards for...

May 25, 2023

Harrison (Harry) Boller Sr. was born Friday, August 29, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Alice Ernestine (Boyd) Boller and Charles William Boller, departed this life Thursday, May 25, 2023. His early education began in Philadelphia until 1959 when at the age of seven, his family moved to Virginia to care for his grandmother Ruth Pine Boyd.

In ninth...

May 24, 2023

May 22, 2023

Mrs. Delores Arneita Seaberry was born on October 24, 1924, to the late of Charles and Ameita Pye.

Delores Arneita Seaberry died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 22, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

Affectionately known as "Bootise" Delores received Christ at an early age and served as an usher at Douglas memorial church in...

May 20, 2023

Elmina Eudora "Ms. Mina" Parris was born on December 12th 1950, to Clotelle Inniss and William Nurse in Saint Michael, Barbados.  She left her earthly vessel on may 20th, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Elmina was the eldest sister of Andrew Inniss and Harriet Alleyne. She went to St. Leonard's Secondary School in Barbados and graduated in 1965. Elmina Parris married...

May 16, 2023

May 12, 2023

Apr 25, 2023

 

Mr. Joseph B. Smith completed his earthly duties on April 35, 2023, at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Community Living Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 71.

Joseph Burten Smith was the fifth born of 11 kids to Mabel and Joseph Smith on August 14, 1951, in Camden New Jersey. Joseph also known as “Joe Joe”...

Apr 24, 2023

Apr 23, 2023

Dorothy Dorthea Stroud was born October 29, 1930 to Lula Viola and Henry Stroud. she was the second of 3 children, born to this union which included her older brother James Stroud and younger brother Walter Nathaniel Stroud Sr.

Dorothy aka "Dot" was educated in The Philadelphia public School System. Dot graduated from  William Penn High School in 1949 and...

Apr 18, 2023

ISIAH (ISAIAH) HAMILTON AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS "IKE" SECOND SON OF THE LATE ROOSEVELT AND BERNICE HAMILTON WAS BORN ON APRIL 24, 1934, IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

 IKE WAS A DEVOTED SON AND A LOVING BROTHER TO HIS ONE SISTER AND FIVE BROTHERS.

 AFTER RELOCATING TO PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA IKE ATTENDED THE PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. IKE MET AND MARRIED THE LATE JULIA MAE HAMILTON...

Apr 17, 2023

Joseph "Anthony" Watson  was born to the late Louis and Melvin Watson on February 19, 1961 in Philadelphia PA.

Anthony was called home on Monday April 17, 2023.

Anthony was educated early on at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School. Anthony later attended St. John Newman Catholic School for boys, and then South Philadelphia High School, were he graduated.

As...

Apr 11, 2023

Leon Dwight Upchurch-Dunkle was born to the late Elizabeth Vinson (Dunkle) and the late Leon Upchurch on April 5, 1979 in Philadelphia, PA. Leon was affectionately known as "Lee" to loved ones. "Poophead" by his daughter and "Sleep" by friends and neighbors. One of eight children, Lee was the "Smiley Giant".

On April 11, 2003, our Lord and Savior called...