Obituaries

Nov 27, 2022

 

Freddie Alvarez Taylor was born on May 25, 1942, to Freddie B. and Ernestine Taylor in Perry, Florida. Freddie lived his early years in Perry until he and his family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Growing up in Philadelphia, Freddie attended the Philadelphia school system, graduating from Germantown High School.

 

Freddie joined the US Army after junior college, serving...

Nov 27, 2022

 

Betty Carruth  was born May 3, 1942, to Allen Carruth and Marguerite Johnson Carruth in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She was one of five children.

Betty was preceded in death by her Parents and Siblings. Betty was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System, she graduated from William Penn High School in 1960 and made lifelong friends there. She went on...

Nov 27, 2022

 

Reuben Elliot White, Jr.,was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 9th, 1933. He was one of nine children born to the late Reuben Elliott White, Sr., and Josephine White. Reuben was formally educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. He graduated from Edward W. Bok Technical High School, where he was an Air Policeman. He received an Honorable Discharge...

Nov 20, 2022

 

     Richard David Mitchell was born on September 12, 1953 to the late Richard Mitchell and Ruthie M. Mitchell (nee Golden). He was born the eldest of three sons.

     He attended Harrity Elementary School and graduated from John Bartram High School in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from college with a degree in history. Richard had a...

Nov 19, 2022

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Nov 18, 2022

 

Dorthy Naomi Lowber Sims was born on February 22, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA to Eugene and Naomi Lowber, who were united in Holy matrimony. Sadly after a long and courageous fight, God laid his hands on Dorothy’s shoulder and guided her home on November 18, 2022.

Dorothy was educated in the Philadelphia School System where she excelled in History ...

Nov 18, 2022

 

     Ikeem Shamut Johnson was  born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on May 26, 1987. He was lovingly raised by his parents Kim Johnson and Charles Burrell and his Mom-Mom Burnadine Burrell. He was the youngest of three children.

     Ikeem also known as Keem, educated in the Philadelphia Public School System and received his high school Diploma at...

Nov 11, 2022

 

     Bernice Jane Century was born January 30, 1952, to the late Ban and Ida Pearl Andrews. She made her transition into eternal life on November 11, 2022, in Baltimore, MD.  

     Bernice was the first of four children and was raised in Philadelphia, PA, where she attended Simon Gratz High School. She was a graduate...

Nov 2, 2022

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Oct 30, 2022

Marsha V. Martin was born to the late John and Gladys Martin on Wednesday September 19. 1951. She departed this earthly life on Sunday October 30, 2022

Marsha received Christ at a early age. She attended New Psalmist Baptist Church under th leadership of her grandfather the late Reverend Willie W. W. Hankerson.

Marsha was educated by the Philadelphia...

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Oct 21, 2022

 

Ivory Ann Sabb was born in Philadelphia, PA. To the late Irvin and Mattie Sabb. 

Ivory was born the sixth (6) child of eight (8) siblings, Ivory was also affectionately known as Yanny. She was called home to rest on October 21, 2022.  

She was educated in the Philadelphia School District and graduated from Bok Vocational High School....

Oct 18, 2022

 

Ella Louise Butts was born July 28, 1933, to the late Robert L. Fullard and Eviticus “Jersey” McFadden Fullard in Sumter County, South Carolina. She departed this world on Monday, October 17, 2022, after a battle with dementia.  

Ella was educated in the Sumter County public school system. She completed her education until family circumstances forced her to...

Oct 15, 2022

 

Sarah Henderson was born on August 8, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of four children, her siblings Elide Ray Joyner, Charles Little, and Climatine Baldwin. 

Everyone knew Sarah as “Baby”. She was educated in the Philadelphia School district where she received her Diploma. 

She was a homemaker and loved to provide for her family. She also...

Oct 13, 2022

Oct 12, 2022

 

Patricia Beatrice Jett was born to the late Horace and Nellie Patton in Philadelphia, PA. on April 19, 1942. She was number twelve of fifteen children; twelve of which preceded her in death.

As a child she was raised Catholic, but later converted and began worshiping as a Baptist. Patricia started her education in the Parochial School System, later...

Oct 10, 2022

 

Our Heavenly Father has called our beloved Dr. Cynthia Therese Brown- Crocker to eternal rest. Cynthia Crocker, teacher, assistant principal and mentor, and lifelong resident of Philadelphia. Passed away with her loving family at her side. On October 10, 2022, at the age of 71. Cynthia leaves to carry the torch light to her legacy – two sisters, Dawn...