Obituaries

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On January 12, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA a beautiful blessing, Lisa Charmaine Hooks Brown was introduced to the world, thanks to Sarah and Fred Hooks.

As the middle child, Lisa would have her work cut out for her. Lisa was very quiet and observant. She was quite the opposite of her very outspoken siblings, Crystal, Dougie (RIP), Keisha, Freddie and...

Aug 1, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

Renee was born June 9, 1953 to the late Beatrice "B" Braxton. Renee was born and raised in South Philly by her late grandparents Annie an Fred Turner who she affectionately called "mom and dad". She was educated in the Philadelphia school system and later became a Barmaid throughout South Philly for many years. Renee had three daughters the late...

Jul 26, 2023

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Theme: Love of Mankind Love and Love of Family Ida L. Brown: A Life of Faith, Service, and Community Engagement Early Life and Education

 

Ida L. Brown, the eldest of fourteen children, was born to Leola King and Edward M. Brown, Sr. in Bridgeport, CT. At the age of four months, her parents moved to Philadelphia, where she...

Jul 13, 2023

Jul 11, 2023

Diane Chapman was born December 12, 1951 to James Henry and Mary E. Robinson, in Salters, South Carolina. She was one of six siblings and on August 16, 1997 married Thomas Brown and was a devoted mother to Benjamin, Diane and John.

She was educated in the Philadelphia Public Schools and a graduate of South Philadelphia High School and over...

Jul 8, 2023

Today we honor, celebrate and remember Gloria Allen-Carr. She was a women of grace and courage with a stubborn streak that showed up when she set her mind to something, Gloria Allen-Carr was born on April 25, 1950 to the late Juanita Marie Winslow and Elliott Allen in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Her family affectionately knew her as "Aunt Gee" the aunt...

Jul 1, 2023

 

Mariah Stephen Horner was born January 22, 1981, to Joseph Parris and Donna Horner, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Since she was a young child, she has always had a fierce soul; an energy so strong you could feel her in any room. She attended Academy Park High School and began her life as a young adult in the Philadelphia...

Jun 24, 2023

Edward Benjamin Taylor, 66, of South Philadelphia PA passed away on Saturday, Jue 24, 2023, after a heroic battle with cancer. Ed was born on February 18, 1957, to Edna Taylor and Frank Benjamin in Philadelphia, PA and educated in the Philadelphia Public School System.

After high school, Ed enlisted in the United States Army. Ed took great pride in...

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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...