Obituaries

Nov 18, 2021

Mary Patricia McQueen was born in Richmond Virginia on May 13, 1941 to the late Martha and Johnny Clark. She was the oldest of 5 children born from this union. All four of her siblings preceded her in death: Derrick Watson, Jane McGriff, Bernice Ferbee and Joan Temple. Mary affectionately called "Patsy" by all that knew and loved her moved...

Nov 14, 2021

Anthony George was born in Philadelphia PA to the late Willamae George and John Henry George Sr, on February 20th, 1956. Anthony's parents were serious about all their children loving Jesus, being saved and going to church. He did it all. Anthony's love for singing started in church. Anthony served on the choir and usher board as a young boy...

Nov 14, 2021

Branden Tahleem was born May 31, 1991 to Kimyetta Aisha Wackens (Late). He was one of six siblings. In 2004, after Kimyetta Aisha was called by God, Branden, affectionately known as "Pop-Pop," was adopted into the loving family of his great-aunt and uncle, Larry and Lenore Ellison. Branden was educated in the catholic school system. Pop-Pop graduated from Glen Mills...

Nov 12, 2021

Teardrops Teardrops are falling. We embrace this sad day. A sweet little baby has just passed away. So perfect his spirit, so perfect his love, So perfect a gift from a Father above. Our child, your family is grieving this day, In our hearts God has told us why you couldn’t stay. A spirit so special, so perfect, and pure,...

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Nov 9, 2021

Brother William Orr (Amir) was born on August 13, 1964, in Philadelphia General Hospital to the parent who he preceded in death, Karen Jones Orr. He is survived by his father William Orr Sr. William aspired to be a cartoonist and attended Edward Bok Technical High School. After graduating high school he worked with his father at the Rag shop...

Nov 9, 2021

Michelle Delean Gay was born January 13, 1960 in Sumpter, South Carolina to Lillie Mae Gay and Edward Marion Gay. She had three brothers who preceded her in death, one uncle Author Thomas Gay, one aunt Mary Wilder and cousin Shawn Wilder. Michelle attended the public school system , George Washington Elementary School and South Philadelphia High School. She also...

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Nov 3, 2021

Eugene Hutchings Jr. was born on August 28, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Eugene and Arseal Hutchings (Cundiff). Eugene was nicknamed "Putt" because he was always putting things together as a child. His experience as a black male during the early years of desegregation taught him to value education in his youth. He attended South Philadelphia High School...

Oct 30, 2021

Yvonne Racheal Gaines was born on May 18th, 1925 from the union of the late Dr. John and Louisa Junne, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She was the ninth born or her 12 siblings- Bernice, John, Edward, Phillip, Theodore, Annie, Walter, George, Yvonne, David, Lewis and Hernon-they all preceded her in death. After her marriage with Arthur Wood ended, she...

Oct 28, 2021

On October 28, 2021, our Heavenly Father called our beloved Ward T. Waddington home to rest in his arms. It is said that a journey of a thousand mile begins with a single step. How do you measure or quantify the trek of a man like Ward T. Waddington? Ward Thomas Waddington was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1955,...

Oct 27, 2021

On September 9,1965, Nathaniel Worsley Jr. was born to Nathaniel Worsley Sr. and Florence Brown Worsley. Known affectionately as "Nat" or "Nate", he was the eldest of three children. As a child, Nat played the piano and loved playing board games and riding his bike and his skateboard. During his formative years, Nat was a member of Pentecostal Bridegroom Apostolic...

Oct 25, 2021

Oct 20, 2021

My mother, their grandmother Belinda went to eternal rest on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, leaving an empty space in our hearts that can only be filled by the Almighty God. Belinda Lee Billups was born to the late Margaret Billups and the late James Williams in Philadelphia, Pa on February 25, 1964. Belinda's brother Samuel, sister Debra, Aunts: Geraldine Frazier,...

Oct 15, 2021

William Lango Bizzell was born January 4, 1952 to Luvada Bizzell Wilson and the late Noah Bizzell, in Philadelphia, Pa. Lovingly known to his family and friends as Lango, he was the eldest brother of four siblings. Lango recieved his formal education in the Philadelphia Public School System. After attending South Philadelphia High School, Lango enlisted in the United States...