Obituaries

Oct 14, 2021

Evette was born in Philadelphia to James Braswell and Wilhelmina Braswell on October 2, 1963. Evette was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system graduating from Overbrook High School. Evette was a loving mother to her girls, her main job was making sure they were well taken care of. She loved grooving to her Oldies. She enjoyed Bingo, Jigsaw Puzzles,...

Oct 13, 2021

Our beloved Sister, Aunt, Niece and Friend Frances Walker was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 15th 1944. "Franny" as she was called by her loved ones and friends, accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the 19th Street Baptist Church. Franny departed this world surround by her loved ones October 13th 2021. Franny was educated in...

Oct 7, 2021

Angela Marie Howard was born on September 16, 1949 to Henry McDonald and Marie Reid she was one of four children born to this union. Angela was educated in the Philadelphia School system graduating from Southern High School. Angela was married to Andrew Alonso Howard Sr, from this union their son Andrew was born. Later Angela had her baby son...

Oct 7, 2021

Barry Thomas Wearing was born on May 22, 1956 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Leon Wearing Sr. and Lorraine Artist, He was raised in the Greys Ferry area of South Philadelphia. Barry was educated in the Philadelphia School System and attended South Philadelphia High School. He began his employment working at The Colonial Penn Life Insurance company. Barry was always dressing...

Oct 7, 2021

Napoleon Lyles was born December 13, 1937, in Union South Carolina to the late Richard and Mary Elle Lyles. Napoleon was one of nine children born to this union. Napoleon was educated in the Union South Carolina School system. In 1962 after graduation, Napoleon migrated to Philadelphia where he settled in South Philly. Napoleon, who was affectionately known as "PoleCat"...

Oct 6, 2021

Sep 30, 2021

Our God on September 30, 2021 with his wisdom and power reached for Barbara's hand. The Pearly White gates opened, and Barbara entered in. Barbara was born to the late Issac and Martha James on January 25, 1946 in Philadelphia Pa. Where she graduated. Barbara was employed as a Seamstress in a factory until she became a Certified Nursing Assistant...

Sep 19, 2021

Rebecca was full of life and a loving person; with a huge heart she always gave more than required. She was born and raised in the East oak lane and Northeast areas of Philadelphia, Pa. Rebecca graduated from Simon Gratz High School where she was known as a Champion Volleyball and Softball player. She was a natural athlete. Rebecca earned...

Sep 17, 2021

Robert O'Neal was born on February 4, 1951, to the late Lavinia and Benson O'Neal in Philadelphia. He was the second oldest born to this union. He was called home Friday September 17, 2021, to be with his lord and savior. Robert was affectionately called "Bob, Robbie or Big Bob" to those who knew him and grew up with him....

Sep 17, 2021

Aveida Ali George was born on September 28, 1996 to Abveda George and Tyrina Fulcher. Aveida was affectionately known as Vat-Vat or Lil Vada. Vat-Vat had a smile that would light up a room. That one side always seems to rise higher, which made him even that more handsome. He was shy, caring and a wonderful young man. Vat-Vat loved...

Sep 15, 2021

Arnold Haynes Sr. was born on February 18, 1949, to the late Clarence Haynes in Philadelphia, PA. Arnold and Alfred (his twin) were the third oldest of eight children. At an early age, Arnold was baptized at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Germantown, PA, where he faithfully attended Sunday school and various youth programs. Arnold attended school in the Philadelphia School...

Sep 13, 2021

Sep 8, 2021

Joanne Gant was born July 26,1960 to the late Dora Lee and William Gant in Philadelphia, PA. She was the last born of nine children to this loving couple. Joanne was raised in South Philadelphia by her late Mother/Aunt Margaret Rae Coleman and Father/Uncle Eugene Moss after losing her Paternal parents. Graduating from South Philadelphia High School in 1979 she...

Sep 7, 2021

Kenneth L. Walker, was born on June 20th, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest of three sons born to Kenneth L. Walker, Sr. and Marilyn D. Walker. Kenneth was educated in Philadelphia School System attending Childs Elementary, Barratt Jr, High and South Philadelphia High School. Gowning up, Kenneth spent a vast amount of time visiting his grandparents on...

Sep 6, 2021

Billy Richardson was born in Columbia South Carolina on December 29 1931 to the late Etta Richardson and Darrell Barrels. He received his education in the South and enlisted in the United States Army. While in the service he learned to speak 3 languages, German, French and Spanish. He left the South and moved to Philadelphia Pennsylvania where he met...

Sep 5, 2021

Leroy Washington (Bobby) was born in Savannah Georgia on September 23, 1933. He was the only child born to Bessie Helen Washington. He was lovingly raised by Julia Washington (Grandmother), Bessie Helen Washington (Mother) and Thomas Simmons (Father). He met and married Inez Ferguson on June 18, 1955. From this union they had six children: Gene Lee, Veronica (Vikki), Veonca...

Sep 5, 2021

Sep 4, 2021

Shirley Mae Holness was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother. "sister", and friend. On Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 86 while residing at the Hayes Manor, Retirement Home in Philadelphia, PA God sent his angel down to bring sister Shirley to take her rest in the loving arms of Jesus. She was born into an affluent family...

Sep 2, 2021

Sydaria Lutece Smith affectionally called Princess and Sydi was born on October 27, 1991 at 11:12 pm to Nature Deanna Smith and Gregory Stachell Cleveland. Sydi was called home on Thursday, September 2, 2021 to be with her Heavenly Father. Sydi was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. After graduation, she fell in love with fashion, gravitating to glamorous...

Aug 30, 2021

On August 30, 2021 our angel closed her eyes to be ever present with The Lord forever. Dianna Marie Boyd-Perry was born October 8 1951 to the late John William Davis Sr and the late Christine Elizabeth Boyd-Carpenter. At an early age, Dianna knew The Lord and was baptized at Tindley Temple Church. Dianna was educated in the Philadelphia Public...