Obituaries

Aug 10, 2021

Braheem Hayward Sr. affectionately known as "Bdot" aka Brah was born on August 9, 1987 in Philadelphia, Pa to Rosa McKnight and the late Eugene Hayward. He attended the Philadelphia public school system. Braheem was a member of the True Vine Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend James J. Christmas. Brah held several jobs including Amazon and millworker. Brah...

Aug 8, 2021

Elder Avril Patricia "Pat" Claire Carr, daughter of the late Waldo and Ivy Gayle, was born in Ocho Rios, Jamacia on February 24th 1953. She was one of four children and the oldest daughter. Elder Carr grew up surrounded by loving parents, aunts and cousins. She loved spending summers in California with her beloved Aunt Enid and sister Andrea. She...

Aug 7, 2021

Doris Marie Robinson was born on December 9,1958 to the late James and Ruth Robinson in Philadelphia, Pa, as the youngest of 8 children. "Tutti" as she was affectionately called, loved spending time with her family and friends. A lover of family stories and events as well, Doris went on to be known as the "gatekeeper" of the family memories....

Jul 31, 2021

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Jul 22, 2021

On July 22,2021, our beloved Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, & Friend Miriam T. Clarke passed away suddenly in Philadelphia, Pa. Miriam was the third child of Elizabeth Ricks William Chestnut preceded by her three sisters Polly, Willemena, and Arlene. Miriam T. Clarke was born in Phila. Pa. in 1926, where she entered the Phila. School system up to the...

Jul 22, 2021

Rosilyn Jane Reid was born on December 26, 1949, to Marguerite Reid and Joseph Durbin both of whom preceded her in death. Rosilyn known as Ros or aunt Ros to so many, was the 3rd born out of 6 children one of which proceeds her in death Samuel Reid (Stuffy) she was born and raised in South Philadelphia. She attended...

Jul 18, 2021

Edward Lee Jackson Jr. affectionately known as "Eazy" departed this life on July 15th 2021 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Born on February 21st 1963 to the late Edward Lee Sr. and Carolyn Jackson, he was the second born of six siblings. Eazy or "Big E" as he was often called had the coolest laugh and a big smile. Everyone laughed when...

Jul 18, 2021

Mr. Joseph Green, Age 67 of 2020 block of Pierce St. "Yusef" to relatives and friends Joseph Green was born or March 31, 1954, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania he later died on July 18, 2021. Joseph Green was educated in the public school system and attended South Philadelphia High School. He was co-owner of green bros. home restoration and worked 12...

Jul 18, 2021

Geneva Moore was born June 23rd,1939 to the late John and Rebecca Moore in Winnabow. North Carolina .In 1953 the family relocated to Philadelphia, PA. After moving to Philadelphia Geneva met and married George Weeks who preceded her in death. From From this union was born two children a son Donnell and daughter Annette who preceded her in death. After...

Jul 15, 2021

Shirley Marshall passed away Thursday July 15, 2021 in her home town of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shirley was Born in Philadelphia to the late Ms. Margaret Holman and Mr. Dove Greene January 22nd, 1944. Shirley was educated in the Philadelphia public school system then began working as a nurse aid for over Twenty five years. Shirley married Mr. Ronald Marshall in...

Jul 13, 2021

Najee Marquee Cain, affectionately known as "Gee" and "Gee Bug", was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 26, 1992, to Jenifer !. Patterson and John L. Cain. He was the Third oldest of Five Children. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Colistia Patterson and a Special cousin, Nafis O'Neal. Najee graduated from Chester High School in June 2012....

Jul 12, 2021

Robert Lewis Chapman was born on January 16, 1968, to the late Robert Odom and Shirley M. Chapman in Philadelphia, PA. Robert was affectionately known as "Rob" or Robbie." Robert was educated in the Philadelphia School System and earned his diploma from the School of Preforming Arts in 1986. In November 1990, after visiting friends in Atlanta, Robert decided to...

Jul 11, 2021

Davante Markel Bronson was born on May 10, 1992 to Shirletta Smith and Mycheal Bronson at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was eldest of three children. Davante entered the work forest taking on plenty of jobs and became an employee for the United Parcel Service Company for many years. He worked in different sorts and was...

Jul 7, 2021

Jul 7, 2021

Wallace Harold Alexander, Affectionately known as "Smiley", was born February 16, 1945, the fourth of six children to the late William Alexander and Blanche Kellam, in Philadelphia. Wallace was preceded in death by his sisters Verlice and Margaret, and his brother Frank. Wallace grew up in South Philadelphia, which he held dear to his heart, and was educated at St....

Jul 7, 2021

Jul 6, 2021

Regina Budelle Short was born on July 6, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA to Carol L. Shirt and the late Johnnie Sims. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 she passed away unexpectedly. God Sent an angel to guide his child home. Our loss is now Heaven's Gift! During her formative years, Regina received her education in the Philadelphia School District where she...

Jun 29, 2021

Raginald Ferguson was born on April 2, 1944 to Viola Ferguson and Frank Washington, who preceded him in death. On February 14, 1981 is when he married the love of his life "Nora." The two became one and raised their children. God in his infinite wisdom granted "Johnny" eternal rest on June 29, 2021 surrounded by his loved one. "Johnny"...

Jun 29, 2021

Anthony Shawn Randall was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1961 to Calvin and Oledia Randall whom both preceded him i death along with three sibling who preceded him, Calvin aka Skip, Carolann, and Terrence aka Pic. Anthony was raised on the 2200 Block of Reed Street in a loving and Caring home which consisted of his Parents, Siblings,...