Obituaries

May 4, 2021

May 4, 2021

Mary Smith was born September 13th, 1935, to the late Robert Brown and Sadie-Hamilton in Berkeley County S.C. Mary was called home to the lord on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. Mary known as Bootsie came to Philadelphia PA in 1948, under the care of her Late Father and grandmother. Mary (Bootsie) was educated in the Philadelphia school system. Bootsie love...

May 2, 2021

Eric Roosevelt Mckinney Jr aka Poppa at a younger age and Smilez as he got older. Eric Mckinney 34 was raised in South Philadelphia and died May 2,2021 On July 12,1986 Eric Roosevelt Mckinney Jr was born to Rosetta & Eric Roosevelt Mckinney Sr. At the age of 10yrs old Eric went on to be raised by Rosetta & John...

May 1, 2021

Apr 30, 2021

Elijah Otis Griffin, Jr son of the late Elijah Otis Griffin, Sr and Annabelle Griffin =, Was born in Philadelphia PA on December 24, 1951, and departed this life on April 30, 2021. His wife, Denise Rochelle, and two older sisters, Patricia and Betty Ann Washington preceded him in death. during the time he worked at National Chemical Laboratories, Elijah...

Apr 30, 2021

Deborah affectionally known as Mimi was born November 27, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Gwenolyn Hannah and Allen Wardell Hannah. On April 30th 2021 Deborah Freeland transitioned. Deb had eight siblings, three brothers, five sisters and one bonus sister. Inez Charlotte Dunmye who preceded her in death, Bernadette Hannah who preceded her in death and Hercules Rodney Hannah...

Apr 30, 2021

My name is Kareema Attia Murphy, some of my closest family and friends call me by my nick-name, Teemie. No one seems to remember how got the nick name. I think my paternal grand-mom gave it to me. I was born on a Wednesday, 06/28/1972. On that day, the number one R&B song was “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers....

Apr 24, 2021

Obediah Combs (Obie) was on April 18, 1938 to the late Henry Combs, Sr, and Isophena Richardson. He was the youngest of five siblings. Obie Siblings preceded him in death: Henry Combs Jr. Ruth Summers, Betty Harrison, and John Combs. Obie transitioned into the arms of his heavenly Father on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospice Center. Obie...

Apr 21, 2021

Apr 20, 2021

Erma White, Daughter of the late Henry Bartley (Deceased) and Sarah Haynes Bartley (Deceased) was born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina on March 24, 1935. God in his infinite wisdom gently ushered our beloved mother into eternal rest on April 20, 2021, but not from her family's heart. Erma was one of eleven siblings of which seven preceded her: Williams...

Apr 19, 2021

Bennie Presbery, was born on January 01, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA to the parents of George (Big George) and Bertha Presbery. Along with him was his two brothers, Button Michael Presbery with Bennie being the youngest Growing up in south Philly Bennie, along with his brothers would help in their parents mom & pop store. Other than helping his brothers...

Apr 18, 2021

John W. Sway, Jr. was affectionately known as John Bootie by his family. He was born to the late John Sway, Sr. and Hazel Sway on August 22, 1958 in Philadelphia PA. John was the youngest of 5 Children. He was educated in the Philadelphia School System and graduated from John Bartram High in 1976 where he was part of...

Apr 18, 2021

Mario Delma-Bonelli was born May 11th, 1933 to Edward Irvin Bonelli and Viola Peterson. He was educated through the St. Thomas Virgin Island School System. Mario loved to swim in the harbor diving for tourist and tennis was among his top passion! Mario also loved to cook and would always make sure you knew his potato salad was by far...

Apr 15, 2021

Angel Margarita Anderson Washington was born in Philadelphia , PA on May 28, 1966 to the late Helen E. Anderson and Junior Hastings . Angel was educated in the school district of Philadelphia. She was determined to set on example for her children and grandchildren and obtained her high school diploma from south Philadelphia High School in February 2016. Angel...

Apr 15, 2021

Angel Margarita Anderson Washington was born in Philadelphia , PA on May 28, 1966 to the late Helen E. Anderson and Junior Hastings . Angel was educated in the school district of Philadelphia. She was determined to set on example for her children and grandchildren and obtained her high school diploma from south Philadelphia High School in February 2016. Angel...

Apr 14, 2021

Bishop Jessie McClay was born on September 14, 1917 to the late Jessie McClay, Sr. and Frozella McClay-Johnson in New Port, Arkansas. He had two sisters Mildred McClay, Oval McClay, and one brother Willie-Moses McClay. Bishop McClay spent most of his childhood in Arkansas and years later, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri. After some time in Missouri, Bishop McClay...

Apr 14, 2021

Apr 13, 2021

Apr 13, 2021

Elnora Ferguson was born on January 24, 1947 to William Tilghman and and Dorothy Bright, who preceded her in death. She was also raised by George Bass (Poppa) who preceded her in death. On February 14, 1981 is when she married the love of her life "Johnny." The two became one and raised their children. God in his infinite wisdom...

Apr 11, 2021

Warren Scott was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 29th, 1952 to the late Doris and James Scott. He was the second born of 5 Children. One brother, Garland preceded him in death. Warren graduated from the Philadelphia Public School System. Afterward, Warren enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1974. During his tour of duty, he fought in...