Obituaries

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...

Aug 29, 2021

On Sunday, August 29, 2021, Almighty God in His infinite grace, mercy and wisdom gently called our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Niece, Aunt, Cousin and Friend home to be with him. Dina Stringfield-Tinsley, the loving daughter of the Late Delores Stringfield, was born on June 22, 1956. She was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System, graduating from South...

Aug 27, 2021

Bernard Franklin Crawford Sr. was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on April 13, 1957, to Susie Ann Daniels-Crawford and the Late Ike Crawford. As a young boy he was obsessed with sports but really loved basketball and football. He was educated in the Philadelphia Public school system and was the 2nd oldest of 6 siblings. Tut,, as he was affectionately called,...

Aug 23, 2021

David Starkes was born on June 29, 1944 in Orangburg, South Carolina to his his late parents Freddie and Allinesse Starkes. At a young age David's family moved to Philadelphia, PA where he received his GED. David didn't stop there he furthered his education and enrolled in the Community College of Philadelphia to major in Psychology. Once he accomplished the...

Aug 19, 2021

Nigel Joel Boyd (Ni), 35 passed away on August 19, 2021, in Philadelphia, PA surrounded by family and friends. Nigel was known for his sense of humor growing up. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joanne Richardson and Howard Boyd on March 28, 1986. He attended Audenried High School and later graduated receiving his high school diploma from South...

Aug 18, 2021

Louis Jules Miller was born in Mt. Holl, New Jersey on May 22, 1940 to the late Gertrude and Benjamin Miller. He was the youngest of ten siblings, five brothers and four sisters. After Jules was born, his parents moved to Philadelphia. As a young boy he was obsessed with baseball, eventually he'd mastered the game, he played the position...

Aug 13, 2021

Aug 12, 2021

Michael Anthony LeGare was born in Philadelphia on December 21st 1959 to William T. LeGare and Ruth LeGare who preceded him in death. On August 12th, 2021, the Lord called Michael home. Michael was best known as Mike or Uncle Mike. Michael was the third oldest of seven siblings. After he graduated Overbrook High School, he later enlisted in the...

Aug 12, 2021

The daughter of the late James T. and Mattie Jane Alexander, Pauline Evelyn Alexander Grier was born on September 16, 1923 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Her parents, a professional carpenter and a school teacher, demised at an early age, leaving Pauline to be reared by her grandparents, aunt and four uncles, who were more like her sisters and brothers. Pauline...

Aug 12, 2021

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....