Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Joseph Vincent Durbin was one of five children born to Nina Ellis Durbin and Edward Durbin , on April 25, 1923 . He was called home to join both his parents and all his siblings on February 7 , 2021. Joseph also known as Joe to his friends, and Mr. Joe to everyone. He lived to be 97 years of...

Feb 7, 2021

Lisa Smith Was born June 28th 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents Mary B. Smith and Frank Peaches. She is the 3rd of four children. Lisa was educated in the Philadelphia public school system. She attended Alcorn Elementary school and Pierce Learning Academy. Lisa life was was filled with laughter and smiles at an early age; we knew she was...

Feb 5, 2021

Paula Eileen Lawrence was born March 5th 1956 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Herbert and Josephine Lawrence. Born and Raised in South Philadelphia, Paula was educated within the Philadelphia School system, and fellowshipped alongside her family at MT Moriah temple Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend bell. Paula Serviced many holes in her life, but the one she...

Feb 5, 2021

Jan 31, 2021

Jan 30, 2021

Thomas Edwin Jones, affectionately known as "Tommy" or "Butter", was born to the ;late Robert "Buck" Jones and LaGracia "Gresh" Jones on January 14, 1957. Butter was educated by the Philadelphia Public School System, where he played virtually every sport. Butter graduated from south Philly high school with a basketball scholarship to the University of Illinois. Butter was employed by...

Jan 29, 2021

On January 29th, 2021 God was ready for his precious angel to take her place at the heaven gates and she answered. We may not have been ready, but she was and we will miss her deeply. Annie was born on September 9, 1932 to Emma Lu Taylor (Tillman) and Harvey Tillman in Sandersville Georgia. Annie was the oldest of...

Jan 28, 2021

Isaac Sylvester Hilton, son of the late Moses and Ellen Hilton, was born September 1, 1948 in Lane, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters, namely: George Hilton, Ervin Hilton, Bula Mae Hilton, Patricia Ann Hilton, and Eva Doris Hilton Darby. Isaac or Big Ike, as he was affectionally called left lane, SC in...

Jan 28, 2021

Jackie Brown was born to the late Ann Brown on April 22, 1945 in Philadelphia school System. As a child, Jackie attended 19th Street Baptist Church where he was baptized. After High School, Jackie enlisted in the United States Army. Jackie proudly served his country and was honorably discharged. After being discharged, Jackie traveled throughout the United states and enjoyed...

Jan 28, 2021

On Thursday January 28th, 2021 heaven gained an angel. God entered 613 Pierce Street with Love and gently carried Mary Lee Williams home to glory. Mary Lee Williams was born November 5th, 1930 to the late Florence Braction and the late Isaac Singleton Sr. Ridgeland, South Carolina. Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age....

Jan 27, 2021

Tasheem Raheem Marks was born on July 30th , 1995 to Latasha Marks and the Imon Giggons. He departed this life on January 26t 2021. Tasheem, also known as "Man-Man" or "Sheem," grew up in Liddonfield Homes in the Greater Northeast where he received his education through the Philadelphia School System. Growing up, he enjoyed playing football with his childhood...

Jan 27, 2021

Life Story Betty Lou Lee was born on October 30, 1953 in Maple Hill, NC, the daughter of Sennie James and Mitchell Lee James. She is survived by her older brother Bruce Lee, her younger sister Velma Wooten, and her only son, Trennell Lee. She is also survived by her grandchildren Trennell Owens, Tyrelle Lee, Shantell Lee, Kimora Lee and...

Jan 26, 2021

Jan 26, 2021

Our Heavenly Father in his divine wisdom called from her labor our beloved mother Rebecca P. Miller. She departed this life on January 26th 2021 at care Pavilion. Rebecca was the daughter of the late Lewis Nathaniel Opher Sr. and Reverend Hester Opher. She was born on March 31, 1940 in Dorchester County, Maryland. She was the eldest of four...

Jan 24, 2021

Jan 23, 2021

Harry Williams Garland was born on July 30th, 1959 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He was the 3rd born son to the late Dorothy Stubbs He has three other living siblings, Clarence and Lawrence Garland and a sister Maria Caldwell. Harry was educated in Philadelphia School System. He started his education at the Nebinger Elementary School. He attended Bartlett Junior High After...

Jan 21, 2021

Lucious Bellamy Jr. was born on Wednesday, November 16, 1940 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was the Seventh of thirteen children (eight boys and five girls) born to the late Vallie and and Lucious Bellamy Sr. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters (leaving behind two sisters; Mother Bernice Murchunson and Bishop Ruby Franklin). Lucious, Lovingly...

Jan 20, 2021

Today we gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Patricia Ann Banks. Patricia is the eldest child of Adranna Mulligan and Joseph Hill, Born October 18, 1964. Patricia's Legacy will live on through her family. Patricia is survived by her husband Dornell Grice Senior, three children Ashia, Danielle, And Dornell Jr., as well as her two grandchildren, Jalen and...

Jan 18, 2021

Herbert Charles Harries, Jr. was born in Philadelphia on April 13, 1990 to Verleece Jean Smith and Herbert Charles Harris, Sr. He attended and graduated from Horace Furnes High School and Studied at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Herb worked at Philadelphia International Airport, Thomas Jefferson Hospital. He last worked at Lincoln Financial Field until he suffered a major injury. Herb...

Jan 15, 2021