Obituaries

Nov 16, 2020

Nov 14, 2020

Abdullah was born on September 8th, 1956 to the late Clifton and Sarah Harper. He was the 8th child out of 10 children. He is proceeded in death by three brothers Robert, Clarence and Paul, four sisters Joanne, Karen, Delores and Demetria. Abdullah was a graduate of Cheyney University. He was an Entrepreneur an a employee of Philadelphia Marriott. Abdullah...

Nov 14, 2020

Nov 13, 2020

Rev. Dr. Sidney Jefferson, Ill Rev. Dr. Sidney Jefferson, Il l , (a.k.a. Buddy, Jeff) was born June 28, 1941. He made his transition on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was the second child born to the late Sidney Jefferson, Jr. and Dorothy Stratton. His parents his oldest sister Delores and younger brother Roy both preceded him in death. He...

Nov 13, 2020

Nov 12, 2020

Eugene W. Curley, Jr., was born on May 14, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Eugene W. Curley Sr. and Luther Mae Curley. Eugene was educated in the Philadelphia School system. After graduating Eugene worked a number of years for The National Park Services as a Gardner. Eugene enjoyed gardening and could be found cleaning and pulling up the...

Nov 10, 2020

Verlise Ferris was born on April 29, 1927 Verlise was born to the late James and Lela Scott in spring gully South Carolina where she was raised and educated. While living in South Carolina. Verlise was called home on November 1 0, 2020. Verlise met and Married Walter Ferris who was the love of her life to that union one...

Nov 8, 2020

On November 8th , 2020 The Lord our father wrapped his loving arms around our beloved Lawrence Donald Riley he quietly closed his eyes and was called home to eternal rest. Lawrence D. Riley was born in Philadelphia to Arlene (Theresa Riley the first of two sons. Lawrence received his education in the Philadelphia Parochial School system. He attended St....

Nov 6, 2020

Pastor Shirley Walker was born to the late Ervin and Anna Lee Landers on June 14, 1932. She departed this life on Friday, November 6, 2020. Pastor Walker was educated in the Philadelphia School System and her last employment was with Jefferson Hospital. There was a reason why God brought her into the ministry. It was because he knew that...

Nov 2, 2020

On Monday November 2, 2020, Almighty God called his daughter Marion home. No more tears no more worries. She sang in the choir at St. James Zion church, now she will be singing with The Angles. Marion Elizabeth Barnes, was born to the late, Barnes Jr. and the late Marion Dennis Barnes on April 28th 1947. Marion, affectionately known as...

Nov 2, 2020

John "JW" Wesley Wilson, 85, returned to his heavenly home on November 2, 2020. His devotion to hi, family and his firm belief in God supported him and gave him peace. One of 14 children, John was born to the late William Thomas Wilson and Julia Ann Wilson, in Mayesville, South Carolina on July 26, 1935. John graduated from Mayesville...

Oct 30, 2020

Oct 30, 2020

Linda Faye Bond was born November 1st, 1955 in Windsor, North Carolina to her late father, Robert Bond, and her mother Mary Bond. Linda was educated in the Philadelphia public school system and graduated from Edward W. Bok Technical high School with her diploma. Linda was passionate about childcare and entered into a 40-Year long career as a childcare worker...

Oct 28, 2020

William Nathaniel Jackson Jr. was born on July 21,1947 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to William Nathaniel Jackson Sr. and Mary Louise Jackson which preceded him in death. William was educated in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Public School systems. Five Siblings: Gloria Jackson (which preceded him in death), Carol Berry, Phyllis Alexander (Dwight Sharon Moore and Catherine Todd). Two...

Oct 27, 2020

Melvin Henson Simpson III the eldest son of the late Melvin Henson Simpson Jr. and Rev. Carol Simpson, nee White, was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 30, 19*79. As the first born, Melvin was the apple of his parents' eye. He brought great joy grandparents, the late Rev. Noah and Amelia White and Elder Melvin and Evelyn Simpson. When...

Oct 27, 2020

On Tuesday October 27, 2020, our Lord and Savior, lovingly wrapped His arms around His precious Jewel, Ina and took her home to be with Him for eternal peace, rest and heavenly joy. Ina was born July 4, 1946 to Catharine Blanche Owens, loving mother, who preceded her in death, along with her two brothers, Raymond and Douglas. Her devoted...

Oct 26, 2020

My Journey Through Life Curtis Anthony Allen was born on May 30th 1963 in Philadelphia Pa. to the late Mrs. Pauline Allen Glover Stokes and the late Mr. Curtis Snead. Curtis was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system where he attended McDaniel Elementary, Vare Jr. High, and Bok Vocational Technical High School. Curtis was a jack of all trades....

Oct 26, 2020

Oct 23, 2020

Delores Henrietta Page was born on March 10, 1950 to the late George Carter and Ollie May Page in Philadelphia, PA. Delores Leaves behind a two Brothers, Clarence's S. Page Jr. (Wife Laraine I. Page) and Jocko Goodwin. Delores also leaves behind three beautiful daughters, Anna Looby, Veronica Crockett, and Kanika Looby, Three amazing grandchildren, Walter Mangual, Keo Crockett and...

Oct 23, 2020

Marie Walters, was born February 4, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA to Mattie Walters and William Walters. She. attended school in Philadelphia; McMichael, Roxbourgh, and Sillvian. She continued her education at community college. Marie worked at Lankenau Hospital as a nurse's assistant. After that, she started working for the school district as a secretary at Clara Barton Elementary School. Marie met...