Obituaries

Sep 14, 2020

Sep 11, 2020

Sep 9, 2020

Darryl Erby was born August 12, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Dorothy (Erby) Lawry and the late John Riley,Sr. He was educated in the city's public school system and served in the United States Army Reserves from 1978 to 1995. He was a loving father who was blessed with four children. After an honorable discharge, Darryl worked as a cook...

Sep 4, 2020

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Aug 31, 2020

Eugenia Pearl Smith was born on April 10, 1930, in Parkton,North Carolina to Sarah Jane Elizabeth Wilson. She was baptized at the early age of 12, and she let everyone know that she loved the Lord. Eugenia was educated in Philadelphia, and she attended South Philadelphia High School. Eugenia held several jobs throughout her lifetime- She worked in food service,...

Aug 29, 2020

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Aug 22, 2020

Marie Brown was born on March 21, 1938 in Philadelphia PA, the eldest daughter of the late Rosanna Wells. Educated in the Philadelphia Public School System, graduating from Bartram High School. She went on to attend Philadelphia Community College, and soon thereafter began working for the Department of Public Welfare as a caseworker. She Spent many years there, retiring at...

Aug 19, 2020

Myrtle E. Diggs was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 31, 1944 to Robert Nathaniel Tilghman Sr. and Bertha Tilghman, who both proceeded her in death. Myrtle was the youngest of ten children, 8 of which proceeded her in death; Robert Jr., Asbury, Bryce, Bruce, Ernest, Robert, Hazel, and quietly to be with the Lord. She leaves to mourn and...

Aug 18, 2020

Frank Turner was Born to the late Alonzo and Lillian Turner on October 9, 1939. He was the Sixth of twelve Children. Frank was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. He did not graduate, instead he chose to go in the United States Navy where he received an honorable discharge. Frank leaves to mourn; his wife, Jacqueline Turner; three...

Aug 15, 2020

Guy Gary Hollingsworth was born July 17th, 1962 in Camden, Nj, to the late Mabel F. Hollingsworth (Mother) and Harvey T. Wilson (Father). He attended Camden City Public Schools. Guy Leaves behind his loving memories; his children, Nakia Sewell, Shakir Hollingsworth, Garianna Plowden, and son-in-law, the late Wayne Sewell, Sr,; grandchildren, Shamar, Kenneth III, Tajanea, Wayne, Jr., Qawi, Lindell; great-granddaughter,...

Aug 14, 2020

Shemar Lamont Phillips-Robinson was born May 25th, 1998, to Bernadette Robinson and John Phillips. Shemar was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. He attended West Philadelphia High School, throughout Shemar's life he worked many jobs, one working with the moving company. Shemar leaves to cherish his memory his mother Bernadette Robinson and father John Phillips; grandmother Shirley Robinson; Four...

Aug 14, 2020

Shemar Lamont Phillips-Robinson was born May 25th, 1998, to Bernadette Robinson and John Phillips. Shemar was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. He attended West Philadelphia High School, throughout Shemar's life he worked many jobs, one working with the moving company. Shemar leaves to cherish his memory his mother Bernadette Robinson and father John Phillips; grandmother Shirley Robinson; Four...

Aug 13, 2020

Frank Douglas Coleman, son of the late Viola and Fred Coleman, was born on February 20, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Frank was the oldest of 9 siblings. Frank attended Benjamin Franklin High School until May of 1941 when he left to join the U.S. Army. After nine years of service, Frank received an Honorable Discharge. Although Mr. Coleman never talked...

Aug 12, 2020

Aug 11, 2020

Andra Fay Nichols-Coleman Departed this life on August 11th 2020, after a short illness. She was the daughter of Annie and Albert, who preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memories, her son, Lawrence Brown, and daughter Theresa Coleman. One daughter-in-law Martha. Grandchildren, D'Andra, Dymond, Desire Saadiq, Diyanah, and Saamira. Four sisters; Queen, Gerald, Jackee, and...

Aug 11, 2020

Andra Fay Nichols-Coleman Departed this life on August 11th 2020, after a short illness. She was the daughter of Annie and Albert, who preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memories, her son, Lawrence Brown, and daughter Theresa Coleman. One daughter-in-law Martha. Grandchildren, D'Andra, Dymond, Desire Saadiq, Diyanah, and Saamira. Four sisters; Queen, Gerald, Jackee, and...

Aug 7, 2020

Aug 7, 2020

Elizabeth Brown, affectionately known as "Lizzy" was born at home on April 17, 1935 to the late James Brown Bey and Ruby Brown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a child, Elizabeth studied under the Moorish faith. She attended a small private Moorish school located in South Philadelphia for early education. She then transferred to the Philadelphia public school system, attending Barrett...