Obituaries

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...

Aug 7, 2020

Aug 7, 2020

Terrance Wayne Carpenter was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 26, 1963 to the late Amanda Virginia Carpenter and Flecher Carpenter, Jr. He attended and graduated from south Philadelphia High School. Terry leaves to cherish his memory; sisters Norma Carpenter, Brenda Carpenter, and Verna Carpenter Cotton; brothers, Dennis Carpenter, Douglas Carpenter, Sr. (Felisa), Garry Carpenter, Jefferey Carpenter, Sr. (Marcia), and...

Aug 6, 2020

Aug 4, 2020

Kenneth Joseph Gresham alson knwn as "Joey" aka "Kenny G" was born January 4th, 1961 in Philadelphia General Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. On Tuesday August 4th, 2020 God Decided to call Kenneth home to join his late mother Josephine Gresham. Kenneth "Joey" is survived by four children, Kenyetta,Kenay. Skyye and Kenneth Jr., three siblings; Linda Rowe, Margie Gresham and William...

Aug 2, 2020

Andre Mobley was born in Philadelphia on November 6, 1963 to Regina Mobley and the late Eddie Mobley Sr. He was the oldest of 13 children; five of whom came from his father. Andre was a man of character, strength, honor, love and faith. He took great care of his brothers and sisters, as well as his younger cousins. Being...

Aug 1, 2020

Jul 31, 2020

Jul 30, 2020

Teresa Ann Showell was born on January 23, 1950 in Selbyville, Delaware to Evelyn Showell and Edward M. Wilson, Sr. Teresa was raised in Philadelphia by her mother, Evelyn Showell, Grandmother Sarah Showell, Stepfather Samuel Winfrey. Ads a child Teresa attended E.M. Stanton Elementary School, Barrett Jr. High School, High School, and later graduated from South Philadelphia High School in...

Jul 29, 2020

Angela Lanee Carter was born January 29, 1969 to the late Harry Harold and Leslie Carter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her family and friends affectionately knew her as "Angel." Angela was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System where she graduated from south Philadelphia High School. The road to graduation was not clear-cut because during this time Angela Conceived a baby...