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Feb 24, 2020

Brent Lamar Cartry Swearingen, affectionately known as "Bear," was born April 25, 1980, to Valerie Swearingen and the late John Roberts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brent departed this life untimely on February 24, 2020. He Leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Valerie Swearingen; Children, Nasir Johnson and Bailey Swearingen; Stepfather, Paul Robinson, Sr.; three sisters, Tajia Swearingen, Ann Marie Roberts...

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James Edward Lilly, Sr. was born on December 20, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the oldest son of Isaac and Grace Lilly. At young age, his mother Grace passed away; he and his brother, William Lilly (affectionately known as "Bus") were raised by their father. James was educated in and graduated from Philadelphia Public School System. Cherishing his memory...

Feb 19, 2020

James Jackson Hamm, Sr, was born to the late Jackson Hamm and Pearl Edwards on June 27, 1927 in Philadelphia PA. James quietly slept away on February 19, 2020. James was educated in the Philadelphia school system, where he graduated from South Philadelphia High School. James Married Idella Gaston and from this union they were blessed with Jacqueline and James...

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Born Deborah Renee "Nafeesah" Wilkins on May 17, 1954, to her parents the late Clarence Jones and Geraldine Lewis, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nafeesah was the youngest sister of six siblings. Nafessah is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Geraldine; her sister, Vivian; and two great-grandchildren, Rasul Jr., and Jaelyn. Nafeesah's memories are cherished by her four sons. Curtis,...

Jan 21, 2020

Gregory’s Life Story We celebrate the life of Gregory Anthony Davis Sr. who was born on May 11, 1957. Gregory was the son of Emma Elizabeth Davis and Ike Turner and was reared in South Philadelphia. The second of six children, Gregory was also known as Hungry Big Greg, Grant, and OG. He was much loved in South Philly by...