Obituaries

Jan 21, 2020

Jan 15, 2020

Jan 15, 2020

Thelma Pone-Prescott, daughter to Katie and Willie Pone of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, was born May 1, 1931 and went to her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2020. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory, her daughter, Alice Richardson. One Granddaughter, Dawn Henry of Durham, North Carolina, two Great-grandsons, Dominic and Ryan, Two sisters, Mary Rhody and Gertrude McKiver,...

Jan 13, 2020

Dorothy B. Littles, was born on March on March 5th 1934 in Richmond Va. to Lester and Edith Barnes. She was the oldest of two children and played her big sister roll well. Dorothy was baptized at they Mt Tabor Baptist Church in Richmond VA, but eventually relocated to Philadelphia becoming a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. Dorothy, Miss...

Jan 13, 2020

Jan 10, 2020

The Earthly physical journey for brother Wilbur James began June 14, 1937 in Florence South Carolina and his transition to glory began January 10, 2020 in Hospice Care at Centennial Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia. He was the eldest of seven children born to the late Archie and Katie McClennon James. Two brothers preceded him in death, Sylvester, and...

Jan 8, 2020

George Daniel Upshur, better known as (Scrooge) and affectionately called "pop-pop George," was born on July 13, 1939 to Charles D. Scott and Anna Mae Upshur in Philadelphia, PA. George was raised in the South Philly community and graduated from south Philadelphia High School. George Daniel Upshur leaves to mourn: Daughter Sareeta L Hoffman, Son Malik R. Upshur, 8 Grandchildren...

Jan 3, 2020

Jan 3, 2020

Vincent Leon Gray was born December 10, 1962 in Philadelphia PA. He was the only child of the late John and Eleanor Irvin. Educated in the public school system of Philadelphia, Vincent (Vin) attended Anthony Wayne Elementary, Vare Junior High, and graduated high school from Edward R. Bok Vocational Technical High school. He grew up on Stillman St. in South...

Jan 3, 2020

Bruce White Jr. was born on July 9, 1965, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Romaine White and the late Bruce White Sr. On January 3, 2020, the Lord called Bruce home to his resting place. Bruce leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Romaine White, his son, Jason Duncan, two sisters, Carolyn and Janine and his brother, William, one Brother-in-Law, Nate,...

Jan 1, 2020

Dec 28, 2019

Loretta Ann Howard affectionately known as "Chicken" went home to be with the Lord while at Jefferson Hospital on December 28, 2019. Chicken was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, to the late William Vanderbilt Staples and Winnie R. (Staples) Echoles and maternal granddaughter of the late Emanuel Sr. and Berth Selina (Tilly) Pleasant. Chicken attended Philadelphia Public School as a...

Dec 26, 2019

Eugene "Boobie" Waddington was born in Philadelphia, PA to a loving mother Thelma Goven on April 20, 1948 shortly after she married James B. Waddington, Sr. The Family was a military family, so this afforded him the opportunity to travel and see many parts of the world. But no matter where they traveled Philadelphia was home. Eugene was very athletic....

Dec 23, 2019

Yvonne’s Life Story Yvonne Beverly Vinson (Morgan) was born on November 9, 1945 to the late Vivian Beverly and Howard B. Morgan. Yvonne aka Bright Eyes known by family and friends was the youngest of six siblings. Yvonne departed this life on Monday, December 23, 2019, peacefully at home. Yvonne attended the Philadelphia school system where she worked as lunchroom...

Dec 23, 2019

Life Story Lawrence O’Day also known as Larry and to the rest of us as Uncle Pat was born and introduced into the world on February 20, 1936 by Arnvilla O’Day and Lawrence O’Day in Delaware County PA. Lawrence O’Day was always a smart and ambitious man from childhood throughout his life until he retired. Lawrence went to Upper Darby...

Dec 22, 2019

Dec 21, 2019

Madeline Blackwell/Hill was born on January 9, 1942 in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the second oldest daughter of the Late Bertha Blackwell and Henry Blackwell. On December 21, 2019 she was called home to be with the lord. Madeline was preceded in death by three of her children Warren 1st born, Kimberly 2nd born and Timothy her baby boy....

Dec 21, 2019

Denise Patricia Catlett McQueen was born to the late Louania A Catlett and Thomas A. Catlett on August 17, 1953. She was affectionately known as "Niecy." She was educated in the Philadelphia School District. Denise is Survived by her husband, Samuel McQueen; her mother-in-law, Katie; her two sons, William and Thomas; five step-daughters, Samantha,Delania,Rasheedah,Sami, and Shellyne; two sisters, Miriam and...

Dec 14, 2019

Laura May Chandler was the eldest of six children, of the late Courtland Brooks Sr. and the late Lauratta Brooks, was born November 23,1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She departed this life after a very long illness, on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was raised in South Philly and was known as "Mom Laura". Laura was predeceased in life by her...

Dec 14, 2019