Obituaries

Nov 1, 2023

 

Ebony Latrice Jones was a loving fun mother who did everything for her children. She was born on February 23, 1980, in Philadelphia, PA to Pamela Jones-Siler and Duke. Ebony was the oldest of six children. Ebony received her education in the Philadelphia school system. During her high school years Ebony became teen parent forced to raise her sons....

Nov 1, 2023

 

Pythenia Wheeler, was born on February 24, 1953

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Marie and Albert Greene.

“Winky” as she was called, departed this life on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Pythenia received her education in the Philadelphia Public school system. There wasn’t a single person “Winky” wouldn’t help if they needed it. She had a beautiful personality, which...

Oct 31, 2023

 

Maxine Callis White was born July 30, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Thelma and LeRoy Callis. Of the four children born in that union, Maxine was the second oldest and was preceded in death by her older sister, Elaine Hudson and two younger brothers, Sonny and Brother.

 

Educated in the Philadelphia School District, Maxine attended E.M. Stanton Elementary,...

Oct 29, 2023

Oct 28, 2023

 

Gloria Bellamy was born on April 5, 1942 in Guyton, Georgia. Gloria was the oldest child of five children. Gloria was a beautiful soul and let a life of pure courage and strength.

 

Was a virtuous woman of God. She was the epitome of virtuous, loving, graceful, patient kind and caring. Gloria met the love of her life...

Oct 27, 2023

Oct 25, 2023

Reginald Ivan Green Sr., affectionately known as "Reggie" or "El Presidente" passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 , at age 53. Reggie was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 13, 1970. He began his education at Phil-Mont Christian Academy in Flourtown, PA and went on to attend both Penn Center Academy, Olney High School and The Community College of...

Oct 18, 2023

Oct 16, 2023

Renee Rachelle Scruggs, aged 51, passed away on October 16th, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Renee was born on December 13th, 1971 in Norristown, Pennsylvania where she spent her formative years. She was educated through Norristown School District and later worked for...

Oct 16, 2023

 

Gordon Williams was born February 21, 1951, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He was one of five children born to the late Christine Williams. 

 

Gordon was educated in the Philadelphia public school system graduating from Edward Bok vocational High School in 1968. immediately following graduation since the draft was enforced, he enlisted in the United States Army. After basic training...

Oct 15, 2023

Oct 11, 2023

Doris Judy Gaskins affectionately known as (Boo Boo) was born to the late Mattie Hanna Gaskins and Drayton McCray on April 2, 1959, in Philadelphia, PA.

Doris graduated from South Philadelphia High and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve her country for many years. Doris was an avid learner of many things and went back to...

Oct 9, 2023

Early afternoon on Monday, October 9th our beloved Ruth slipped away and was called home by our Heavenly Father. God felt she was fighting a hard battle with illness and called her home. She's preceded in death by 1 sister Anna Mae (North Carolina), 3 brothers Harold Jr. and Cleveland (Philadelphia), James Sr. (North Carolina).

Ruth was born to the...

Oct 5, 2023

On February 25, 1955 the late Elmer Anthony Moore and Shirley Wilson Moore became the proud parents of their second daughter, Sheryl Ann. Sheryl was a very happy child. She was always smiling. Recently, following many months of illness, Sheryl was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 7:13 AM, where...

Sep 30, 2023

 

Richard Alexander Cooke was born on December 15, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Robert Jefferson Cooke, Jr. and Earline (Hudson) Cooke. He was the oldest of three children. Richard was known as “Cooke” to his friends.  He was educated in the Philadelphia Catholic and Public School Systems.

 

 On Saturday, September 30, 2023, after a long battle...

Sep 30, 2023

 

Catherine Evelyn Douglas was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Pearl Lockman Bird and Lafayette Dickerson Bird. She was one of eight children. She was raised in South Philadelphia at 20th and Reed Street. She received her education through the Philadelphia Public School System. Catherine met the love of her life Wendell S. Douglas who preceded her in death....

Sep 24, 2023

Sep 22, 2023

Our beloved Cheryl Ann Rose was born March 1, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles Burems Sr. And Jennie Mae Burems. September 22, 2023, God, in his infinite wisdom, saw fit to call his faithful servant home to eternal rest.

Cheryl was educated in the Philadelphia school system and then moved on to work several meaningful jobs throughout her life....

Sep 20, 2023

Jalil was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1999. He attended Walter, George Smith, elementary school, where he graduated from eighth grade. Jalil then attended Audenred high school however Jalil later attended southern high school night school program where he graduated and received his high school diploma.

At the age of seven, Jalil joined the pop Warner football league, and...

Sep 12, 2023