Obituaries

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

Sep 3, 2023

Elaine Rosetta Lewis was born September 28, 1939, in Phila, Pennsylvania to the late Preston & Lottie Scott.

Lainey or Tootsie, as she was affectionately called by her family and friends. Lainey was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System and a proud graduate of Overbrook High School. Elaine was a hard worker and took pride in her position for...

Aug 28, 2023

Aug 26, 2023

Helen Monroe was born in Camden N.J. to the late Lillian Sewell and William Harry Bull.

Helen was born the 5th child and only girl of 5 children (siblings). Helen was also affectionately known as Lucy way by her brothers and Aunt Mom Mom by others. Helen was called home to rest on August 26, 2023. She was educated in...

Aug 26, 2023

Brian Lee Faulkner Sr. was born on August 16, 1969 to Valarie Faulkner in Norfolk Virginia. In his his early life he resided in the home with his late grandparents Mollie and Russell Mitchell. It wasn't until the age of four when he was reunited with his mother in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Educated in the Philadelphia Public School System, Brian graduated...

Aug 23, 2023

God in his infinite wisdom, grace and mercy, quietly closed the eyes of our beloved Thelma on August 23, 2023. Thelma Louise Williams was born on December 1,1924, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late King and Ethel McClain, the second born child from that Union of five children.

Thelma received her education in the Philadelphia School System. During the 2nd...

Aug 16, 2023

On April 4, 1942, Helen Juanita Harding was born in Pleasant Hill, NC to the proud parents of Haley Surella and Howard Junius Harding. As a toddler, she enjoyed playing outside with flowers and plants and running through corn and cotton fields.

At the age of 5, the family moved to Philadelphia, PA. she joined Union Baptist Church and in...

Aug 15, 2023

Monroe W. Griffin, Jr., 84 of Philadelphia passed away on August 15th, 2023. He will be reunited with his parents Monroe Griffin, Sr. and Blanche Griffin and sister Barbara.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Griffin, one sister-in-law and his four children children: Monroe III. Gloria (Muffy), Angela, and Justina. He is also survived by one son-in-law, two...

Aug 12, 2023

 

Until we meet again 

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile. If only I could have you back for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again, just like we used to do. You always meant so very much and always will too. The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause...

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On January 12, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA a beautiful blessing, Lisa Charmaine Hooks Brown was introduced to the world, thanks to Sarah and Fred Hooks.

As the middle child, Lisa would have her work cut out for her. Lisa was very quiet and observant. She was quite the opposite of her very outspoken siblings, Crystal, Dougie (RIP), Keisha, Freddie and...

Aug 1, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

Renee was born June 9, 1953 to the late Beatrice "B" Braxton. Renee was born and raised in South Philly by her late grandparents Annie an Fred Turner who she affectionately called "mom and dad". She was educated in the Philadelphia school system and later became a Barmaid throughout South Philly for many years. Renee had three daughters the late...

Jul 26, 2023