Obituaries

Mary Lois Franklin

Mary Lois Franklin

Mar 4, 2024

Mary Lois Leonard was born in Vancouver, Canada to the late Ruby Lee Fair and William Leonard Sr. She and her siblings were separated for a time before they laid their roots in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her education in the Philadelphia school system after which she became a warehouse worker for American Plastics, where she would work for 30...

Mr. Donald T. Wilson Sr.

Mr. Donald T. Wilson Sr.

Feb 21, 2024

Donald Tyler Wilson Sr. was born on June 11, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Mary E. Wilson-Dugan better known as “Babe” to everyone in the neighborhood. Donald was the younger of two children. Donald’s early life was rooted in South Philly, he experienced a loving family his upbringing would shape the man he would later become. 

 

In 1947 Donald met...

Armada Edna Wilson "Ms. Buttons"

Armada Edna Wilson "Ms. Buttons"

Feb 19, 2024

Armada Wilson, 65 years of age, transitioned from this life to her eternal home on February 19, 2024, in Philadelphia,  PA. Armada Edna Wilson was born  April 21, 1958 to the late Edna Wilson and George Brawner in Philadelphia PA. She was the youngest of 7 children, 3 (Doris, Junie and Leonard) of whom preceded her in death.

Buttons, as they...

Leonard D. Spratley Sr.

Leonard D. Spratley Sr.

Feb 6, 2024

Leonard Demetrius Spratley was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania  on August 3rd, 1949, to the late Edward and Susie Spratley. He was the oldest of seven children, Pamela, William, Martha, Creswell, Janice, Terry, and Jean, whom the  Spratley’s raised as her own. 

On Tuesday February 6, 2024, Leonard was called home from Labor to Rest.

Leonard received his education in the Philadelphia Public...

Harold Elwood Fleming

Harold Elwood Fleming

Feb 3, 2024

On December 28, 1957, Harold Elwood Fleming was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Joyce Millicent Curtis and Milton Elwood Fleming. “Town” or ”Sput Nick” as he was affectionally called by those who knew and loved him in the neighborhood.On Saturday February 3 , 2024 Harlod went from Labor to Reward.Harold grew up in Philadelphia with his mother, stepfather and six...

Wendell "Dumar: Johnson

Wendell "Dumar: Johnson

Jan 31, 2024

Wendell “Dumar” Johson was in Philadelphia on April 15, 1960, to Seaford Johnson and Linda Walters

Wendell was one of 11 Children.

On Wednesday January 31st, 2024, Wendell was called home to be with the Lord.

Wendell was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system .

Wendell loved watching and playing sports of all kinds.

Wendell worked at Jim and Tina Clothing Store for many...

Shahyodd Chavis

Shahyodd Chavis

Jan 28, 2024

Shanties “ Hoddy” Chavis was born on December 14, 1994, he was the middle son of Daniel and Thais Chavis. Hoddy was a brave and daring young man from the time he was a baby. At an early age Hoody fell in love with hot wheel cars. Everywhere he went, he took his cars with him, and wouldn’t let anybody...

Anthony Curley

Anthony Curley

Jan 28, 2024

ANTHONY WAS BORN TO THE LATE CLARENCE CURLEY AND HARRIETT MCCAULEY IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA ON MAY 30, 1960. ANTHONY, KNOWN AS "NIPPY" TO HIS CLOSE FRIENDS WAS THE YOUNGER OF TWO CHILDREN WHO LOVED BEING BY HIS BIG BROTHER'S SIDE GROWING UP, AS NOTED IN SO MANY FAMILY PICTURES YOU CAN SEE THEM HOLDING HANDS:

HIS PROTECTOR. ANTHONY HAD A FIRM...

Harold Lewis

Harold Lewis

Jan 28, 2024

Harold Lewis aka "Sug", was born into this world on June 9th, 1952 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Dorothy Tillery Lewis and David Smith.

He was the eldest of 6 siblings. Harold departed this life on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 peacefully in the comfort of his home.

Harold received his education from the Philadelphia School system and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School...

Anthony Edward Robinson

Anthony Edward Robinson

Jan 27, 2024

Born with the given name Anthony Edward, but affectionately known as Tony, our dear loved one was born April 14, 1957, to Alice Estelle Robinson and Willis Nelson in Philadelphia, PA, who both preceded him in death. He was the third of seven children, and was educated in the Philadelphia school system. He was known for his huge, bright smile,...

Kenneth Jamison

Kenneth Jamison

Jan 23, 2024

Kenneth Franklin Jamison  (Kenny/Kenn) was born August 14, 1962 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Vernell and William G Jamison Sr. He was the youngest of seven children born from this union. Growing up he developed a passion for community, science and politics that would be something special. He grew up in South Phila, attending South Philadelphia High School in the top part...

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