Obituaries

Aug 6, 2022

Aug 5, 2022

Walter L. Brice affectionately known as Butch was born to Josephine Brice and Walter Chinner Brice on July 1, 1947. He was born in Philadelphia PA, He fell asleep in death on August 5, 2022.

Walter attended Germantown High in Philadelphia He was meticulous in his dress and grooming. He loved reading and could recite Shakespeare from the beginning to...

Aug 5, 2022

 

James Parker Gill, Jr. was born in the city of Philadelphia, PA on October 13, 1951, to James P. Gill, Sr., and Lona Gill. He Departed this life on August 5, 2022. James was the First-Born of five Children, followed by Janey, Jeremiah, Joseph and Johnny Gill. He attended Philadelphia Public Schools in west Philadelphia and lived for a...

Aug 4, 2022

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Jul 29, 2022

George Ann Taylor was born April 6th, 1937, to the late Arthur and Annie Best. George Ann grew up in Allendale, South Carolina with her three siblings Jane Erby, Lillie Mae Brown and Booker T Best all proceeded her in death.

George Ann was educated in the Allendale school system, in 1961 she moved from Allendale to Philadelphia with her...

Jul 29, 2022

Jul 23, 2022

 

Mary Bond was born November 26th, 1937 in Windsor, North Carolina to her late father, Willie Gilliam Sr. and her mother, Lola Gilliam. Mary was educated in the Bertie County public school system and graduated from W.S Etheridge School with her diploma. Mary then relocated to Philadelphia where she worked for the Philadelphia School District for over 30 years,...

Jul 19, 2022

Jul 18, 2022

Bobby Gene Chandler was born in Kingston South Carolina on September 26, 1943 to Charles Chandler and Mattie Porshe. he departed this life on July 18, 2022

Bobby was preceded in death by his brothers, Elijah, Ronald and Ray Chandler.

Bobby held a job at Good Year Auto for many years.

Bobby was a private person, who like to stay...

Jul 18, 2022

 

On July 18, 2022 God opened hid Pearly Gates and called Alberta Home. Alberta Robinson,  Affectionately known as "Birdie'' was born on April 24th,  1958 to John Dicks and the Late Eleanor E. Robinson she was born in Philadelphia, PA. "Birdie" was known for her style everything had to be just right, Jazz lady as I call her Birdie...

Jul 15, 2022

Jul 14, 2022

 

James McClary, Jr. better known as Skip. Son of James, Sr. and Rose McClary-Graham, Departed this life Friday, July 14, 2022. James was born and raised in North Philadelphia. He was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. He Later attended trade school to become a Mig-Welder. He worked for several Welding Companies in and around the Philadelphia area....

Jul 10, 2022

 

Beverly Martin began her life on December 3, 1954. She was blessed with her parents, the late Julia and John Martin. She was the youngest of four sisters and a brother. Beverly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and educated through the Philadelphia Public School District.

    Beverly met Willie Tuggles in 1966, and they were married, February 17, 1978. They...

Jul 5, 2022

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Jun 28, 2022

 

 Arthur Mitchell was the eldest child of Louise Mitchell and Arthur Mithcell Sr. who preceded him in death. A lifelong resident of south Philadelphia, in his younger years he played for the Sonny hill basketball league at Landreth and the Various schoolyards in the area.     As an adult he made a living as a custodian, spending 20+...

Jun 27, 2022

 

   George C Butler Sr. of Bridgeton, New Jersey passed away on Monday, June 27th, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 72.

   George was born and raised in Bridgeton, New Jersey. He served in the U.S. military. George later relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he worked for the City of Philadelphia and a mechanic. His...

Jun 27, 2022

Ladelia Janice Comer. affectionately know as "Dee-Dee" to all, was born on December 26, 1957 to the late Sylvia Comer and Laddie Owens in Phialdelphia, PA. Dee-Dee was the second eldest of 7. She was a longtime resident of the 500 block of McKean St. Dee-Dee departed this life on June 27, 2022.   Dee-Dee was educated in the Phialdephia school...