Obituaries

Apr 4, 2024

Apr 2, 2024

Mar 31, 2024

TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF, THOMAS THORNE, JR., WHO TRANSITIONED FROM LIFE ON EARTH TO THE WELCOMING PRESENCE OF GOD ON MARCH, 31, 2024, AT THE AGE OF 70 YEARS OLD. TOMMY, AS HE WAS FONDLY CALLED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY, WAS BORN TO THOMAS AND VERDIA THORNE, IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA AT PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL. THOMAS WAS EDUCATED IN THE...

Mar 26, 2024

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...

Mar 1, 2024

Feb 29, 2024

CELEBRATION OF LIFE for JOANN L.DOCKERYJoann Luevinia Dockery affectionately known as “Shug” given to her by 2 of extendedfamily members, as a term of endearment. Joann was born to Luevenia Smith and GeorgeSmith on June 3, 1955. She completed her education in the Philadelphia School Districtsystem, Audenreid High School to be exact. She was born Christian and found faith andguidance...

Feb 29, 2024

Samuel Tyrone Evans, Sr., affectionately known as “Snook” to some and “Tyrone” to others was bornJanuary 12, 1952 to the late Clarence Evans and the late Geraldine Evans formerly Scurry inPhiladelphia, PA. He received his heavenly wings peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:30a.m.Tyrone was educated in the Philadelphia School Systems. He entered the U.S. Marine Corp. August 2,1971...

Feb 25, 2024

Kenneth W. Cunningham, a devoted father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on February 25, 2024. King King was born on May 16, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of William Van Cunningham and Martha Bolden. For some time, King lived in West Philadelphia, PA . Later, relocating to South Philadelphia and being taken in...

Feb 24, 2024

Lawrence Michael Doughty was born September 1, 1956, in Darby Pennsylvania to the late John Doughty and Dorothy Boston. He peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Michael was educated in the Philadelphia School System He graduated from Bartram High School. Lawrence was affectionally called Mike or Michael, he admired the Dallas...

Feb 23, 2024

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...

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...

Feb 17, 2024

Feb 16, 2024

We're saddened to share the news that Veronica "Ronnie" Ragins, a truly special woman, passed away on February 16, 2024. Born on August 2, 1958, to Jean and Edward Ragins, Ronnie had a knack for cutting through nonsense with her wisdom and straight talk. She wasn't one for traditional schooling, but she was smarter and wiser than most.

Her generosity extended...

Feb 16, 2024

Dorothy King, affectionately known as Muva was born on July 5, 1930 in Andrews SouthCarolina to James and Lela Scott who preceded her in death. Muva departed this life on Friday,February 16 th , 2024. Muva was the fifth child of seven siblings, all of whom preceded her indeath.Muva was educated in the South Carolina Public School system. It was...

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...

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...

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...

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...