Obituaries

Nov 9, 2021

Nov 9, 2021

Michelle Delean Gay was born January 13, 1960 in Sumpter, South Carolina to Lillie Mae Gay and Edward Marion Gay. She had three brothers who preceded her in death, one uncle Author Thomas Gay, one aunt Mary Wilder and cousin Shawn Wilder. Michelle attended the public school system , George Washington Elementary School and South Philadelphia High School. She also...

Nov 9, 2021

Brother William Orr (Amir) was born on August 13, 1964, in Philadelphia General Hospital to the parent who he preceded in death, Karen Jones Orr. He is survived by his father William Orr Sr. William aspired to be a cartoonist and attended Edward Bok Technical High School. After graduating high school he worked with his father at the Rag shop...

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Nov 3, 2021

Eugene Hutchings Jr. was born on August 28, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Eugene and Arseal Hutchings (Cundiff). Eugene was nicknamed "Putt" because he was always putting things together as a child. His experience as a black male during the early years of desegregation taught him to value education in his youth. He attended South Philadelphia High School...

Oct 30, 2021

Yvonne Racheal Gaines was born on May 18th, 1925 from the union of the late Dr. John and Louisa Junne, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She was the ninth born or her 12 siblings- Bernice, John, Edward, Phillip, Theodore, Annie, Walter, George, Yvonne, David, Lewis and Hernon-they all preceded her in death. After her marriage with Arthur Wood ended, she...

Oct 28, 2021

On October 28, 2021, our Heavenly Father called our beloved Ward T. Waddington home to rest in his arms. It is said that a journey of a thousand mile begins with a single step. How do you measure or quantify the trek of a man like Ward T. Waddington? Ward Thomas Waddington was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1955,...

Oct 27, 2021

On September 9,1965, Nathaniel Worsley Jr. was born to Nathaniel Worsley Sr. and Florence Brown Worsley. Known affectionately as "Nat" or "Nate", he was the eldest of three children. As a child, Nat played the piano and loved playing board games and riding his bike and his skateboard. During his formative years, Nat was a member of Pentecostal Bridegroom Apostolic...

Oct 25, 2021

Oct 20, 2021

My mother, their grandmother Belinda went to eternal rest on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, leaving an empty space in our hearts that can only be filled by the Almighty God. Belinda Lee Billups was born to the late Margaret Billups and the late James Williams in Philadelphia, Pa on February 25, 1964. Belinda's brother Samuel, sister Debra, Aunts: Geraldine Frazier,...

Oct 15, 2021

William Lango Bizzell was born January 4, 1952 to Luvada Bizzell Wilson and the late Noah Bizzell, in Philadelphia, Pa. Lovingly known to his family and friends as Lango, he was the eldest brother of four siblings. Lango recieved his formal education in the Philadelphia Public School System. After attending South Philadelphia High School, Lango enlisted in the United States...

Oct 14, 2021

Evette was born in Philadelphia to James Braswell and Wilhelmina Braswell on October 2, 1963. Evette was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system graduating from Overbrook High School. Evette was a loving mother to her girls, her main job was making sure they were well taken care of. She loved grooving to her Oldies. She enjoyed Bingo, Jigsaw Puzzles,...

Oct 13, 2021

Our beloved Sister, Aunt, Niece and Friend Frances Walker was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 15th 1944. "Franny" as she was called by her loved ones and friends, accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the 19th Street Baptist Church. Franny departed this world surround by her loved ones October 13th 2021. Franny was educated in...

Oct 7, 2021

Barry Thomas Wearing was born on May 22, 1956 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Leon Wearing Sr. and Lorraine Artist, He was raised in the Greys Ferry area of South Philadelphia. Barry was educated in the Philadelphia School System and attended South Philadelphia High School. He began his employment working at The Colonial Penn Life Insurance company. Barry was always dressing...

Oct 7, 2021

Napoleon Lyles was born December 13, 1937, in Union South Carolina to the late Richard and Mary Elle Lyles. Napoleon was one of nine children born to this union. Napoleon was educated in the Union South Carolina School system. In 1962 after graduation, Napoleon migrated to Philadelphia where he settled in South Philly. Napoleon, who was affectionately known as "PoleCat"...

Oct 7, 2021

Angela Marie Howard was born on September 16, 1949 to Henry McDonald and Marie Reid she was one of four children born to this union. Angela was educated in the Philadelphia School system graduating from Southern High School. Angela was married to Andrew Alonso Howard Sr, from this union their son Andrew was born. Later Angela had her baby son...