Obituaries

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Sarah mae white was born on December 10, 1934, in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Juanita Moon Ruff and Thomas James "TJ" Ruff.Sarah received her formal education in the South Carolina School System. Sarah met and fell in love with the late Bernice White at the age of fifteen and the two of them got married. At the age...

Jun 1, 2025

Gary E. Holmes was born on May 8, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, and transitioned peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Gary was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was the eldest child of the late Eddie and Essie Holmes. He was educated in the Philadelphia School System and graduated from South Philadelphia High School. During his high school years, Gary...

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Alfonso “Fonnie” Hayman, a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, colleague, and friend, passed away on May 24, 2025. He was born to the late Clarence and Edith Hayman on November 2, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Alfonso was educated in the Philadelphia school system, and despite the challenges of segregation, he lived a full life defined by strength,...

May 22, 2025

Joanne B. James, born in Sellers, South Carolina, to the late Ernest and Annie Lee James, lived a life grounded in love, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings: Birthamae Cobb, Ernestine Thurman, Geraldine Childs, Shirley James, Milton James, Kenneth James, Stacey Nesmith, and Joe James. Educated through South...

May 19, 2025

Catherine Smalls was born on May 8, 1920 in Andrews, South Carolina. She

was the youngest of six children born to the late James Darby and Corrine Lee.

Catherine entered everlasting rest on May 19, 2025 in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania.

In 1940, Catherine married Clarence Small, in Andrews, South Carolina, in the

Georgetown community. She came to Philadelphia at the invite of her sister,

Rosa Williams, for...

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Christine Jankans, (nee Leftwich) departed this life on Tuesday May 6, 2025 at Mercy Fitzgerald hospital surrounded by her three children. She was born on August 15, 1944, in Lynchburg Virginia to the late Wyatt Herman Leftwich Sr. and Mildred Alina Leftwich. She was raised in Philadelphia and was educated in the Philadelphia Parochial school system. Christine often talked about...

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 Wallace Earl Freeman, better known as Ted, was born on August 23, 1938, to Mamie Salter and Tom Tolliver Freeman in Treutlen County, Soperton, Georgia. He attended school in Soperton, Georgia. His family moved to Emmanuel County Georgia in the early 50's, where he met and married Eva Mae Woods in 1957. He worked at Perkins Poultry and was a...

Apr 24, 2025

Carl Ivan Harley was born Thursday, November 15, 1945, at home to David Harley Sr. and Rebecca Harley in Philadelphia.In his early years, Carl attended Childs Elementary School, Baratt Junior High School, and Ben Franklin High School. After high school, Carl attended O.I.C School for Interior Decorating, where he learned carpentry and other building skills. Carl became a skilled carpenter...

Apr 20, 2025

Bernadette Gatewood-Hudson Affectionately know as Bernie was born November 28,1947 in Philadelphia to the late Howard Rogers and Flora Horne.Bernie, as she was affectionately known attended and graduated from John Bartram High School in Philadelphia. As a young adult bernie enjoyed spending time with close family and friends. Bernie obtained several sources of employment but here most memorable reflect with...