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Melvin Watson
Apr 8, 2025
On April 8, 2025, Melvin departed this life surrounded by his wife, family Melvin and friends. Angela Melvin Watson was born on August 1, 1938, to the late Herbert and Ruth A. Wi Matson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the second child to this stepsisters union. Wats brother Melvin was educated through the Philadelphia Public School System. Mela Melvin enlisted...
Milan Gilliard
Apr 7, 2025
Milan’s Life Story
In Loving Memory of Milan Ciara Gilliard. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Milan Ciara Gilliard on April 7, 2025. “Cee-Cee” as she was affectionately known by many was a bright and compassionate soul, she left us too soon but left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness that will endure in...
Lamont Edge
Mar 31, 2025
Lamont Edge, lovingly known as "Old Man" was born January 20, 1963, to the late Dorothy Lee Edge and Morris Edge in Philadelphia, PA. He was educated in the Philadelphia public school systems. Lamont accepted Christ at an early age and attended King David Baptist Church, 20th & Ellsworth St. in Philadelphia. Lamont held various jobs, including Licensed Security and...
Barbara Ann Jones
Mar 8, 2025
Barbara Ann Jones was born on February 21st, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Bernice Brice and George Wallace Jones. Barbara was the oldest child along with Carol Gaines (Bishop John), and James Gregory Brice.
Barbara was educated in the Philadelphia school system and graduated from Bartram High School. Shortly after, she married Oscar Nance Jr. From this union came...
Mrs. Mary Townsell
Mar 4, 2025
Mary Townsell (née Johnson) was born on October 13, 1935, in Matawan, New Jersey, to William and Mary Johnson (née Anderson). She was the eighth of nine children, growing up in a lively and loving household. Her family later relocated to South Philadelphia, where she would spend the majority of her life, building a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering...
Francis James Riley
Feb 28, 2025
Francis James Riley was born on June 20, 1945, to Marion Jessup and Dudley Riley Sr. in Philadelphia Pennsylvania He departed this life due to severe bleeding on his brian.
Francis was educated in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia school system. Mafter graduating high school he attended Community College of Philadelphia and earned an Associate degree. From there, he attended Penn State...
Rasheed A. "Rychus" Matthews
Feb 25, 2025
Rasheed Matthews was born on September 26, 1975 to the late Harvey and Shelve Matthews. Rasheed was the youngest of seven children. Rasheed was educated in the Philadelphia school system. He had many skills most self taught. He always had a job and was willing to work. Rasheed was a generous person he liked giving gifts for birthdays and other...
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