Obituaries

Apr 18, 2021

John W. Sway, Jr. was affectionately known as John Bootie by his family. He was born to the late John Sway, Sr. and Hazel Sway on August 22, 1958 in Philadelphia PA. John was the youngest of 5 Children. He was educated in the Philadelphia School System and graduated from John Bartram High in 1976 where he was part of...

Apr 15, 2021

Angel Margarita Anderson Washington was born in Philadelphia , PA on May 28, 1966 to the late Helen E. Anderson and Junior Hastings . Angel was educated in the school district of Philadelphia. She was determined to set on example for her children and grandchildren and obtained her high school diploma from south Philadelphia High School in February 2016. Angel...

Apr 15, 2021

Angel Margarita Anderson Washington was born in Philadelphia , PA on May 28, 1966 to the late Helen E. Anderson and Junior Hastings . Angel was educated in the school district of Philadelphia. She was determined to set on example for her children and grandchildren and obtained her high school diploma from south Philadelphia High School in February 2016. Angel...

Apr 14, 2021

Bishop Jessie McClay was born on September 14, 1917 to the late Jessie McClay, Sr. and Frozella McClay-Johnson in New Port, Arkansas. He had two sisters Mildred McClay, Oval McClay, and one brother Willie-Moses McClay. Bishop McClay spent most of his childhood in Arkansas and years later, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri. After some time in Missouri, Bishop McClay...

Apr 14, 2021

Apr 13, 2021

Elnora Ferguson was born on January 24, 1947 to William Tilghman and and Dorothy Bright, who preceded her in death. She was also raised by George Bass (Poppa) who preceded her in death. On February 14, 1981 is when she married the love of her life "Johnny." The two became one and raised their children. God in his infinite wisdom...

Apr 13, 2021

Apr 11, 2021

Warren Scott was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 29th, 1952 to the late Doris and James Scott. He was the second born of 5 Children. One brother, Garland preceded him in death. Warren graduated from the Philadelphia Public School System. Afterward, Warren enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1974. During his tour of duty, he fought in...

Apr 10, 2021

Apr 9, 2021

Apr 5, 2021

Oscar King Mackey, affectionately called "OK" by his parents and relatives, was born on May 14, 1920 in Glenwood, Georgia. He was the second of two children born to Avia M. (Ryals) Mackey and Enos Mackey, they were the Founding Pastor and First Lady of the Mt. Enon Baptist Church. The family migrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1923. Oscar received...

Apr 5, 2021

Apr 4, 2021

Philip Arthur (Phil) the second child of the late Jack and Lillie Adams entered this life on April 18, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA. Early on Resurrection Sunday April 04, 2021 GOD looked into the Lambs book of life and decided that it was time for Philip to come home to live with him eternally. Philip received his education in the...

Apr 2, 2021

Homer Austin Jr. (nicknamed "Moochie") by his great-aunt, the late Janie Avant, the sister of his grandmother, the late Agnes Rose) was born on July 4, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA., to the late Homer Auston, Sr. and Lulabell Auston. Homer was educated through the Philadelphia Public School System. while attending Southern High School, his height did not go unnoticed and...

Apr 2, 2021

Mar 31, 2021

Our Beloved Sister, Aunt and Friends Carol D. Tart was born May 14, 1960 in Philadelphia PA to the late Sallie Mae Tart and the late Edward Robinson. She was a lifelong resident of South Philly. Carol was educated in the Philadelphia school system (Southern class of 1978) and she received a Bachelor of arts Degree in political science from...

Mar 30, 2021

Nellie C. Miller was born on April 4, 1938 in Richmond VA, to the late Joseph and Susie Harris. She was educated in the Philadelphia School District of Philadelphia. After Graduation Nellie met and married the love of her life Francis Lee Miller, from this loving union Seven sons were born. Three of her sons Randy, Keith Sr, and Nelson...

Mar 30, 2021

God in his infinite wisdom, looked down on Helen Karen Carter, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 and Said "Well done my good and faithful servant." Then he divinely reached down and took from his earthen garden, a precious flower, a rose, to place in his spiritual vase in heaven for eternal rest. He has taken from us, a devoted mother,...

Mar 29, 2021

Mar 26, 2021

Joyce Willis, 77, of Philadelphia passed away March 27th. Joyce was born to the late Beatrice Smith-Erwin and James Erwin on November 23, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. she was one of eight children. Joyce received her education at Saint Maria Goretti High School, from there, she went onto nursing school where she graduated as an LPN. Joyce married her late...