Obituaries

Feb 13, 2021

Clayton Morris Roberts Jr. was born to the late Clayton and Annie Roberts Sr. on March 18, 1956 in Edenton, North Carolina. At an Early age Clayton was baptized at St. John Baptist Church- Dorchester, Boston, MA, not long after his family moved from residing on North Carolina. Clayton was educated in the Boston Public School System. In the Early...

Feb 13, 2021

Feb 12, 2021

Diane Williams Stanford was born in Rowesville, South Carolina on March 14, 1946 to Florie Williams and Levi D. Brown. She was the third of four children. her youngest sister, Joyce Ryder, preceded her in death. She was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. She was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. She was employed by the Philadelphia...

Feb 10, 2021

Tammie C. Jones was born August 4, 1962 to parents Leonard Jones and Willie Frances Jones. Tammie was the youngest of 14 children- 9 girls and 5 boys by the names of Kevin, Doris, Shirley, Yvonne, Deborah, Mardrena, Bernice, Nathaniel, Mary, Lennie, Willie, Hank, and Charles. Tammie began to walk at just seven months old which is a testament to...

Feb 9, 2021

LIVE STREAM ON YOUTUBE CHANNEL-MITCHUM WILSON FUNERAL HOME OF PHILADELPHIA Reverend John Van de Paer, C.I.C.M was born, to Karel and Jeanne Van de Paer, on November 29, 1920 in the city of Antwerp, Belgium. His brother, Herman Van de Paer, was born two years later. His parents enrolled their sons in Catholic school, where Fr. John used his carpentry...

Feb 9, 2021

Rhonda T. Arthur was born August 24, 1971 to Karen Arthur and the Late Michael Steele. Rhonda was educated in Philadelphia Public School System. Rhonda loved fashion and worked in Retail for over 20 years. She was employed by the Philadelphia International Airport for 8 years, but Rhonda was determined, and she wanted more for herself, she landed a job...

Feb 7, 2021

Joseph Vincent Durbin was one of five children born to Nina Ellis Durbin and Edward Durbin , on April 25, 1923 . He was called home to join both his parents and all his siblings on February 7 , 2021. Joseph also known as Joe to his friends, and Mr. Joe to everyone. He lived to be 97 years of...

Feb 7, 2021

Lisa Smith Was born June 28th 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents Mary B. Smith and Frank Peaches. She is the 3rd of four children. Lisa was educated in the Philadelphia public school system. She attended Alcorn Elementary school and Pierce Learning Academy. Lisa life was was filled with laughter and smiles at an early age; we knew she was...

Feb 5, 2021

Feb 5, 2021

Paula Eileen Lawrence was born March 5th 1956 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Herbert and Josephine Lawrence. Born and Raised in South Philadelphia, Paula was educated within the Philadelphia School system, and fellowshipped alongside her family at MT Moriah temple Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend bell. Paula Serviced many holes in her life, but the one she...

Jan 31, 2021

Jan 30, 2021

Thomas Edwin Jones, affectionately known as "Tommy" or "Butter", was born to the ;late Robert "Buck" Jones and LaGracia "Gresh" Jones on January 14, 1957. Butter was educated by the Philadelphia Public School System, where he played virtually every sport. Butter graduated from south Philly high school with a basketball scholarship to the University of Illinois. Butter was employed by...

Jan 29, 2021

On January 29th, 2021 God was ready for his precious angel to take her place at the heaven gates and she answered. We may not have been ready, but she was and we will miss her deeply. Annie was born on September 9, 1932 to Emma Lu Taylor (Tillman) and Harvey Tillman in Sandersville Georgia. Annie was the oldest of...

Jan 28, 2021

Isaac Sylvester Hilton, son of the late Moses and Ellen Hilton, was born September 1, 1948 in Lane, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters, namely: George Hilton, Ervin Hilton, Bula Mae Hilton, Patricia Ann Hilton, and Eva Doris Hilton Darby. Isaac or Big Ike, as he was affectionally called left lane, SC in...

Jan 28, 2021

On Thursday January 28th, 2021 heaven gained an angel. God entered 613 Pierce Street with Love and gently carried Mary Lee Williams home to glory. Mary Lee Williams was born November 5th, 1930 to the late Florence Braction and the late Isaac Singleton Sr. Ridgeland, South Carolina. Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age....

Jan 28, 2021

Jackie Brown was born to the late Ann Brown on April 22, 1945 in Philadelphia school System. As a child, Jackie attended 19th Street Baptist Church where he was baptized. After High School, Jackie enlisted in the United States Army. Jackie proudly served his country and was honorably discharged. After being discharged, Jackie traveled throughout the United states and enjoyed...

Jan 27, 2021

Life Story Betty Lou Lee was born on October 30, 1953 in Maple Hill, NC, the daughter of Sennie James and Mitchell Lee James. She is survived by her older brother Bruce Lee, her younger sister Velma Wooten, and her only son, Trennell Lee. She is also survived by her grandchildren Trennell Owens, Tyrelle Lee, Shantell Lee, Kimora Lee and...

Jan 27, 2021

Tasheem Raheem Marks was born on July 30th , 1995 to Latasha Marks and the Imon Giggons. He departed this life on January 26t 2021. Tasheem, also known as "Man-Man" or "Sheem," grew up in Liddonfield Homes in the Greater Northeast where he received his education through the Philadelphia School System. Growing up, he enjoyed playing football with his childhood...

Jan 26, 2021

Jan 26, 2021

Our Heavenly Father in his divine wisdom called from her labor our beloved mother Rebecca P. Miller. She departed this life on January 26th 2021 at care Pavilion. Rebecca was the daughter of the late Lewis Nathaniel Opher Sr. and Reverend Hester Opher. She was born on March 31, 1940 in Dorchester County, Maryland. She was the eldest of four...