Obituaries

Dec 5, 2020

Dec 4, 2020

Dec 4, 2020

Dec 4, 2020

Frances Delores Hackney, Lovingly Known as "Mickey" was born in Philadelphia, PA August 9, 1931 and peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on December 4, 2020 in Philadelphia PA. Mickey was born to the late Winfred Williams and Julius Williams. Mickey was nine years old when her father passed away, her brother James "Duttie" Williams Faithfully stepped up in his father's...

Dec 4, 2020

Our Beloved Robert was born to the late Robert Sr. and Shirley Hoggard, on March 27, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From the union of Robert Sr. and Shirley Hoggard, they had two children-Debra and Robert Hoggard. Robert was raised in the North Philadelphia area (known as Johnson Holmes) his family later relocated to Newkirk St off 29th Cecil B. Moore....

Dec 2, 2020

On December 30, 1974, God saw fit to allow a beautiful baby girl to enter this world and what a blessing Renee S. Humphrey was. She was truly a blessing to her parents, the late Deborah Humphrey, and James King. Renee departed this life on December 2, 2020. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her grandparents:...

Nov 30, 2020

The Final Salute “In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country, can change it.” – Barack Obama James Edward Helman, known to many as “Jim”, was more than a friend, neighbor and community activist—he was a South Philadelphia legend. Jim’s life service embraced his love for our country and the City of Philadelphia, particularly the South Philadelphia...

Nov 30, 2020

Nov 29, 2020

On November 16, 1943 at Philadelphia General Hospital, Arlene Brewer entered the world to the proud parent of the late Robert and Geneva Brewer (Greggs). With an infectious smile and laugh Arlene was known to many as a women of strong determination, blessed with many talents. Educated in the Philadelphia School system and graduate of Edward Bok Vocational Technical High...

Nov 28, 2020

If you're here then you already know who I am. You already know that I was born on July 29, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee. You know that I'm the product of the late Joe and V. Ethel White. That me, Sylvia, Verna, Susie and Nancy are sisters and Freddy and Vivinis our brothers. You know that we have four other...

Nov 27, 2020

Nov 27, 2020

Keith Rawlings was born to the late Donald & Beatrice Braxton in Philadelphia, PA on April 14, 1971. On Friday November 27, 2020 in Felton Delaware Hospital, God saw fit to call Keith home to join his mother and two brothers. Keith was the youngest of six children. His two older brothers Isadora and William Rawlings preceded him in death....

Nov 26, 2020

Nov 25, 2020

Joshua is survived by his parents Rose Haynes (Steven Haynes), Grandmother Cornelia Davis, his Fiancée Mardetta Lucas, daughters Jay'cee Davis, Step-Daughters McKenzie Lucas, three brothers Rodney Henry, Shannon Davis, Aaron Davis; two aunts Valena Davis(Tonya Keal), Barbra Davis, four Uncles Keith Davis (Leslie Davis) Junior, Bean and Juicey; two great Aunts Nancy Dabney and Patricia Davis, along with a host...

Nov 20, 2020

Nov 16, 2020

Nov 14, 2020

Abdullah was born on September 8th, 1956 to the late Clifton and Sarah Harper. He was the 8th child out of 10 children. He is proceeded in death by three brothers Robert, Clarence and Paul, four sisters Joanne, Karen, Delores and Demetria. Abdullah was a graduate of Cheyney University. He was an Entrepreneur an a employee of Philadelphia Marriott. Abdullah...

Nov 14, 2020

Nov 13, 2020

Nov 13, 2020

Rev. Dr. Sidney Jefferson, Ill Rev. Dr. Sidney Jefferson, Il l , (a.k.a. Buddy, Jeff) was born June 28, 1941. He made his transition on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was the second child born to the late Sidney Jefferson, Jr. and Dorothy Stratton. His parents his oldest sister Delores and younger brother Roy both preceded him in death. He...