Obituaries

Feb 22, 2020

James Edward Lilly, Sr. was born on December 20, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the oldest son of Isaac and Grace Lilly. At young age, his mother Grace passed away; he and his brother, William Lilly (affectionately known as "Bus") were raised by their father. James was educated in and graduated from Philadelphia Public School System. Cherishing his memory...

Feb 19, 2020

James Jackson Hamm, Sr, was born to the late Jackson Hamm and Pearl Edwards on June 27, 1927 in Philadelphia PA. James quietly slept away on February 19, 2020. James was educated in the Philadelphia school system, where he graduated from South Philadelphia High School. James Married Idella Gaston and from this union they were blessed with Jacqueline and James...

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Jan 21, 2020

Born Deborah Renee "Nafeesah" Wilkins on May 17, 1954, to her parents the late Clarence Jones and Geraldine Lewis, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nafeesah was the youngest sister of six siblings. Nafessah is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Geraldine; her sister, Vivian; and two great-grandchildren, Rasul Jr., and Jaelyn. Nafeesah's memories are cherished by her four sons. Curtis,...

Jan 21, 2020

Gregory’s Life Story We celebrate the life of Gregory Anthony Davis Sr. who was born on May 11, 1957. Gregory was the son of Emma Elizabeth Davis and Ike Turner and was reared in South Philadelphia. The second of six children, Gregory was also known as Hungry Big Greg, Grant, and OG. He was much loved in South Philly by...

Jan 21, 2020

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Jan 15, 2020

Thelma Pone-Prescott, daughter to Katie and Willie Pone of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, was born May 1, 1931 and went to her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2020. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory, her daughter, Alice Richardson. One Granddaughter, Dawn Henry of Durham, North Carolina, two Great-grandsons, Dominic and Ryan, Two sisters, Mary Rhody and Gertrude McKiver,...

Jan 13, 2020

Dorothy B. Littles, was born on March on March 5th 1934 in Richmond Va. to Lester and Edith Barnes. She was the oldest of two children and played her big sister roll well. Dorothy was baptized at they Mt Tabor Baptist Church in Richmond VA, but eventually relocated to Philadelphia becoming a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church. Dorothy, Miss...

Jan 13, 2020

Jan 10, 2020

The Earthly physical journey for brother Wilbur James began June 14, 1937 in Florence South Carolina and his transition to glory began January 10, 2020 in Hospice Care at Centennial Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia. He was the eldest of seven children born to the late Archie and Katie McClennon James. Two brothers preceded him in death, Sylvester, and...

Jan 8, 2020

George Daniel Upshur, better known as (Scrooge) and affectionately called "pop-pop George," was born on July 13, 1939 to Charles D. Scott and Anna Mae Upshur in Philadelphia, PA. George was raised in the South Philly community and graduated from south Philadelphia High School. George Daniel Upshur leaves to mourn: Daughter Sareeta L Hoffman, Son Malik R. Upshur, 8 Grandchildren...

Jan 3, 2020