Obituaries

Aug 16, 2023

On April 4, 1942, Helen Juanita Harding was born in Pleasant Hill, NC to the proud parents of Haley Surella and Howard Junius Harding. As a toddler, she enjoyed playing outside with flowers and plants and running through corn and cotton fields.

At the age of 5, the family moved to Philadelphia, PA. she joined Union Baptist Church and in...

Aug 15, 2023

Monroe W. Griffin, Jr., 84 of Philadelphia passed away on August 15th, 2023. He will be reunited with his parents Monroe Griffin, Sr. and Blanche Griffin and sister Barbara.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Griffin, one sister-in-law and his four children children: Monroe III. Gloria (Muffy), Angela, and Justina. He is also survived by one son-in-law, two...

Aug 12, 2023

 

Until we meet again 

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile. If only I could have you back for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again, just like we used to do. You always meant so very much and always will too. The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause...

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Aug 2, 2023

On January 12, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA a beautiful blessing, Lisa Charmaine Hooks Brown was introduced to the world, thanks to Sarah and Fred Hooks.

As the middle child, Lisa would have her work cut out for her. Lisa was very quiet and observant. She was quite the opposite of her very outspoken siblings, Crystal, Dougie (RIP), Keisha, Freddie and...

Aug 1, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

Renee was born June 9, 1953 to the late Beatrice "B" Braxton. Renee was born and raised in South Philly by her late grandparents Annie an Fred Turner who she affectionately called "mom and dad". She was educated in the Philadelphia school system and later became a Barmaid throughout South Philly for many years. Renee had three daughters the late...

Jul 26, 2023

Jul 22, 2023

 

Theme: Love of Mankind Love and Love of Family Ida L. Brown: A Life of Faith, Service, and Community Engagement Early Life and Education

 

Ida L. Brown, the eldest of fourteen children, was born to Leola King and Edward M. Brown, Sr. in Bridgeport, CT. At the age of four months, her parents moved to Philadelphia, where she...

Jul 13, 2023

Jul 11, 2023

Diane Chapman was born December 12, 1951 to James Henry and Mary E. Robinson, in Salters, South Carolina. She was one of six siblings and on August 16, 1997 married Thomas Brown and was a devoted mother to Benjamin, Diane and John.

She was educated in the Philadelphia Public Schools and a graduate of South Philadelphia High School and over...

Jul 8, 2023

Today we honor, celebrate and remember Gloria Allen-Carr. She was a women of grace and courage with a stubborn streak that showed up when she set her mind to something, Gloria Allen-Carr was born on April 25, 1950 to the late Juanita Marie Winslow and Elliott Allen in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Her family affectionately knew her as "Aunt Gee" the aunt...

Jul 1, 2023

 

Mariah Stephen Horner was born January 22, 1981, to Joseph Parris and Donna Horner, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Since she was a young child, she has always had a fierce soul; an energy so strong you could feel her in any room. She attended Academy Park High School and began her life as a young adult in the Philadelphia...

Jun 24, 2023

Edward Benjamin Taylor, 66, of South Philadelphia PA passed away on Saturday, Jue 24, 2023, after a heroic battle with cancer. Ed was born on February 18, 1957, to Edna Taylor and Frank Benjamin in Philadelphia, PA and educated in the Philadelphia Public School System.

After high school, Ed enlisted in the United States Army. Ed took great pride in...

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