Obituaries

Dec 9, 2018

Martin Yarborough best known as Marty was born onMarch 11,1948 to his loving mother Anna Mae Clark. Preceding him in death were his mother Anna Mae,grandmother Frances,sister Cookie and the love of his life Marilyn. He will truly be missed by those he leaves behind: daughter,Angelique Ryan,three grandsons Khalil(Shannah),Jaheel and Najee,(who he nicknamed Crash and The Raptors) three great grandchildren...

Dec 6, 2018

William A. Jones, Affectionately known as billy or BJ humbly departed his earthly vessel to be at home with his lord and Savior Christ Jesus on the 6th day of December 2018. Billy was the 5th child born to the late Robert and Christine Jones on July 12,1943. William Arthur Jones was preceded in death by his Parents, Robert and...

Dec 6, 2018

Aretha Marie Johnson affectionately known as Tresa, Re or Re-Re was born on January 7th, 1962 to the late Nathaniel and Alberta Johnson in Philadelphia Pa. She was the youngest of four children. Her only brother Nathaniel Jr. affectionately know as (Sunny Boy) preceded her in death. Aretha leaves to cherish memories her fiance Donnie Moore, two children Richard A...

Dec 6, 2018

James Edward Oglesby affectionately known as "Pete" was born in Elberton, Georgia on November 17th 1925 tothe late Homer C. Oglesby anf Flossie Oglesby. He was fourth of the six children. Survived by Sadie Harold, Samuel Oglesby, Homerzella Blackwell, Coy Oglesby, and John Oglesby who proceeded him in death. Also proceeding James in death is his wife Sue, his oldest...

Dec 5, 2018

Our daughter Yoliswa Beatrice Barbara (better known as Lulu by family and friends) was born on September 29th, 1980. She was truly a gift and possessed a kind, compassionate and soft- spoken spirit. Work was important to Yoliswa as reflected by her strong work ethic. During her too short career, Yoliswa held management positions, but she especially loved her work...

Dec 4, 2018

Norman H. Brazier was born to Thelma and Samuel Brazier, Sr. on August 28th, 1944 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He joined Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in the early 1970's under the leadership of Rev. Hendon and Deacon Arthur Coles, Sr., served as a deacon. he was a member of the Round Table, Male Chorus and Soup Kitchen. Norman was always...

Nov 30, 2018

John E. Woods was born on June 13,1950 in Philadelphia,PA. He was called home on a Friday, November 30,2018. John was the only son to the late Gwendolyn Woods and Kenneth Scott. John leaves to cherish his memory,his wife Pearl,Siblings,Delcine,Elizabeth,Cheryl,Renee and Anara;Daughter, Shawnda (Nancy);two grandchildren, Shatora and Christopher;Aunt and Uncle, Peter and Alexia Scott,Stepmother, Claudia Scott;nieces,Nephews,great and great-great nieces and...

Nov 30, 2018

Nov 30, 2018

Frederick W. Green, affectionately know as Skip on November 30,2018 at 11:30 A.M. Skip, the youngest of six children, was born to Walter and Naomi Green on August 21,1944 in Camden,New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Skip leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of eleven years , Baby Phat; two sons, Frederick...

Nov 29, 2018

Audrey E. Myers was born October 15, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Catherine Wilkins and Aubrey Upshur Sr. who are both deceased. She married Bernard "Shot" Myers August 22nd, 1987 and remained his devoted wife until his death on December 18, 2006. In the good times and the bad times she was there "till death do we part." She leaves...

Nov 27, 2018

John Johnson was born February 24th, 1950 to Roosevelt Johnson and Dolly (McGill)Johnson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John was the youngest of three children born to this union. Raised in South Philadelphia, he was educated in the Philadelphia School System. John Leaves to cherish his memory: his daughters Angela and Christe; three granddaughters, Aaliyah, Amirah, and Ashley; a devoted and loving...

Nov 25, 2018

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Nov 18, 2018

Gloria Fleming was born in Philadelphia, Pa and the eldest and last surviving from this earth. Gloria's mother Mrs. Beulah Fleming, father Samuel Fleming, sister Celestine Fleming, daughter Melissa Fleming and her great grandson Mu'adhdhin Abdul malik whom all proceeds her in death. Gloria leaves to cherish warm and loving memories, 1 daughter Michelle, 3 granddaughters Shannon, Milika and Ralisha,...

Nov 17, 2018

Nov 16, 2018

McDowell Was born to McDowell Fortune Sr. and Alice Robinson Fortune on January 6th, 1939 in Coatesville PA. McDowell was the oldest of five children. McDowell leaves to cherish his memory; his daughters Christel, Angie, and Lisa Howard; one son, Leon; grandsons, Eric, Dominic, Aaron, and Jayden; two granddaughters, Raelynn and Erica; three sisters, Patricia, Karen, and Beverly; two great-...

Nov 13, 2018

Our father, Kenneth Peden, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 29th, 1939, to William Peden Sr. and Theresa Simmons. He had seven older brothers and sister, Trena, Florine Jackson, Ethel Morris, Joyce Paris, Erma Peden, William Jr., Raymond and John Henry. All who have preceded him in death. Kenny is survived by his children; Steven, Trena, Kenneth Jr., Virna,...

Nov 8, 2018

Trevonte "Tre" Jamal Marks, was born on January 3rd, 2003 in Las Vegas Nevada. Tre had a special father son relations with hus father Jybeek. he always called and texted, " Where you at, can i get some money." On November 8th, 2018 Tre departed this life. He leaves to mourn his legacy: Parents, Khalif Cooper, and Rashidah Marks; Brothers,...

Nov 6, 2018

Veronica Bethea was born on August 24th, 1965 tothe late Ester Mae Bethea and Efford Bethea, in Philadelphia Pa. She leaves to mourn two daughters, Dianna Bethea and Andrea Wilson; her sister, Sharon Bethea; her grandchildren, Monica, Saiyaa, Ali, Amira, Nadira, and Brienna; her great grandchildren; Mae'son, and Mirai; two very special younger cousins who she would never refer to...

Oct 25, 2018

Ms. Willa Mae Scott affectionately known as Tiny was born to Ms. Dorothy Leath and Mr. Booker Fortune on August 16th, 1950. Tiny was the second oldest of seven sisters and brothers. Tiny leaves to cherish her memory mother Ms. Dorothy Leath; five children, Ms. Belinda Scott, Mrs. Carrie Ringgold- Spencer, Ms. Irene Ringgold, Mr. Robert Ringgold and Blaire Ringgold;...