Obituaries

Barbara Ann Jones

Barbara Ann Jones

Mar 8, 2025

Barbara Ann Jones was born on February 21st, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Bernice Brice and George Wallace Jones. Barbara was the oldest child along with Carol Gaines (Bishop John), and James Gregory Brice.

Barbara was educated in the Philadelphia school system and graduated from Bartram High School. Shortly after, she married Oscar Nance Jr. From this union came...

Mrs. Mary Townsell

Mrs. Mary Townsell

Mar 4, 2025

Mary Townsell (née Johnson) was born on October 13, 1935, in Matawan, New Jersey, to William and Mary Johnson (née Anderson). She was the eighth of nine children, growing up in a lively and loving household. Her family later relocated to South Philadelphia, where she would spend the majority of her life, building a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering...

Francis James Riley

Francis James Riley

Feb 28, 2025

Francis James Riley was born on June 20, 1945, to Marion Jessup and Dudley Riley Sr. in Philadelphia Pennsylvania He departed this life due to severe bleeding on his brian.

 

Francis was educated in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia school system. Mafter graduating high school he attended Community College of Philadelphia and earned an Associate degree. From there, he attended Penn State...

Carl I. Dobson

Carl I. Dobson

Feb 26, 2025

Carl Irvin Dobson, "P-Nut," was born to Martha E. Dobson and Coleman Silas on Saturday, August 13, 1955. His upbringing in South Philadelphia and education in the city's public school system has shaped his life. As the youngest son of six, and seventh of eight children, he went on to earn a drug and alcohol certification and applied his knowledge...

Rasheed A. "Rychus" Matthews

Rasheed A. "Rychus" Matthews

Feb 25, 2025

Rasheed Matthews was born on September 26, 1975 to the late Harvey and Shelve Matthews. Rasheed was the youngest of seven children. Rasheed was educated in the Philadelphia school system. He had many skills most self taught. He always had a job and was willing to work. Rasheed was a generous person he liked giving gifts for birthdays and other...

Roderick Harvey

Roderick Harvey

Jan 30, 2025

Roderick's Beginning Our beloved Roderick Harvey departed this life for his heavenly eternal home on January 30th, 2025. Roderick was born from the union of Jeanette and the (late) T.J. Harvey on July, 20th 1960. He was the second of their six children and their first born son.Roderick's Educational BackgroundRoderick was educated in the Philadelphia school district, in which he...