Obituaries

Jul 17, 2024

In the City of Brotherly Love on February 28th, 1932, the late Roscoe and Salley Lewis Kellum gave birth to Elizabeth Delvohia Kellum. Elizabeth was born and raised in Philadelphia; she was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. Graduating from South Philadelphia High School.

Elizabeth affectionately known as “Pretty-Babe” to all her family and friends and anyone who encountered her.

At...

Jul 10, 2024

On July 10th, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister & aunt left us at the age of 91.

 

Joanna C. Mackey was born on Friday, March 24th 1933 to Eleanora and Andrew Anderson Sr. The oldest of four children, Joanna grew up in South Philadelphia and attended George W. Child’s Elementary School and Barratt Jr. High School. During these school years, Joanna...

Jul 7, 2024

FRANCES HAYWARD

From the rising of the Sun on: April 2, 1923, To the going down of the same on: July 7, 2024, plasm 113:3.

Her story:

Ms. Susie Brown, who would later change her name to: Frances Hayward, Ms. Frances, Mama Frances, Auntie Frances, and Frankie, was born April 2, 1923, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Her parents, Alfred Brown and Nancy Glover...

Jun 29, 2024

Obituary 

ANTHONY TYRONE MOSES was born on February 7, 1963 in Dillion, South Carolina to Annie E. Moses and Gardie Moses. He departed this life on Saturday, June 29, 2024. 

 

Anthony was compassionate and beloved by many. He received his education from the School District of Philadelphia. He was employed by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for the past 36 years. He...

Jun 25, 2024

Karen Green, 63, passed away on June 25, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA .Karen was born on August 28, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Ellis Sanders and Sylvia Green. Karen graduated from Martin Luther King Jr. High school, in 1978. Karen attended McCarrie school of Dentistry, In 1992. She started her career as a dental assistant in 1994. She...

Jun 18, 2024

Jun 16, 2024

Hazel Jean Wiggins Jones was bown March 11th 1939 to Mr. and Mrs. Authur Dean Wiggins in Decatur Alabama. She eventually moved to Philadelphia Pennsylvia when was an adult. There se met and marruied Earl Jones Senior. Hazel had a long career as a domestic technician for weatlhy hpmes. she became very close with her last employer, so much so,...

Jun 14, 2024

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Jun 13, 2024

Ronzlex (“Ron”) Harris was born on August 18, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pa, to the late Frank Alex Harris and Millie Anne Harris. Ron is the sixth of eight children, two of whom, Hiram (“Benny”) and Arthur, preceded him in death. Ron was fitted for his heavenly robe, peacefully and with a smile, on June 13, 2024. Benny and Arthur, and...

Jun 12, 2024

LIFE STORY OF BELINDA JOYCE BLACKWELL

 Belinda Joyce Blackwell "Brenda", passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA.

 Belinda was born on April 30, 1950, in Williamson, WV, to parents Mary F. Wiley and Harold Harris. Belinda was raised by her mother and her father Warren Blackwell Jr.

 Belinda was educated through the Philadelphia public school system, graduating from South Philadelphia...

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His Life Story 

Richard Barry Devero II, also known as Rafiq, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 4, 1965, to the late Idella Sheppard and the late Richard B. Devero Sr. 

Rafiq was raised in South Philadelphia and educated in the Philadelphia public school system. He attended Barber school where he obtained his Barber Manager License and with the determination to...

May 29, 2024

May 28, 2024

Esrah Bartholomew Lawson was Born on  February 28, 1942, in St. Catherine Jamaica.

Esrah was born from the union of Adolphus and Antuel Lawson, he was one of eight children. Durrant, Harley (Deceased) Charles(Deceased) Hilton (Deceased) Beatrice, Louise and Marvis(Deceased).

Esrah was educated in Jamaica in the District of Caledonia, he attended Mocktrain Industry school. He continued his education when he took...

May 23, 2024

Linda Jean McSeed, a retired bank professional and tax specialist, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. Born on September 23, 1948, in Philadelphia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Issac and Julia Thompson.

 

Linda graduated in 1966 from West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia. A few years later, she met the love of her life,...

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