Obituaries

Feb 25, 2024

Kenneth W. Cunningham, a devoted father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on February 25, 2024. King King was born on May 16, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of William Van Cunningham and Martha Bolden. For some time, King lived in West Philadelphia, PA . Later, relocating to South Philadelphia and being taken in...

Feb 24, 2024

Lawrence Michael Doughty was born September 1, 1956, in Darby Pennsylvania to the late John Doughty and Dorothy Boston. He peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Michael was educated in the Philadelphia School System He graduated from Bartram High School. Lawrence was affectionally called Mike or Michael, he admired the Dallas...

Feb 23, 2024

Feb 21, 2024

Donald Tyler Wilson Sr. was born on June 11, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Mary E. Wilson-Dugan better known as “Babe” to everyone in the neighborhood. Donald was the younger of two children. Donald’s early life was rooted in South Philly, he experienced a loving family his upbringing would shape the man he would later become. 

 

In 1947 Donald met...

Feb 19, 2024

Armada Wilson, 65 years of age, transitioned from this life to her eternal home on February 19, 2024, in Philadelphia,  PA. Armada Edna Wilson was born  April 21, 1958 to the late Edna Wilson and George Brawner in Philadelphia PA. She was the youngest of 7 children, 3 (Doris, Junie and Leonard) of whom preceded her in death.

Buttons, as they...

Feb 17, 2024

Feb 16, 2024

We're saddened to share the news that Veronica "Ronnie" Ragins, a truly special woman, passed away on February 16, 2024. Born on August 2, 1958, to Jean and Edward Ragins, Ronnie had a knack for cutting through nonsense with her wisdom and straight talk. She wasn't one for traditional schooling, but she was smarter and wiser than most.

Her generosity extended...

Feb 16, 2024

Dorothy King, affectionately known as Muva was born on July 5, 1930 in Andrews SouthCarolina to James and Lela Scott who preceded her in death. Muva departed this life on Friday,February 16 th , 2024. Muva was the fifth child of seven siblings, all of whom preceded her indeath.Muva was educated in the South Carolina Public School system. It was...

Feb 6, 2024

Leonard Demetrius Spratley was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania  on August 3rd, 1949, to the late Edward and Susie Spratley. He was the oldest of seven children, Pamela, William, Martha, Creswell, Janice, Terry, and Jean, whom the  Spratley’s raised as her own. 

On Tuesday February 6, 2024, Leonard was called home from Labor to Rest.

Leonard received his education in the Philadelphia Public...

Feb 3, 2024

On December 28, 1957, Harold Elwood Fleming was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Joyce Millicent Curtis and Milton Elwood Fleming. “Town” or ”Sput Nick” as he was affectionally called by those who knew and loved him in the neighborhood.On Saturday February 3 , 2024 Harlod went from Labor to Reward.Harold grew up in Philadelphia with his mother, stepfather and six...

Jan 31, 2024

Wendell “Dumar” Johson was in Philadelphia on April 15, 1960, to Seaford Johnson and Linda Walters

Wendell was one of 11 Children.

On Wednesday January 31st, 2024, Wendell was called home to be with the Lord.

Wendell was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system .

Wendell loved watching and playing sports of all kinds.

Wendell worked at Jim and Tina Clothing Store for many...

Jan 28, 2024

Shanties “ Hoddy” Chavis was born on December 14, 1994, he was the middle son of Daniel and Thais Chavis. Hoddy was a brave and daring young man from the time he was a baby. At an early age Hoody fell in love with hot wheel cars. Everywhere he went, he took his cars with him, and wouldn’t let anybody...

Jan 28, 2024

ANTHONY WAS BORN TO THE LATE CLARENCE CURLEY AND HARRIETT MCCAULEY IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA ON MAY 30, 1960. ANTHONY, KNOWN AS "NIPPY" TO HIS CLOSE FRIENDS WAS THE YOUNGER OF TWO CHILDREN WHO LOVED BEING BY HIS BIG BROTHER'S SIDE GROWING UP, AS NOTED IN SO MANY FAMILY PICTURES YOU CAN SEE THEM HOLDING HANDS:

HIS PROTECTOR. ANTHONY HAD A FIRM...

Jan 28, 2024

Harold Lewis aka "Sug", was born into this world on June 9th, 1952 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Dorothy Tillery Lewis and David Smith.

He was the eldest of 6 siblings. Harold departed this life on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 peacefully in the comfort of his home.

Harold received his education from the Philadelphia School system and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School...

Jan 27, 2024

Born with the given name Anthony Edward, but affectionately known as Tony, our dear loved one was born April 14, 1957, to Alice Estelle Robinson and Willis Nelson in Philadelphia, PA, who both preceded him in death. He was the third of seven children, and was educated in the Philadelphia school system. He was known for his huge, bright smile,...

Jan 23, 2024

Kenneth Franklin Jamison  (Kenny/Kenn) was born August 14, 1962 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Vernell and William G Jamison Sr. He was the youngest of seven children born from this union. Growing up he developed a passion for community, science and politics that would be something special. He grew up in South Phila, attending South Philadelphia High School in the top part...

Jan 19, 2024

James Wilson Reid, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born on March 31, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rusha Z. Reid. 

He was a proud resident of Philadelphia and was educated in the Philadelphia school system. James took up a career as a machinist and initially worked at a machine shop located in...

Jan 15, 2024

 John Linwood Welch  was born on January 10, 1934, to Ruth Welch in Allentown Pennsylvania.

 Mr. John Welch passed away peacefully  surrounded by family on January 15, 2024

John attended St. Charles Borromeo in South Philadelphia as a child, and then entered the public school system. After graduating he enlisted into the United Staes Air Force. He received an honorable discharge and...

Jan 14, 2024

Life Story

Michael Erskine Price was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 5, 1960. He was number nine of thirteen children born to the late Bernice and Erskine Price.

Michael affectionately known as Mike, was called to his eternal rest on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Mike became a member of St. Stephen’s Baptist Church of Philadelphia at an early age.

As a child...

Jan 12, 2024

Grace Holmes was born on September 7, 1937 to Audie Mae Nard and Railey Harris in Brewton, Alabama. Grace passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Grace was raised by her maternal grandmother, Bama Nard.

Mamma, as she was affectionately known, helped Grace to build a strong Christian foundation. It was this belief in the Lord that Grace...