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Inell Brown

Inell Brown

Mar 2, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Inell Brown. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nellie Ruth Monk

Nellie Ruth Monk

Feb 16, 2026

Nellie Ruth Monk was born on November 8, 1938, in Kenansville, North Carolina, to the late Crettie Monk and Oscar Miller. She was the second of six children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Crettie Monk and Oscar Miller; her brothers, Julius, Raymond, and Robert Lee. She attended E.E. Smith High School and graduated in 1959. Nellie...

Bettie Austin

Bettie Austin

Feb 15, 2026

Bettie Austin was born on March 8,1941 to May Octavia (Lee) and William Henry Austin. Bette was a twin, she was born at home during a big snowstorm, her twin did not survive. She is the fifth child out of six. Bettie received her education through the Philadelphia public school system. As a child Bettie was a wanderer. She...

Angela Gale Bowie

Angela Gale Bowie

Feb 14, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Angela Gale Bowie. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Virginia Phylliss Bronson

Virginia Phylliss Bronson

Feb 1, 2026

Virginia P. Bryson departed this life on February 1, 2026. Born in Queens, New York, she was the beloved and only child of Hattie Mae Lee.  From an early age, she displayed a gentle spirit, quiet strength, and a compassionate heart that defined her life.

After completing her education in the New York School District, Virginia enlisted...

Eleanor L. Mckeiver

Eleanor L. Mckeiver

Jan 13, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Eleanor L. McKeiver. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ethel Irene Warren

Ethel Irene Warren

Jan 13, 2026

Ethel Warren: A Life of Faith and Service

Ethel Warren was born on November 8, 1946, to the late Daisy Warren and James Robert Warren. The eldest girl of ten children, Ethel grew up in Philadelphia surrounded by the love and lively energy of her five brothers and four sisters. Known affectionately as "Dimples" growing up, she...

Apostle Dr.  Lance D. Warren

Apostle Dr. Lance D. Warren

Dec 31, 2025

Lance D. Warren was born on Monday, May 21, 1984, to Lanette Warren and Michael Richardson. On the very day of his birth, his grandmother lifted him into the air and dedicated his life to Jesus Christ, a prophetic moment that would define the course of his life. From early childhood, Lance's devotion to God was unmistakable. As a...

Annie L Blair

Annie L Blair

Dec 27, 2025

Annie Jackson Blair, (Ann) was born in Camden, Alabama on July 4 th , 1933, to the late Richard Taylor, Jackson and Arlene Higginbottom, Jackson. Ann was the baby of four siblings who proceeded her in death. All her siblings passed in the order that they were born. David Lee (Bessie May), Fannie Hendon (Steven), Willie Tripp (Eileen) and...

Yvonne Carmita Jones

Yvonne Carmita Jones

Dec 20, 2025

George and Glendora Pyfrom gave birth to Yvonne Carmita Pyfrom on November 20, 1936. Yvonne was baptized as an infant on Easter Saturday at Saint Simon Episcopal Church, where she would go on to participate in Sunday school and sing in both the children's choir and the flower guild. With these groups, she traveled to raise funds to various...

Elaine Garrus

Elaine Garrus

Dec 20, 2025

Elaine Garrus born on September 12, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late George and Helen Alden. From the beginning, Elaine carried herself with strength and kindness. She had a deep sense of responsibility to her family and her home as she remained a proud Philadelphian throughout her life. In 1962, Elaine married Charles Garrus of Baltimore, Maryland and...

Muriel J. Booker

Muriel J. Booker

Dec 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Muriel "Lump" Booker

Muriel Booker peacefully departed her earthly home on December 15, 2025, at her residence in

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 88 years young.

Muriel was the youngest of three siblings born to Viola and Herman. She received her education through the Philadelphia School System. Muriel...

Denise M. Sheared

Denise M. Sheared

Dec 10, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Denise M. Sheared. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jake Kelly Sr.

Jake Kelly Sr.

Nov 17, 2025

The Life of Jake Kelly Sr. Jake Kelly Sr. was born on October 8, 1939, to John Kelly Sr. And Martha McGirt Kelly in Latta, South Carolina. He attended Pinehill Elementary, Latimer Junior High and Latimer High School. He wanted to be a mortician, but his dad wanted him to play baseball and had scouts come out to see...

Julianne James

Julianne James

Nov 10, 2025

Life Story of Julianne James

After a brief illness, Julianne James passed on Monday, November 10th ,

2025. She was born on February 23rd to Sylvania Artis Harmon and Borden Harmon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has two sisters, Pamela Harmon Sykes and Kathryn Harmon Butler. Julianne was educated in the Philadelphia School System. She graduated...

Richard Granville Thomas

Richard Granville Thomas

Oct 29, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Granville Thomas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dwayne Anthony Blocker

Dwayne Anthony Blocker

Oct 24, 2025

My Beloved son Dwayne A. Blocker, age 55 from Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania, passed away on October 24th 2025.

Dwayne Blocker was born on January 25,1970 to Rhoda Blocker and Michael Richards. Dwayne was educated in the Parachial School System in Philadelphia attending St. Stephens and Roman Catholic High School. Dwayne later relocated to Laurel, MD with his Mother...

Keisha M. Hartzog-Guinn

Keisha M. Hartzog-Guinn

Oct 22, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Keisha M. Hartzog-Guinn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sonja Yvette Rice

Sonja Yvette Rice

Oct 12, 2025

Life Story

There are some souls who seem made of sunlight, the ones who walk into a room and suddenly, everything feels lighter. Sonja Rice was one of those souls.

Sonja was born on August 31, 1971, in Philadelphia, PA, to Sonja and Arthur Rice Sr. She attended Philadelphia schools, graduating from William Penn High...

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