Obituaries

Oct 2, 2022

Cortez Marie Caldwell aka Tessie went back to our heavenly father on October 2nd 2022 after fighting long term health issues while a patient at Abington Memorial Hospital. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded by her siblings Emory "Butchy" Caldwell, Harold Caldwell, Tanya Caldwell, Steven Caldwell, she is survived by her two brothers (Gary Caldwell, Keith Caldwell),...

Sep 29, 2022

Marvin Blair, was born July 1, 1963, at Temple Hospital in Philadelphia, PA., to the proud parents of the (late) William Blair Jr. of Sumter County, South Carolina and Ann Blair of Autaugaville, Alabama. Marvin was educated through the Philadelphia public school system. At an early age Marvin became a member of Open Door Baptist, of Philadelphia, under the...

Sep 16, 2022

Cleopatra Simmons was born on October 17, 1942 in Newberry, South Carolina. She was the third child born to the union of her late parents, Reverend Benjamin F. Sumpter and Thelma O. Sumpter. Cleopatra was educated in various school systems in South Carolina, and she graduated from Burke High School in Charleston, South Carolina in 1959. While in high...

Sep 15, 2022

Leah Bradley was the daughter of Irene Middleton and Nathaniel Middleton. Leah was born on October 6, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA. She grew up in various areas of Philadelphia including North Philadelphia and Germantown. In the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, she settled down with her groom John Charles Bradley who she married on August 30, 1958. They went...

Sep 10, 2022

Dawn was born January 23, 1970 to her wonderful parents Daisy Warren-Ross, her mother and Kenneth James, her father who preceded her in death.  Dawn was born and raised in Philadelphia, she grew up with family in west and north Philly. She was very intelligent and able to handle herself in the streets.  Dawn's personality led to her being...

Aug 25, 2022

Marilyn L.Creighton passed away on August 25, 2022. Marilyn was Loved by Many and will be Missed by All.

Marilyn's full Obituary is not available at this time.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Aug 13, 2022

Alexander Cannan 1949-2022

Alex died suddenly and unexpectedly on August 13th after a long spell of ill health and finally covid. Despite his frailty, he had been planning to resume his life in his apartment and the support he would need was being organised. So his death feels untimely, shocking and sad.

He was born...

Aug 5, 2022

Gloria L. Graham passed away on August 5, 2022. Gloria was Loved by All and will be Missed by Many.

Gloria's full Obituary is not available at this time.

Please keep the family in your prayers

Aug 3, 2022

To God Be the Glory!

On the late evening of August 3rd, 2022, God called our beloved Jessie Louise Frisby home to her eternal resting place amongst the angels. Jessie is affectionately known as Mom Jessie, Miss Jessie, Aunt Lou, Louise, Baby Suede, Mama J, Mom-Mom, Mom, and Mother.

Jessie Louise Frisby was born on...

Jul 10, 2022

Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 NKJV

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, "06-19-1957;" And a time to die; "07-10-2022."

Doris Marthena Styles was born to BettyJoe Styles-Gary and the late Thomas W. Ballard on June 19, 1957 at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She...

Jul 1, 2022

Wilson Thomas passed away July 1, 2022. Wilson will be missed by many & was Loved by all.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Jun 27, 2022

Ann was born as Margie "Ann" Burroughs on August 1, 1963, to the late Margaret Mack and the late Willie Burroughs at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Ann was their first born. Although she was born as Margie, everyone called her "Ann". Ann started her education in Brooklyn, NY. Ann became a mother at a young age. In...

Jun 17, 2022

Sherry Lynn Benjamin was born in Philadelphia, PA. The eldest daughter of four children to Martha Ann & the late George Benjamin on November 18, 1959. On June 17, 2022, God saw fit to call his servant to her heavenly home. Sherry was educated in the Public School system, graduating from Simon Gratz High School in 1977. Soon after...

Jun 13, 2022

Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 NKJV

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, "01-04-959;" And a time to die; "6-13-2022."

Abe Cohen Junior Styles was born to the late Lucy Britton-Styles and Abe Cohen, Senior on January 7, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He was the youngest...

May 25, 2022

Charles Simeon Rickenbacker, 66, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on May 25, 2022 at Einstein Medical Center. Charles was born on February 7, 1956 in Bamberg, South Carolina to Charlie and Hermena Rickenbacker. He was preceded in death by his mother and nephew Justin Rickenbacker. Charles is survived by his father Charlie Rickenbacker(wife Beverly); brother John Ellis Rickenbacker (wife...

Apr 24, 2022

William J. Hoffman passed away on April 24, 2022. William will be Missed by Many & was Loved by All. William was a musician and was known to write catchy lyrics such as "I was feeling kinda Mello when I met this strangest fellow. He said Bop Bipity Bop. He told me if I were going to Heaven, would...

Apr 17, 2022

Leeroy was born on August 20, 1957, to the late Herbert and Pernice Bonaparte. He received his education thru the Philadelphia School System. Leeroy had worked various jobs over the years, However He made time to help his Father (Herbert) with his Flea Market on Saturdays.

Leeroy Boneaparte met Wanda Cook in 1975, through their years together...

Apr 16, 2022

Adrian Lucille Kenlaw was born and raised in Manhattan, NY on February 26, 1949 to Mae Ruth Lowe and Andrew McDonald. She had two daughters Christine and Celeste Kenlaw and later married Alfred Kenlaw Jr. Shortly thereafter she gave birth to Falyn and Alfred Kenlaw III. Adrian and her family then moved to Old Bridge NJ where she utilized...

Apr 9, 2022

Mary Louise Williams passed away on Saturday 9, 2022. Mary was Loved by All and will be Missed by Many.

Mary Louise Williams full Obituary will be updated at a later date.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Apr 6, 2022

Zyhiem Tareem Terrell-Hartman was born on July 23, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Keysha  Jones-Hartman and Edward Terrell (JoJo). Zyhiem was one of thirteen children ( six maternal  and seven paternal siblings. Zyhiem at a very early age was nicknamed "Johnny". A name that  stuck and suited him.

When Zyhiem was born, Uncle Leroy fell in love...