Obituaries

Apr 4, 2022

Born in South Philadelphia Clarence Chaney  was raised by his mother Lucille Chaney and his grandma, Big Ma. He received his education from the Philadelphia School system in his primary years and eventually started working to support himself. Clarence was no stranger to hard work, but believed in working smarter not harder. He worked as head manager for Tots...

Mar 31, 2022

Reginald Ford was born on February 25, 2022 in Rockridge county Lexington Virginia to the Late Dorothy Lee Ford of North Carolina. He resided in Virginia with his grandmother, two aunts (Georgia and Frances), and his cousin John (Georgia's son). When Reggie was 5 his mother and her siblings moved up north to Philadelphia, but he stayed in Virginia...

Mar 16, 2022

Dorian Drew Silva was born to Barbara Ellis-Pittman and Juan Silva. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 16, 1982 at Hahnemann Hospital. On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Dorian grasped the hands of his mother, took his last breath and was returned to Allah.

Dorian was educated in the Philadelphia School District.  He later received his...

Mar 12, 2022

Sameer Peteie Samaj Jones was born January 17, 2005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mother Shantelle LeCounte and Father Darryl Dawayne Jones.  Sameer was educated in the Philadelphia School system and attended his neighborhood school John Wister Elementary and went on to receive his Middle School Education at Mastery Charter Pickett Campus and High School education at Elwyn Davidson High...

Mar 8, 2022

Lewis Joseph stewart age 73 of philadelphia died March 08, 2022 in reading Pa. He was born on October 28,1948 in Camden NJ to Lewis Stewart Sr and Anna Stewart (Johnson). Lewis moved to PA  with his parents and brother at a young age and attended school in the Philadelphia school system, then later moved to bucks county. During...

Mar 1, 2022

MY LIFE STORY

Today we bid hasta la vista as we celebrate the life of Laurence F. "KIKO" Dempster.

Laurence Fernandez Dempster was the only child born to proud Hispanic parents, Laurence S. Dempster, and Myra (Hassell) Dempster, both deceased.  He arrived on the island of Manhattan, in New York City on Thursday, May 27,...

Feb 27, 2022

Riconia aka "Booh" Tomia Drayton, 49 years old, passed away Sunday February 27, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of Deborah Rogers and Edgar Solo Parker.

Booh was married to Bomahni McNeil and had two children, Rico and Ijah, who she adored.

Booh was an independent, strong...

Feb 24, 2022

Zuri Whaley was passed away on Thursday, February 24th, 2022. Zuri was very much Loved and will never be forgotten.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Feb 18, 2022

Life story

A TIME TO BE BORN

Derrick B. Gilbert Smith was born January 16, 1990  In Philadelphia PA, To Shiela Smith. Derrick grew In the Heart of the late Barbara A. Gilbert and  was raised by her. Derrick was christened as an infant by his mother the late  Barbara A Gilbert and his Godparents...

Feb 9, 2022

Della Ria Gouchoe passed away on February 9, 2022. Della was Loved by all, and will be missed by many.

Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.

Jan 28, 2022

Linda Smith-Wrenn passed away on January 28, 2022. Linda was Loved by all & will be missed by many.

Linda Smith-Wrenn's full Obituary will be updated at a later date.

Please continue to keep the family in prayer.

Jan 20, 2022

James Brown was born on July 18,1978 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He was the second child to Elmer & Hazel Brown. James attended the Philadelphia public school system; graduating from William Penn High School. As a child his smile and contagious laughter could brighten anyone's day. James was a people's person, he got along well with everyone he came...

Jan 19, 2022

Serenity Maria Williams passed away on January 19, 2022. Serenity was Loved by All.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Jan 10, 2022

Denise was raised in North Philadelphia by her parents Clarence and Netty Mae Chaney. She was the baby of the family, always following behind her big sister Bernice. She attended Philadelphia Public schools for her education and was granted scholarships to attend college. Soon after, Denise met her soulmate, Rickey Johnson. They spent the remainder of their lives together,...

Jan 9, 2022

Milton E. Giddiens passed away on January 9, 2022. Milton will be missed by many and Loved by All.

Please keep the Family in your prayers.

Jan 1, 2022

Germaine Rivers passed away on January 1, 2022. Germaine will be missed by many & was Loved by All.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Dec 26, 2021

Beatrice Floyd, 85, passed away at her home on Sunday December 26, 2021.

Beatrice was born on November 27, 1936 in Marion, South Carolina to the late Rebecca and Fred Askins Sr. From this union three children were born; Ruth Grasty who preceded her in death, Beatrice, and Fred Askins Jr.

Beatrice, affectionately known as...

Dec 24, 2021

Rickey Lee Johnson passed away surrounded by love at the age of 67 on Friday, December 24 in his home after a long battle with cancer. Rickey was raised in North Philadelphia by his parents Robert and Doise Belle Johnson. Rickey came from a big family, he's number 12 out of 16 children. Rickey received his education through the...

Dec 21, 2021

James Edward King passed away December 21, 2021. James will be missed by many and was loved by all.

Please keep the family in your Prayers.

Dec 20, 2021

The glorious Daisy Stanley-Porter the youngest child of late Sarah Doctor and Lonnie Mac Bell, was born on 10/02/1947 in Philadelphia PA. It was here that she settled and lived her life to fullest! Daisy received her diploma from William Penn High school. She received the lord as her savior and often went to church services at Cathedral of...