Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Oct 11, 2025

Life Story

Our beloved Leon F. Williams (Lee) Was born on February 17, 1961 in North Philadelphia to the late Zeter Helen Williams and the late Lawrence Williams SR. Leon better known as Lee was call home on October 11,2025 at the Veterans Hospital in Philadelphia, Lee went to Dobbins High School where he Graduated. After his...

Sep 25, 2025

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

Sep 20, 2025

Life Story

Connie Love affectionately known as "Ms.Love" was born on April 1,1956 in Coney Island Hospital, New York City to the late Helen Roberts Jeffcoat and the late John W. Jeffcoat. Connie was adopted by the late Betty Cannon and James Cannon.

Connie attended Clymer Elementary & John Wanamaker Middle School. She went on...

Sep 7, 2025

Benjamen-Hannibal Collins, affectionately known to family and friends as Hannibal and to podcast listeners as B.-Hannibal, was born on February 19, 1988, in Watertown, New York. He passed away on September 7, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 37, having lived fully and vibrantly while managing sickle cell anemia,  a hereditary blood disorder.

Hannibal was...

Sep 5, 2025

"In His favor this is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. *Psalm 30:5

Anthony Brockington, Jr. was born on December 28, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He was the second born child of the late Anthony and Alfreda Brockington.

On September 5, 2025, Almighty God suddenly called Anthony Jr....

Aug 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gilberto Williams June 29, 1952 – August 15, 2025 Celebration of Life Saturday, August 30, 2025, Ivy Hill Cemetery

A Life Remembered Gilberto Williams was born on June 29, 1952, the eldest of seven siblings to the late William and Parthenia Southern, who raised and shaped him into the man so many loved...

Jul 12, 2025

Obituary: Gilbert Lee Evans May 28, 1965 – 07-12-25 Gilbert Lee Evans, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away  at the age of 60 , leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Born on May 28, 1965, and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gilbert's life was rooted in resilience and connection....

Jul 7, 2025

The Life Story of Matthew Selvin

Matthew Selvin was born on December 1, 1991, at Spanish Town Hospital, Jamaica. From the very beginning, he exuded a bright spirit—a passionate soul full of joy, curiosity, and adventure. He left behind trails of laughter, inspiration, and memories that those who knew him will forever cherish.

Matthew was...

Jun 18, 2025

Obituary for Helena Maddox Helena Maddox, affectionately known as "Lena" or "Butter," transitioned on June 18, 2025, at the age of 66. A proud Philadelphian, Lena was known for her big heart, quick wit, and unwavering love for those closest to her. Born on May 8, 1959, to Julia Maddox and Walter Donald Maddox, Lena grew up in Philadelphia...