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Qaadir Hyneef Cheeks

Qaadir Hyneef Cheeks

May 18, 2024

Qaadir, age 22, unexpectedly passed away May 18 th of 2024. He was born in University of Pennsylvania on a lovely morning of November 14 th , 2001. He was born to Wydia Becoat and Anthony Cheeks. He was a 2020 graduate of Hardy Williams Academy Charter School, where he attended from kindergarten to 12 th grade. He attended...

Tawfiqah R. Al-Muakhkhir

Tawfiqah R. Al-Muakhkhir

May 15, 2024

Tawfiqah was educated through the Philadelphia School System. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at Temple University College of Philadelphia. Tawfiqah received her Master's Degree in Social Work.

Tawfiqah worked at Intercommunity Action Inc. (INTERAC) doing Social Work. After two years of working at Intercommunity Action Inc, Tawfiqah became ill.

Even though she had...

Raymond Lee Dix

Raymond Lee Dix

May 14, 2024

Raymond Lee Dix transitioned on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Raymond was Loved by All who knew him and will be Missed by Many.

We welcome you to share words of Love on his Tribute Wall.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Rosa M. Mateo-Vegas

Rosa M. Mateo-Vegas

May 10, 2024

Rosa M. Mateo-Vegas, known to all who loved her as "Rosie", was born on December 17, 1954 at St. Luke's Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She was the first child born to Maria and Pablo Mateo. Rosie attended the Starter Flasher High School where she would meet the man she would describe as being her "calm", her best friend, her...

Maxine Martin-Shouse

Maxine Martin-Shouse

Apr 7, 2024

Maxine Martin Shouse was born September 1, 1948 to Florence and Allie Avery she was educated in the Philadelphia school system. She was married to Fletcher, Martin. And was blessed with four boys, Anthony, Troy, Lamont, and Donnell. (Troy and Lamont proceeded her death.) after her divorce from Fletcher Maxine worked at the Philadelphia race track where she met...

Patricia Ann Scott

Patricia Ann Scott

Mar 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Scott, affectionately known as Patsy, was born to William S. Coleman and Madeline Patricia Paulk in Philadelphia on May 28th 1951. She was the oldest of their three children. She grew up in the North Philadelphia, East Falls and the Germantown sections of Philadelphia.

She was educated in the Philadelphia Catholic school system and attended...

Marcus Andrew Eaddy

Marcus Andrew Eaddy

Mar 28, 2024

Marcus' Life Story Marcus Andrew Eaddy Sr, 29 of Lithonia Georgia, called home to God March 28, 2024. Marcus was born on May 8, 1994 to Sherille Eaddy and Mario Budd Sr. in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Marcus also known as "Marc" began his education as a student of the Philadelphia school district. 2001 Marc continued his elementary education as a...

Emma Mae Brogdon

Emma Mae Brogdon

Mar 24, 2024

On October 7, 1952, the blessing of Emma Mae Brogdon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Educated in the Philadelphia public school system Emma, received her High School Diploma later in life, surrounded by the loving support and encouragement of her family. Known for her dedication as a loving Mother and Provider, Emma was a dedicated employee at The George...

Mary Beverly Wilson

Mary Beverly Wilson

Mar 22, 2024

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

2Timothy 4

Mary Beverly Wilson who was known as "Granny" was born on May 15th, 1937 in Gastonia, North Carolina to Frances Easter and Woodrow Wilson Mary  was the eldest of 3  children Robert and Fredrick Wilson(who preceded her...

Mabel Ruth Hayes-Haynes

Mabel Ruth Hayes-Haynes

Mar 7, 2024

On March 4, 2024, Mabel Ruth Hayes Haynes was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 84. She was born on October 10, 1939 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late Colin and Estella Hayes. Mabel was baptized at an early age and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and...

Richard Carroll Butler

Richard Carroll Butler

Mar 5, 2024

LIFE STORY OF RICHARD C. BUTLER

My Uncle, Richard Carrol Butler (aka POP), was born on November 4, 1935, in Greenville, SC. His proud parents were the late Cleo Butler and Manning P. Butler (Butch), also of Greenville. Richard was the youngest of three siblings and the only boy. He learned at an incredibly early age that...

Charles Gregory Gilbert Jr.

Charles Gregory Gilbert Jr.

Feb 20, 2024

Charles Life Story

Charles Gregory Gilbert Jr.,36, of Philadelphia PA (Erie Ave) died February 20, 2024 as a result of an Epileptic seizure followed by an Asthma attack at Temple University Hospital. Charlie or Chuck  as he was affectionately called by family and friends was born January 8, 1988 at Temple to Greg (Charles G Gilbert Sr.)...

Michael Raynard Primus Jr.

Michael Raynard Primus Jr.

Feb 14, 2024

Michael's Life Story

Michael R. Primus was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 24 th , 1967 to Madeline Primus and Michael Primus Sr. He was raised by his mother Madeline and Father Joseph Ryland. He was educated in the Philadelphia School District system attending, L.P. Hill elementary and Strawberry Mansion High School/ Randolph and took up...

Ollie Mae Hodges

Ollie Mae Hodges

Feb 8, 2024

Ollie Mae Hodges transitioned on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Ollie was Loved by all who knew her, and will be Missed by Many.

Ollie's full obituary will be updated once it becomes available.

We welcome you to share words of Love on her Tribute Wall.

Aisha Angela Ford

Aisha Angela Ford

Feb 6, 2024

Aisha's Story

Our beloved Aisha A. Ford departed this life and entered the eternal heavens, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born on January 18, 1989 to Mother, Irene Ford and Father, Johnny A. Hattchet,  in Philadelphia.

Aisha loved to dance, travel and loved her family and friends. Aisha was a...

Rosalind Moore

Rosalind Moore

Jan 30, 2024

The Life Story Of Rosalind Moore Rosalind Moore was born on October 16, 1969 to Gwendolyn Moore and the late Kenneth Taylor in Philadelphia, PA. > On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Robin peacefully drifted into eternal rest and joined Jesus Christ in eternity free of pain and suffering. Robin is no longer limited to this earthly vessel. Until the...

Kabaru Temba Sumpter

Kabaru Temba Sumpter

Jan 27, 2024

Kabaru Temba Sumpter- was born on February 27, 1978 & passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Kabaru was the only child born to Joseph Sumpter Jr. (Deceased) and Cynthia Ann Dow (Bolden).

He was educated in the Philadelphia, public school system and graduated from Roxborough high school, after graduation he received a certificate from...

Lorraine Frinks

Lorraine Frinks

Jan 25, 2024

Life Story

Lorraine Frinks

Our beloved Lorraine Frinks was born on January 25, 1961, to Dorothy Dawkins and John Willie Lassiter at Temple University Hospital.  She accepted Jesus Christ into her life as her Lord and personal Savior.  She was baptized and became an active member at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.  Over the years, she...

Wanda Lynne Hodges

Wanda Lynne Hodges

Jan 25, 2024

Wanda Lynne Hodges transition on Thursday, January 25, 2024,  Wanda was Loved by all who knew her and will be Missed by Many.

We welcome you to share words of encouragement on her Tribute Wall.

Wanda Lynne Hodges full obituary will be updated once it becomes available.

George Lee Tate

George Lee Tate

Jan 18, 2024

George Lee Tate was born on December 29, 1949 to the belated Ernest and Bridea Tate in Elberton, GA. They moved to Philadelphia in January, 1950. George attended the Philadelphia School System. George worked for Sears Moving Truck and Philadelphia Trash Department. George attended Second Gethsemaine Baptist Church under the leadership of his belated Grandfather Pastor Zack Tate where...

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