Obituaries

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Shalene Virginia Ricks

Shalene Virginia Ricks

Sep 21, 2021

Our beloved Shalene Virginia Ricks transitioned on Tuesday September 21, 2021 at the age of 46. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A service of love will be held on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at Holy Temple Holiness Church, 2240 N. 29th Street, Philadelphia PA 19132. The viewing will begin at 9:00 am with the...

Emanuel W. Staten

Emanuel W. Staten

Sep 15, 2021

Our beloved Emanuel W. Staten, transitioned suddenly on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at his residence at the age of 49. Emanuel was in  Philadelphia Police Explorer Cadet program for many many years. He was well known in the community, helping people in any way he could. He will truly be missed by the many police friends he made over...

Milton C. Mclemore

Milton C. Mclemore

Sep 13, 2021

Milton C. McLemore transitioned on Monday September 13, 2021 at the age of 68. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A viewing will be held  on Wednesday September 29 ,2021 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service PC 2134 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138....

Hakiem Lamar Creighton Gunther

Hakiem Lamar Creighton Gunther

Sep 8, 2021

Mr. Hakiem Lamar Creighton Gunther transitioned on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 37. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021. The public viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon with a  private service at follow...

Dorris Lavelle Wright

Dorris Lavelle Wright

Sep 7, 2021

Ms. Dorris Wright  transitioned on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Reading, PA at the age of 58. She will be missed by her loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021. The public viewing will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm with a service to start at 4:00 pm...

Anthony Antonio George Williams

Anthony Antonio George Williams

Sep 1, 2021

Mr. Anthony Antonio George Williams transitioned on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Abington, PA at the age of 55. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021. The public viewing will be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon with a service to start at...

Gloria Jean Black

Gloria Jean Black

Aug 31, 2021

Ms. Gloria Jean Black transitioned on Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. She was 77 years of age. Gloria retired from the work industry as a school bus aide. She will be missed by her family and friends. A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday September 14, 2021 at Ervina White Beauford...

Sergeant Vincent D. Walker, Jr.

Sergeant Vincent D. Walker, Jr.

Aug 27, 2021

Sergeant Vincent D. Walker, Jr, transitioned on Friday August 27, 2021 in San Bernardino County, California at 36 years of age. He transitioned while active duty in the US Army. He will truly be missed by his parents, siblings and other relatives and friends. A public viewing will be held on Monday September 20, 2021 at 10:00 am at...

Elijah Quadir Riddick

Elijah Quadir Riddick

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. Elijah Quadir Riddick transitioned on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 25. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021. The public viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with a service to start at 11:00...

Dolores Harris

Dolores Harris

Aug 25, 2021

Ms. Dolores Harris transitioned on Wednesday August 25, 2021 in Havertown, PA at the age of 79. A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church  230 W. Coulter Street, Philadelphia PA 19144. The viewing will begin at 8:00 am with a private service to follow at 10:00 am. Burial will...

Bishop Everett Van Debnam

Bishop Everett Van Debnam

Aug 23, 2021

Bishop Everett Van Debnam went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA on his 68th birthday.  Bishop Debnam was born in Baltimore, MD on August 23, 1953. Bishop Debnam was the founder of Invictus Ministries located at  79 N. Hanover Street  in Pottstown, Pa. He was active in the Pottstown community serving...

Michael Jacobs, Jr.

Michael Jacobs, Jr.

Aug 21, 2021

Mr. Michael Jacobs, Jr. transitioned on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 34. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, September 1 , 2021. The public viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with a service to start at...

Rosanna Williams

Rosanna Williams

Aug 19, 2021

Ms. Rosanna Williams  transitioned on Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 95. She will be missed by her loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. The public viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with a service to start at 11:00 am...

Willie R. Robinson, Sr.

Willie R. Robinson, Sr.

Aug 16, 2021

Mr. Willie R. Robinson, Sr.  transitioned on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 79. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The public viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a service to start at...

William D. Wallace

William D. Wallace

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. William D. Wallace transitioned on Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Pottstown, PA at the age of 65. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 North Keim Street, Pottstown, PA. The public viewing will begin at  9:00...

Travis Roy Scott

Travis Roy Scott

Aug 13, 2021

Mr. Travis Roy Scott transitioned on Friday, August 13, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 69. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. The public viewing will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am with a service to start at 10:30...

Lanetra Butcher

Lanetra Butcher

Aug 8, 2021

Lanetra Butcher transitioned on Sunday August 8, 2021 at Pottstown Hospital at the age of 47. She will be missed by her husband Elijah Graves, children, family and friends.  A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday August 14, 2021 at her residence in Pottstown. Please remember the family in your prayers.

Tracey Yvette White

Tracey Yvette White

Jul 28, 2021

Ms. Tracey Yvette White transitioned on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 59. She will be missed by her loving family and friends.  A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The public viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a service to start at 11:00...

Miriam E. Spradley

Miriam E. Spradley

Jul 28, 2021

Ms. Miriam E. Spradley transitioned on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 88. She will be missed by her loving family and friends.  A Graveside Inurnment Service will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The service to start at 11:00 am at  Ivy Hill Cemetery 1201 Easton Road Philadelphia, Pa.  Please keep them...

Willie C. Lowe

Willie C. Lowe

Jul 27, 2021

Mr. Willie C. Lowe transitioned on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 82. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.  A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The service to start at 10:00 am at Northwood Cemetery 1501 Haines Street Philadelphia, Pa.  Please keep them in your...