Obituaries

Jul 5, 2019

Rashid Butcher passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 in Frackville, PA. He was 49 years of age. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 22, 1969. During his lifetime, Rashid was an artist who had a passion for art and loved to travel. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Mount Airy...

Jul 4, 2019

James Walker was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey,  April 14, 1934 to Rose “bud” Walker McQueen and Sylvester Walker (deceased) and was named after New York city mayor J. Jimmy Walker, the famed anti-prohibitionist. Jim’s parents were hard workers, and for a time he was raised by his loving grandmother Grace Brown in Atlantic City along with his...

Jul 2, 2019

Ms. Marcella Metz transitioned on Tuesday July 2, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. She was 72 years of age. During her life time she worked as a secretary. She will be missed by her children, grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday July 16, 2019 at Mount Airy COGIC 6401 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia...

Jul 2, 2019

Nola Nancine Mitchell was born May 3rd, 1935 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

She grew up in Philadelphia, Pa where she attended Gratz High School in the Philadelphia Public School System.

Upon graduation, she began her sales job at Sears and Roebuck. Nola enjoyed connecting with people and she really loved...

Jun 29, 2019

Ms. Shaihidah Shaquanda Wilson transitioned on June 29, 2019 in Philadelphia PA at the age of 24. She was born on July 13, 1994 and was a wonderful mom to her daughter. She will be missed by her family and friends. A service will be held on Saturday July 20, 2019 at Second Baptist Church of Nicetown 3837 Germantown...

Jun 28, 2019

Elizabeth Pearson-Kelly transitioned on Friday June 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pa. She was 90 years of age. Affectionately know to some as "Pumpkin", she was born in Philadelphia, Pa on January 25, 1929. A viewing will be held Tuesday July 9, 2019 at From the Heart Church Ministries of Philadelphia 3600 N. 20th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19140 at 9:00...

Jun 25, 2019

James R. Scarborough transitioned on Tuesday June 25, 2019 in Reading Pa. He was 71 years of age. James was born July 28, 1947 in Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held  at 12:00 noon on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at Mount Airy Church of God in Christ, 6401 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.  Please remember his family in your...

Jun 23, 2019

Mr. Fred Lamar transitioned on Sunday June 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 65 years of age. He will be missed by his siblings who will celebrate his life with a memorial service on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at Local Union 332, 1310 Wallace Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. The service will begin at 11:00 am. Please remember the...

Jun 16, 2019

Mary Morrast transitioned on Sunday June 16, 2019 in Abington, Pennsylvania. She was 86 years of age. Mary was born in Lincolnton, Georgia on December 9, 1932.  During her life time she was a beautician. She will be missed by her only living sister, grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Services will be private.

Jun 12, 2019

Mazie Jones transition on June 12, 2019 in Wyncote, Pa. She was 93 years of age. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa on October 24, 1925. In her life time she was a homemaker. A viewing will be held on Wednesday June 26, 2019 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, PC 2134 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19138. The viewing...

Jun 10, 2019

Mr. Harvey M. Johnson transitioned on Monday June 10, 2019 in Wynnewood, PA at the age 75. During his life time he worked in the housekeeping industry. A funeral service will be held on Monday June 17, 2019 at Resurrection Community Center 6200 Dicks Avenue Philadelphia PA 19142. The viewing will begin at 10:00 am with the service to...

Jun 8, 2019

Reverend Maryland E. Harvey transitioned on Saturday June 8, 2019 in Philadelphia PA at the age of 76 years old. Reverend Harvey was born in Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1943. He was a former pastor and worked as a chef during his life time. A home going service will be held on Tuesday June 18, 2019 at Mount...

Jun 7, 2019

Mr. Omar N. Morris transitioned on Friday, June 7, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA at Jefferson Hospital. He was 32 years of age. Omar was born on August 8, 1986 in Philadelphia. He was employed in the mechanical industry. A service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, 2134 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia PA...

May 31, 2019

Mother Barbara Jean McClamy transitioned on May 31,2019 in Huntingdon Valley Pa.  She was born on May 18, 1944 to Robert and Frances McClamy.  She was educated in the Philadelphia school district.  Mother Barbara worked in the late 1970's at Smedley Elementary school and Whitehall project rental office in Frankford.  God gifted Mother Barbara with 9 nine children that...

May 28, 2019

Mr. Robert Harry Snyder passed away on Tuesday May 28, 2019 in Troy, PA at the age of 60 years of age. Robert was born in Pottstown PA on December 15, 1958. During his life time he worked as a carpenter. He loved his family, home in the mountains and motorcycles. He will truly be missed. A service will...

May 28, 2019

Deacon David F. Swinton, Jr. transitioned on Tuesday May 28, 2019 in Abington, PA. He was 64 years of age. During his life time he worked in the Auto industry. Deacon Swinton also served as president of the Men's Fellowship of Mount Airy Church of God in Christ. A home going service will be held on Tuesday June 4,...

May 25, 2019

Reverend Georgia R. Brown (A.K.A. Dodie), Daughter of Cordie M. Brown Tanner and Claude A. Brown entered into rest on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Pottstown, PA.  Georgia was born in Williamsport, PA and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.  She attended Williamsport schools.  Georgia was ordained by Reverend Johnson.  She moved to Yeadon, Delaware County, PA and...

May 19, 2019

Samuel Berlando Belizaire departed this life on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was 6 years old. Samuel was happy and full of life; he is survived by his loving family. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, P.C., 2134 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. A viewing will...

May 17, 2019

Mr. John F. Hill  transitioned on Friday May 17, 2019 at the age of 93 years. John was born on September 20, 1925 in Warrenton Georgia. He received an honorable discharge from the United States Army. He retired from the City of Philadelphia as a supervisor for the Police Tow Squad. He will be missed by his beloved family....

May 11, 2019

Amanda Elaine Burton passed in a house fire in the early morning of Saturday May 11, 2019 the day before Mother's Day. Sadly she leaves 2 young children. Amanda was born on October 19, 1993 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry Burton and Sharon Carney. She was currently a student. She will be missed by her family and friends. A...