Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Olga May Walcott
Jun 22, 2018
Ms. Olga May Walcott passed away on Friday June 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 82 years old. Olga was born on August 22, 1935 in Falmouth, Jamaica. During her life time she worked as a seamstress. She will be missed by her beloved family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday June 28, 2018 at Holy Temple...
Charice N. Harris Collins
Jun 21, 2018
Mrs. Charice N. Harris Collins passed away on Thursday June 21, 2018 after battling breast cancer. She was 47 years old. Charice was born on November 24, 1970 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Family and friends will celebrate her life with a Memorial service to be held 11:00 AM on Saturday June 30, 2018 at Ebenezer Full Gospel Baptist Church, 199...
Ronald J. Smith
Jun 10, 2018
Ronald Jamal Chestnut Smith passed away suddenly at his residence in Pottstown PA. on Sunday June 10, 2018.  He was 31 years old. "Ron" as he was affectionately called, was born on March 31, 1987 in Philadelphia PA. He was a Cheyney University Alumnus class of 2010 and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Ron currently was...
First Lady Donna J. Williams
Jun 6, 2018
First Lady Donna Jane Williams went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 53 years old. Donna was born on September 23, 1964 in Camden, New Jersey. During her life time she worked as a behavioral therapist. She will be missed by her beloved husband, Bishop John E. Williams, Jr.,...
Loretta Cherry
Jun 1, 2018
Loretta Cherry passed away at her residence in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, June 1, 2018. She was 64Â years old. Loretta Cherry was born on March 11, 1954Â in Bertie County, North Carolina. During her life time she worked as a security guard at Rite Aide. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Ervina White...
Leroy Richardson
May 23, 2018
Our beloved Leroy Richard passed from this life on Wednesday May 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 75 years old. Leroy was retired from the United States Armed Forces and also from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of Shiloh Temple Community Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Leroy was a well loved...
Audrey Morrison
May 23, 2018
Audrey Morrison passed away in Philadelphia on Wednesday May 23, 2018.During her life time she worked as an administrative asistant for Philadelphia Community College. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Ethel I. Melton
May 23, 2018
Ethel I. Melton passed away at her residence in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday May 23, 2018. She was 99 years old. Ms. Melton was born on December 11, 1918 in Princess Anne, Maryland. During her life time she worked and retired from Philadelphia General Hospital.Funeral services will be held on Thursday May 31, 2018 at Morris Brown AME, 25th...
Zollie Mac Jones, Sr.
May 22, 2018
Mr. Zollie Mac Jones, Sr. passed away on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at his residence in New Jersey. He was 50 years old. Zollie was born on March 19, 1968 in Philadelphia to Samuel Veal, Sr. and Norreen Jones. He was working as an assistant manager for Shoprite Supermarket. A funeral service will be held on Friday June 1,...
Mary L. Hyman
May 20, 2018
Ms. Mary L. Hyman passed away on Sunday May 20, 2018 in Warminster, PA. She was 94 years old. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 28, 1923. During her life time she was a homemaker. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at New Redeem Apostolic Church, 5001 Germantown Ave. The viewing will...
Nydia Ortiz
May 18, 2018
Ms. Nydia Ortiz passed on Friday May 18, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 47 years old. Nydia was born on February 16, 1971 in Boston MA. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at Calvary Church, 7910 Washington Lane Wyncote, PA 19095....
Mercedes E. Mckinney
May 17, 2018
Ms. Mercedes Elizabeth McKinney passed away in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday May 17, 2018. She passed on her 66th birthday. She was born May 17, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA . During her life time she worked in the nursing industry. A funeral service will be held on Friday May 25, 2018 at From the Heart Church Ministries of Philadelphia,...
Alvin Milner
May 16, 2018
On May 16, 2018, Alvin Milner peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord. Alvin was born on June 11th, 1939 in Atlanta Georgia to Dock and Marie Milner. He worked over 30 years for the United States Postal Service. It was at the United States Post Office (30th & Market) where he met the love of his life Carole...
Derrick Howard Hinton, Sr.
May 16, 2018
Mr. Derrick Howard Hinton, Sr. passed away on Wednesday May 16, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 61 years old. During his life time he worked for the City of Philadelphia. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at Washington Crossing VA National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd. Newton, PA 18940. Please keep the...
William E. Bostick
May 14, 2018
William Edward Bostick of Pottstown, PA was given rest from his labor on Monday, May 14, 2018. William was born on October 9, 1948. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Bostick. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Diane Wilkerson Bostick; seven children, Laneisha, Meka, Karla, Keeta, Jule (Cheryl), Justin (Julie), and Jared;...
Thomas A. Lear
May 8, 2018
Mr. Thomas A. Lear of Douglassville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Pottstown Hospital in  Pottstown, PA. He was 79 years old. Thomas was born on April 29, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA . During his lifetime he worked for Stanley G. Flagg Company. A viewing will be held 10:00 am on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at...
Theresa Wilson- Lammons
May 7, 2018
Theresa Wilson- Lammons passed away on May 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 63 years old. During her lifetime she worked as a residential counselor. A viewing will be held 9:00 AM on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Mount Airy Church of God in Christ 6401 Ogontz  Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19126. The service will follow at 11:00 AM....
Tyrone Foster
May 4, 2018
Tyrone Foster passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 69 years old. During his lifetime he worked for the City of Philadelphia and served in the United States Army. A memorial service will be held with Military Honors on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10 AM at First Baptist Baptist Church of Crestmont 1678...
Richard E. Grey, Jr.
Apr 27, 2018
Richard E. Grey Jr, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 27,2018, at the Reading Hospital. Richard was the son of the late Richard E. Grey, Sr. and Lucy A. (Green) Grey. He was the husband of Mary J. (Stern) Grey. They would have celebrated 70 years of marriage in August. Richard was born in...
Bernice Draughn
Apr 16, 2018
Bernice Draughn passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 in Glen Burnie, MD. She was 77 years old. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 10 AM at Ivy Hill Cemetery Chapel located at 1201 Easton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150. The service will follow the viewing at 11 AM. Please keep the family in your...

