Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Andrew J. Jackson, Sr.

Andrew J. Jackson, Sr.

Nov 25, 2016

Mr. Andrew James Jackson, Sr. passed away on Friday November 25, 2016 after a brief stay at the St. Ignatius Nursing Home in West Philadelphia. He was 77 years old. Prior to retirement, he worked as a customer service agent for TWA Airline. He will be missed by his family who will bid him farewell on Wednesday at the...

Bernice C. Jordan

Bernice C. Jordan

Nov 20, 2016

Ms. Bernice C. Jordan went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 20, 2016. She was 90 years old. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on September 15, 1926 to the late Talmadge T. Jenkins, Sr. and Georgia R. Blassingame. She was married to the late Gerald L. Jordan, Jr. and was a member of Foster Memorial...

Ennis O. Bowie

Ennis O. Bowie

Nov 19, 2016

Ennis O'neal Bowie passed away on Saturday November 19, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 69 years old. He was born in Kentfield, CA. on December 28, 1946.  He was honorably discharged from the US Military. Ennis was currently employed at the USPS as a truck driver. Friends and family will gather for a funeral on Saturday December 3,...

Elder David L. Gordon, Sr.

Elder David L. Gordon, Sr.

Nov 19, 2016

Elder David L. Gordon, Sr. passed away on Saturday November 19, 2016 in the Oaklane section of Philadelphia, PA. He was 92 years old. He was born in Hanover, Jamaica and worked as an accounting clerk during his lifetime. He will be missed by his loving wife and children. Funeral services will be held on Sunday December 4, 2016...

Baby Chasity R. Segars

Baby Chasity R. Segars

Nov 9, 2016

Baby Chasity went to be with the angels on November 9, 2016. She was 10 months old. her family will celebrate her life on Monday November 28, 2016, 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please keep her parents and other family members in your prayers.

Mary E. Powell

Mary E. Powell

Nov 6, 2016

Ms. Mary E. Powell passed away on Sunday November 6, 2016 at home in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, PA. She was 88 years old. Born in Cambridge, MD, she worked as a school teacher during her lifetime. She will be missed by her loving family and friends who will honor her memory on Friday November 18, 2016...

Dorothy F. Brooks

Dorothy F. Brooks

Nov 6, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy Fleming Brooks went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 6, 2016 in Pottstown PA. She was 96 years old. Dorothy the daughter of the late Richard Fleming and Laura Lee Fleming Gray, was born in Cumberland County, Virginia on August 27, 1920.   Early in life Dorothy accepted Christ and was baptized and fellow shipped...

Michael Minio

Michael Minio

Nov 5, 2016

Michael Minio passed away at on Saturday November 5, 2016 in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. He was 61 years old. The interment will be private.

Bishop James W. Hunt, Sr.

Bishop James W. Hunt, Sr.

Oct 31, 2016

Bishop James William Hunt, Sr., Chairman of the General Assembly of the Church Of God In Christ, Inc., and Auxiliary Bishop of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction went home to be with the Lord on Monday October 31, 2016. The local Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday November 12, 2016 at Mount Airy COGIC, 6401 Ogontz Avenue,...

Crystal Jackson

Crystal Jackson

Oct 26, 2016

Crystal Jackson of Pottstown, PA. passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.  Crystal was born on October 21, 1956 in Pearl City, Hawaii. Her father, Thurman "Jack the Barber" Jackson was married to her mother Carolyn Battle. Crystal graduated from Norristown High School. Crystal worked at Norristown State Hospital  then at  an agency called Step By Step. where she ...

Dorothy A. Brown

Dorothy A. Brown

Oct 25, 2016

Dorothy A. Brown was born on January 3, 1933 in Bethlehem, PA to the late William and Mamie Brown.She attended Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA and received her higher education at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA receiving a BA and MS in Education. Dorothy grew up attending church at Second Baptist Church located in Bethlehem, PA.  She later...

Bernard Dublin, Sr.

Bernard Dublin, Sr.

Oct 25, 2016

Mr. Bernard Dublin, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 68 years old. He served in the US Armed Forces and was honorably discharged. During his career, he worked in the security industry. Family and friends will celebrate his life with a memorial service to be held on Saturday October 29,...

Grace Davis Barksdale

Grace Davis Barksdale

Oct 24, 2016

Grace D. Barksdale passed away on Monday October 24, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 75 years old. She had been a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church and she was a beautician. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday October 29, 2016 11:00...

Cornelia Ann Johnson

Cornelia Ann Johnson

Oct 22, 2016

Cornelia A. Johnson passed away at her residence in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on Saturday October 22, 2016. She was 66 years old. Please keep her children in you prayers as they plan to hold private service.

Jonathan M. Burrell

Jonathan M. Burrell

Oct 16, 2016

Mr. Jonathan M. Burrell passed away on Sunday October 16, 2016 in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. He was 68 years old. During his lifetime he worked for the federal government and then in the hotel industry.  Mr. Burrell was also honorably discharged from the US Military. He will be missed by his family and friends who will hold a memorial service...

Herbert Lee

Herbert Lee

Oct 12, 2016

Mr. Herbert Lee passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 76. He was honorably discharged from the US Military and had worked for Septa during his lifetime. He will be missed by his loving wife Patricia and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 25, 2016 at...

Jeanette Abernathy Hall

Jeanette Abernathy Hall

Oct 11, 2016

Jeanette Abernathy Hall passed way on Tuesday October 11, 2016 at her residence in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, PA. She was 74 years old. She was born on June 4, 1942 in Montgomery, Alabama to the family of  Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., leader of the Civil Rights Movement. She moved to Philadelphia where she retired from...

Clarence Ebron, Sr.

Clarence Ebron, Sr.

Oct 10, 2016

Clarence Ebron , Sr. passed away on Monday October 10, 2016 at his residence in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. He was 80 years old. During his lifetime, he worked building tractor trailers  from which he retired. He will be missed by his loving wife Iris, children, grandchildren other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held on...

Woodrow Coward

Woodrow Coward

Oct 10, 2016

Woodrow Coward passed away suddenly on Monday October 10, 2016 at his residence in Philadelphia, PA. He was 53 years old. Woodrow was currently employed by the City of Philadelphia working in the highway division. He will be missed by many family and friends. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday October 14, 2016 from...

Henry Lee Teet

Henry Lee Teet

Oct 9, 2016

Henry Lee Teet passed away suddenly on Sunday October 9, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 54 years old. He grew up in Philadelphia and had worked as a chef. He will be missed by his parents, siblings and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 22, 2016 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service,...