Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Ernestine Hairston

Ernestine Hairston

Jun 28, 2016

Ernestine Hairston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at the age of 72. Once a longtime resident of Philadelphia, Ernestine worked for twenty years in the Philadelphia School District, assisting children with special needs. She is survived by her son, Lenif Abney; daughter, Nika Edwards; sister, Sophia Griffin, and many other relatives....

Loretta Cuthbert

Loretta Cuthbert

Jun 26, 2016

On May 7, 1932, Loretta was born to James T. Hayes, Sr. and Ernestine Davis Hayes. She departed this earthly life on Sunday June 26, 2016. She was 84 years old. She was a longtime member of Cornerstone Baptist Church were she served on the usher board. She took her job as an usher seriously even being a member...

Roosevelt Hamlette

Roosevelt Hamlette

Jun 26, 2016

Roosevelt Hamlette, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 in Reading, Pennsylvania following a brief illness. He was 71 years old. Born in Brookneal, Virginia, he resided in Reading, PA. and was a truck driver. "Uncle Billy" as he was fondly called, enjoyed baseball and pool. He is survived by his sister Pastor Jannie Brant of Pottstown, PA and...

Clifford Wadkins

Clifford Wadkins

Jun 25, 2016

Mr. Clifford Wadkins passed away on Saturday June 25, 2016. The interment will be private at the request of the family. Please keep them in your prayers.

Beautine Alston

Beautine Alston

Jun 19, 2016

Mrs. Beautine Alston passed away peacefully on Sunday June 19, 2016 in Warminster, Pennsylvania with family and friends by her side. She is survived by her husband and children other relatives and friends.  Please join the family as they pay tribute to her life on Friday June 24, 2016 at Bibleway Baptist Church of Mount Airy, 1201 East Mount...

Darryl Lee

Darryl Lee

Jun 18, 2016

Mr. Darryl Lee passed away suddenly at his residence in the Germantown Section of Philadelphia on Saturday June 18,2016. He is survived by his wife Ivy Joiner Lee and his children. Darryl was a carpenter during his lifetime.  A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, P.C.2134 Stenton...

Gladys Coffer

Gladys Coffer

Jun 16, 2016

Almighty God called from labor to reward Mother Gladys Coffer on Thursday evening June 16, 2016 at the Kearsley Nursing Home in Philadelphia, PA. She was 96 years old. Born in Waycross, Georgia, Gladys was  a seamstress during her lifetime. She loved her  family and she loved the Lord. A memorial tribute hour will begin at 10:30 am on...

Thomas H. Johnson

Thomas H. Johnson

Jun 11, 2016

Thomas Henry Johnson passed away on Saturday June 11, 2016 at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. He was 83. He retired as a parking attendant of many years with Park American Company. He will be missed by his children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday June 20, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial with...

Edmond Walker, Jr.

Edmond Walker, Jr.

Jun 7, 2016

Mr Edmond Walker, Jr. passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2016 in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. He was 62.  He served in the US Marines and was honorably discharged. The family will celebrate his life on Thursday June 16, 2016 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service PC, 2134 Stenton Avenue Philadelphia. The viewing will begin at 11:00 am...

Marquis Johnson

Marquis Johnson

Jun 7, 2016

Marquis Johnson  of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2016 in Norristown, Pennsylvania.  A Prayer Vigil will be at  the  McDonalds restaurant , Penn and Markley Streets in Norristown on Sunday June 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Please come to support the family of Marquis Johnson and also lets ban together to stop this senseless violence. Please...

Lawrence Brown, Jr.

Lawrence Brown, Jr.

Jun 7, 2016

Mr. Lawrence Brown, Jr. passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia at the age of 88.  He was born  on January 21, 1928 in Greenville, South Carolina . He was an honorably discharged Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He worked for many years  then retiring with Campbell Soup...

Jeanette Louise Talley

Jeanette Louise Talley

Jun 6, 2016

Jeanette Louise Henderson-Talley accepted the Master's call to her eternal home on Monday June 6, 2016. She was born on September 8, 1950 to the late Edna Louise and Edward Henderson, Sr..  Also known as Jenny, she was educated in the Philadelphia public school system and furthered her education under ETA (Evangelical Training Association). Jenny enjoyed shopping, singing and...

Laura P. Carrington

Laura P. Carrington

May 28, 2016

Laura P. Carrington, a lifelong member of the Nicetown-Tioga community, departed this life on  Saturday May 28, 2016. She was 93. She was previously a member of Nazarene Baptist Church and later joined Faith Fellowship Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. William L. Banks. Home going services will be held on Friday June 10, 2016 at Faith...

Deacon Samuel W. Milburn, Jr.

Deacon Samuel W. Milburn, Jr.

May 28, 2016

Deacon Samuel W. Milburn  Jr was born on June 20,1932 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 83 years old. He is survived by his wife, children and other family and friends. Please join the family as they gather for the home going service...

Clyde T. Robinson

Clyde T. Robinson

May 23, 2016

Clyde T. Robinson of the Germantown section of Philadelphia,  passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA after a brief illness.   He was 80 years old. Clyde was a retired  truck driver for the city of Philadelphia. He also was a faithful member of his beloved church, Harold O. Davis Memorial Baptist Church. He served as an...

Ruben Violante

Ruben Violante

May 19, 2016

Mr. Ruben Violante, passed away on Thursday May 19, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA following a brief ill. He was a resident of South Philadelphia. He was a mechanic for many years.  His interment will be private at the request of his family.

Carrie Locklin

Carrie Locklin

May 19, 2016

Carrie Locklin, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 19, 2016 in Abington, Pennsylvania. "Aunt Carrie", as she was called, was loved by her nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. A long time resident of Edge Hill Nursing Home in Glenside, PA, she really enjoyed living at Edge Hill. Her family will celebrate her life with a...

Marjorie L. Fripps

Marjorie L. Fripps

May 12, 2016

Marjorie L. Fripps passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2016 in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. She was 81 years old. Marjorie was born on February 4, 1935 in Lamott, Pennsylvania. A true nature lover, she would often share her childhood memories of growing up in the early years of Cheltenham Township in  Montgomery County. Her children and grandchildren were her...

Hazel Imes

Hazel Imes

May 12, 2016

Mrs Hazel Imes passed away peacefully on May 12, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She was a long time resident of the  Germantown section.  A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016  from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon with service to follow at Ivy Hill Cemetery Chapel, 1201 Easton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150. The interment will be held...

Deacon Javan Kee

Deacon Javan Kee

May 10, 2016

Deacon Javan Kee, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Philadelphia. He was 91 years old. Deacon Kee was married to the late Beatrice Kee. Deacon Kee raised their 5  children in a christian home. To this day his sons are ministers of the gospel. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord". A service...