Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Carroll Johnson
Jul 29, 2016
Mr. Carroll Johnson of South Philadelphia passed away on July 29, 2016 at Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. He was 62 years old. He worked in the construction industry for most of his life. He will be missed by his wife, children , other relatives and friends. Services will be private at the request of the family. Please...
Deacon Carroll Watkins
Jul 28, 2016
Deacon Carroll Watkins passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016. A retired Philadelphia Police officer, he was a longtime resident of the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. He previously served as chairman of the Deacon Board at Mount Airy Church of God in Christ. He will be missed by his wife Geraldine, children and grandchildren. Home Going services will...
Eric Elliott
Jul 14, 2016
Eric Elliott of Royersford, Pennsylvania passed suddenly on Thursday July 14, 2016. He was 38. He was born on December 29, 1977 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Family and friends will gather for a memorial service celebration on Saturday, July 30, 2016, 11:00 am at Kingdom Life Church 308 Walnut Street, Pottstown, PA. 19464. Pastor Justin Valentine is the pastor of...
Nicole Nole
Jul 14, 2016
Nicole Nole,a resident of West Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday July 14, 2016 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania. She was 42 years old. Nicole was a great mother to her sons and she loved her many siblings. The family will honor her memory with a tribute that they will prepare at a later date. Please keep the...
Daisy Pearl Hamilton Carney
Jul 11, 2016
Daisy Pearl Hamilton Carney went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 11, 2016 in Fayetteville North Carolina. She was 83 years old. Daisy resided in Philadelphia for many years working at Children's Hospital as an LPN. Due to illness, she went to live with her daughter in North Carolina. Daisy was an usher at Mount Zion...
Dean Dunmore
Jul 9, 2016
Mr. Dean C. Dunmore of the West Oaklane section of Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday July 9, 2016. He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. Dean retired from the workforce as a long distance truck driver. He was a faithful member of Bethel Deliverance International Church. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will...
Deann "Cookie" Barber
Jun 29, 2016
DeAnn Barber, known as "Cookie" , departed this life on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 after a long illness. She was 68 years old. Cookie worked in the banking industry for many years. She was deeply religious and was a long-time member of St. Athanasius parish. She will be missed by her husband Willie, and her children, other relatives and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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...