Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Doris Dean Jeter

Doris Dean Jeter

Aug 5, 2019

Ms. Doris Dean Jeter went home to be with the Lord in the early morning on Monday August 5, 2019 at her residence in Pottstown, PA. She was 82 years of age. Mother Jeter was born on October 29,1936 in Mount Holly, North Carolina. She was a homemaker in the home. She will truly be missed by her loving...

Bessie Thomas

Bessie Thomas

Aug 3, 2019

Bessie Thomas was born in Jefferson County; Louisville Ga on April 28,1923. She transitioned on Saturday August 3, 2019 in Philadelphia PA.  She was 96 years of age. Many of her friends and family members called her “Tot” which was her nickname. She was educated in the public school of Jefferson County. At an early age she joined Jones...

Clyde Linwood Brown

Clyde Linwood Brown

Aug 1, 2019

Mr. Clyde Linwood Brown transitioned on Thursday August 1, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. He was 79 years of age. During his life time he worked as a house painter. He will be missed by his loving wife, children and other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held on Friday August 9, 2019 at Phillip Temple Christian Methodist Church,...

Zachary Mack

Zachary Mack

Jul 31, 2019

Mr. Zachary Mack transitioned on Wednesday July 31, 2019 in Glenside, PA. He was 70 years of age . Zachary was born in Philadelphia on October 14, 1948. He will be missed by his loving family. A funeral service will be held on Friday August 9, 2019 at West Laurel Hill Cemetery Chapel of Peace, 225 Belmont Avenue Bala...

Willie A. Brown, Jr.

Willie A. Brown, Jr.

Jul 29, 2019

Mr. Willie A. Brown, Jr. transitioned on Monday July 29, 2019 at his residence in Philadelphia PA. He was 74 years of age. Willie was born on July 17, 1945 in Dillion, South Carolina. He was retired from Septa and The School District of Philadelphia as a driver. He will be missed by his loving wife, children and other...

Nadir F. Ali

Nadir F. Ali

Jul 28, 2019

Nadir F. Ali passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 62 years of age. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 1, 1957. During his lifetime, Nadir worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail handler for Local 308 Union Steward. A janazah service will be held on Thursday, August 1,...

Karen Alana Sellers

Karen Alana Sellers

Jul 27, 2019

Karen Alana Sellers transitioned on Saturday July 27, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA . She was 53 years of age. Karen was born on February 3, 1966 in Philadelphia PA. During her life time she accomplished many things such as receiving several Master's Degrees ,author of several books and graduating from Seminary school. She was a longtime member of White...

Diane F. Lacey

Diane F. Lacey

Jul 20, 2019

Diane F. Lacey transition on Saturday July 20, 2019 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. She was 82 years of age. She was born in Spring City, Pennsylvania. In her life time she was a bus driver. She will be missed by her children, grandchildren and other relatives & friends. A Funeral Service will be held  on Saturday July 27, 2019 at...

Richard Lyles

Richard Lyles

Jul 18, 2019

Mr. Richard D. Lyles transitioned on Thursday July 18, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. He was 79 years of age. He was born in Union, South Carolina on May 11,1940. During his life time he worked in the auto industry as a mechanic. He will be missed by his children and other relatives and friends. Inurment services were held at...

Oneal Jefferson

Oneal Jefferson

Jul 11, 2019

Mr. Oneal Jefferson transitioned on Thursday July 11, 2019 in South Philadelphia PA. He was 74 years of age. Oneal was born In Baltimore, MD on May 28, 1945. During his life time he worked and retired from Pennsylvania Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 17, 2019 at Mt. Enon Baptist Church 500 Snyder Avenue...

Lisa Marie Newman Walton

Lisa Marie Newman Walton

Jul 10, 2019

Lisa Marie Newman Walton transitioned on Wednesday July 10, 2019  at Pottstown Hospital. She was 47 years of age. Lisa was born on May 22, 1972 in Pottstown PA. She was a manager for Walmart. She will be missed by her children, grandchildren and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday...

Baby Boy Lorenzo Daniels Torres

Baby Boy Lorenzo Daniels Torres

Jul 6, 2019

Baby boy Lorenzo Daniels Torres went to be with the Angels on July 6, 2019. He will be missed by Mommy and Daddy and other relatives that were eagerly awaiting his arrival in a few weeks. Please keep the family in your prayers during this difficult time.

A sweet little baby has just passed away. So perfect...

Rashid Butcher

Rashid Butcher

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...

James Walker

James Walker

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...

Marcella Metz

Marcella Metz

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...

Nola Nancine Mitchell

Nola Nancine Mitchell

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...

Shaihidah Wilson

Shaihidah Wilson

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...

Elizabeth Pearson-Kelly

Elizabeth Pearson-Kelly

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...

James Scarborough

James Scarborough

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...

Fred Lamar

Fred Lamar

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...