Sabaka Merritt

Apr 11, 2019

Sabaka Osine Merritt passed away Thursday April 11, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 41. Sabaka or "Bak" as he was affectionately known was born on September 12, 1977. Sabaka loved kids more than anything in this world. Born to Barbra Ann Brown and was soon adopted by Alvin Egenious Merritt. He was born in New York...

Elder Duson-Bradford

Apr 10, 2019

I DECIDED WHO TO BEST SPEAK FOR ME THAN ME……

I was born to the late Paul Elwood Duson Sr. and Betsy Duson Spruill, on December 30, 1962, that was a good year.

I loved the Lord and enjoyed praising him just as much. I lived, loved and laughed practically my whole life, but when...

Ruby Shahubl

Apr 9, 2019

Ruby Lee Wall was born in Florence, SC on September 30, 1933 to Lefon Wall and Aileen Wall. She departed this life on April 9th, 2019. Ruby received her education in the Philadelphia school system. Ruby met and married Buck Shahubl, to this union no children were born. Ruby was proceeded in death by her mother Aileen. Ruby leaves to...

Mamie Collins

Apr 7, 2019

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Major Hicks Jr

Apr 6, 2019

Major “Junior” Hicks passed in peace on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the age of 81 from natural causes.

He was born to the late Ollie Filmore and Major Hicks on September 14, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his cherished companion Betty Rayford, his Mother and Father, and his siblings...

Dywatt Blake

Mar 30, 2019

On March 28, 1949, Dywatt Curvin Blake was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, in the small district of Kinole to Ethel Brown and Curtis Blake. Raised by his mother Ethel and stepfather Herbert, Dywatt developed strong family values. As a young child, he could often be found playing dominoes or a game of marbles with his siblings and friends....

Drew Henderson

Mar 25, 2019

Drew Henderson (59), of Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 in Montgomery County, Pa. Drew was born in Philadelphia to Donald and Delores Henderson on March 15, 1960. After the passing of his mother he was also raised by his step mother Elizabeth and guarded by Momma Lil. He was affectionately known as (Kelser). As a child...

Jacqueline Brady

Mar 24, 2019

Jacqueline Brady at age 66, passed away March 24, 2019 at 7:16am in Philadelphia PA. Jacqueline was born at Temple University Hospital to Esther, and John Brady. She was affectionately known as Jackie or, Grandmother. List of things she did as a child was listening/singing to music, and dancing. She continued enjoying Music and Dancing later in life, also watching...

Karen Ross

Mar 22, 2019

Karen Rena Ross born on November 6, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Moses Robert Ross and Ella Mae Ross. Karen was baptized on March 11, 1973, by the late Reverend William Glenn. Karen was educated in the Philadelphia School District, attending Frankford High School and ultimately getting her General Education Diploma in 1982. She also attended the...

Juanita Johnson

Mar 21, 2019

Juanita L. Johnson was born in Philadelphia, P.A on December 15, 1964 to Herbert and Armetta G. Johnson. She departed this life on March 21, 2019. Juanita received her education in the Philadelphia School System graduating from Overbrook High School in 1982. After graduating high school she took on a few choice jobs finally finishing her employment at Laurel...

George Robinson-Stallings

Mar 21, 2019

George Marshall Robinson Stallings was born to the late Thomas Robinson Jr and Barbara Riley on September 29th 1966 in Philadelphia, PA. He received all of his formal education in the Philadelphia public system.

George was known to many of his friends as "Crip". When he was unemployed, he spent his time helping others in his community. He...

Reverend Hagins

Mar 20, 2019

On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Reverend Paul L. Hagins triumphantly entered eternal peace. The second of nine children, he was born on August 11, 1925 in Camden, South Carolina to the late Isaac and Rose Hagins.

Paul began his religious training at the Brown Chapel AME Church in South Carolina. Moving to Philadelphia with his family, he...

Carlton Davis

Mar 19, 2019

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Margaret Whaley

Mar 14, 2019

Margaret Ann Whaley, age 66, of Elloree, SC was called home to glory on Thursday, March 14 in Philadelphia. Margaret Ann, known to all as Lulli-Gal, was born in Elloree, SC to the late Robert Lee and Anna Whaley on September 25, 1952.

Margaret was a graduate of Elloree high school and was a member of the...

Willie Wise

Mar 12, 2019

Willie Wise was born August 2, 1984 to Anna Ruth Wise and the late Oliver Wise. Willie returned to paradise on March 12, 2019; the only boy of three children.

Willie leaves behind his only child, Bryanna Lynne Wise, his mother, Anna Ruth Wise; 2 sisters: Chynelle, the oldest and Tashariss, the youngest. Willie also leaves behind...

David Stacker

Mar 11, 2019

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SERVICES Memorial Service

Sunday, March 17, 2019 3:30 PM

A Family Affair Ministries 5237 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19139

Geraldine Burgess

Mar 5, 2019

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Deacon Jones Sr.

Mar 4, 2019

Wilbert Louis Jones Sr, age 85 a lifelong resident of Atco NJ was born to the late Loston Riley and Cora Lee Jones in Philadelphia, PA. He departed this life March 4 rd , 2019 surrounded by his family. He obtained his education in the Philadelphia public school system. On September 19, 1953 Wilbert married Marcella Daniel and from...

Doris Long

Mar 4, 2019

On Monday March 4, 2019, Doris Long made her transition from Earth to Glory.

Doris was affectionately known as “Big Dee”, was born on November the 26, 1945 to the late William Moody Sr. and Viola Moses Moody in Marion South Carolina.

She was one of four children, [all of which preceded her in death],...

Diane Tidwell

Mar 1, 2019

Diane (Watkins) Tidwell affectionately known as “Lady Di” by her family and friends. She was born on January 21, 1949 to the late Woodrow Watkins Sr. and Annie Mae Watkins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She had two sisters Christine Watkins and Geneva Maddox and two brothers, Woodrow Jr. and Charles Watkins, and one grandson Lamar, who preceded her...