All Obituaries

JEROLD STANTON WILLIAMS On Thursday, July 16, 1970, the second son was born to Clinton and Joyce Williams in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, PA. Older sibling, Vincent Norman, was excited to have a younger brother to play with. Later on the scene, came Carlton Anthony, and finally, the only daughter Trudye Adora, closing the chapter of children. Jerold, affectionately known as Jerry, began his education at the Anna Knight Elementary at Oakwood Adventist Academy in Huntsville,...

Mother Mary Alice Oakman was the oldest child born to the late James and Isabell Scott on December 3, 1949 in Lexington, South Carolina. On June 24, 2022, God in his infinite wisdom called home our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend from labor to reward after a brief illness at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Mother Mary accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior, at the age of 8, and was baptized at Darian Baptist Church in a pond under the leadership...

The Life of our Dear Beverly  Beverly Miles was born February 3, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pa to Woodrow and Victoria Y. Miles, both her parents predeceased Beverly. Beverly attended Philadelphia public schools and was a proud graduate of Germantown High School. On December 31st, 1975, Beverly married Bradley Williams Jr. In this union the couple had two daughters, Brenee and Brooke.  Beverly worked for the City of Philadelphia for many years then transitioned to working in...

Sekou Jamal Johnson, born June 23, 1992, in Lancaster entered into rest unexpectedly June 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joanne M. Roy and his sister, Tina M. Thomas. He leaves behind his father, Milford Springer; his siblings: James Thomas, Kent Thomas, Sekou Roy, Sr. and Christopher Johnson; his children: Jalen Dupree, Nasir Johnson-Dupree, Jahmere Johnson-Dupree, Nialynn Johnson-Dupree; and his birth mother Cheryl Johnson, all of Lancaster; along with a host of aunts,...

Linda Wright was born to Annabelle Jones and Leopold Thompson on January 22,1947. She received her education from the Philadelphia school system and graduated from old girls high. After graduation she went to nursing school and received her degree in nursing. For a time she worked at Greenleaf nursing home. She also worked at tucker house nursing home for many years. Linda shared her first child Belinda Blue with Luther Blue Sr. Following their marriage on April 13, 1963. They resided at...

Clifford W. William’s Life Story   Clifford was born on July 28, 1946 to John and Naomi Williams in Philadelphia, PA. He was the 10th of 13 children. Clifford attended Simon Gratz High School, and subsequently joined the United States Army, where he ranked as a Sergeant. Upon his discharge from the military and his return to the United States, Clifford worked various jobs producing materials and goods. He was a master plumbing, a master electrician and truly a...

..A journey begins  Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.. A Time To Be Born Mrs. Alma Beatrice Mack was born on September 27, 1929, in Manning, South Carolina to the late Richard Miller and Mary Brown McDonald. She gave her life to Jesus at an early age at  Liberty Hill AME Church. She gained the nickname Bea at an...

Stanton J. Gardner, also named Bobby was one of two sons born to Stanton Gardner II and Jane Mildred Watkins Gardner on January 12th , 1933. He was raised in the West Philadelphia area of the city most specifically 57th and Haverford Avenue, and the 1300 block of North Alden street by his grandparents Stanton and Marie Gardner. He attended George Brooks Elementary school, William H. Shoemaker Jr High School, Overbook High School, leaving in April 1950 to join the United States Army. He...