All Obituaries

Robert Thomas was born on February 1, 1937, in Kingstree, South Carolina to Jane and Charlie Thomas. He attended the school system in Kingstree, South Carolina.  He moved to Philadelphia around 1960 where he met and married Joann Peoples who preceded him in death (2018).  Of this union, two children were born – Keith Irvin Thomas and Colette Thomas. Robert began his career as an auto mechanic.  In 1968, he owned and operated his first gas station with his brother...

Charles Freeman Tyler, III was born to Charles Freeman Tyler, II and Myrtle Olivia Tyler on September 9, 1945. Charles was the second child and the first son of his parents. Charles was raised in the Faith Presbyterian Church of Germantown where his grandfather was the founding pastor. Charles attended the Philadelphia Public School system and the Downingtown Industrial Institute. He graduated from Downingtown in 1963. He was a talented automobile audio specialist until he entered military...

Frances Hoxter Wilkins was born on April 30, 1927, to Marion Dixon and William Nemoral Hoxter, Sr.   She would have turned 97 years old this year.  Her nickname was “Dimples”  or “Dimps” for short.  She was known for her beautiful red hair, lively personality, fairy tale voice, and her dimples.  She was born in the Germantown Section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, attended Germantown High School, and graduated from West Chester college in...

Pastor Blaine Davis was called home on March 6, 2023.  Affectionately loved by many, Blaine was born the fourth of eight children on August 11, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Evangelist Lennett Davis and the late William “Billy” Davis.  Blaine was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System, graduating from Thomas Edison High School in 1979. From an early age, Blaine developed a love for the Lord which blossomed into a lifelong relationship.  He...