Arsalan Mirza, 55, King of Prussia, PA., passed away, Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Norriton Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Norristown, PA. Born in Hyderabad, India, he was the son of Mirza Nassarullah Baig and Naheed Salma. The Salat el Janazah took place on Friday, August 31, 2018, at 2:00 PM at the Islamic Society of Greater Valley Forge, Devon, PA. Burial was held in Valley Forge Memorial Gardens on Upper Gulph Road in King of Prussia.

Ralph Bowden Morgan was born in Granite Quarry, North Carolina, on January 17, 1930, to the late Summie Clinton Morgan, Sr. and Queen Esther Morgan. He was one of nine children that included 7 boys: Kenneth, Ray, John, James, Summie “SC” Jr., Willie Burchette; and 2 sisters who passed away as babies. In his early years, Ralph received his education in the Rowan County Schools in North Carolina. He attended Livingstone College for two years until he was drafted into the military....

Clifton Ezekiel Cherry ,73, also affectionately known as “Dumpie”, of New Castle, Delaware, passed away, Monday, August 20, 2018, at the Regal Heights Rehab Center in Hockessin, DE.  Born on August 14, 1945 in Dorchester, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Lunetty (Caleb) Cherry. Clifton was a teenager when he came to Coatesville, PA with his parents and siblings. He enjoyed playing football in high school. After graduating from S. Horace Scott Senior...

Here's space to remember, honor and pay tribute to "the Queen of Soul." Aretha Franklin (1942 – 2018) was affectionately called “the Queen of Soul.” Blessed with an incredible voice, she was a giant of soul music. Franklin’s signature song was her version of Otis Redding’s “Respect,” released in 1967. Her many hit songs included “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Women,” “Freeway of Love,” and “Rock...

Tashara Omeik Taggart, 46, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Coatesville, PA on March 31, 1972, she was the daughter of Robert Taggart and Egeria H. McGibboney. Tashara was educated in the Chester County Public Schools. She attended Bishop Shannahan and graduated in 1990 from Coatesville Area Senior High School. She was a proud member of the ROTC program. She worked as a nursing assistant, and...