Obituaries

Phyllis A Johnston

Phyllis A Johnston

Aug 13, 2025

On February 23, 1960, Phyllis Johnston was born to the late Elizabeth Jones and Wilmer “Harold” Milton in Newark, New Jersey. She was the only child but friend of many. Phyllis passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2025, at the age of 65.

Phyllis graduated from Irvington High School and conferred her masters degree in business administration from Rutgers University. She...

Hazel Elizabeth Jones Mccloud

Hazel Elizabeth Jones Mccloud

Jul 14, 2025

Hazel Elizabeth Jones McCloud, 82, of New Jersey departed this life on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her sister, Nora's residence, in Roseland, Virginia. She was born June 18, 1943, to the late Vester and Mamie Jones in Amherst County, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Willie Paul McCloud;...

Dennis Pennant

Dennis Pennant

Jul 10, 2025

Dennis Pennant, affectionately known as "Tallest," left this world on July 10, 2025, after a grueling battle with prostate and esophageal cancer. Born on October 3, 1946, in Trelawny, Jamaica, Dennis navigated his journey with a spirit that touched all who knew him. He passed peacefully at home in Plainfield, NJ, surrounded by the love of his family.

A devoted mechanic...

Sharrieff Lewis Anderson

Sharrieff Lewis Anderson

Jul 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sharrieff Lewis Anderson (Reef) June 24, 1987 – July 7, 2025 Your light and love will forever guide us With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sharrieff Lewis Anderson, affectionately known as “Reef,” who returned to Allah on July 7, 2025, at the age of 38. Born on June 24, 1987, in...

Lydia M Gosha

Lydia M Gosha

Jul 1, 2025

Lydia M Gosha, The Matriarch of the family was born on January 25, 1957 in Plainfield, New Jersey to the late Lester Williams Sr. and Gloria Worthy Williams she was the third of five children who all proceeded her in death Julia E Tardy, Lawrence (Hafiz)Williams, Rhonda, L Williams and Mark A Williams.

Lydia was educated in the Elizabeth New Jersey...

Fatima Alicia Strong

Fatima Alicia Strong

Jun 8, 2025

Fatima Alicia Strong, also known as “Temmie” to her family or “Moody, but only to her Uncle Johnny”, was born on January 8, 1984, to Donna Richards-McRavin and Richard D Strong in Newark New Jersey. She died June 8, 2025.

Fatima was educated in the local schools and graduated from Abraham Clark High school in Roselle, NJ. After high school she...

Clyde Tish Bethea

Clyde Tish Bethea

Jun 5, 2025

Clyde Tish Bethea, long-time beloved resident of Franklin Township, NJ entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the age of 76. Clyde was born on June 23, 1948 to Tish Bethea and Muriel Wyatt in Brooklyn, NY. Clyde, the eldest of eight siblings was predeceased by his father, Tish Bethea, mother, Muriel Wyatt, brothers, Edward Bethea, Martin Bethea...