Obituaries

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William Earl “Duke” Watson Jr. was born on October 27, 1969, at JFK Hospital in Edison, New Jersey, to the late William Watson and Lois Watson. He was raised in Metuchen, New Jersey, where he spent his childhood and formative years surrounded by family, friends, and community.

Earl attended elementary school throughout the Metuchen School District and graduated from Metuchen High...

Dec 20, 2025

Dec 20, 2025

Romans 8:38-39

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God

Rest in Peace Father

Early Life

Carl Edward Kirkland was born on March 27, 1937, in Pulaski, Georgia, to...

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles C. Bowles V.

Charles C. Bowles V. (Chit), age 48, passed away on December 11, 2025 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, in Philadelphia, PA after battling illness. Born on August 1, 1977, Charles lived a life rooted in service, family, and unwavering integrity. A beacon of love, his presence enriched every life he touched. He was...

Dec 10, 2025

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Dec 4, 2025

Pearl Bernard who was born on September 12, 1947 has now Transitioned on, leaving us December 4th 2025.

One of many siblings, daughter to Isabelle and Georgie Bernard, Pearl was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Jamaica from a Parrish called Hopewell, Hanover. From early on she carried a heart of Gold. Giving of herself endlessly with pure intentions,...

Dec 4, 2025

Dec 3, 2025

Ira E. James Jr., affectionately known as “Big Red,” was born on October 27, 1959, to Ira James Sr. and Annie Louise Freeman Alcindor, both of whom preceded him in death. He entered into eternal rest on December 3, 2025, at the age of 66, after courageously battling an illness for several years.

Although born to Ira Sr. and Annie, Ira...

Dec 3, 2025

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Nov 30, 2025

FRED GENTRY entered into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Fred was born on August 3, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Early Gentry, Jr., and Willie Mae Gentry. He was the 3rd child of 10 children. Fred was a devout Christian.

In 1969, Fred moved to Brooklyn, New York, but...

Nov 28, 2025

Robert Ellis Herron (Bob) was born on January 21, 1943 to Garnett and Elizabeth (Streets) Herron in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the eighth of seventeen children. Robert received his formal education in the Milwaukee Public School system and graduated from North Division High School. He later honed his professional skills at Lincoln Technical Institute in Newark, New Jersey.

In 1964, Robert...

Nov 25, 2025

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, our beloved Tahean Barron departed this life at JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. He is now at peace and reunited with his loving father, Drayton Barron.

Born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey, Tahean attended both the Plainfield and Piscataway school districts. In his youth, Tahean attended church faithfully where he occasionally played the...

Nov 24, 2025

Robin Michelle Adams, daughter of the late Robert Bruce Adams and Barbara Lois Thomas Adams, was born November 19, 1965 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She was the youngest of three children and had two loving brothers, Bruce Anthony Adams and Gregory Mark Adams. She also was the youngest of ten Adams grandchildren and often was referred to as “Baby...