Obituaries

Nov 18, 2020

Chea Daniel Jones, was born on September 7, 1977 in New Brunswick, NJ at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was raised in Plainfield, New Jersey by his parents, Belvedere and Velores Coleman alongside his younger siblings, Lauren and Shadé. He was only 43 years young, but during his time with us, he touched many hearts. Growing up, Chea was into...

Nov 14, 2020

ALICE was born on June 17, 1935 in Charleston, South Carolina to the parents of Rev. William Cohen and Elizabeth Deas Cohen. She departed this life to return to her Creator early Saturday morning November 14th 2020, from South Mountain Nursing Home in Vauxhall, New Jersey. ALICE spent her childhood years in Charleston, South Carolina where she received her...

Nov 12, 2020

Nov 8, 2020

Reverend Elizabeth Campbell Nelson, affectionately known as “Liz” and/or “Bitty Bat” was born on November 26, 1945 in Newark, New Jersey. Elizabeth departed this life on November 8, 2020 at JFK Hackensack Meridian Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. Elizabeth was proceeded in death by her parents Mary Edna Campbell-Sims and Julius Campbell. The oldest of three children, she...

Nov 7, 2020

Isaiah Gerard Carter was born on 9/24/89 in Newark, NJ. He began his educational years in the Newark School system and shortly after relocated to East Orange School District. Isaiah loved football and basketball. He participated on the East Orange Jaguars football team. He also participated with Promoting Progress for youth. (basketball). His favorite football team is the Dallas...

Nov 3, 2020

Nov 3, 2020

Schulyer E. Travis, Sr. was born on April 30, 1923 the son of the late Hazel Easter Travis and Samuel D. Travis. He was the second eldest of eight (8) children, and the eldest brother. He received Jesus Christ has his Lord and Savior in the latter years of his life. Schuyler peacefully departed this world on November 2,...

Nov 2, 2020

Bishop Gerald A. Beals “The Good Bishop” Bishop Gerald Albert Beals was born on September 13, 1943 in Newark, NJ to the late James and Bernice Beals. He was the youngest of 12 children. Bishop Beals received his formal education at the Charlton Street School in Newark, NJ. Public school #22 and Lincoln High School in Jersey City, NJ....

Oct 31, 2020

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away” Revelation 21:4. Sometimes it’s hard to understand and hard to say goodbye, Thy will be done when sorrow comes and shadows fill our day,...

Oct 29, 2020

And God said, “I’ll make a son, brother, grandson, husband, father and friend. I’ll name him Brian, and he will add so much light to this world.” A ray of sunshine, and a source of laughter, no matter the situation. That’s Brian Keith Wilkins. Born to Booker T. Wilkins and Edith Wilkins, Brian was the second born, or the...

Oct 27, 2020

Oct 27, 2020

In loving memory of Charles A. Rogers who was born in Montclair, NJ to Hilda (Reynolds) & Thomas N. Rogers. He was raised in Montclair and attended local schools and graduated from Montclair High School in 1950. In 1951 Charles enlisted into the U.S. Airforce and eventually deployed to Greenland until his honorable discharge in 1958 at which time...

Oct 27, 2020

Reverend Reginald Byrd was born November 26, 1966 to Agnes and the late Ernest Byrd in the heart of Jersey City, New Jersey. Reggie was an honorable man, a devoted father, caring son, and loving husband. He attended and graduated Carson Long Military Institute, where he developed his leadership skills and his desire to serve his country. He served...

Oct 24, 2020

Johnny L. Nesmith was born on August 16, 1956, in Hemingway, SC to Betty and John S. Nesmith. His parents attended Battery Park School, Hemingway, SC. They moved to Harlem and later to Brooklyn, NY. Johnny and his family attended Little Widows Mite Baptist Church where Reverend Roosevelt Cooper was the pastor. At Little Widows Mite Baptist Church, John...

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Oct 14, 2020

Mable S. Beckwith departed this life on October 14, 2020. She was born to James and Lillie Jane McNeil on February 3, 1933, in Apex, NC. Mable was married to Wilbur Beckwith in 1950 and was widowed in 1984. In 1956, Mable moved from the Holly Springs/Fuquay Varina NC area to East Orange, NJ. After her retirement, she lived...

Oct 7, 2020

Oct 7, 2020

Robert W. Barton, the son of the late Edmond Barton and Easter (Mason) Barton was born in Cherokee, Alabama on August 19, 1935. He passed into the realm of eternal rest on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center in Hillsborough, NJ. Robert (Bob) grew up and attended school in Newark, NJ. Upon graduating from...