Obituaries

Feb 13, 2019

Willie Pearl Hicks was born in Newbern, Alabama on March 5, 1943. Willie was the first boy, and the second of 9 children total. In 1956, after working and saving up, Willie relocated to New Jersey and attended Eastside High School where he worked as a glass shaper and produce manager. In 1968, with no intentions of doing so,...

Feb 13, 2019

Darlene Thomas, 59, of Somerset New Jersey, entered eternal rest on February 13, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born to the late Deacon William Thomas Sr. and the late Mother Lillian Thomas on July 6, 1959 in New Brunswick City, New Jersey. Darlene was raised in Edison, New Jersey (Pottis Crossing) from her childhood...

Feb 13, 2019

Feb 12, 2019

Antoinette Yvette Hall Mar 30th, 1974 - February 12th, 2019 Antoinette Yvette Hall (Annette), departed this life and returned to the arms of her Creator on February 12th, 2019. Antoinette was born on March 30, 1974, in St. Michaels, Barbados to her mother Yvette Coppin Williams and her father, Livingston Cole. In 1989 she moved to the United States...

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Feb 2, 2019

Levon, commonly known as Lee, was born on June 16, 1958, in Kinston North Carolina, however grew up in Newark and Hillside NJ. He attended Peshine Avenue and Maple Avenue elementary schools and graduated from Weequahic High School, class of ’76. Lee has spent his career in the field of procurement. Pursuing his field, he has worked for many...

Feb 2, 2019

Marion D. Rogers was born in Lamar, South Carolina on September 25, 1928 to the late Ethel and Theo Rogers. He was educated in the Lamar Public School System, and along with his siblings helped run the family’s farm which consisted in excess of 150 acres of land. Marion migrated north, first to Philadelphia and then to Brooklyn NY....

Feb 2, 2019

Jan 28, 2019

Jayla Summayah Green was born November 9, 2002 the only child of Rafeeza Richardson. Jayla attended Miller St. and Louis A. Spencer elementary school, before moving to Atlanta Georgia, Where she graduated 8th grade at Brown Middle School. Jayla relocated back to Newark where she attended Malcolm X Shabazz and Barringer High School. Jayla was a vibrant teenager who...

Jan 27, 2019

Jan 27, 2019

Jan 27, 2019

"Flowers are welcome; Contributions may be sent to The United Negro College Fund in memory of Doris J. Bacon" -Family of Doris J. Bacon On Sunday, January 27, 2019, Doris Jean (Berry) Bacon, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend, teacher, and mentor, departed this life and entered her eternal rest. She was born on September 2, 1942 to the...

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Jan 24, 2019

After expressing to his family that he had grown weary of dialysis, doctors, tests, and hospitals, Bernard Monteiro began his transition on his own terms. It ended peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Rahway, NJ. "Mr. Bernard", "Bernie”, “Gramps", "Papa", or “Daddy” as he was affectionately called by those who knew and loved...

Jan 18, 2019

On Friday morning January 18, 2019, the lord took the hand of Vera Mae Brooks and welcomed her into the kingdom of heaven. Vera Mae Brooks was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on May 20, 1929 (observed May 27 th ) to the late Kate Willie Ashford and George Henry Ashford. Her education was in the public schools in Mississippi....

Jan 10, 2019