Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.”

Amy Moseley-Smith exemplified the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31. A woman of faith, strong in character and wisdom—a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and source of inspiration for so many.

She was born on March 12,...

Jan 2, 2024

Juanita Delores Nelson was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 peacefully in her home with her beloved husband, Willie, by her side.

Juanita was born on March 31, 1938 in Timmonsville, South Carolina. She was the last of...

Dec 26, 2023

Charessa Lynn Scott (68) of Princeton, NJ passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on December 26, 2023.

Charessa, affectionately known to many as Lynn, Aunt Lynnie and Reesha Lynn was the third of eight children. She was born in Monroe, GA on February 20, 1955 to Lee Artis and Willie Lee...

Dec 22, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

Clara Segnora Hardy was born November 7, 1933, in Chase City, Virginia to the late McKinley Young, Sr., and Carrie Pulliam Young. She was the fourth child born from this union.

Clara received her early education while attending Thine Institute of Chase City, Virginia.

She met and later married the love of her life, James...

Dec 17, 2023

Dec 15, 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Michael A. Billig: Editor, Writer, Beloved Father, Husband and Friend

Michael was born on the lower east side of Manhattan on July 24 1947 to Olga Sklaruk and Albert Billig. During his early years, he went to school in the NY. For elementary, he attended PS122 in Historia Queens. He then went on to enroll...

Nov 29, 2023

Nov 24, 2023

Earlene Evans was born on March 28, 1931, in Newark, NJ to the late Hershel and Annie Lee Rutledge. She was predeceased by her brothers Raymond and Clarence Rutledge, her sister, Vera Adkins, and her husband, James C. Evans. Earlene was a graduate of West Side High School in Newark. After the birth of her six children, at the...

Nov 18, 2023

Nov 17, 2023

On February 2, 1959, Robin Denise Braxton was born to beloved parents, Cornelius and Rose Braxton, in Westfield, NJ. Throughout her life, Robin has been known for always being unapologetically herself. A strong woman, who has been able to endure and overcome some of life’s greatest challenges. A daughter and a mother. A partner and a friend. She has...

Nov 17, 2023

Rosa Bell, better known as Rose, left this life and went home to be with Jesus on Thursday morning, November 17, 2023, at the age of 96, in Bowie MD. She was in hospice care.

She was born to the parents of Clyde and Anna Lee on September 29th, 1927, in...

Nov 11, 2023

Reverend Milton Thomas Lester Jr. passed away in Perth Amboy at home on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at the age 66. After a long illness, he peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He is survived by his wife Linda, sons Milton III, Matthew Lester, and kinship of two children Nyrre and...

Nov 10, 2023

Nov 9, 2023

Clarence Herschel Guyton, Jr. was the Son of Clarence Guyton Sr and Cresia Bell. Clarence was a charismatic man, his very presence commanded your attention when he walked into a room. He was a well-groomed gentleman, who left a lasting impression on those in his company. Mr. Guyton didn't' talk much but when he spoke words of wisdom it...

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Nov 3, 2023

Lyman Hogue, Jr. was born September 14, 1936 in Cleveland County, North Carolina to the late Lyman, Sr. and Nina Mae Moore. Lyman lived in Shelby, North Carolina and graduated from his local high school prior to migrating north to New Jersey.

April 17, 1965, Lyman married Vernis Ross and this...