All Obituaries

Davon Marquis Bacon was born in Rahway New Jersey, on May 28th, 1987 To Sonia Bacon and Clayton Hatch. Davon is the grandson of Kay Locke and Benjamae Hall. Raised and educated in the East Orange and Newark area of New Jersey. Ultimately graduating from Cicely Tyson middle school in East Orange, New Jersey and West Side high school in Newark, New Jersey respectfully. Growing up Davon was intrigued by wildlife/animals, building/construction, Cars, technology, comedy and money. As an adult...

Badriyyah Nasheed Ali (Brenda Williams) was born on April 17,1953. She was raised in Elizabeth where she attended Elizabeth school system. She graduated from Battin H.S then furthered her education at Essex County College Badriyyah met her ex-husband Abdul-Rahmaan Ali and from that union they had 3 beautiful daughters. Even after the divorce they remained very good friends. Badriyyah was currently engaged to Charles Morgan. Badriyyah was so full of life. To know her was to love her. She...

Norman Dwayne Pullen “Chico” was born in Elizabeth New Jersey on November 1, 1978 to Patricia Pullen and the late Norman Pullen. Chico was a fun and energetic child who enjoyed spending time with his cousins. As a teenager he moved to Charlotte NC and graduated from West Mecklenburg High School receiving his high school diploma.  Chico had a unique love for sneakers and was often found sporting his favorite pair while lounging on the porch. It was here that his...

James E. Hadley was born on September 17, 1941 in Lakeland, Florida, son of the late Lewis Hadley Sr. and Lula Mae Hadley. He was raised by his grandmother Alberta Merritt Daniels.  In his early years he moved to the New York/New Jersey area.  In 1972 he met the love of his life and shared 33 years together. James was employed as a Custodian with the Elizabeth Board Of Education were he retired in October of  2018 with more than thirty years of service .  He was loved by...

On the evening of March 19th, 2021, the Earth became a little darker as the vibrant light that we knew and love, Donald Ray McIntyre, entered into his eternal sleep and Heaven. There he was able to reunite with his mother and father, Earl Augustus and Mary Elizabeth Cheek McIntyre. His two brothers Rev. Earl R. Cheek and Ernest Augustus McIntyre Sr. His sisters-in-law, Catherine McDuffie McIntyre and Cindory Exum Cheek, and two brothers-in-law Eugene Wm. Jordan Sr. and John Wesley Givan....

God called to rest a beautiful soul on March 19, 2021, Mrs. Audrey Lonjean Washington. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on March 1, 1939 to the late Calvin Foster and Evelyn Dennis Foster Peele. Audrey attended the Elizabeth Public School System. Audrey was employed by Elizabeth Housing Authority as a Resident Advocate for the Drug Elimination Program for many years. She also worked for the Board of Elections for over 30 years.  On June 22, 1956 she married the love of her life,...

Bernice Grandy Houston was born on February 21, 1937 in Princeton, North Carolina to the late Ernest and Emma Carrol-Grandy. Bernice was the ninth child and third daughter born in the union.  At an early age Bernice joined and was baptized at St. Stephen’s Disciple Church in her home town.  She received her formal education at the Johnston County Public Schools.  She graduated from Richard B. Harrison High School (Class of 1955) in Selma, North Carolina.  After...

Elonzio Odums Jr. affectionately known to everyone as Uncle Booster, “Unc”, or Booster was born to the late Elonzio Odums Sr. and Rushie Bell (Embry)Odums on May 12, 1959 and departed this earthly existence on March 16, 2021. Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, Elonzio had the privilege to be educated through the public school system here, gaining long-time friends along the way, one being Ronald Cooper(later becoming the godfather to his son, Ronald A. McDougald). Booster...