Obituaries

Mar 19, 2021

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...

Mar 19, 2021

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...

Mar 19, 2021

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...

Mar 16, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Van Oscar Ransdell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 16, 2021

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,...

Mar 13, 2021

Laura Ruth Tucker Orr departed her life on March 13, 2021.  She was born on December 27, 1935 to Gladys Tucker Simpkins and Willie Youmans, Sr., in Hampton County, South Carolina.

Laura grew up in Jasper County, SC with her Great-Aunt Mattie Mae Allen and Great-Uncle Rhett Allen and raised with her cousins (Frank, Elise, Dora, Wesley,...

Mar 9, 2021

Verna Mae Pridgen was born on September 13, 1925, in Jason, North Carolina to the late Elcy Pridgen.  Verna was one of six siblings. She had two brothers and three sisters. She attended the public school system in Greene County, North Carolina and graduated with a high school diploma from Green County Training School. Prior to her graduating from...

Mar 7, 2021

Deaconess Ronell Cheryl Denise Jones-Johnson, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 7, 2021 at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. She was the wife of Deacon Darryl Johnson with whom she spent 43 years of marriage.

Born in Elizabeth New Jersey on August 1, 1957, She was predeceased by her parents, Ronald S. Jones and...

Mar 3, 2021

Novella Washington, the beloved daughter of William and Juanita, a true sister, mother of Theara and Thoren, grandmother of Kristin, Erin, Matthew and Kiara, great grandmother of Carter, Keegan and Lila Miette; A beloved businesswoman, educator, and activist. She will be remembered as a kind, wise, and caring spirit. Forever, Resting in Peace, Joy and Power.

Feb 28, 2021

Janet Lee Vickers Griffin daughter of Jessie J. Vickers, Jr. and Mary L. Vickers was born on May 5, 1965 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Janet was raised in Elizabeth, NJ and attended the Elizabeth Public School system.  She was a graduate from Elizabeth High School.

Janet loved to travel to Georgia to visit all her...

Feb 18, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Henry R. Sanders Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 18, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Halo Rogers. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 18, 2021

Wilhelmenia “Boo” Bonnie Bates, born in March 11, 1966 in  Elizabeth, NJ to the late Willie Bates and the late Hazel Valmir. Wilhelmenia attended the Linden Public school system and then went on to work a various places. “Boo”, was a nurturer and she loved taking care of her family. Boo loved animals especially her pit bull “Chip” and...

Feb 17, 2021

Michael Kaliah Williamson, beloved son of Carolyn Louise Williamson and the late Willie Charles Williamson Jr., was born December 10, 1965 in Elizabeth, New Jersey and departed this life February 17, 2021.

Michael was Born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey and attended Elizabeth Public School System and was a Part of the class of 1986.

Feb 15, 2021

Adrienne A. Green was born on January 13, 1965 in Elizabeth, NJ, to Shirley Avery and the late Willie B. Devine.  She was the middle child and her parent’s only daughter. Adrienne entered into eternal rest Monday evening, January 15, 2021 in Rahway, NJ.

Adrienne attended the Elizabeth, Linden and Roselle Public School Systems and graduated from...

Feb 13, 2021

CHARLES EDWARD MAYES-- born on July 23, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Charles and Maggie Mayes.  Affectionately known as “Shoes”, “Charlie,” & “Pop” to family and friends, they know him to be a devoted husband and loving father.  The Lord called Charles home on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Charles received his formal education through...

Feb 13, 2021

Frederick Douglas Hart, son of the late Samuel Hart and Eliza Bryant Hart, was born May 19, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the third of seven children. Fred entered into eternal rest early Saturday morning, February 13, 2021, in Rahway, New Jersey.

His parents moved to Linden, NJ when he was a baby. Fred attended the...

Feb 13, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Quadir Love. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 9, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Mark C Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 7, 2021

Cynthia Ann Crawford Frasier was born on July 1, 1961 in  Valdosta Georgia to the late Willie Mae and E.C. Crawford.  At the age of five, after the death of her parents she was brought to New Jersey and raised by her guardian aunt and uncle the late Annie Louise and T.B. Copeland.

Cynthia graduated from Barringer...