Obituaries

Nov 30, 2020

Earl (EJ) Bradley transitioned peacefully surrounded by the angels of Love and Mercy on April 19, 2021.

EJ or Ja'Mar as he was affectionately known, was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Earl and Vivian Bradley.

EJ was educated in the Elizabeth Public School System. He was employed by Blue Apron and Molly Spoon.

Nov 30, 2020

Paula Lawrence was born June 1, 1954 in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late Philip T Lawrence and Freddie L Lawrence.

On Wednesday April 14th she entered rest at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey surrounded with hospital staff.

Paula was one of nine children she was blessed to have two children, Life was...

Nov 30, 2020

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...

Nov 30, 2020

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

Nov 30, 2020

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

Nov 30, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Janice "Prissy" Ayler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 30, 2020

Fernando Leon Dixon was born October 8, 1954 in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ.

Leon was a Corrections Officer for many, many years and in his latter years he worked at Verizon.

Leon loved his family just about as much as he loved peanut butter. His family often found snacks...

Nov 25, 2020

Jermaine Todd Brockington was born in Newark, N.J. on September 14, 1981 to Barry Robinson and Patricia Ann Brockington-Robinson.

He was the youngest of seven siblings, all of who often referred to him as (Ethee-Bone) or Maine.

Jermaine Brockington of Elizabeth New jersey departed this earthly life and gained his Heavenly wings on November 25,...

Nov 24, 2020

Bessie A. Matthews born on October 6, 1934 in Pamplin, Virginia, entered eternal rest on Tuesday November 24, 20020.  Bessie moved to Linden, New Jersey from Pamplin, Virginia at a young age. She later married Joseph Walter Matthews Sr. and they made their home together in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They were known to each other affectionally as the Old...

Nov 12, 2020

Niyeem Darrell Tiller, also known as “Dutch” by his friends, was born to Vita Tiller and Donnell Simpson on January 29,1989 at St. Peter's Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. He spent his youth between Irvington, Piscataway, and Phillipsburg NJ; and he eventually relocated to Edison NJ, where he graduated from Edison High School in 2006. Continuing his studies, Niyeem...

Nov 6, 2020

Curtis Jones was born in Elizabeth New Jersey on October 8, 1959 to Ronald Jones and Emma Rogers.  He attended Elizabeth Public School and graduated from Elizabeth High school in 1979.

After graduating, Curtis worked for Wake fern in Elizabeth N.J. He also worked for Maxon and Pontiac car dealership, and Aramark Uniform Services in Union, N.J....

Nov 1, 2020

Shelly Laverne Brown entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 1st, 2020. She was born on March 8, 1958 to Eugene and the late Catherine Smith in Washington District of Columbia. In her early years she spent her summers in Washington D.C. with her favorite aunt, the late Inez Henderson.

She was employed by University of Medicine and...

Oct 30, 2020

Sheila Lumpkins a lifelong resident of Elizabeth, NJ. departed this earthly life and gained her wings on October 30, 2020. She was born in Elizabeth N.J. on May 9, 1950 to the late Lavern and Arthur Johnson.

Sheila was the oldest of 5 siblings whom she loved dearly and they also looked up to her. Sheila graduated...

Oct 25, 2020

Carlie Ruth Calavano was born October 5, 1983 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to her mother the late Janis Elizabeth Bray and her father the late Charles Calavano Jr.

Carlie departed this life on October 25, 2020 at Trinitas Hospital. May she rest in peace.

Carlie attended Carteret High School and had many friends. Her  stunning...

Oct 23, 2020

Rosa M. McCloud was born on August 27, 1937 to David Coley and Ivey Lee Dupree in Chauncey, Georgia. The youngest of 5 siblings. Rosa was educated in Eastman Georgia and graduated High School at Dodge County High School. She later continued her education to become a nurse assistant in 1991 from Medishare Health School.

She earned...

Oct 23, 2020

Jean O. LaSalle Fennick was born in Perth Amboy, N.J. on December 28, 1935 to the late Harry and Mary Hall.

After battling a long illness she entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2020 at home with her family.

She was educated in the New York City School System from Elementary through High School....

Oct 21, 2020

On a beautiful sunny day, Thursday, September 19, 1985, Antoinette Laura Senior was born in Muhlenberg Regional Hospital, Plainfield, New Jersey to Derrick A. Senior and Elizabeth A. Harmon.

Antoinette began her education in the Plainfield School System. She attended Emerson Elementary School in Plainfield, New Jersey and then went on to attend Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration...

Oct 18, 2020

Gail Bernice Crawford, was born April 14, 1954 to Amy Crawford in Shellman, Georgia. Gail moved to Newark, New Jersey where she gave birth to her only child, Elise. Gail spent over 30 years at Prudential Financial as a Diversity Specialist until her retirement in 2004.

She graduated from Essex County College in 1975 with an  Associates...

Sep 30, 2020

A Memorial Service will be held at a later time.

Sep 28, 2020

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