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Deaconess Ronell Cheryl Denise Jones-Johnson

Deaconess Ronell Cheryl Denise Jones-Johnson

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...

Novella Washington

Novella Washington

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.

Janet Lee Griffin

Janet Lee Griffin

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...

Henry R. Sanders Jr.

Henry R. Sanders Jr.

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.

Halo Rogers

Halo Rogers

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.

Wilhelmenia "Boo" Bonnie Bates

Wilhelmenia "Boo" Bonnie Bates

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...

Michael Williamson

Michael Williamson

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.

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Adrienne Green

Adrienne Green

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...

Charles Edward Mayes

Charles Edward Mayes

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...

Frederick D Hart

Frederick D Hart

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...

Quadir Love

Quadir Love

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.

Mark C Smith

Mark C Smith

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.

Cynthia Frasier

Cynthia Frasier

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...

Pansy Lee Pullen

Pansy Lee Pullen

Feb 7, 2021

Pansy Pullen peacefully departed this life on February 07, 2021.

Pansy was born to the late Lucrecie and Frank Early. Pansy was born and raised in Newberry South Carolina. She moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey when she was 14 years old. Pansy attended the Elizabeth Public School System.

Pansy was employed by the Howard Saving...

Juana Alicia Mendoza

Juana Alicia Mendoza

Feb 6, 2021

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

Leslie Ann Davis

Leslie Ann Davis

Jan 30, 2021

Leslie Ann Westbrook-Davis, beloved daughter to the late Fredrick Westbrook and Shirley Ann Saxon, was born February 14, 1957 in Elizabeth, NJ. Leslie was the second born of five children.

Leslie was born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey and attended Elizabeth public school system, where she graduated from Battin High School in 1975.  Leslie spent her...

Pernell I Powell

Pernell I Powell

Jan 29, 2021

"There is only one happiness in life, to give love and be loved" this quote represents the life of Pernell Isoline Grant Powell. She emerged into this world on December 21, 1935 to Rosetta Miller & Christopher Grant.

She started the journey for here ten siblings, five of whom preceded her.

After graduating from the...

Laverne Marie Lewis

Laverne Marie Lewis

Jan 22, 2021

Laverne Marie Champion Lewis was born to Father Roy Lee Champion (departed) and Mother Dr. Essie Branch in Henderson NC on March 13, 1959.She departed this life on January 22,2021 in Rahway NJ

Laverne’s family relocated to NJ, where she spent her childhood, graduated from Abraham Clark High School in 1977. She started her family and married...

Michael A White

Michael A White

Jan 20, 2021

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

Harris Lashon

Harris Lashon

Jan 10, 2021

Lashon Harris was born on March 26, 1971 to Linda Jones and Lewis Bundy in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Lashon was the oldest sibling of one younger brother and sister.

Lashon was born and raised in the great city of Elizabeth, New Jersey. He was educated in the Elizabeth Public School system and graduated from Elizabeth High School...

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