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Barbara Jean Walker

Barbara Jean Walker

Jul 24, 2020

The vibrant Barbara Jean Walker was born October 8, 1945 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Richard Lewellen Cashwell Sr. and Dolores Veronica (Brown) Cashwell. She was the first born of 11 children. Her parents taught her that hard work and a good education were paramount in life. As a nod to the beautiful woman who raised Barbara she...

Sharon Holmes

Sharon Holmes

Jul 15, 2020

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

Shirley Jean Fountain

Shirley Jean Fountain

Jul 15, 2020

Shirley Jean Fountain was born to the late Roselle and Gladys Council on July 15, 1947 in Kinston North Carolina. Shirley passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2020

Shirley was a longtime resident of Elizabeth, N.J.  She was employed at Westfield Convalescent Center for many years.

Shirley loved her family and friends. She enjoyed shopping...

Fannie Lou Crosby

Fannie Lou Crosby

Jul 15, 2020

Fannie Lou Crosby was born on July 21, 1935 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Nelson Durham and Hattie Watson Durham. She was the 4th child of 6 children in her family. She was a long time member of Union Baptist Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina and was baptized at a very young age. She was...

Callie Mae Suber

Callie Mae Suber

Jul 9, 2020

Callie Mae Suber was born to the late Melissa (Pete) Eldora and Randall Hayward (Doc) Sanders on July 23, 1944 in Johnson County, Cleveland Township, North Carolina.  Callie passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020.

In the late 1950s, Callie and her family relocated to Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she then attended Roosevelt Junior High School and...

Trudy Louise Knight

Trudy Louise Knight

Jul 2, 2020

God called to rest a beautiful soul on July 2, 2020, Mrs. Trudy Louise Jackson Knight.

She was born in Elizabeth, N.J. on December 25, 1954 to the late Leonard Jackson Sr. and Margaret Nellie Carey Jackson.

Trudy attended the Elizabeth Public School System, went on to be employed by the Elizabeth Board of Education...

Deborah Lillian Bouknight

Deborah Lillian Bouknight

Jun 28, 2020

The funeral service for Deborah Lillian BouKnight  will begin at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Deborah Lillian Bouknight

Deborah Lillian Bouknight was born on July 22, 1950 in Elizabeth , NJ to the late Johnnie May Bouknight Byron and William Matthews.  She departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 7:31pm.  As she...

Lizzie Mae Thompkins

Lizzie Mae Thompkins

Jun 27, 2020

The funeral service for Lizzie Mae Thompkins will begin at 11:00 am, Friday July 10, 2020.

Lizzie Mae Thompkins (74) of Elizabeth, NJ passed away on June 27th 2020 in EggHabor Township, NJ surrounded by her love ones.

One of the 13 children Lizzie affectionately called “Sis” was born at home on July 3rd, 1945...

Betty Ann Green-Joiner

Betty Ann Green-Joiner

Jun 16, 2020

The Memorial Service for Betty Ann Green-Joiner will begin at 10AM

Gordon Charles Arnold

Gordon Charles Arnold

Jun 12, 2020

Gordon was born on April 10, 1958 at Elizabeth General Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Edward Arnold Jr. and Pauline Ayre Arnold (nee. Mims). Gordon was the second eldest of six children, Salim (Edward Jr), Gordon, Michael, David, Glenn and Scott. The family lived in the Milgliore Manors projects where Gordon and his brothers spent many happy days...

Annette Davis

Annette Davis

Jun 10, 2020

Annette Davis of East Orange, New Jersey departed this earthly life and gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.  She was born May 6, 1943 to the late Nancy Jane Tate in Pensacola, Florida. She was educated in the Pensacola Public School District and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School.  She furthered her education by  attending...

Michael Rizer

Michael Rizer

Jun 9, 2020

Private Services

Barbara Jean Myers

Barbara Jean Myers

Jun 9, 2020

The Funeral for Barbara J Myers will begin at 10AM

Roland Marcus Jackson

Roland Marcus Jackson

Jun 3, 2020

The Funeral Services for Roland Marcus Jackson will begin at 11AM

Roland Marcus Jackson was born July 24,1962 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Leonard & Margaret Jackson.

He passed away suddenly on June 3, 2020 at Hackensack Meridian Hospital.

Roland attended Elizabeth public school. After high school, he entered the US Army...

Elder Charles Canty

Elder Charles Canty

Jun 1, 2020

. The funeral service for Elder Charles Canty will begin at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Elder Charles Canty departed this life and gained his wings on June 1, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1949 to the late Gentile Canty and Ida Mae Hall in Phoenix City, Alabama.

In 1967, he graduated...

Arthur J. Rumph

Arthur J. Rumph

May 29, 2020

Arthur J Rumph funeral will begin at 1:00 pm

Arthur J. Rumph of Elizabeth, N.J. entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born December 30, 1936 in Clayton, Alabama to Tr Rumph and Rosella Cox.

He was employed as a machinist for Kenilworth Steels for over 25...

Nazly Ochoa

Nazly Ochoa

May 21, 2020

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

Robert G. Wray

Robert G. Wray

May 18, 2020

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

Taimar J.R. Davis

Taimar J.R. Davis

May 13, 2020

Taimar Jarreau Richard Davis of Browns Mills, New Jersey departed this earthly life and gained his heavenly wings on May 13, 2020. He was born September 17, 1985 to James and Ivy Davis in Voorhees, New Jersey. He attended Pemberton High School and received his high school diploma from Camden County Community College. Taimar was a hard worker and...

Mamie Lee Kea

Mamie Lee Kea

May 12, 2020

Mamie Lee Kea funeral will begin at 10:00 am.

Mamie Lee Kea of Elizabeth,NJ suddenly departed this life on May 12, 2020. She was born on September 9,1943 in Easton,Georgia to the late Gerther Kea and Oscar Kea. Mamie was predeceased by her son Manuel Jenkins and Daughter Tracey Kea. Also predeceased by her sisters and brothers,...

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