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Mary Louise Moore

Mary Louise Moore

Jan 8, 2021

Mary Louise (Scott) Moore was born on October 7, 1948 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late James and Annie Mae Scott.  On January 8, 2021, the Lord sent an angel of death to peacefully and quietly seal her lips and called her home.  He knew that he needed one more Warrior in his Army and presented our beloved...

Parris Hall

Parris Hall

Jan 6, 2021

Parris Hall was born on January 4, 1964 in the city of Plainfield, N.J, to the Inez Hall and William Edwards. She was educated in the Plainfield School System and graduated from Plainfield High School.

In 1983 Parris married Willie Hall of Plainfield, N.J. and they had a beautiful daughter Kassema.

As a young woman...

Lucille D Thomas

Lucille D Thomas

Jan 6, 2021

Mrs. Lucille D. Thomas was born February 26th, 1934 in Thomasville, GA to the late Mrs. Mary E. Daniels and Samuel Daniels. She entered into enteral life January 6th, 2021 (Education/ Work History)

She attended The Thomasville, GA School System. She worked various jobs at Singers Co., Matel Toys Inc,. And Garwood Pharmaceutical. She also served as...

Patrice Yvette Williams

Patrice Yvette Williams

Jan 4, 2021

Patrice Yvette Williams was born on March 10, 1968 in Elizabeth, New Jersey in Elizabeth General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Robert Buford Shaw and Grace Williams-Moore.

Patrice was educated in the Elizabeth Public School System. After High School she was employed at Exxon for many years in Linden, N.J. Later she changed her...

Bette J Gillard

Bette J Gillard

Dec 31, 2020

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

Mary Ann Rich

Mary Ann Rich

Dec 23, 2020

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

David Ruiz

David Ruiz

Dec 19, 2020

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

Mable Curry

Mable Curry

Dec 16, 2020

Mable Reuben Curry was born on March 28, 1927 in Silverstreet, South Carolina born to the late Daisy Boyd and Cullen Reuben.

Mable Curry was married to Rufus Curry for 57 years before his death and remained a widow until her passing.

She was a loving member of New Zion Baptist Church for 69 years....

Edward Hawkins

Edward Hawkins

Dec 16, 2020

Edward Hawkins, affectionately known as “Joe” has departed his life on December 16, 2020 at his Willingboro home surrounded by family.

Edward Hawkins was born December 21, 1947 in Granville County NC to the late John Henry Hawkins Sr. and Reverend Martha Hawkins.

Edward was born in the South but moved to NJ in the...

Sarah Ann Hall

Sarah Ann Hall

Dec 3, 2020

Sarah Ann Hall was born on July 5, 1966 in Plainfield, N.J. to the late Ruby Mae Hall and John Surgeon Jr. Sarah attended the Plainfield Public School System.

Sarah resided in Elizabeth for over 30 years Sarah was so strong, mentally and physically. She had her rough times like everybody does, but her energy was at...

Earl Ja'Mar Bradley

Earl Ja'Mar Bradley

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.

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Paula Lawrence

Paula Lawrence

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...

Badriyyah Nasheed Ali

Badriyyah Nasheed Ali

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...

Ophelia Kornegay

Ophelia Kornegay

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.

Thomasina Arnold

Thomasina Arnold

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.

Janice "Prissy" Ayler

Janice "Prissy" Ayler

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.

Fernado Leon Dixon

Fernado Leon Dixon

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...

Jermaine Todd Brockington

Jermaine Todd Brockington

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,...

Bessie A Matthews

Bessie A Matthews

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...

Niyeem Darrell Tiller

Niyeem Darrell Tiller

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...

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