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Local obituaries for Elizabeth, New Jersey

Minnie F. Harris

Minnie F. Harris

Dec 7, 2019

Minnie F. Harris of Union entered into rest on December 7th at the age of 84. She leaves to cherish her precious memories a host of loving relatives and close friends.

Services for Minnie are as follows: Viewing Saturday, December 14th, 10-11am followed by the funeral at 11am held at New Hope Memorial Baptist Church, 91 Division...

Gertrude Byrd

Gertrude Byrd

Dec 4, 2019

Gertrude Byrd of Elizabeth entered into rest on December 4th. She leaves to cherish her precious memories a host of loving relatives and close friends.

Services will be Friday, Dec. 13th viewing 9:30-10:30am followed by the funeral at 10:30am held at Greater Holy Tabernacle Church, 652 South Park Street, Elizabeth.

John Smith

John Smith

Dec 3, 2019

John Smith of Elizabeth entered into rest on December 3rd at the age of 74.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories a host of loving relatives and close friends.

Viewing will be held Tues., Dec. 17th 10-11am followed by the funeral at 11am at Bibleway Deliverance Center, 1149 St George Ave, Roselle NJ.

Dorothy R Limehouse

Dorothy R Limehouse

Nov 30, 2019

Dorothy Ravenell Limehouse, the daughter of the late Mrs. Grace Eady and the late Mr. Lazarus Ravenell, was born May 1, 1935 in Cross, South Carolina. She entered eternal rest on December 24, 2020.

She became a member of Unity Baptist Church in 1949. She served until she relocated to New York in 1957.

She...

Marion Martin

Marion Martin

Nov 30, 2019

Marion Elizabeth Martin was born, on February 15, 1952, in Hamlet, North Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late James Major Martin, Jr. and Rosa Lee Kelly Martin.

Marion departed this life on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Montclair Care Center, in Montclair, New Jersey, following a number of complex conditions.

Marion grew up,...

Idris Dunwoody

Idris Dunwoody

Nov 30, 2019

Idris Dunwoody born April 12, 1978, born to Evelyn Renee Dunwoody Williams and Frank Turner. He was educated in the Newark public school system at George Washington Carver and Weequahic High school.

Idris was a good person. Very unselfish and caring. He was employed at a glass warehouse in Belleville, N.J. for 16yrs.

Idris loved...

Gwendoyln Denise King

Gwendoyln Denise King

Nov 30, 2019

Gwendolyn Denise King was born to Claude King and the late Hattie Bernice King on February 3, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey.   Gwen left this earthly tabernacle to live in the eternal heavens on November 20, 2020.

Gwen’s early education was in the Newark school system.  While in high school she was an honor student and active...

Maurice Murchison

Maurice Murchison

Nov 30, 2019

Former Elizabeth resident, Maurice Murchison received his wings on November 16, 2020. Maurice was born  July 10, 1973, to parents Pandora and Eugine Murchison. Maurice was a person who enjoyed being around his family and friends.

He attended Elizabeth High School, and shortly after receiving his high school diploma, he joined the work force. At the time...

Dionne Angela Marshall

Dionne Angela Marshall

Nov 30, 2019

Dionne Angela Marshall was born in Lambeth, London November 16th 1965 to Irvin Lester Marshall and Evelyn Marshall. She was the oldest child.  At the age of two her family of four moved to a small parish in St. Anne, Jamaica where she lived until 1974. The family relocated to the United States. They made their home in Irvington,...

William Earl Johnson

William Earl Johnson

Nov 30, 2019

William Earl Johnson was born in Marion, South Carolina on April 22, 1956, to the late Alvina Gilliam.

He attended Elizabeth Public School System and graduated from Edison Vo-tech in 1975.

William was employed by the City of Elizabeth for over 25 years as a Director of Recreation. This career opened a great opportunity to...

Thomas Presley Bailey

Thomas Presley Bailey

Nov 30, 2019

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

Bernice Manker

Bernice Manker

Nov 30, 2019

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

Phyllis Arlene Mayes

Phyllis Arlene Mayes

Nov 30, 2019

EVANGELIST PHYLLIS ARLENE MAYES (née Riles) was born on June 4, 1940 in Newark, New Jersey to the late David and Mary Riles.  Affectionately known as “Phyll” to family and friends, she was a devoted wife and loving mom who loved the Lord.  Evangelist Mayes was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020.

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William Lawrence

William Lawrence

Nov 30, 2019

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

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Nov 30, 2019

MICHELLE WILLIAMS (SHELLEYBOO) WAS BORN ON APRIL 29, 1963 IN ELIZABETH, NJ TO

CORNELIA (CONNIE) WILLIAMS-NELSON AND   ANDREW BURCH.

MICHELLE SOUL DEPARTED FROM EARTH ON JULY 9, 2020.

MICHELLE WAS THE 3RD OLDEST CHILD( RAISED WITH 7 SIBLINGS DOWNTOWN(PINE ST ) ELIZABETH,NJ

MICHELLE ATTENDED ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNTIL HIGHSCHOOL, WHERE SHE...

Weder Collins

Weder Collins

Nov 30, 2019

Weder Thomasina Collins née Golden was born May 5, 1931 in Liberty County, Georgia to the late Jessie & Alice Golden.

A Time To Live - Isaiah 38:16

At length Weder later moved to New Jersey and joined her sisters Gladys & Jesten moving right next door to them.

Upon moving to New...

Raymond Bonilla

Raymond Bonilla

Nov 30, 2019

Raymond Bonilla was one of seven children born to Mary Alice Bonilla and the late Jose (Pepe) Bonilla.

Raymond departed his life on June 15, 2020 at his home in Elizabeth, N.J. He received his education from the Elizabeth public school system.

Raymond worked at many jobs being a truck loader and he was very...

Major Alston

Major Alston

Nov 30, 2019

The funeral service for Major Alston will begin at 11:00 am, Thursday June 11, 2020

Juanna Kee Jenkins

Juanna Kee Jenkins

Nov 30, 2019

Juanna Kee Jenkins funeral will begin at 10:00 am.

Gerald D Gibson

Gerald D Gibson

Nov 30, 2019

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

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