All Obituaries

Dolores Gardenia James was born on October 16, 1942 in Newark, NJ to the late Ansley James and Beatrice Dixon. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Dolores spent her early childhood years in Newark New Jersey with her grandmother Katie James and her two brothers Ansley and Curley James. During her time in Newark New Jersey Dolores was a member of the 1st chapter of the Newark Black Panther party. Later Dolores moved...

Darius Hassan Ali Jr. born on May 1st 1986 son of Darius Hassan Ali Sr. And Theta Brittingham gained his wings on the day of June 20th, 2020.  Darius graduated from Granville Charter School and was recently employed at “Stop n Shop.” Darius, affectionately known as “Buddy” or “lil Hass” had a great personality and sense of humor.Darius was always so eager to “chef something up” in the kitchen to...

Dexter Lloyd was born March 31, 1968 to James and Mary Lloyd. Dexter was from Newark New Jersey where he received his formal education at Belmont Runyon Elementary school,        Williams H. Brown Academy (Bergen Street) , Miller Street  Academy and    Malcolm X Shabazz High School.  Dexter was an astonishing father, brother, husband, uncle , nephew, friend and son. He was a hard working man he went from owning “Lloyd...

Inna lilahi wa inna raji’un ( Verily we belong to Allah, and truly to Him shall we return). Lapatrick Turner (Kayson) was born on May 24, 1965 to the late Willa Faye McCullough and James Earl McCullough of Dothan, Alabama. He married Sheresa (38 years) and co-wife Joyce Atkins of 5 years. With Sheresa (Aisha) he leaves behind five children, Deron Turner, Nakia Turner, Nasia Turner, Kayla Turner, and Samaad Turner. He also leaves behind his grandkids, Darius, Kaiann, Evalena, and...

James (Al Tariq) Arthur Harris Jr. was born October 13, 1953 ,in Trenton, NJ to the son of James Harris, Sr and          Mattie Goss Williams. Al Tariq attended  Junior 4 and     Trenton High School. Al Tariq was very athletic and loved body conditioning. He accepted Al Islam early in his life and became  devoted to it. Al Tariq worked lots of jobs, he cut hair, worked in a clothing store and provided...

Tonya Delana Williams was born on July 24,1967 to the late Clarence Williams and Patricia Williams of Newark, New Jersey. Tonya departed this life on June 7, 2020. To so many it has come as a great shock to learn of the passing of Tonya, more affectionately known as Lannie. Lannie was a sweet, kind person who loved her family, and we will miss her dearly.  Tonya always strived to improve herself academically. In 1985, she received her diploma from Central High...

Safiya Hasana Tabron was born to Hasana Muhammad and the late    William Simmons in Mt.Vernon Hospital, Mount Vernon, NY on       February 22, 1981. She died on May 25, 2020.  She was 39 years old.    Safiya, attended Madison Ave School in Irvington, NJ, IDS Islamic School in Orange, NJ; CHAD School in Newark, NJ and graduated from Irvington High School in Irvington, NJ. Safiya, affectionately known as Fee, had a zest for...

Dorothy Mae Davis was born on November 28, 1935, in Allendale, South Carolina.  After graduating from Burke High School in 1953, Dot, as she was called by many of her family and friends in the south, moved to Brooklyn, New York, to join her dear mother, the late Lillie Mae Davis-Brabham. It was in New York where she met her husband, formerly known as Coleman Martin. They settled into their home in the East New York section of Brooklyn and began to raise their family. Dorothy...

Dolores Parker, born in Newark, New Jersey to Marjorie  Parker Nichols and James Parker. Dolores attended and graduated from South Side High School.  She later became the proud mother of Darren and Tyrone Parker.  Dolores worked and later retired from her job at Queen Sheba as a Barmaid. Dolores later became a grandmother to Anees Corbin, Lamar Williams, and Darren Parker Jr.  She was a wonderful    person. Dolores loved to sponsor card games,...

Obituary Quan Muhammad-Lee Williams (Chucky), son of the late Khalia Najim Muhammad (Valerie) and William Henry, was born on March 4, 1985 in Newark NJ. He departed this Earth on Friday, May 15, 2020. Quan was devoted to his Deen. He was a very compassionate and loving Father for his one and only Son. He also would do anything for anyone due to he had a enormous Heart. Quan leaves to cherish his memory; his Son, Prince Quaran (Sheenah), Grandparents; Queen Esta Williams, Momma Young, The...