All Obituaries

Ralph Smith was born on June 4, 1957 to Doris Murray and Ralph Smith Sr., both from North Carolina. Before his teenage years, Ralph moved to New Jersey with his mother and siblings, there she met and married Alexander Murray (stepfather). Ralph went to middle and high school in East Orange, NJ, and later moved to Newark, NJ where he was raised. As an adult he worked many years for various positions including, but not limited to the Marriott Hotel, HVAC services, and Printing services. He...

On March 25, 2020 Wilfred E. Robinson Jr. received his calling. He was born November 16,1966 in Newark, NJ to the late Wilfred E. Robinson Sr. and Anna Robison. He attended South 8th Street School and also attended Barringer High School.  He joined the Army at the age of 18. He leaves behind his best friend which is his wife Roslyn Mobley Robinson. He also leaves sister Denise; late sister Yvonne, Brother Tyrone, and mother Anna Robinson. Additionally Wilfred leaves a...

Thomas Joseph Harper, Sr eldest son of the late Judge, Sr and Bessie Harper, was born on October 7,1928 in Enterprise , Alabama. Sadly he departed this life on March 19, 2020. As a child Thomas would rise in the  early morning hour before preparing for school. Affectionately known as ”Tom” would work very hard on his father’s farm, after which he would walk more than a mile to school. At the aged of 18 he moved to New Jersey. He attended trade school where...

Omar 'Phil' Drayton 51 of Edison, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020.  Born in the Bronx, New York to Carlton Andre Dayton II (Abdul-Karim Muhammad and Jacqueline Muhammad on July 18, 1969.  Omar moved to moved to Trinidad where he attended Barataria Junior and Senior Secondary School followed by Cripriani Labor College in Trinidad where he graduated with a degree in Business Management.  He then moved to Plainfield, New Jersey in 1994 where he continued a...

After 62 years of being a “Genuine Austin” John departed this life on March 3, 2020 in Georgetown Washington, DC with loved ones by his side. John (Yahya) Garfield Austin, was born to Ralph and Rebecca Austin April 10, 1957 in Trenton, NJ. He was educated in the Lawrence Township Public School System and followed on by his service in the United States Navy where he was honorably discharged. He was very proud of his Veteran’s status. John was quite an entrepreneur and...

Ishmael was born 01-29-1981 to Devon James Muhammad and Adam K. Muhammad . He was educated in the Newark public schools and Tacoma Wa. schools system. He was proceeded in death  by his father and grandparents Margaret James, Atneataies Graham, Malachi Lewis, Earnest Quarterman and his son Zion James. He leaves to mourn his sons Ishmael, Iain and  Kedar James.  His sisters Amequa , Safiyyah and Keturah Muhammad. His brother's  Seth Muhammad along with ...

James Edward Turner Jr. was born on November 25, 1949 in Chipley Florida and departed this life on February 2, 2020. He was the son of the late Edward Lee Turner and Carrie Frances Turner. James attended school for a short period in Panama City, Florida. His family relocated Newark, N. J. in 1960. He graduated from South 10 th Street and then South Side High in 1968. He attended Essex County College before joining the United States Air Force in 1969. He served in...

Wendell Howard departed his life on January 28th 2020 in East Orange New Jersey. He was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine Howard. He graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1985 where he was a star football player he then went on to A&T North Carolina State College. In 1987 he dedicated his life to the United States Marine Corps working in Secret Service. After serving his country he had an honorable discharge in 1995 afterwards he did Top Secret jobs until his illness in...