All Obituaries

On Thursday, November 19th, 2020 Curtis Dozier passed away. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.  Curtis was born in Jersey City to Florence Flowers and William Dozier on December 19th, 1957. In his early years he attended Clifford J. Scott High School and graduated from Orange High School Few years later he met Rena where they raised their daughter Ashley in East Orange.  Curtis had a passion for music of all types. His favorite groups were Wu-Tang Clan,...

George Alfred Brown was born to George Godbolt and Paulette D. Brown on April 13th, 1989. He departed this earthly life on October 24th, 2020. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, George received his education in the Trenton Public School System. None for his infectious smile and humorous personality, George was loved by everyone who knew him. Whenever in his company, you could always expect a fun time or some good conversation. George was just the type of guy who brought love into life he...

On May 8, 1955, in Beaver Falls, PA, Abdul Hakim was born to Frances Griswold-Anderson and John Witt. He also gained a step-father throughout his life Perkins Anderson. Abdul Hakim has lived an incredible life. In 1973, Abdul Hakim enlisted in the US Army. He then proceeded to Essex County College where he studied Psychology. Abdul Hakim was also known to his family as Uncle T and B-Bop! May Allah have mercy on beloved Abdul Hakim. May Allah enlarge for him his grave and shed light upon him...

Bradley Givens Jr. was born February 1, 1980 in Orange, NJ to Miss. Barbara Jean McCray and Bradley Givens Sr. Bradley aka Yahya, attended schools in Newark, NJ. He loved to sing, cook, and do maintenance work. He gave his heart to Islam at the age of 17 after his cousin, Elijah Tillery, aka Abu Naseem, would speak about the Deen (Islam) to him. Yahya received his GED and worked various jobs throughout his life. He learned many trades. Yahya was a strong family member with so much love in...

Dexter James Bright was born on July 8, 1973 in Newark, NJ to James and Yvonne Bright.  He departed this world on October 6, 2020.Dexter attended Newark Public Schools and graduated from Barringer High School.  He was a Newark Special Police Officer before becoming a regular Newark Police Officer in 2001.  His assignments included the Traffic Section, Motorcycle Unit, and patrol assignments in the 3rd and 5th Precincts.   Most recently Dexter was assigned to the...

John Lee Amons A.K.A (Shaheed) was born September 13, 1963 to the late Hattie Mae. Amons and Shellie Amons in Jersey City, N.J. John attended Jersey City Public School system and continued his education at Malcom X Shabazz High School in Newark NJ. He was a self-taught auto mechanic which his passion for cars led him to venture his career in a mechanical trade at NCC Automotive School in Newark, N.J. He found great pleasure in helping his family and friends with his skill. Cars were just...

Emmett Richard Brown was born December 19,1945 in Augusta,Georgia to the late Richardine Brown and   Emmett Brown. He graduated high school and started his journey in the U.S Army. Emmett served in the Vietnam War. Later went off to war and serving his country. Emmett received several honors such a Purple Heart. He was proud to Serve his country. Emmett was later wounded and then honorably discharged. He moved to New Jersey and joined the Nation of Islam. He became an...

Rashad Aziz Muhammad was born June 7,1958 in Paterson N.J., to parents Missie Gainey-Coley and George Wallace Mason, Like Missie, a member of the N.A.A.C.P, he was of a noble heart and immersed with his people. Like his father, a dedicated hard-working man with a firm grip at life. A straight arrow, Rashad was also a   phenomenal athlete, and a martial artist. Rashad was a devoted Muslim and well-respected former Imam of Masjid Salahuddin, Shura Board member, Co Convenor of Eid...