All Obituaries

Arthur “Majid” Dent, a loving father, brother, and son was born to Nannie Ann and Hubert Dent on October 18, 1952. He worked in the Essex County Board of Education as a Black Seal Technician for over thirty years until retiring in 2019. He proudly served his country as a young man in the Air Force and was stationed all over the world. Arthur was a joy to be around and always shared knowledge and wisdom with the people he encountered. Arthur married Marion Dent of Newark NJ, whom...

Kimberly S. Rhodes, affectionately known as Kim, was born on November 21, 1961, in Trenton, New Jersey.  Kim was a life-long resident of Trenton and formerly worked for Mercer County Community College as an Administrator.  She loved her children and especially her grandchildren.  She truly enjoyed spending time with family and friends where she was able to always have fun and get in a few good laughs.  She loved to cook and bake, especially her cakes and pies.  Her...

On Friday, June 18, 2021, The Richardson Family lost a hero. Charles "Tariq" Richardson 56, of Newark, New Jersey-born on March 6, 1964, in Warrenton, North Carolina to Sylvester Richardson & Katie Kearney Richardson. Tariq was a loving son, & after graduating - Warren County High School, Class of 1982 he also became a loving father, husband, Uncle, etc. Tariq spent nearly 3 decades of his life married to Mrs. Shvette Williams-Richardson & during that time frame also...

Mark "Sharif" Wilson was born on July 15, 1960, in Newark, NJ, to his parents, the late Faith Wilson and Robert Caldwell. Sharif lived in Newark and later relocated to Harlem, NY, and then Jersey City, NJ. On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Sharif entered into eternal rest and returned to Allah. May Allah accept his good deeds and enter into Janat ul Firdous. Sharif attended Newark Public Schools where he graduated from Westside Highschool. Sharif was self-employed and a true...

Linda Gilbert - also known to friends and family as Ayesha- was born to Mamie Gilbert & Arthur Bigger on January 4, 1968, in Newark, NJ. She lived in Newark most of her life, attending Newark Public Schools and graduating from Malcolm X Shabazz High School. Contrary to the appearance of a reserved demeanor, Linda had a contagious sense of humor and a zeal for life. She did her best to navigate life’s challenges and fought as long and hard as she could to ensure her children were...