All Obituaries

Edward Wright Thomas was born May 24, 1951 in Newark, NJ to the late Mr. Edward Wright Thomas  Sr. and  Mrs. Selest Thomas.Edward received his education as and alumni of Essex County College and went on from there to become a youth mentor.  Edward then     became a cabinet worker /carpenter.  Edward held many carpenter   positions throughout the NJ area. Edward was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend....

Richard, affectionately known as Ricky by his family and "Pickle or "Kimble" his childhood friends was born in Washington, D.C. He moved to New Jersey at an early age. Rick loved basketball and boxing and boxed in the Golden Gloves when he was younger. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S.  Navy and enjoyed telling stories about his travels and life adventures. Everyone who knew him loved his sense of humor and kind nature. He will be missed. He is...

Maurice Lenny Spady, “Ressey” left his earthly body peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2018 at the age of 65. He was the son of the late Laura and Milton and he was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was always ready to greet you with a big smile and a joke or two. He had a huge heart and would give you the shirt off his back if he had to. He loved to fish, swim, cook and have lots of fun with family and friends.  He enjoyed walking and loved...

Emmitt (Bilal) Kegler was born April 29, 1951 in Albany, Ga to the late Bob Carlton Kegler and Emma Elizabeth Long.  He returned to Allah on June 7, 2018. After a short illness. Emmitt was educated in the Albany, Ga school system and was a skilled singer and musician.  As a young man he moved to New Jersey and became proficient in brick masonry, carpentry and landscaping.  Shortly after the start of his career, he married Valarie Williams. Emmitt would...

Her Price Far Above Rubies Mary Lois Flowers Mitchell affectionally known as "Honey" and "May Lois" made her transition into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday June 02, 2018 surrounded by her family. Mary was born August 23, 1945 in Ashford, Alabama to the late Reverend Calvin and Bernice Flowers.               Mary accepted Christ at an early age. In her youth, she was...

Ronald Young also know as Rajahn Salaam was born August 11, 1947 in Newark, NJ to the late Gus and Betty Young. Rajahn received his education in Newark at Central High School.  Rajahn then became a long time employee of Saint Michaels Medical Center for many years.  In his later year he retired from Newark International Airport then worked for Irvington Board of Education as a crossing guard. Rajahn was a beloved son, father, grandfather,...

Terrell S. Boone also known as “Ill Town’ was born in Newark on August 9, 1984 to Craig Boone and Crystal Martin. His step parents Joe Winn and Donna Wortham.  Terrell received his education at East Orange High School.  Terrell was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend.  He was named “ill Town” by the City of East Orange.  He was funny and knew how to make everyone he came in contact laugh.  He loved playing chess and also volunteered...

Willie E Blocker, 48 years born11th February 1970 in Somerville NJ to to Mae and Willie Blocker, Sr. passed away at his home in East Orange NJ. In Willie’s early years he attended Meadow Brood and Millcreeek Middle schools in August, Ga. In 1988 he returned to New Jersey and completed high school at West Kinney High School During his tenure at West Kinney he began his study in the Auto Body trade. From West Kinney he attended various trade schools and completed...

Sharyf Ali Moore son of Brenda Lashawn Moore and Victor Hernandez was born July 2, 1982. Sharyf was raised and educated in Newark, NJ.  Sharyf always had a courageous spirit and a loving heart.  To his family he was known as “Pop” ever since he was a child he was very adventurous.  We always thought he was going to be a traveler and explore but that was cut short sadly due to a horrible incident in which Sharyf was left paralyzed.  But that...

Hajjah Ikhlas Mu’Tasim was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey.She was the daughter of the late David and Carolyn Gunn. She was the middle child of three sisters. Newark, New Jersey was where she went to school, received her associate degree from Essex County College, married and raised her family. Like many native to Newark, she began her journey in Islam through the Nation of Islam in the 70’s and was later blessed to join the global community of Islam...