All Obituaries

Anwar Munir Patterson was born January 30th 1993 in Newark, NJ to Pamela Amatullah Patterson and Raheem Kareem Muhammad. He departed this world on   August 3rd, 2018 at St Barnabas Hospital , with mom and brothers by his bedside. Anwar was the youngest to a very close-knit family, of two older brothers Yasin Patterson, Ibin Kareem Patterson and a younger brother Eric Robinson. Blended family of Eric Christopher Cooper who took care of him every step of the way and sibling to lil...

Huey Glenn Hodges Jr aka (Salaam) was born on November 4, 1950 to the late Tauheedah Abdullah and Huey Glenn   Hodges Sr. in Raleigh North Carolina. He graduated from Central High School, and attended Rutgers University in Newark where he met Winifred Thompson. They married in 1973 and out of this     union was born Alnise and Al-Salaam. He enjoyed shooting pool, jumping double dutch, playing jacks, walking & talking. And omg could he talk. He was a...

Bryan Watson was born on June 28, 1961 to the late Millicent and Clarence Watson. Bryan attended Newark Public schools and later received accreditation as a forklift driver.  Bryan had a love for club dancing and for talking a person’s ear off. Bryan spent his later years living in New York City, returning to New Jersey when his health began to fail.  On July 27, 2018 at 6:45 pm     Bryan transitioned to Paradise… Bryan leaves to cherish his fond...

Marie Baker known as “NaNa or Mrs. Baker” by family and friends, was born to the late Clark Henry and Lola Jackson in Montgomery, Alabama on May 5, 1921. She was raised in Union Springs, Alabama and was one of 9 children. Marie is preceded in death by her husband Perry W. Baker, her six brothers Clark, Frank, Leo, Robert, Wiley, and Charlie Henry, a sister Lessie (Emmet) Underwood, and her children Perry, George, and Benjamin Baker, Lola (James)Cannon, Vernon (Takia) Washington,...

On Saturday, July 21, 2018 Halim R. Abdul-Quddus, returned to Allah at the age of 65 years. He was the son of John Allen Moore and Eula Mae Moore.  A native of Newark, Halim attended the Lincoln Tech and Essex County College. Halim was an entrepreneur, consultant and business leader.  In 2005, he founded MGQ Investments. Halim served on the boards of numerous organizations. Founder of the Muslim American Chamber of Commerce.  He is survived by...

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. Edward was a...

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 preceded in death...

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 the city of...

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 continue his love and...

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 an active member...