Obituaries

Jul 17, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles "Bubba" Coleman, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 15, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald "Zayd" Boss. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 8, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Na'imah (Griggs) Muhammad. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 30, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Nuriddin Shahid Nasir. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 26, 2021

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...

Jun 21, 2021

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...

Jun 18, 2021

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....

Jun 16, 2021

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...

Jun 14, 2021

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...

Jun 3, 2021

Eric Staton (Haniff) was born 11-15-1970 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Carol Staton and Melvin Cannon. Eric was a longtime resident of Garfield Avenue. Eric loved to travel across New Jersey spending time with family and close friends. Eric was a fan of the New England Patriots, He was an outgoing, loving, carefree, funny spirit. He...

May 31, 2021

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Lonnie Jermaine Carter “Zaair Musiq” was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1982, in North Newark, New Jersey to Janice Carter and Lonnie McNeil (both deceased). Lonnie was the youngest of two siblings.

When Lonnie was a young toddler, his family moved from North Newark to East Newark to Pennington Court where he...

May 19, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Akram "Rasool" Brown. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 19, 2021

"Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He is Able to all things, He Who created death and life, that He may try which of  you is best in deed; and He is the Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving."

May 16, 2021

Malik S. Jones, a.k.a. Lil Seymour, and Poppo was born on January 22, 1969, to Sylvia Tweety Scott and Albert McKnight in Newark, New Jersey. A spry and precocious young man, Malik excelled in the Newark school system while attending West Kinney Elementary and graduating from Science High School in 1987. Malik extended his learning by attending Rutgers and...

May 6, 2021

Robert (Al Hakeem) Franklin Hubbard, Jr. was born to the late Robert Sr. and Mary Hubbard, in Burkeville, Virginia. His parents moved to Newark, NJ where he received his formal education and graduated from West Side High School. He worked for the Board of Education and Hooten’s Chocolate Company for many years. Al Hakeem is survived by his loving...

Apr 29, 2021

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Most Merciful, Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds; The all Merciful, the ever Merciful, The Possessor of the Day of Judgement. You only we Worship and only Your help we Seek. Guide us to the straight path; the path of those whom you bestowed your grace and mercy...

Apr 22, 2021

Alphonso C. Bradshaw a.k.a Abdul Haadi, born the late William and Pearl Bradshaw on July 29.1961 in Dawson, GA. Alphonso was raised in Newark, NJ. Following his mother’s death, he returned back to his roots, Dawson, GA being the ardent traveler he was Abdul Haadi eventually moved back to New Jersey. Abdul Haadi, Alphonso is known for his love...

Apr 13, 2021

Jamal Malcolm McCall son of James and Cynthia McCall was born on September 21, 1977, in Jersey City, NJ. He received his education from James Ferris High School, located in Jersey City, NJ. Jamal spent nearly 18 years as a truck driver. He recently worked at A. Duie Pyle Freight Shipment Tracking Company. He enjoyed being a truck driver...

Apr 11, 2021

Obituary Shirley Swinger (Malloy) was born on February 20, 1952, in Dunn, NC to Shelton Williams and Annie Lee Williams. She attended Newark, NJ Public School System and went on to earn an Associates's Degree from NYU. Our mother was employed in several positions in the insurance industry, from claims adjuster on both property and bodily injury claims.Working for...

Mar 31, 2021

OBITUARY

Kasim Samad Turner was born on May 27th, 1965, in Newark, New Jersey, to Mary Frances Murray and the late Abdur Rahman Sahib. Kasim departed this life on March 31, 2021.

Kasim was raised in East Orange, New Jersey, where he attended the East Orange School District. After his high school years, he began...