Obituaries

Oct 6, 2020

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,...

Oct 3, 2020

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...

Sep 29, 2020

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....

Sep 19, 2020

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

Sep 19, 2020

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...

Sep 13, 2020

Sahib Salahudeen Muhammad also known as   Richard E. Hayward, departed this world September 13, 2020.  Sahib was born in Newark, New Jersey on June 10, 1937 to  Buckey and Lillian Hayward.

He was educated in the Newark Public School System.  Brother Sahib proclaimed his faith in Al Islam in the early 1960’s at Temple 25 located at...

Sep 9, 2020

Obituary On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Ronald "Khalis" Bell, beloved husband, father and renowned recording artist, passed away at the age of 68. Khalis was born on November 1, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio to Mabel Butler and Robert Earl Bell. He was married to his wife Tia Sinclair Bell for 26 years with whom he had one son; and...

Sep 8, 2020

David Harris was born on May 9, 1971, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Joanne M. Harris and Michael Smith. On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 David returned to Allah.

David married the love of his life, Quadeehah Wilder on October 15, 2017, whom he affectionately referred to as "Babydoll".

David was educated in the Irvington Public...

Sep 3, 2020

Wayne D. Robinson was born October 7, 1963 to Charles E. Robinson Sr. (deceased) and Barbara Robinson in Newark NJ. He departed this life on September 3, 2020 in Philadelphia PA.

He was educated through the Newark public school system. He was employed by the city of Newark as a sanitation worker. In 1989 he moved to...

Aug 29, 2020

Lance E. Beckett was born on July 27, 1973 to the late Dorothy M. Beckett and Joseph Griffin. He peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton, New Jersey at the age of 47. As a result our hearts are less bright but we know the Heavens are filled with extra...

Aug 15, 2020

David Price Robinson, more affectionately known as Rahman and Rock, the oldest of 4 children was born on July 17, 1965 to the late David Robinson and Margie Leonard in Newark, NJ.  On Saturday, August 15, 2020, “Inna lilahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun.”

David attended Newark Public Schools, and graduated from Central High School in 1983.  Upon...

Aug 6, 2020

Rashon Kareem Montague died in Newark NJ on August 6, 2020, Rashon was 49 when he died.Rashon was born on August 15, 1970 in Newark NJ to the Late Desine Montague and the late John Gay Rashon attended school in Irvington NJ and completed high school in Richmond Virginia. Received his boiler Operator License in 2016. Rashon worked as...

Jul 2, 2020

Dolores Gardenia James was born on October 16, 1942 in Newark, NJ to the late Ansley James and Beatrice Dixon. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Dolores spent her early childhood years in Newark New Jersey with her grandmother Katie James and her two brothers Ansley and Curley James. ...

Jun 20, 2020

Darius Hassan Ali Jr. born on May 1st 1986 son of Darius Hassan Ali Sr. And Theta Brittingham gained his wings on the day of June 20th, 2020.

Darius graduated from Granville Charter School and was recently employed at “Stop n Shop.” Darius, affectionately known as “Buddy” or “lil Hass” had a great personality and sense of...

Jun 15, 2020

Dexter Lloyd was born March 31, 1968 to James and Mary Lloyd. Dexter was from Newark New Jersey where he received his formal education at Belmont Runyon Elementary school,        Williams H. Brown Academy (Bergen Street) , Miller Street  Academy and    Malcolm X Shabazz High School.

Dexter was an astonishing father, brother, husband, uncle , nephew, friend and...

Jun 9, 2020

Inna lilahi wa inna raji’un

( Verily we belong to Allah, and truly to Him shall we return).

Lapatrick Turner (Kayson) was born on May 24, 1965 to the late Willa Faye McCullough and James Earl McCullough of Dothan, Alabama.

He married Sheresa (38 years) and co-wife Joyce Atkins of 5 years. With...

Jun 8, 2020

James (Al Tariq) Arthur Harris Jr. was born October 13, 1953 ,in Trenton, NJ to the son of James Harris, Sr and          Mattie Goss Williams. Al Tariq attended  Junior 4 and     Trenton High School. Al Tariq was very athletic and loved body conditioning. He accepted Al Islam early in his life and became  devoted to it. Al Tariq worked...

Jun 7, 2020

Tonya Delana Williams was born on July 24,1967 to the late Clarence Williams and Patricia Williams of Newark, New Jersey. Tonya departed this life on June 7, 2020. To so many it has come as a great shock to learn of the passing of Tonya, more affectionately known as Lannie. Lannie was a sweet, kind person who loved her...

May 28, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Naimah Abdul Rashid. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 25, 2020

Safiya Hasana Tabron was born to Hasana Muhammad and the late    William Simmons in Mt.Vernon Hospital, Mount Vernon, NY on       February 22, 1981. She died on May 25, 2020.  She was 39 years old.    Safiya, attended Madison Ave School in Irvington, NJ, IDS Islamic School in Orange, NJ; CHAD School in Newark, NJ and graduated from Irvington High School...