Obituaries

May 24, 2020

Dolores Parker, born in Newark, New Jersey to Marjorie  Parker Nichols and James Parker.

Dolores attended and graduated from South Side High School.  She later became the proud mother of Darren and Tyrone Parker.  Dolores worked and later retired from her job at Queen Sheba as a Barmaid.

Dolores later became a grandmother to Anees...

May 24, 2020

Dorothy Mae Davis was born on November 28, 1935, in Allendale, South Carolina.  After graduating from Burke High School in 1953, Dot, as she was called by many of her family and friends in the south, moved to Brooklyn, New York, to join her dear mother, the late Lillie Mae Davis-Brabham. It was in New York where she met...

May 15, 2020

Obituary

Quan Muhammad-Lee Williams (Chucky), son of the late Khalia Najim Muhammad (Valerie) and William Henry, was born on March 4, 1985 in Newark NJ. He departed this Earth on Friday, May 15, 2020.

Quan was devoted to his Deen. He was a very compassionate and loving Father for his one and only Son. He...

Apr 28, 2020

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Allah called Michael Graham “Soulman” to rest.

Michael Graham, Son of Late Veronica Graham and Michael Staley, was born on April 16, 1983 in Newark, NJ. Michael Graham “Soulman” was the oldest boy of 6 siblings.

He received his education in the Newark Public School System and was  employed by...

Apr 24, 2020

Idris Bey was born in Brooklyn, NY. In 1993, Bey began his career at Station 35 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, as an FDNY EMT. Bey took part in rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero and since 2002 had been assigned to the FDNY’s EMS Bureau of Training. During his extraordinary career, EMT Bey responded to countless calls for help...

Apr 22, 2020

Osman Shari of Newark, NJ:  Community assembly at Masjid Muhammad at 8:30 am in cars only.  Private burial at Restland Memorial Park at 9:30am.

Apr 9, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for David 'Dawud Hamin' Jefferson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 30, 2020

Ralph Smith was born on June 4, 1957 to Doris Murray and Ralph Smith Sr., both from North Carolina. Before his teenage years, Ralph moved to New Jersey with his mother and siblings, there she met and married Alexander Murray (stepfather). Ralph went to middle and high school in East Orange, NJ, and later moved to Newark, NJ where...

Mar 25, 2020

On March 25, 2020 Wilfred E. Robinson Jr. received his calling. He was born November 16,1966 in Newark, NJ to the late Wilfred E. Robinson Sr. and Anna Robison. He attended South 8th Street School and also attended Barringer High School.  He joined the Army at the age of 18. He leaves behind his best friend which is his...

Mar 19, 2020

Thomas Joseph Harper, Sr eldest son of the late Judge, Sr and Bessie Harper, was born on October 7,1928 in Enterprise , Alabama. Sadly he departed this life on March 19, 2020.

As a child Thomas would rise in the  early morning hour before preparing for school. Affectionately known as ”Tom” would work very hard on his...

Mar 14, 2020

Omar 'Phil' Drayton 51 of Edison, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020.  Born in the Bronx, New York to Carlton Andre Dayton II (Abdul-Karim Muhammad and Jacqueline Muhammad on July 18, 1969.  Omar moved to moved to Trinidad where he attended Barataria Junior and Senior Secondary School followed by Cripriani Labor College in Trinidad where he graduated with...

Mar 5, 2020

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

Mar 3, 2020

After 62 years of being a “Genuine Austin” John departed this life on March 3, 2020 in Georgetown Washington, DC with loved ones by his side. John (Yahya) Garfield Austin, was born to Ralph and Rebecca Austin April 10, 1957 in Trenton, NJ. He was educated in the Lawrence Township Public School System and followed on by his service...

Feb 10, 2020

Ishmael was born 01-29-1981 to Devon James Muhammad and Adam K. Muhammad . He was educated in the Newark public schools and Tacoma Wa. schools system.

He was proceeded in death  by his father and grandparents Margaret James, Atneataies Graham, Malachi Lewis, Earnest Quarterman and his son Zion James.

He leaves to mourn his sons...

Feb 2, 2020

James Edward Turner Jr. was born on November 25, 1949 in Chipley Florida and departed this life on February 2, 2020. He was the son of the late Edward Lee Turner and Carrie Frances Turner. James attended school for a short period in Panama City, Florida. His family relocated Newark, N. J. in 1960. He graduated from South 10...

Jan 28, 2020

Wendell Howard departed his life on January 28th 2020 in East Orange New Jersey. He was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine Howard.

He graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1985 where he was a star football player he then went on to A&T North Carolina State College. In 1987 he dedicated his life to...

Jan 9, 2020

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

Jan 9, 2020

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

Jan 7, 2020

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

Dec 25, 2019

Rose Brantley daughter of the late Lunten O’Banner and Turdie Geotha. Born in Estill ,South Carolina. Rose eventually moved to Newark, NJ. Rose’s health began to decline over the recent years, she spent her final days in Maplewood were she passed away on December 25, 2019.

Rose leaves her daughter Mamie L Morrison of Raleigh, North Carolina...