Obituaries

Jul 31, 2018

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.

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Jul 27, 2018

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...

Jul 24, 2018

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,...

Jul 21, 2018

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...

Jun 11, 2018

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....

Jun 8, 2018

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...

Jun 7, 2018

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...

Jun 2, 2018

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...

Jun 1, 2018

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...

May 31, 2018

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. ...

May 25, 2018

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...

Mar 12, 2018

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...

Mar 10, 2018

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...

Mar 5, 2018

Mattie Sowell was born November 12, 1918 to the late Sherman and Mattie Waters of Wrightsville, Georgia.  Mattie was raised in Newark, New Jersey.  She was the youngest of nineteen children.  Mattie attended the Newark Public School System where she graduated.  Mattie met and married Booker T. Sowell; this union was born one son Booker Sowell (deceased) who married...

Feb 28, 2018

Yahya Duwad Irshad also known as John Davis Jr. was born on December 18, 1948, in Plainfield, NJ to Bernice Jones and the late John Davis Sr. Yahya passed away on February 28, 2018, with his mother by his side. Yahya was educated in the Plainfield school system and primarily worked in sales and transportation throughout his life. He...

Dec 29, 2017

Ronald Brown was born to the late Mattie R. Brown and Herman M. Brown.  Ronald attended 13th Ave and 14th Ave Elementary School and Independence High School. As a child he hobbies included loving pets and drawing.

Ronald leaves behind his brothers; Gregory Brown (Latasha Ingram), Stacy Brown and Eric Johnson and nephew Stacy Rashid Brown.  Also...

Dec 14, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Evergreen Cemetery Hillside, NJ,

Nov 30, 2017

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

Nov 19, 2017

Walter Dixon Jr. (Sonny Boy) made his departure on November 19,2017.  Walter was surround by his loving wife Belinda and close family and friend when he made his transition. Walter was born on July 3, 1950 to the late Tillie Mae Scott and th late Walter Dixon Sr. in Laurinburg, NC.

Walter was an active member of...

Sep 29, 2017

Rahman Alikhan was born February 3, 1954 in Newark, NJ to Horace Oliver Sr. and the late Joan Wright.  He is predecease by his grandfather Ronald Wright (Pop); brothers, Thomas Wright and Daniel Oliver.

Rahman attended Barringer High School in Newark, NJ where he enjoyed Social Studies and playing football.  Rahman was a helpful and giving individual,...