Obituaries

Jan 2, 2019

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

Dec 28, 2018

Fareed Shauib Amin, son of Brother Hassan Amin aka Earl Scott and Sister   Shana Abdullah was called back to Allah on December 28, 2018. Fareed was born on August 21, 1996 into an extremely loving and Islamic Family Unit.

Surrounded by his family all of his days ultimately lead him to work and run the family business...

Dec 15, 2018

Fuquan Beyah was born on March 25, 1963 to the late Rosa Delores Everett and Roy Lee Shelton, who later married Carol Vann.  Fuquan was born and raised in Newark, NJ. After a long battle with physical challenges, he returned to Allah on Saturday December 15, 2018, Newark, NJ. Fuquan was a graduate of Central High School in 1981....

Nov 4, 2018

Sakinah Deborah Bell…a philanthropist, entrepreneur, explorer, world traveler, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, lover of laughter and life…a tapestry rich with family, love, loyalty, and dedication to elevating young people through fashion and music. Sakinah Deborah Bell ascended back to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala on November 4, 2018 at 5pm at her home in West Orange, NJ surrounded by...

Oct 28, 2018

Joseph Baldwin born in Newark, New Jersey to parents Joseph and Joanne Baldwin, beloved      father of Monique Mercado and brother of 3; Anthony    Baldwin, Terry Lamont Baldwin and Tracey Lamont Baldwin. Joseph also was uncle to several nieces and nephews; Muslimah Hasin, Malikah Merritt, Imani   Baldwin and Great Uncle to  Adrie Torn Jr.  Joseph was raised in East Orange...

Oct 25, 2018

John Griggs was born on October 29, 1939 in Newark, NJ to   Magnolia and Robert Griggs.  He attended the Newark Public School system.  At a very young age John developed a strong love for music of various types.

John accepted Al-Islam as his religion in early 1960.  Later, John developed a name for himself and began playing...

Oct 11, 2018

Ronald James Hunter aka Ron Muhammad - The Founder of the “Brick City” brand, age 80 of Newark, NJ, passed away on October 11, 2018.

Ron was born in Newark, NJ on May 30, 1938 to Otis Hunter Sr., and Ethel Mae Hunter.  He was the last addition of the sibling trio that was preceded by Marlene...

Oct 10, 2018

Melvin Williams, son of the late Curtis and Martha Williams, was born on December 19, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey.  He was educated in the Newark school system ultimately receiving his GED.

Melvin will be remembered for his sharp wit and humor.  He could make anyone laugh at his jokes.  He was so artistically inclined and would...

Sep 11, 2018

Darryl Johnson born January 8, 1986 to Iris Redmon Johnson and Phillip Johnson in Livingston, New Jersey.  Darryl was Baptized at Saint Venantus and received his First Holy  Communion and Confirmation at Our Lady of Carmel Catholic Church in Orange, NJ.

Darryl attended Clark School before moving to Stroudsburg, Pa. where he attended elementary, middle and high...

Aug 21, 2018

Michael Brown. A true Muslim.  A wonderful Father and Grandfather.  The best friend anyone could have.  Most of us called him by his Muslim attribute Munir.  All of us knew him as humble, kind, cool and very humorous.

Munir knew he could make anyone smile and laugh with his clever way of saying things.  He enjoyed the...

Aug 3, 2018

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...

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...