Mary D. Vines
September 3, 2009
Mary D. Vines passed away on Thursday September 3, 2009 at her home in Jersey City, NJ. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church since 1955. She was the loving wife of the late Robert E. Vines. Cherished mother of John B., Gloria J., Barbara L and the late James E. Vines. Adored sister of Robert Calloway. Grandmother...
Kevin Serles
September 2, 2009
Kevin Serles of Jersey City departed on Wednesday September 2, 2009. He was the loving son of Arlena Jenkins. Husband of Carol Serles. Beloved brother of John Watkins, Jerome Jenkins, Gloria Craddock and the late Charlene W. Perry. Cherished grandson of the late Bessie Serles. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and...
Wesley Sumpter
September 1, 2009
Wesley "Harvey" Sumpter, 77, was called home to eternal rest on Tuesday September 1st, 2009. Born on December 9th, 1931 in St. Stephens, SC to the union of Lula and Charles Sumpter, he grew up and was educated in St. Stephens, SC. Wesley married Lydia Seaward in 1953. The family lived in Detroit from 1953-1963. In 1963, the family moved...
Christopher Javon Felder
August 30, 2009
Christopher Javon Felder passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in Jersey City, NJ. He had been employed at Christ Hospital as a Material Supply Clerk. He was the beloved son of Christopher and Ruthine Felder; dear brother of Tarell M. and Robert M. Felder; loving grandson of Carrie Walters and Sammie and Ruby Felder; also survived by a host...
Edward B. Mitchell, Jr.
August 26, 2009
Edward B. Mitchell Jr. of Jersey City departed on Wednesday August 26, 2009. He was employed with Federation Employment & Guardian Service in New York. Edward is survived by a loving wife Constance Mitchell. Three adored, children Denise Young, Edward B. Mitchell III and Michael Mitchell. And also, survived by a host of nieces and nephews and many other loving...
Toni Rena Igram Brewington
August 24, 2009
Toni Rena Ingram Brewington peacefully took the master's hand to enter rest on Monday August 24, 2009. Toni was born on September 6, 1961 to Mozelle Verdell Ingram and William Thomas Ingram Sr. in Salisbury, N.C. Toni was one of eight children. A sister to William Thomas Ingram Jr., Rosetta Sloan, Connie Ingram, Candace Chambers, Michael Ingram and the late...
Delores Ann Gaillard
August 23, 2009
Delores Ann Gaillard departed Sunday August 23, 2009 at 10:22 PM at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey. She leaves to cherish her memories, one loving and devoted brother, Mr. Willie George Johnson (Terri), three half brothers; Oscar, Charles and John all of New York City. Two aunts, General Elder Evelyn F. Campbell of Fayetteville, NC and Deaconess Josephine...
Peggy Loretta Blanks-Smith
August 22, 2009
Peggy Loretta Blanks-Smith passed from this life on Saturday August 22, 2009. Smith was born on August 5, 2009 to John E. and Hazel S. Shaw in Clarkton, North Carolina. Preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Alice, Hank, Freddie, Tim and Benjamin. She is survived by her brothers James and Leon and one sister Faye. Life-long companion, Willie...
Douglas Aaron Yeldell
August 22, 2009
Douglas Aaron Yeldell was born on June 17, 1952. He was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 22nd, 2009. Doug lived and died in Jersey City. Predeceased by his loving grandmother, Louise Bryant, mother, Mildred Yeldell, and aunt, Ora Thomas, Doug was 57 years old. He is survived by his daughters: Keisha Smith-Carrington, Amber Howard, and...
Evelyn Juanita Oliver
August 22, 2009
Evelyn Juanita Oliver (nee Rogers) was born on January 26, 1945 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was called to Heaven on Saturday August 22, 2009. Evelyn was the only child of the late William and Jessie Lee Rogers. Evelyn married her childhood sweetheart, the late George (Pee-wee) Oliver. She was a very proud, kind-hearted, family oriented woman, who loved...
Susan Mcdonald
August 22, 2009
Susan McDonald, the loving wife of Lacy McDonald, passed away on Saturday August 22, 2009. She was born on April 15, 1931 in Richland, S.C. to York and Susan DeCosta. She has been a Jersey City Resident since the early 1950's. She was a member of Emmanuel Church of Christ here in Jersey City. Susan was the loving mother of...
Russell A. West
August 16, 2009
Russell A. West of Jersey City passed away on Sunday August 16, 2009 at University Hospital in Newark, NJ. He was employed as a Tractor Trailer Driver for Gilbert Express Co. He was the devoted husband of Sheila E. West. Beloved father of Taurian Terrell, Raheem Russell, Nichole Biannca, Brittany Kellian and Yaremi Brianna West and Tyquan Garner. Loving grandfather...
Charles Webb
August 10, 2009
Charlie Webb of Jersey City passed away on Monday August 10, 2009. He was a member of Holy House of Prayer church in Brooklyn, New York. Dear son of the late Andrew and Annie Webb. Loving husband of Fannie Webb. Father of Dwayne, Curry , Gloria, Gail, Donnie, Tracey, Regina, Johnnie, and Katie. Brother of Albert Webb, Donnie Keeling and...
Amanda Watson
August 9, 2009
Amanda Watson of Jersey City passed away on Sunday August 9, 2009. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. Beloved wife of the late William Watson Sr. Loving Mother of William Watson Jr., Marion Watson and Dorothy Watson. Mother-in-law of James Daniels and Barbara Grant. Grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 4. Sister-in-law of Vivian Brinson. She is also...
James W. Evans
August 9, 2009
James W. Evans passed away at home on Sunday, August 9, 2009. A resident of Jersey City for over 40 years. He was a member of Emmanuel Pentecostal United Holy Church for 15 years. He was the devoted husband of Evelyine Evans for 23 years. Loving father of Willie Joe Roberts of Trenton, New Jersey, Charles W. Sutton of Seattle,...
Calvin Mcknight, Jr.
August 8, 2009
Calvin McKnight Jr. passed away on Saturday August 8, 2009 at Christ Hospital. Calvin was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on February 25, 1947, the son of Maggie Bulle McKnight and Calvin McKnight, Sr. and has remained a lifelong resident. Calvin attended Public School #12 and completed his education at Lincoln High School in Jersey City. Calvin became a...
Alice Garnes
August 6, 2009
Alice Garnes (nee Patterson), 87, of Jersey City passed away on Thursday August 6, 2009. She was the loving Mother of James R. Garnes, Phillip E. Garnes (Elsie) Paul Garnes Sr. (Arnette), Marie Stovall, Bernadette Simms (Andrew), Esther Lenora Garnes. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 4. Also, survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. To...
Elaine Dowdy
August 5, 2009
We pause to hold the loving memory of one so dear. Her acts of kindness will always be remembered. Many hearts celebrate her passing into God's care on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Jersey City Medical Center. Elaine Dowdy, loving daughter of Roosevelt Stewart Sr. and Verdell Stewart was born July 31, 1953, in Jersey City, New Jersey at...
Annie Ruth March
July 30, 2009
Annie Ruth March passed away on Thursday July 30, 2009 at Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation. She had been employed at Central Laundry as a Laundry Worker. She was the beloved mother of Gloria Ann March and Geraldine Powell. Loving grandmother of 2. Gr.Grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Frank, Robert L. and McArthur March. Also survived by a host of...
Lora Lee Jackson-Tyre
July 25, 2009
Lora Lee Jackson-Tyre of Jersey City departed on Saturday July 25, 2009. She was a faithful member of the Elks Pride of Jersey Temple #98, IBPOE of W for many years. Lora was the loving Mother of (8) Victor, Tawanna, Gerald Jr., Carnell, Ninotchaka, Lauren, Salamisha and Octavia James of Macon, Ga. Mother-in-law of Marvin James of Macon, Ga and...