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Charles Webb

Charles Webb

Aug 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

Amanda Watson

Aug 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

James W. Evans

Aug 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.

Calvin Mcknight, Jr.

Aug 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

Alice Garnes

Aug 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

Elaine Dowdy

Aug 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

Annie Ruth March

Jul 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

Lora Lee Jackson-Tyre

Jul 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...

Geneva Wright

Geneva Wright

Jul 23, 2009

Geneva Wright, formerly of Jersey City passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009. She was the loving Mother of David Wright, Joyce (Bill) Jones and Vonnie Dowdell. Cherished grandmother of James and Jenean Bolden. Dear cousin of Adaline Willliams. To send a lasting tribute or condolences to the Wright family, please sign the Online Guestbook below. Click "Sign Guestbook".

Ethel Victoria Long

Ethel Victoria Long

Jul 22, 2009

Ethel Victoria Long departed on Wednesday July 22, 2009. A Linden resident for 81 years. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She was the loving wife of the late Arthur S. Long, devoted mother of Marian Spates and the late Maurice and Louis Long. Caring sister of the late Henry Stewart, Viola Baltimore and Beatrice Washington. Also survived...

Martina Brown

Martina Brown

Jul 21, 2009

Martina Brown departed on Tuesday July 21, 2009. A resident of Jersey City for 55 years. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She was the loving wife of Wesley Lee Brown, devoted mother of Luther, Keshawn and Shantay and the late Darnell Price. Cherished daughter of the late Virginia Price. Caring sister of Nathaniel, Lorraine, Oletha and...

Sheila D. Miller

Sheila D. Miller

Jul 17, 2009

Sheila D. Miller departed on Friday July 17, 2009 at home. A lifelong resident of Jersey City. She was a member of the United Reformed Church. She was the loving wife of James C. Miller, devoted mother of Reuben Williams, Justin Miller, Andrina Watson and Ashley Miller. Cherished daughter of Nathaniel Parham Sr. and the late Arlene Parham. Caring sister...

Raymond W. Jackson

Raymond W. Jackson

Jul 3, 2009

Raymond W. Jackson departed on Friday July 3, 2009, at the Jersey City Medical Center. He had been employed at NBC in New York as a custodian. He was the beloved husband of Lena Jackson. He was the devoted father of Herbert, Raymond Jr., and Noville Jackson. Stepfather of Morris Gadsden, George and Steven Harris, Belinda Williams and Carolyn Deen....

Rupert Calwin Gabourel Ii

Rupert Calwin Gabourel Ii

Jun 30, 2009

Rupert Calwin Gabourel II passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2009 at Christ Hospital. He was self-employed as a repairman. He was the devoted husband of Diana Gabourel. Beloved father of Rupert C. Gabourel III, Robert M. Ravenell, Rosita M. Dawud, Winnefred G. Johnson and the late Rueport G. Henderson. Loving grandfather of five. Son of the late Rupert Sr....

Alexsis Lockett

Alexsis Lockett

Jun 29, 2009

Alexsis Lockett passed away on Monday June 29, 2009, at Compassionate Care Hospice at the Atrium. Ms. Lockett worked for Jetro Cash & Carry, as a laborer. She was the devoted mother of James D., Jackson L. and Latoya J. Lockett. Loving grandmother of Jeremiah Morris. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends. To send a lasting tribute...

Kevin Anthony Miller

Kevin Anthony Miller

Jun 28, 2009

Kevin Anthony Miller passed away on Sunday June 28, 2009, in Jersey City, NJ. He was the beloved son of Kelly Ann Miller and Kevin Anthony Hopson; stepson of Aaron Staples. Dear brother of K-ron A. Staples, Kyria A. Miller and Shermera Mallard. Grandson of Dolores Miller and Louise Elder; one grandfather. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles,...

Carlis Ragland, Jr.

Carlis Ragland, Jr.

Apr 28, 2009

Carlis "Dimps" Ragland was called home to rest on Tuesday April 28, 2009. Carlis Jr. was born in Glenridge, NJ to parents Carlis, Sr. and Beatrice (Woody) Ragland, on November 14, 1944. Carlis is survived by his children, Carlis (III) and Monica. He is preceded in death by his mother, the late Beatrice (Woody) Ragland, and is survived by his...

Rosetta Burgess

Rosetta Burgess

Apr 24, 2009

Rosetta Burgess of Newark, formerly of Jersey City, departed on Friday April 24, 2009 at Jersey City Medical Center. Mrs. Burgess was retired from Jamesway. She was the first lady of White Rock Baptist Church in Newark, president of the Missionary Society and vice president of the Senior Choir. Her state associations were with New Hope Association, Women's Auxilliary and...

Edna Caroline Jackson Cooper

Edna Caroline Jackson Cooper

Apr 21, 2009

Edna Caroline Jackson Cooper, formerly of Jersey City, NJ, departed on Tuesday April 21, 2009 at St. Peter's University in New Brunswick, NJ. She had been employed at Irving Trust on Wall Street in New York City as a Bank Clerk. She was the beloved wife of Charles Cooper, Jr. Devoted mother of Charles C. Cooper III (Phyllis) and Carolyn...

Leola Dixon

Leola Dixon

Apr 21, 2009

Leola Dixon departed on Tuesday April 21, 2009 at Christ Hospital. She was the "Mother of the Church" at Heavenly Temple C.O.G.I.C. and was "Mother of the Church" at New Hope Baptist Church, Newark, NJ. She was an Eastern Star and member of the NAACP. She was on the Advisory Board at the Bayonne Youth Center. She was the devoted...

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