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Denise Ann Ricks

Denise Ann Ricks

Apr 20, 2009

Denise Ann Ricks departed on Monday April 20, 2009 at home. She was a Quality Control Supervisor at Metcon Distribution. Denise had been a member of Ocean Avenue Baptist Church for 10 years. She was the devoted mother of Jason and Yolanda Ricks. Loving grandmother of 2. Beloved daughter of Lorraine Wells-Pitts and the late James Wells, Sr. Dear sister...

Elijah Levon Hayes

Elijah Levon Hayes

Apr 12, 2009

Elijah Levon Hayes departed on Sunday April 12, 2009 at home. He had been employed at President Container in Carlstadt, NJ as a Machine Operator Supervisor. He was the devoted father of Jeryl (Cheryl), Darnell, Larry, Jon, Cheryl, Meryl and Jonita. Loving grandfather of Shawn, Chanel, Basidy, Chante, Chazmin, Zhane, Dannielle, Philip, Danye and Jon Jr. Dear brother of Hazel...

Mamie Jenkins

Mamie Jenkins

Apr 12, 2009

Mamie Jenkins dpearted on Sunday April 12, 2009 at home. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church for 49 years. She was the devoted wife of the late Henry Jenkins. Beloved mother of Jeff, Earl, and Jasper Jenkins, Geneva Davis, Willie Mae Waiters, Julia Hymes, Emily Benekin, Lucille Gourdine, Barbara Hauser and the late Samuel and John Jenkins...

Geanea E. Thompson

Geanea E. Thompson

Apr 12, 2009

Geanea E. Thompson departed on Sunday April 12, 2009 at Hoboken University Medical Center. She had been employed as a laborer at a factory. She had been a member of St. John's Baptist Church for at least 53 years. She also belonged to the Senior Choir and attended Sunday School. She was the devoted wife of the late King Wiseman...

Carrie Mae Barton

Carrie Mae Barton

Apr 11, 2009

Carrie Mae Barton departed on Saturday April 11, 2009 at Compassionate Care Hospice at the Atrim at Hamilton Park. She had worked at the Trust Company as a Custodian. She has been a member of Metropolitan AME Zion Church for 60 years. She was a beloved wife of the late Robert L. Barton. Devoted mother of Robert and Marie Barton,...

Sarah Jane Casey

Sarah Jane Casey

Apr 11, 2009

Sarah Jane Casey departed on Saturday April 11, 2009 at Jersey City Medical Center. She was a Retired Nurse's Assistant. She was a devoted wife of the late Julian Casey Sr. Beloved mother of St. Julian Jr., Mark Sr., Princena, Yolanda, Lisha and Ghana Casey, Henry and Jesse Simmon and the late Omar and Omyeer Casey. Loving Grandmother of 14....

Herman Bush

Herman Bush

Apr 9, 2009

Herman Bush departed on Thursday April 9, 2009 at Bayonne Hospital. He had been employed at Central Laundry as a Hi Low Driver. He was the loving father of the late Sandra Caldwell. Loving grandfather of April E. (Tyrone) Caldwell Robinson and Sean F. (Sara) Caldwell. Gr. Grandfather of Greg Guerra, Tyrone Shuler, Clara N. Caldwell, Sean F. Caldwell Jr....

Harrison Jackson, Jr.

Harrison Jackson, Jr.

Apr 8, 2009

Harrison Jackson, Jr. passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2009 at Hoboken University Medical Centre. He had been a bus driver. He was the devoted father of William Minya, Harrison III, Rhunell and Melissa Jackson and Odessa Harley. Loving grandfather of 16; great-grandfater of 1. Also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. To...

Marion Prince

Marion Prince

Mar 28, 2009

Marion Prince of Jersey City, NJ departed on Saturday March 28, 2009 at her home. She was a member of VFW Women's Auxiliary and a member of Calvary CME Church for 67 years. She was the devoted wife of Earlie D. Prince. Beloved mother of Early Jr. (Sandra), Marvin (Melissa) and Melvin Prince and Carol Hart (Louis A.). Loving grandmother...

Mary Lou Holmes

Mary Lou Holmes

Mar 27, 2009

Mary Lou Holmes of Jersey City, NJ departed on Friday March 27, 2009, at Christ Hospital. She had been a dietitian for Block Drugs for 11 years. She was the devoted mother of John A., Gary J., Mary E. and Shirley J. Holmes. Loving grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Evelyn Dean. Also survived by a host...

Shavon O. Hill-Williams

Shavon O. Hill-Williams

May 27, 2001

Shavon Hill-Williams was born to Sharlet and Leon Williams on May 27th 2001. As the youngest of six siblings and a freshman at the University Academy Charter high school, she was loved and adored by many. Her brilliant smile could warm any heart and brought immeasurable joy to her family and friends. Shavon was particularly known by her peers and...

Mae Eliza Bowman Thompson

Mae Eliza Bowman Thompson

Oct 24, 1964

Mae Eliza Thompson was born on January 14, 1942 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Matthew and Annie Mae (Middleton) Bowman. She attended the local public schools before moving north to New Jersey. On October 24, 1964, she married Rev. Daniel Thompson, Sr. (pre-deceased her in 1990) with whom she shared 26 years of covenantal marriage and five children-...

Deacon Chesterfield Powell

Deacon Chesterfield Powell

Oct 2, 1914

The patriot of the Powell family has been called home to be with his Master. Louis and Estelle Powell gave birth to a son on October 2, 1914 and named him Chesterfield. He was raised with five siblings in Columbia, SC.; four sisters, Ernestine Guess, Lena LaBrew, Ruby Singley, and May Helen Powell all deceased, and with one surviving brother...

Jimmy L. Foster

Jimmy L. Foster

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John L. Bolden

John L. Bolden

John L. Bolden a New Jersey State Trooper (Retired) of Roselle , N.J. (Formerly of Jersey City, N.J.). Beloved Husband of Nancy Bolden. Loving Father of Kevin N. Bolden and Kyle D. Bolden. Cherished Brother of James P. Bolden, Gloria (Ernest) James and Lucinda Powell. Devoted cousin Dorothy Pressley. Also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren, host of Nieces and...

Evangelist Willie Mae Redd

Evangelist Willie Mae Redd

Evangelist Willie Mae Redd of Jersey City, New Jersey. Evangelist Redd was an Educator in the School system and also was finishing up her studies for A Doctorate Degree. A member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Jersey City since 1998. Beloved Sister of Geneva Dingle, Dorothy Lambert, Ida O'Doula and Leroy Dantzler. Also survived by a host Nieces, Nephews...

Yolanda I. Hammond

Yolanda I. Hammond

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(Baby) Jayden Myrese Short

(Baby) Jayden Myrese Short

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Ethel Roselle Wheeler

Ethel Roselle Wheeler

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Rozine M. Statham

Rozine M. Statham

Rozine "Nookie" M. Statham was employed by the United States Postal Service until her early retirement In January 1980. In her later years, she worked at Precious Moments Childcare Services as Asst. Director. The children loved her so much that they often referred to her as Grandma. Rozine was the first lady at Unto Full Statue Church of GOD in...

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