Cortell Yvonne Tappan
Aug 31, 2021
Cortell Yvonne Tappan of Rahway, N.J. passed away on August 31, 2021 at home. Beloved Wife of Late Rodney William Tappan Sr. Loving Mother of Rodney William Tappan Jr., Kevin Keith (Andrea) Tappan, Travis Burnett Tappan and Tracy Lynn (Charles) Jean. Dear Daughter of the late Garnet, Dolores and Louise Williams. Cherished Sister of Angela, Charnette (Joseph), Antoinette (Robert), Candace...
Cynthia Adams Hankerson
Aug 21, 2021
Cynthia Adams Hankerson (81), of Bayonne, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021. She was the daughter of (the late) James and Lois Elder, loving wife of (the late), Donald Adams and (the late) Robert Hankerson; sister of (the late) Lenora Shannon and (the late) Wallace Elder. She leaves to cherish her memory her son...
Clarena Steed
Jul 30, 2021
Clarena Steed (91) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021. Clarena was born and raised in Henderson, North Carolina where she attended elementary and high school. Clarena married her childhood sweetheart, Chester Steed, and they moved to Jersey City in 1952. God blessed them with six children: three sons and three daughters: Clarena Jones, Veronica...
Gertrude L. Owens
Jul 15, 2021
Gertrude L. Owens of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on July 15, 2021. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Jersey City ) for over 60 years and also was on the Usher Board. Beloved Wife of the Late James E. Owens. Loving Mother of Jeanne Owens-Gaiter and the Late Gloria & Beverly Owens. Dear Mother-in-law of Leslie...
Thomas E. Hurley
Jul 2, 2021
Thomas E. Hurley , a lifelong resident of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on July 2, 2021. He was the Founder and President of Old Timers Inc. (Social Club). Beloved companion of Karen Rhodes. Beloved Father of Thomas T. Hurley, Troy Hurley and Shonna M. Hurley-Simon. Dear Father-in-law of Arecelis Reyes-Hurley and Denver Simon. Cherished Son of the late Jessie...
Elizabeth Tinsley
Jun 14, 2021
Elizabeth Tinsley of Jersey City, NJ passed away on June 14, 2021. She was the loving wife of (the late) Julian Tinsley, Sr.; beloved mother of Howard & Darren Tinsley, Alma Baker, Lois Sanford and (the late) Dorothy Wilson, Julian, Jr. & James Tinsley; sister of (the late) Reggie Hill, Sr.; grandmother of (15) grandchildren, (20) Great - Grandchildren &...
Virginia A. Stephens
Jun 9, 2021
Virginia A. Stephens of Jersey City , N.J. passed away in Jersey City, N.J. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.
Betty L. Stephens
Jun 7, 2021
Betty L. Stephens of Jersey City , N.J. passed away in Jersey City, N.J. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.
Susan M. Hickson
Jun 3, 2021
Susan M. Hickson of Rahway, N.J. entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2021. Beloved Wife of the late Odel Hickson. Loving Mother of Harvey O. (Linda) Hickson, Melvin (Susan) Hickson, Vincent D. Hickson and Evelyn Gail Hickson. Cherished Grandmother of Sean, Christopher, Erik, Timothy, Jeremy, Damon, Brian, Evan Hickson and Amber Bullis. Great grandmother of fifteen and Great-great grandmother...
Bernice Weathers
May 30, 2021
Bernice Weathers of Jersey City , NJ passed away on May 30, 2021. She is the loving mother of Karen & Kathy Weathers; dear sister of Arnold Lacewell; and beloved grandmother of Devin Weathers. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love...
James C. Thornton, Jr.
May 22, 2021
James C. Thornton, Jr. of Jersey City passed away on May 22, 2021. Dear father of Hayleigh, loving son of James and Marva Thornton, brother of Robert and Teddy R. Melvin, uncle of Johnaisha, John, Tiana and Maurice Melvin and cousin of Lori Thornton. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support...
Douglas Kelly
Apr 27, 2021
Douglas Kelly passed away April 27, 2021 after a brief illness. Douglas Kelly the beloved son of Elizabeth Kelly and the late Julius Kelly he was the loving father of seven boys Kendall Ballard, Kareem Beasley Tyrese Hilliard, Douglas Kelly Tyrone and Fershawn Sharperson and Quincy Simmons and one girl Jessica Sharperson Grandfather of ten and one great-grandchild. Four brothers...
Lucy Rollins
Apr 25, 2021
Lucy Rollins age 77, loving mother, grandmother and friend passed away on April 25, 2021. She leaves behind her loving daughters, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers on the...
Edmond Black, Sr.
Apr 10, 2021
Edmond Black, Sr. , 96, departed this life on April 10th. Born in Garnett, S.C., Mr. Black lived in Jersey City & Rahway for 68 years. He served in the United States Army in World War II & then owned his own moving company. Mr. Black was predeceased by 4 of his children: Sharon, Edmond Jr., Laverne and James. Surviving...
James P. Bolden
Mar 3, 2021
James P. Bolden (Peter) of Bayonne, N.J. passed away on March 3, 2021. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.
Jimmie Lee Robinson
Feb 23, 2021
Jimmie Lee Robinson aka Jimmie Lee Williams of Plainfield, N.J. (Formerly of Jersey City, N.J.) Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.
Lorraine Oglesby-Campbell
Feb 20, 2021
Lorraine Oglesby-Campbell of Jersey City, passed away on Feb. 20, 2021. She is survived by Sidney and the Oglesby Family. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.
Hazel V. Watford
Feb 18, 2021
Hazel V. Watford of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on February 18, 2021. Beloved Mother of Karen, Tracey, Sandra and Tina. Cherished Sister of Robert . Dear Grandmother of 8 Grandchildren and Great-grandmother of ten. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and many other loving Relatives and friends. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered...
John Wayne Daniels
Feb 17, 2021
John Wayne Daniels of Cherry Hill (formerly of Jersey City) passed away on Feb. 17, 2021. Cherished husband of Diane Daniels, loving father of Jon K. and Krystal J. Daniels, Kelly D. and Kristen J. Sweeney. Dear brother of Gregory Daniels and Deborah Robinson. Adored grandfather of 4 and also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving...
Willie H. Jones, Sr.
Feb 10, 2021
Willie H. Jones, Sr. of Jersey City passed away on Feb. 10, 2021. Adored father of Willie G., Willie H., Michael and Malcolm Jones and Famison Pridgen. Dear brother of Bill, Jerry, Jimmy, Joe and Barbara R. Jones, Sandra Smith and Georgia Torry. Grandfather of 3, also survived by a host of great grands, nieces, nephews and other loving relatives...
