Theron M. Thomas
January 10, 2022
Theron M. Thomas of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on January 10, 2022. 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.
Elizabeth Donna Simms Lockett
January 6, 2022
Elizabeth Donna Simms Lockett of Jersey City. 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.
Rev. Dr. Lemaire Alerte
January 5, 2022
Rev. Dr. Lemaire Alerte , 86 of Jersey City, NJ passed away on January 5, 2022 at Jersey City Medical Center. Born in Grande Saline, Haiti, he completed his formal education in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he also began his professional career as a teacher. In 1966, he married Marie Nativida Vernet, who predeceased him on Aug 7, 2019, and they...
Howard Perry Conyers
January 4, 2022
Howard Perry Conyers 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.
Theresena Desrosiers
January 1, 2022
Theresena Desrosiers , known as "Ma" and "Mommy" to her children, and "grandma" and "Mommy" to her grandchildren, "Ma Tante" or "Ninninn" to her nephews and nieces, and "Soeur Teresena" to her loving church family, was well loved by her family whom she loved, prayed for, and spoke of very fondly. Theresena Desrosiers was born on February 28, 1935 to...
Dr. Dwight A. Raines
December 22, 2021
Dr. Dwight A. Raines of Jersey City, NJ passed away on December 22, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Boler -Raines. Loving son of (the late) Samuel & Alyne Raines; caring brother of (the late) David & Quinton Raines; and dear brother -in- law of Barbara Cuffy Raines. Also survived by a host of loving relatives & friends....
James Morris Brown
December 18, 2021
James Morris Brown of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away on December 18, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was the beloved Husband of (the late) Gladys Mae Brown (nee Sneed). Loving father of Randy Harper, Gentry (Montressa) Sneed, James Malcolm Brown, Shaunte Jermaine Brown & the late Brenda (Elijah Melvin) Small; Devoted brother of Garfield Brown & Gloria...
Hector B. Taveras
December 14, 2021
Hector B. Taveras of Jersey City. 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.
John Henry Watson
November 14, 2021
John Henry Watson of Jersey City, NJ (formerly of Philadelphia, PA) made his transition on Sunday November 14, 2021. Mr. Watson was the owner of Watson Mortuary Service, Inc. since 1994. He was a United States Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War and was awarded a Double Purple Heart...After 20 years of service to his country John moved...
Willie Lester Reaves
November 3, 2021
Willie Lester Reaves was known by close friends as "Neighbor" transitioned from this life at home on November 3, 2021. Willie was preceded in death by his cherished wife Barbara "Mother Reaves" Cooper, parents the late Harold and Clydie Mae (Gerald) Reaves, sisters Martha Mae Wims & Evelyn Reaves and brothers Allen & Jimmie Reaves. He leaves to carry on...
Teresa R. Oglesby
October 24, 2021
Teresa R. Oglesby was born on June 25, 1960 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Carrie L. and Reuben B. Oglesby. She made her peaceful transition on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Teresa attended Jersey City's P.S. # 2, St. Boniface Elementary and Sacred Heart Elementary Schools. She graduated from Henry Snyder High School. She studied Art History at Essex...
Gregory Lane Bryant, Sr.
October 18, 2021
Gregory Lane Bryant Sr. of Roselle, N.J. (Formerly of Jersey City, N.J.) passed away on October 18, 2021. Beloved Father of Gregory Demetrius, Gregory Lane, Raymond, Antoinette, Zaida, Laquinta, Shanea and Danielle. Devoted Grandfather of 15 grandchildren. Loving Great-grand father of 4. Cherished Son of the late Henry Sr. and Ella Bryant. Also survived by 5 Brothers, 6 Sisters, Host...
Cortell Yvonne Tappan
August 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
August 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
June 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
June 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
June 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.