Minnie Goodson
August 31, 2019
Minnie Goodson (nee Wright) aged 90, of Jersey City, New Jersey peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2019. A life-long resident of Jersey City, Minnie was employed by Maidenform, Inc. located in Bayonne, New Jersey from which she subsequently retired. Minnie was a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church in Jersey City and a member of the Order...
Pearl Ann Benjamin
August 25, 2019
Pearl Ann Benjamin of Jersey City, NJ passed away on August 25,2019.
Robyn Lynn Holmes
August 5, 2019
Robyn Lynn Holmes of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 5, 2019. Beloved Mother of Phillip, Michael, Ericka (Efrain), Nadirah and Maleka. Loving Daughter of Bishop Willie Holmes and the Late Ruby Holmes. Cherished Sister of Pastor William D., Pastor Emanuel K., Daphnie, Claudia, Rhonda and Nya. Special Grandchildren Coryn and Nazye. Special friend Ronald Perry. Also survived by...
Chester Gertrude, Sr.
July 21, 2019
Chester Gertrude, Sr. of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on July 21, 2019. Beloved Husband of Sharon Gertrude. Loving Father of Chester Jr., Katrina , Sylvia and LaTonya. Devoted Brother of Tyrone, Sharon, Annette , Donna, Patricia and Renee. Also survived by 6 Grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.
Deacon Lee Kelly, Jr.
July 18, 2019
Deacon Lee Kelly, Jr. of Jersey City passed away on July 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Larfrazier Kelly, loving father of Kevin Smith (Regina) and Jacqueline Smith. Dear brother of Willie F. Croswell and Ruby Simmons. Grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 4 and also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Deacon Grant L. Crayton
July 10, 2019
Deacon Grant L. Crayton of Jersey City, NJ passed away on July 10, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Gloria Crayton; loving father of Jennifer and Joy Crayton; and dear brother of Delores Shaw. Also survived by a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Catherine V. Maxwell
July 10, 2019
Catherine V. Maxwell of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on July 10, 2019. Beloved Wife of Rev. Matthew Maxwell I. Loving Mother of Matthew H. (Tasha) Maxwell II and Amiri K. (Damion) Allen. Cherished Sister of Donna Thomas , Addison and Gerald Miller. Also survived by 7 Grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.
Sharonda Arnetha Davis-Tisdale
July 8, 2019
Sharonda Arnetha Davis-Tisdale of Fairburn, Ga.. (Formerly of Jersey City, N.J.) passed away on July 8, 2019. She was the Beloved wife of Dorian Tisdale; Loving Mother of Samuel, Judah, Cherished daughter of Arnetha Davis; Devoted sister of Dorian, Sherry, & Monica. Stepdaughter of Hoover Morrison. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and...
Otto Mayer, Jr.
July 6, 2019
Otto Mayer, Jr. of Jersey City, NJ passed away July 6, 2019. Beloved Husband of Dianne Mayers. Loving Father of Anthony and Jheri Mayers. Devoted Stepfather of Jason and Jennifer Williams. Cherished Brother of Mary Williams. Also survived by 8 Grandchildren, host of Great-grands, nieces, nephews and many other loving Relatives and Friends.
Deacon Leroy Grant, Sr.
June 24, 2019
Deacon Leroy Grant, Sr. of Jersey City passed away on June 24, 2019. Cherished husband of Gussie Grant, loving father of Leroy Jr., Rodney, Kenneth and Bridget D. Grant, Rev. Priscilla M. Joyner and Tywanna T. Thomas. Dear brother of George Grant, Mary Wright, Rosabell Wyman, Jeanette Davis, Reanette Young, Allean Davis, Brenda King, Sarah Richardson and Ophelia Gillens. Adored...
Deacon George Smith, Jr.
June 23, 2019
Deacon George Smith, Jr. of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on June 23, 2019. Beloved Husband of the late Edith Smith. Loving Father of Rufus (Marilyn) Smith, Ronnie (LaVerne) Smith and George T. (Stephanie) Smith III. Devoted Brother of Benjamin and William T. Smith. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren, Host of Great-grands, great-great-grands and many other loving Relatives and Friends.
Sadie Williams
June 23, 2019
Sadie Williams of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on June 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Alonzo Williams. Loving mother of Earl, Harry, Kirkland, Patricia Williams, and Latricia Williams-Carter. Cherished sister of Hattie Mae Duncan and Frances Chisolm. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grands, 1 great-great grandchild, host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
Jessie Mae Howard
June 19, 2019
My Beloved Mother was called home on the morning of June 19th 2019. Jessie Mae Howard was born on August 20, 1936 in Allendale, South Carolina to the late Lucille & Wyman Taylor. Jessie attended State High School where she graduated from in June of 1955. In September of 1955, Jessie relocated to Jersey City, NJ. On March 23, 1957,...
Franklin Patterson
June 11, 2019
Franklin Patterson of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on June 11,2019. Beloved Brother of Byron and Marcia. Special and Devoted Cousin of the Harmon Family in Jersey City, N.J.
Miriam Turner
June 4, 2019
Miriam Turner, 86 of Jersey City transitioned on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was a Deaconess at Salem Baptist Church, Jersey City and member of Salem over 80 years. Miriam retired after 30 years of service at Western Electric Company as Clerk Requisition Typist. She was a life member of The Pioneers of America. Miriam was an active member of...
John Lewis Nettles
June 1, 2019
John Lewis Nettles of Jersey City passed away on June 1, 2019. Loving husband of Wanda Nettles, devoted father of John L. Nettles, Jr. and Alesha M. Oranie. dear brother of James Nettles, grandfather of 5 and also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Earth Robinson
May 30, 2019
Earth Robinson of Jersey City passed away on May 30, 2019. Adored mother of Tyessia Bryant, loving sister of Gregory Robinson, Sarah Brown, Millerdean R. Butler (Ronald), Barbara Ann Robinson and Corrine Brown. Dear grandmother of 4, her best friend Florine Holmes, and also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.
Maybelle Wells
May 23, 2019
Maybelle Wells of Jersey City, NJ passed on May 23, 2019. She was the beloved wife of (the late) Eddie Wells; loving mother of Rodney, Kenneth, Edward, & Sandra; and caring grandmother of (7) grandchildren & (9) great grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dennis Stewart
May 20, 2019
Dennis Stewart of Jersey City passed away on May 20, 2019. Cherished father of Rasheed Walker, loving brother of Darren K. Stewart (Angela) and Aaron D. Stewart (Annette). Also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Darryl Williams
May 2, 2019
Darryl Williams of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on May 2, 2019. Beloved Husband of Patricia A. Williams. Loving Father of Joe Ladson, Danielle S. Williams, Ebony and Ivy Wilson. Son of the late Sadie and Daniel Williams. Devoted Brother of Rashid (Lateefah ) Abdullah aka Timothy Frazier and Margie L. Young-Henderson and her husband John Henderson. Dear Nephew of...