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Jessie Alfred Ragland
Jun 4, 2018
Jessie Alfred Ragland of Irvington, NJ (formerly of Jersey City) passed away on June 4, 2018. Beloved husband of Cecelia Ragland; loving father of Terrence Ragland & Min. Inger Ragland; dear brother of Robert Ragland, Brenda Smith, Josephine Terry & Elmer Daniels; and grandfather of (3) grandchildren & (1) great grandchild. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other...
Glenn Chester, Sr.
Jun 1, 2018
Glenn Chester, Sr. of Jersey City passed away on June 1, 2018. Loving husband of Rene Chester, dear father of Omar, Glenn Chester, Jr., Justin, Asmar and Maritza. Dear brother of Carl, Perry, Herman, Joann, Sophronia, Venise and Renee. Grandfather of four and also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial...
Early Townsend, Jr.
May 28, 2018
Early Townsend, Jr. of Jersey City passed away on May 28, 2018. Loving husband of Mattie Lee, adored father of Lewis, Charles, Pamela, Rachel, Melissa and the late Linda and Early III. Son of Lillie and the late Early, Sr., brother of Larfrazier and Mary. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been...
Richard King
May 25, 2018
Richard King of Van Nuys, CA (formerly of Jersey City) passed away on May 25, 2018. Beloved brother of Rev. Walter, Deacon George, John, Sylvia, and Carrol Lee. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Richard King. You are invited to add a Tribute...
Steven C. Washington
May 25, 2018
Steven C. Washington of Jersey City passed away on May 25, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Karesha; loving father of Jahlil, Anthony, Ikeya, Ny'kera, caring son of Joyce Ann & (the late) Alvin Washington Sr.; brother of Alvynn Jr., Nicole, & (the late) Michelle Williams -Reeves; and grandfather of (4) grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces,...
Mary L. Holly-Dortch
May 20, 2018
Mary L. Holly-Dortch of Jersey City, NJ passed away on May 20, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Willie Dortch; loving mother of Willie J. Holly, Tony E. Holly, Sylvia A. Holly, & (the late) Jimmy L. Holly; and grandmother of (5) grandchildren & (2) great grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends...
Almedia Josephine Mcnary
May 12, 2018
Almedia Josephine McNary aka" Josie" of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on May 12, 2018. Beloved Mother of Pastor Tall Johnson, Jeffrey M. Black, Marion Powell, Almedia Boykins and Virginia Robinson. Cherished Sister of Evelyn. Also survived by 20 Grandchildren, 38 Great-grands, 5 Great great-grands , a host of nieces, nephews many other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial...
Viola Joyner,
May 11, 2018
Viola Joyner of Lake Worth, Florida (formerly of JC, NJ) passed away on May 11, 2018. Devoted mother of Anthony, Michael (Priscilla), Kenneth (Tyra) and the late Roxann & Veronica Joyner. Loving sister of Priscilla Woodward and the late Lawrence Woodward. Loving grandmother to 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews & other loving...
Deaconess Linda A. Poole-Liles
May 10, 2018
Deaconess Linda A. Poole-Liles of Jersey City, NJ passed away on May 10, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Deacon Darren Liles; loving mother of Paul Derek Kyser & Wanda R. Dakers; dear sister of Elaine F. Haygood; and caring grandmother of (6) grandchildren & (2) great grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives &...
Robyn Denise Kittrell-Nye
May 4, 2018
Robyn Denise Kittrell-Nye was born on May 30, 1961 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of Evelyn Ann Kittrell and the late Clarence Kittrell Robyn lived in Jersey City, graduated from Snyder High School and attended Hudson County Community College. Robyn's life was blessed with two beautiful children; Tiffany and Darrion Kittrell, whom she loved and instilled with valuable...
Kamal Malik Mccord
May 2, 2018
Kamal Malik McCord of Jersey City, NJ passed away on May 2, 2018. He was the loving son of Terry McCord and Tracy Simmons; beloved brother of Rashee, Jeremy, Tyrone, & Traci Simmons; and grandson of Dorothy Henderson & Minnie Milteer. Also survived by a host of loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the...
Don Gourdine
May 2, 2018
Don Gourdine of Jersey City, NJ passed away on May 2, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Gina Taliaferro-Gourdine; loving father of Don Gourdine, Jr. & Siddiquha Gourdine; brother of Rev. Jerome Gourdine, Theodore Gourdine & Pastor Sharon Grant; grandfather of (3) grandchildren; and godfather of Zakiya Taliaferro. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, loving relatives &...
William O. Holloway
May 2, 2018
William O.Holloway of Jersey City passed away May 2, 2018. Husband of the late Mary E. Holloway, devoted father of William G. and Mark Holloway, Jeanette H. Wilson, Janice M. Scott, Jacqueline Brown, William, Laress and Estelle Robinson. Dear brother of Robert, Lehman, Ulysses, and Nanabelle Holloway, Annabelle Clay and Monnie Blackwell. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews...
Derald Theophilus Oglesby
May 1, 2018
Derald Theophilus Oglesby of Passaic, N.J. (Formerly of Jersey City) passed away on May 1, 2018. Beloved Son of the late Carrie and Reuben Oglesby. Cherished Grandson of Rosa Lee Rankin. Loving Brother of Reuben Jr., Teresa, Angelyn, Shira and the late Stanley. Also survived by a host of many loving Relatives and Friends. This Online Memorial has been created...
Rosemary Walker
Apr 30, 2018
Rosemary Walker of Jersey City, NJ passed away on April 30, 2018. She was the loving mother of Kenneth (Sanita) Walker, Rosalyn Walker & Dana Walker; beloved daughter of Hattie Walker; sister of Theresa Benthal; and caring grandmother of (14) grandchildren and (6) great- grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial...
George Douglas
Apr 22, 2018
George Douglas of Roselle, NJ (formerly of Jersey City) passed away on April 22, 2018. He was the beloved husband of (the late) Joyce Douglas; loving father of Georgette Douglas and Whyvette Bonhom; dear brother of Margaret Clark and Jewel Stembridge; and caring grandfather of (3) grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. ...
Willie Johnson
Apr 20, 2018
Willie Johnson of Jersey City, NJ passed away on April 20, 2018. He was the beloved husband of the late Rozella Johnson; loving father of Willie Lee , James, Alex, Eric, Yolanda, Jennifer, Tonya and the Late Patricia. Also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 6 Great-grands, 1 Great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial...
Frances Bunch
Apr 16, 2018
Frances Bunch of Appomattox, VA. (Formerly of Jersey City, N.J. ) passed away on April 16, 2018. Beloved Mother of William L. Robertson and Frances T. Bunch. Dear Mother-in-law of Cheryle Ross Robertson. Cherished Grandmother of Siri, Kahlik, Husaniyyah, Aisha, Jihad, Basimah, Hisen, Anthony, Elijah, Habibah, Theodore, Raasikh and Qawi. . Also survived by 17 Great Grandchildren and a host...
Leroy J. Stuckey
Apr 15, 2018
Leroy J. Stuckey of Rahway, N.J. passed away on April 15, 2018. Beloved Husband of Ellen L. Stuckey. Loving Father of LeCharles, LaRoy, DeShaun, Robert, Derek and Katrina. Cherished Brother of Minnie, Jeanie and Mary. Dear nephew of Cursie Howell. Also survived by 12 Grandchildren, 1 Great-grand child , nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial...
Ronald S. Williams
Apr 14, 2018
Ronald S. Williams of Jersey City, NJ passed away on April 14, 2018. He was the beloved son of Deaconess Dorothy and (the late) Deacon Daniel Williams; and loving brother of Jacquelyn & Yvonne Williams. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Ronald S....
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