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Gloria Spence

Gloria Spence

Nov 14, 2016

Gloria Spence of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on November 14, 2016. Loving Mother of Ramona Spence- Jackson and husband Derek Jackson. Adorned Grandmother of Terrance. Great-grand mother of two. Cherished Daughter of Ellouise Bethel. Dear Sister of Thaddeus, Eloise, Katherine Bethel, Linda King, Varnie Spence and Terryann Floyd. Also survived by a host of Nieces, nephews, and many loving...

Bessie Thornton Oliver

Bessie Thornton Oliver

Nov 11, 2016

Bessie Thornton Oliver of Nutley, NJ passed away on Nov. 11, 2016. Cherished wife of Edward C. Oliver, devoted mother of Dr. Christy Oliver-Hawley (David), dear sister of James, loving grandmother of Andrew, Special aunt of Isaac, special devoted friend of LaVerne and Margie and also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. This...

Joyce B. Austin

Joyce B. Austin

Nov 6, 2016

Joyce B. Austin of Jersey City passed away on Nov. 6, 2016. Beloved mother of Jermaine, Rasheed, Ahmad and Hassan Austin, loving sister of Dennis, Bernard, Donald, Doris, Denise, Janice and Carol Howard, loving grandmother of 16. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the...

Anna Keyes

Anna Keyes

Nov 5, 2016

She was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ and graduated from Lincoln High School. Anna is survived by her son Andre, daughter Dianne, grandchildren James, Shanequa, Latasha, Tyreek, and Shakeena, Great grndchildren Deshawn, Danisha, Xavier and Zakiyak. She is also survived by her brothers Eugene and Harold. Anna was a longtime employee of Greenville Hospital for over 25 years...

Richard John Palms Jr.

Richard John Palms Jr.

Nov 5, 2016

Richard John Palms Jr. "Peteo" of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Nov. 5, 2016. Beloved Father of Tiwan and Malika. Loving Son of Lessie Palms and the late Richard J. Palms Sr. Dear Brother of Karen and Michae. Also survived by 2 Grandchildren and a host of many relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate...

Lynette Teresa Gilliam-Tisdale

Lynette Teresa Gilliam-Tisdale

Nov 4, 2016

Lynette Teresa Gilliam-Tisdale was born September 25, 1950 to Robert and Theresa Gilliam. Lynette was educated in the Jersey City School System. She furthered her education at Jersey City State College. She retired in 2015 from Waldor Products. At an early age Lynette gave her life to Christ at Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church. God called his angel home on Friday,...

William Aaron Barnes

William Aaron Barnes

Oct 31, 2016

William Aaron Barnes of Roselle, New Jersey passed away on October 31, 2016. Beloved Husband of Mary E. Barnes. Loving Father of Michael , Jerome, Alesia, Dorothena (Donnie), Nikita , Zakiyyah and Bibiane. Dear Brother of Clarence and Mary Betty. Also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 2 Great-grands and a host of many other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has...

Ruby Lee Royal

Ruby Lee Royal

Oct 29, 2016

Ruby Lee Royal of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on October 29, 2016. Loving Wife of the late George Herman Royal. Loving Mother of Johnnie Mae Matthews . Cherished Grandmother of Natasha Matthews and Natavia Matthews. Great-grandmother of five. Daughter of the late James and Julia Watkins. Also survived by many other loving Relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has...

Alisande Moody Hicks

Alisande Moody Hicks

Oct 28, 2016

Alisande aka "Trisha" Moody Hicks, 46, entered GOD'S rest on October 28, 2016. Trisha was born and raised in Jersey City, she was a lifelong resident having raised her family in Jersey City where she grew up with her siblings Kevin Sims, Steve Moody, Derrick Moody, Darrell Moody, Tawana Moody-Durante, and Tyeshia Moody. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Marie "Tiny" Carey

Marie "Tiny" Carey

Oct 28, 2016

This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Marie "Tiny" Carey". You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please sign "Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.

Carrie L. Oglesby

Carrie L. Oglesby

Oct 26, 2016

Carrie L. Oglesby was born on September 23, 1936 in Millen, GA to Rosa Lee Rankin and the late Crawford Williams. She transitioned on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Carrie attended Bloomfield College & Seminary and earned her Nursing certification from St. Francis Nursing School. Upon completion of her program, she worked as a licensed Practitioners nurse at St. Francis Hospital...

Solomon Butler Jr.

Solomon Butler Jr.

Oct 24, 2016

Solomon Butler Jr. of Jersey City, NJ passed away on October 24, 2016. He was the beloved father of Jason and Darrion Butler; and dear brother of Charles, Perry, and Peggy Butler. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Solomon Butler Jr. You are...

Shamaya W. Clark

Shamaya W. Clark

Oct 23, 2016

Shamaya W. Clark of Jersey City, NJ passed away on October 23, 2016. Beloved Daughter of Tamicka Goode and Shambu Clark . Loving Sister of Shambu Jr., Desmond, Shamree, Shamir, Antionette and Ania. Devoted niece Nevaeh Stevens. Also survived by a host of many other loving Relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of...

Dorsey Cox Jr.

Dorsey Cox Jr.

Oct 20, 2016

Dorsey Cox Jr. of Jersey City passed away on October 20, 2016. He was the loving husband of Maggie Cox; beloved father of Jayme Cox, Dorsey Cox III, and Tammy Coburn; and caring grandfather of (6) grandchildren and (4) great- grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to...

Christa T. Capers

Christa T. Capers

Oct 20, 2016

Christa T. Capers of Jersey City, NJ passed away on October 20, 2016. She was the loving daughter of Lymus and Teresa Capers; beloved sister of Terrence Capers; and caring granddaughter of Willie & Cherrie Milton and Rean Butler. Also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life...

Charlie Mckenzie

Charlie Mckenzie

Oct 8, 2016

On Saturday, October 8, 2016 , Charlie McKenzie peacefully departed this life. We all loved him, God loved him best taking Charlie home to his resting place. Charlie McKenzie Jr. known to many as "June Bug" was born in Whiteville, NC August 13, 1938. Charlie was an active member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for over 50 years and he...

Tiesha Tawanna Rivers

Tiesha Tawanna Rivers

Oct 7, 2016

Tiesha Tawanna Rivers of Newark, NJ (formerly of Jersey City) passed away on Ocotber 7, 2016. She was the loving mother of Uzziah Rivers; beloved daughter of Douglas E Mallory and (the late) Zina Rivers; dear sister of Douglas, James, Jamal, Roshanda, Ivy, Robert, Devenir, and Quanza. Also survived by (6) uncles, (6) aunts, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and...

Robert "Bobby" Moore

Robert "Bobby" Moore

Oct 4, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Moore of Jersey City, NJ transitioned, Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Born in Breckenridge, Pennsylvania, Bobby and his family moved to Jersey City in his teenage years. His lifelong personal interests included Baseball, Western movies, history, music and being a mentor to the younger generation: he created various Trivial Pursuit-type games for his children, nieces & nephews to play;...

Rachel Simms James

Rachel Simms James

Oct 3, 2016

Rachel Simms James (Age 98) of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away on October 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Trustee George W. James Jr. Loving Mother of George W. James III. Cherished Grandmother of George ( Nigeria) W. James IV . Dear Great-grandmother of Alana and Reina James. Devoted Sister of Paris Simms. Also survived by a host...

Marguerite "Sister G" Griffin

Marguerite "Sister G" Griffin

Oct 1, 2016

Marguerite "Sister G" Griffin of Union, N.J. passed away on Oct. 1, 2016. Beloved Mother of Ronald Sheffield and Michele L. Weldon. Also survived by 2 Grandchildren , 2 Great-grands and a host of many other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Marguerite "Sister G" Griffin . You are invited to...

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