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Martha Elizabeth Watson

Martha Elizabeth Watson

Aug 31, 2014

Martha (Tina) Elizabeth Watson of Jersey City was called to glory on Sunday August 31, 2014 at the blessed age of 76. She was born October 1, 1937 in Meherrin, Virginia to the late Anna and Preston Hunt, and lived for many years in Jersey City, NJ. Martha will be remembered, honored and missed by her loving children, Gail Cruz...

Ethel Bell Myers

Ethel Bell Myers

Aug 27, 2014

Sister Ethel Bell Myers of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 27, 2014. Loving wife of the late Rev. Allen L. Myers Sr. Beloved Mother of Allen L. Myers Jr., Julia A. McCray and Rev. Eileen Myers. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren, 12 Great-grands and 2 Great-great grands and many other loving Relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has...

Joseph Marvin Reeves Jr.

Joseph Marvin Reeves Jr.

Aug 24, 2014

Joseph Marvin Reeves Jr. of Jersey City passed away Aug. 24, 2014. Husband of the late Mary Ann Wilson Reeves, adored father of Tamika R. Wilson-Lynch, Esq. and Julia Booker. Cherished brother of Paul and Anthony Reeves, Pearl Hutchinson (Dwayne) and Constance Graves (Gregory), loving devoted companion Beverly Edwards. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives...

Douglas Lamont Odom

Douglas Lamont Odom

Aug 23, 2014

Douglas Lamont Odom, of Jersey City passed on August 23, 2014. Adored husband of Coleen Boyd-Odom, devoted father of Marquis Boyd and Amaya Ann Odom. Loving son of Ann Odom and the late Robert Minton, cherished brother of Traci Odom, Delores Minton, and Deborah Minton-Brown. Special uncle of Stacee Odom, nephew of Louise Lewis, and also survived by a host...

Hidalynette Mitchell

Hidalynette Mitchell

Aug 21, 2014

Hidalynette Mitchell of Jersey City passed August 21, 2014. Cherished mother of Rasheed , William, Spencer, and Kaniesha Mitchell. Dear daughter of Beatrice and the late Roosevelt Mitchell, Sr., adored sister of Yvette, Francis, and Roosevelt Mitchell, Jr., beloved grandmother of 2 and also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has...

Martha Ann Allison

Martha Ann Allison

Aug 21, 2014

Martha Ann Allison of Hoboken, New Jersey passed away on August 21, 2014. Beloved Wife of the late Mott C. Allison. Loving Mother of Kenneth, William, Mary Ann, Paula Allison, Marilyn Johnson, Gail Alexander and the late Sherwood and Sharon Allison. Loving Sister of Doris Jones. Also survived by 7 Grandchildren, 9 Greagrands, 7 Great-greatgrands and a host of cousins...

Marvin July

Marvin July

Aug 18, 2014

Marvin July of Eastern, PA (formerly of Jersey City) passed away on August 18, 2014. Cherished husband of Linda L. July, loving father of Marvin, Darrieus, La Kia, and LaToya, adored son of Shirley July and the late Ronnie July. Dear brother of Lee, Regina, Cheryl, and Robin. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives...

Essie Mae Minor

Essie Mae Minor

Aug 16, 2014

Essie Mae Minor of Jersey City passed away on August 16, 2014. Cherished great aunt of Venus Charles, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Essie Mae Minor. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please sign "Guestbook" below...

Evangelist Elizabeth Marie Gomillion

Evangelist Elizabeth Marie Gomillion

Aug 15, 2014

Evangelist Elizabeth Marie Gomillion of Jersey City passed away on Aug. 15, 2014. Adored mother of David M. Gomillion, loving sister of Raymond, Michael, Ola, and Doris Gomillion, and Lucy Rollins. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Evangelist Elizabeth Marie Gomillion....

Joseph Charles Sr

Joseph Charles Sr

Aug 13, 2014

Our strong and beloved Pop entered eternal rest on August 13, 2014. Born on June 23, 1919 in St. Charles, South Carolina, he was the youngest of 8 children, born to the late Mary [nee Bradley] and William Charles. In 1943, he married Charlotte McDonald, a blessed union that lasted almost 70 years. They migrated to Jersey City in 1943....

Sallie G. Odoms

Sallie G. Odoms

Aug 12, 2014

Sallie G. Odoms, 84, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Jersey City Medical Center with her beloved sons by her side. Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina , Sallie moved to Jersey City in 1940 and remained a lifelong resident where she raised her family. Sallie is predeceased by her parents Oliver Sr. and Leona Alston,...

Essie Mae Stembridge

Essie Mae Stembridge

Aug 10, 2014

Essie Mae Stembridge, of Bayonne (formerly of Jersey City), passed away on August 10, 2014 in Bayonne. Essie Mae Stembridge was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Jersey City. She was the loving mother of (the late) Amanda Stembridge; caring daughter of (the late) Allen and Elizabeth Stembridge; beloved sister of Donald Stembridge (Akron, Ohio), Milton Vinson (Cleveland, Ohio),...

Lynn Joy Morse

Lynn Joy Morse

Aug 9, 2014

Lynn Joy Morse of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 9, 2014. Lynn was a former member of Ocean Avenue Baptist Church and a Home Health Care Provider. Loving Daughter of Claire J. Harris and the late Alonzo Morse. Cherished Sister of Kevin Searcy and Jarrett Robinson. Dear Niece of Roberta and Richard Lane, Carmita Bridgeforth. Devoted Cousin of...

Christopher Columbus Murphy Sr

Christopher Columbus Murphy Sr

Aug 2, 2014

Mr. Christopher Columbus Murphy Sr. of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 2, 2014. He was a Crane Operator and U.S. Army Honorably Discharged Veteran. Beloved Husband of the late Mary E. Murphy. Loving Father of Christopher (Dorothy) C. Murphy Jr., Dennis(Patricia) and James (Janice) Dixon, Debbie Williams, Jeanette and Beverly Murphy, Angela Murphy-Bryant and Unice King. Father -in-law...

Geraldine Dorothy Reed

Geraldine Dorothy Reed

Aug 1, 2014

Geraldine Dorothy Reed of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 1, 2014. Loving Mother of Baseemah M. Reed. Beloved Grandmother of Wykeira Reed. Cherished Sister of James Reed Jr., Maronia (Cecil)Miller and Valeria Reed. Also survived by Nieces, Nephews and a host of many other Relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday August 7, 2014 at 12Noon at Zion Baptist...

Lorena Rosemary Daniels

Lorena Rosemary Daniels

Aug 1, 2014

Lorena Rosemary Daniels of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 1, 2014. Loving Daughter of John Daniels and the late Lois Daniels. Cherished Sister of Johnny Daniels, Dorian Daniels and Yvonne Blair. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and many other loving Relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Lorena...

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

Jul 31, 2014

Benjamin Franklin of Jersey City passed away on July 31, 2014. Beloved husband of Contrilla Franklin, adored father of Terrence, Daryle, Benjamin, Jr., Tyrone, Jeffrey, Shawn, Dana, Charlotte, and Ruth. Loving grandfather of 10, great grandfather of 6, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate...

Henrietta Mack Jenkins

Henrietta Mack Jenkins

Jul 29, 2014

Henrietta Mack Jenkins of Westampton, NJ passed on July 29, 2014. Adored wife of the late Julian Jenkins, Sr., cherished mother of Julian Jr., Jerome, Paul, and Lorether Jenkins, and Dora Richardson. Dear sister of Aken Mack, Minnie Wells, and Sarah Huff. Loving grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 3, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other...

Ernestine Lucretia Miller

Ernestine Lucretia Miller

Jul 29, 2014

Ernestine Lucretia Miller of Jersey City passed on July 29, 2014. Cherished wife of the late Wilbert Miller, adored mother of Denise Josiah, loving sister of Elaine Morris, dear grandmother of 5, great grandmother of 7, and also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the...

Missionary Ruth Theresa Hines

Missionary Ruth Theresa Hines

Jul 24, 2014

Missionary Ruth Theresa Hines of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on July 24, 2014. Loving Mother of Councilman Paul J. Inman, Alfred B. and Gerald Holloway, Rose Hamiell, Sarah Price, Josette Morrieson and Danielle Howell. Cherished Sister of Rev. Garrison Hines Sr., Rev. Samuel Hines and Stanley Hines. Also survived by 24 Grandchildren, 10 Great-grands and a host of Nieces,...

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