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Bernese Davis

Bernese Davis

Jul 20, 2014

Bernese Davis of Jersey City passed away on July 20, 2014. Loving wife of the late Abraham Davis, adored mother of Derik G. (Phyllis), Irene, and the late Wilson L. Beckett. Cherished sister of Mamie Cheek and also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends. Sista always believed in treating people the way...

Darrel Tyrone Thomas

Darrel Tyrone Thomas

Jul 19, 2014

Darrel Tyrone Thomas "49" of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, July 19th 2014 at Jersey City Medical Center. He was born on April 30th 1965 in Jersey City. He attended public schools #15 and #34 and attended Henry Snyder High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. He worked as a Security Officer in the Jersey City Administration...

Milton Brown

Milton Brown

Jul 18, 2014

Milton Brown of Jersey City passed away July 18, 2014. Cherished father of Jarrett Lewis, dear brother of Joseph J. Dawson, loving nephew of Tyra Brown Dawson, great nephew of Julia Johnson, and adored fianc of Terry Thorton. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Milton Brown. You are invited to add a Tribute in his...

George Flowers

George Flowers

Jul 10, 2014

George Flowers a resident of Jersey City, New Jersey since 1955 passed away on July 10, 2014. Mr. Flowers was a Butcher for the Anderson Meat Co., a member of Calvary C.M.E. Church. Beloved Husband of Daisy Bell Charlton Flowers which this coming October 17th, 2014 would of been 60 years of marriage. Loving Father of David Lee Flowers, Aven...

Lillian Grissett

Lillian Grissett

Jul 7, 2014

Lillian Grissett (nee Haynes) of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on July 7, 2014. Beloved Wife of Jimmy Grissett. Loving Mother of John A. and Kevin D. Haynes. Cherished Grandmother of Ashantis and Khalil Haynes, Ka'vinie Moreland. Devoted Sister of KC Haynes. Her special friends: Beverly Davis, Margie Ulmer and Mary Jean McCall. Also survived by a host of Nieces,...

Officer Gary Cooper

Officer Gary Cooper

Jun 22, 2014

Hudson County Corrections Officer Gary Cooper of Jersey City, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on June 22, 2014. Loving Son of Grace D. Cooper and Marvin (Pecolia) Cooper Jr. Cherished Grandson of Hennie Coe-Wilson. Devoted Brother of Marvis, , Henry, David, Leonard, Ravanna and Michelle. Also survived by a host of many other loving Relatives and Friends. This Online...

Rev. Rudolph V. Mccullers Sr.

Rev. Rudolph V. Mccullers Sr.

Jun 21, 2014

Rev. Rudolph V. McCullers, Sr., of Jersey City passed away on June 21, 2014 in Jersey City. Rev. Rudolph V. McCullers, Sr., was the loving husband of (the late) Merethia L. McCullers. Devoted father of Deacon Rudolph V. Jr. (Vickie), Vahon (Michelle), Harold (Sylvia), Garry, Sandra (Chad), and Patricia. Beloved grandfather of (15) grandchildren and (11) great-grandchildren. Also, survived by...

Margaret M. Jackson

Margaret M. Jackson

Jun 19, 2014

Margaret M. Jackson of Jersey City, N.J. entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2014. Loving wife of the late George Jackson Sr. Loving Mother of George Jr., Juanita and Zeffie. Also survived by 58 Grandchildren, Host of Greatgrands and many other loving Relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Margaret M. Jackson....

James Joseph Hankerson

James Joseph Hankerson

Jun 14, 2014

James Joseph Hankerson a Lifelong resident of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on June 14, 2014. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Loving Father of Isaiah, Twins Shyquan and Shyquania. Dear Son of the late Edward and Page Hankerson. Cherished Brother of Margaret Thomas, Keith , Michelle, Tiffany and the late Anthony Hankerson and Joyce Graham. I Uncle:...

Karen Denise Watkins

Karen Denise Watkins

Jun 13, 2014

Karen Denise Watkins, a lifelong resident of Jersey City, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on June 13, 2014. Beloved Wife of Barry L. Watkins, Loving Mother of Decundi, Raman and Kayla. Cherished Daughter of Elizabeth Burroughs and the late Thomas Burroughs. Devoted Sister of Vonda and Toni. Also survived by a host of many other Loving Relatives and Friends....

Magdalene Geban

Magdalene Geban

Jun 9, 2014

Magdalene Geban of Jersey City, N.J. entered into eternal rest on June 8, 2014. Beloved Wife of the late Raymond Geban. Loving Mother of Brian Cooper , Shawn Geban and Monique Calderon. Cherished Sister of Ella Mae Gibson. Also survived by 6 Grandchildren and a host of many other loving Relatives & friends. This Online Memorial has been created to...

Priscilla Stewart

Priscilla Stewart

Jun 6, 2014

Priscilla Stewart of Jersey City, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2014. Loving Mother of Kwame'. Beloved Daughter of Mary and the late Claudis Sr. Cherished Sister of Claudis Jr., Carlyle, Waverly, Anthony, Revella, Loretta, Valerie, Mahaley, Demetrice and the late Alexander and Jasper. Also survived by a host of Nieces, Nephews and many other loving Relatives...

Jackie Sue Betts

Jackie Sue Betts

Jun 5, 2014

Jackie Sue Betts of Jersey City, New Jersey. She was born in Gallipolis. Ohio on Sept. 5, 1971. and passed away on June 5th at the Jersey City Medical Center. Loving wife of Joseph Salisbury.Beloved Mother of Joseph and Tiffany. Devoted Daughter of Karen and the late Jack M. Betts. Beloved Grandaughter of Juanita Parker. Dear niece of Diana Needham,...

Robert Earl Berry

Robert Earl Berry

Jun 3, 2014

Robert Earl (Pistol) Berry was born on April 12, 1972 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He passed away on June 3, 2014 at the Jersey City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident where he was an entrepreneur. Pistol enjoyed his Music, Fancy Cars and Clothing. He was the Beloved Father of Ayana Sanford, A Loved Son of Joseph Nathan...

John E. Barbee Jr

John E. Barbee Jr

Jun 3, 2014

John E. Barbee Jr. of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on June 3, 2014. Loving Husband of Katherine Barbee. Beloved Father of Adam Barbee and Suzanne Barbee. Cherished Son of Mrs. Arlene Barbee and the late John Barbee Sr. Devoted Grandfather of Jennifer and Alexis Barbee. Dear brother of the late Michael R. Barbee. Also survived by a host of...

Mary Louise Leslie

Mary Louise Leslie

Jun 1, 2014

Mary Louise Leslie of Jersey City, N.J. entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2014. Loving Mother of James, Garrison, Eric, Tashia, Mikeema and Syrina Leslie. Beloved Daughter of Luther Leslie and the late Mary Francis Leslie. Cherished Brother of Daniel, Lynn, Willie, Cora, Shimier and Nekia. Also survived by 3 Grandchildren, Host of Nieces, Nephews and many other loving...

Isaac Dowdell Sr

Isaac Dowdell Sr

May 27, 2014

Isaac Dowdell Sr.of Jersey City, N.J. entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2014. Loving Husband of Margaret Dowdell. Beloved Father of Isaac Dowdell Jr. and Michael Leonard Dowdell. Devoted Brother of Mary George Williams , Leila Morgan (Both of Auburn, Alabama) and the late Howard Dowdell Jr. Also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 3 Greatgrands and a host of many...

Clayton Barnes

Clayton Barnes

May 22, 2014

Clayton "Buddy" Barnes , a lifelong resident of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on May 22, 2014. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Mr. Barnes was also employed by the City of Jersey City Board of Education. Beloved Uncle of Shirley Barnes. Loving Nephew of Georgia Craddock and Ronald Dabney. Also survived by a host of...

Deacon Leroy Simmons

Deacon Leroy Simmons

May 10, 2014

Deacon Leroy Simmons of Newark, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2014 . Beloved Husband of Deaconess Shirley Simmons. Loving Father of Shaun Simmons-Robinson, Jade Simmons-Minor and Zena Simmons. Devoted Brother of Issac and Eugene Simmons. Also survived by 5 Grandchildren , 1 Great-grand child and a host of nieces, nephews and many other loving Relatives and...

Clarence R. Gaffney

Clarence R. Gaffney

May 10, 2014

Clarence R. Gaffney of Jersey City, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Marva Gaffney. Loving Father of Donald (Bertha) . Cherished Grandfather of Jacqueline and Denise. Great-grandfather of Domonique. Also survived by a host of many other loving Relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life...

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