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Merteen G. Norris
Jan 29, 2011
Merteen G. Norris of Jersey City passed away on Saturday January 29, 2011. Devoted wife of John A. Norris, cherished mother of Johnnie Norris III, Ivory L. Norris and Ellen D. Parham. Loving sister of William Bowen and Mary D. Jones. Grandmother of 4, great grandmother of 2, godmother of Chalynda Vaneckelen and Leah, stepsister of Annie Stoute. Also survived...
Naomi Williams
Jan 26, 2011
Naomi Williams of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2011 at Christ Hospital. Naomi was an accountant in the Banking Industry. She was the Loving mother to Jumada and Kenyetta Williams; Adored Daughter to Ruby Jeter-Tucker and the late Virgil Tucker; Loving Grandmother to 6; also survived by a host of Nieces, Nephews, and many other loving...
Jeff C. Carter
Jan 19, 2011
Jeff C. Carter of East Orange, N.J. passed away on Wednesday January 19, 2011 at the University Hospital in Newark, N.J. Jeff was employed by Oliver & Son as a Truck Driver. He was the Loving Husband to Essie Carter; Adored father to Tyrone, Terrane, Timothy and Travis; Cherished brother to Steve Jr., Dorothy, Mary, Betty, Audrey and Cordia; Grandfather...
Virgil Tucker
Jan 18, 2011
Virgil Tucker of Jersey City, passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2011. Husband of Ruby Tucker; father of Naomi Williams, the late Virgil Tucker Jr. and the late Toney Tucker; Brother-in-law of Althria Washington; Father-in-law of Dr. Janet Tucker and survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life...
Lois M. Cooke
Jan 17, 2011
Lois M. Cooke of Jersey City passed away on Monday January 17, 2011. Adored mother of Stephen R. Cooke (Melinda), cherished grandmother of Leevone and Melissa. She was the special loving aunt of Barbara Reid, Donna Miller, Cynthia Jeter, and Kevin Reid. Also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to...
Cleveland Lewis Mcmillian Jr.
Jan 15, 2011
Cleveland Lewis McMillian Jr. of Jersey City passed away on Saturday January 15, 2011 at Home. Cleveland was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a Letter Carrier. He was the Loving Husband to Evelyn McMillian; Cherished Father to Cleveland L. III and Stephen R. McMillian; Adored Brother to Lamar and Geraldine McMillian and the late Rayvond McMillian; Also survived...
Rayvond Mcmillian
Jan 13, 2011
Rayvond McMillian of Jersey City passed away on Thursday January 13, 2011 at Home. Rayvond was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a Mail Handler. He was the Loving Husband to Portia McMillian; Adored Brother to Lamar and Geraldine McMillian and the late Cleveland McMillian; Also survived by a host of Nieces, Nephews and many other loving relatives and...
Edward Lewis
Jan 12, 2011
Edward Lewis of Jersey City passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2011 at Jersey City Medical Center. He was employed by Schiffenhaus Industries as an Assistant Operator. Edward was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church. He also lived in Newark, N.J. before coming to Jersey City for 12 yrs. He was the son to the late Preston and Rosie...
John L. Wooten
Jan 8, 2011
John (Jackie) L. Wooten passed away on Saturday January 8, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson, N.J. Beloved husband of the late Nellie(Green) Wooten .Loving son of the late Edward and Malvern(Edwards) Wooten. Dear Father of Nadina Jordan, Jacqueline Wooten-Rose, Carla Wooten, Charnette Roux and Randy Wooten. Cherished Grandfather of Taundra, David, Kenya, Ernest, Jaime, LaKima, Ericka, Sameerah, Ouemar...
Willis Edenfield
Jan 8, 2011
Willis (Charlie) Edenfield of Union City passed away on Saturday January 8, 2011 at Sloan Kettering Hospital. He was employed with Nations Starch as a Chemical Assistant. Willis was the son of the late Charles and Annis Edenfield. Adored father to Debra and Donna Edenfield; Loving brother to Annis Kee; Loving grandfather to 2; Also survived by a host of...
Juanita Marie Jones Banks
Jan 5, 2011
Minister Juanita Maria Jones Banks was born in Valdosta, GA. April 16, 1965. She is the precious first born of four children by Reverends Joseph and Annie Rea Chandler Jones. Juanita passed away at Easton Hospital in Easton, Pa. Wednesday January 5, 2011. Minister Banks came to Jersey City, NJ when she was an infant. She attended Sacred Heart and...
Jeanette Pevery
Jan 3, 2011
Jeanette Pevery of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Monday January 3, 2011. Loving mother of the late Keisha Thomas. Grandmother of Joashua and Giovanni Thomas. Daughter of the late Lee and Nora Mae Pevery. Cherished sister of Wayne Pevery, Raymond Pevery and Lorraine Coleman. Dear sister-in-law of Vanessa Pevery. Aunt of Anthony Ellerby and Harold Williams. Grand Aunt of...
Jessie Mae Johnson
Jan 1, 2011
Jessie Mae Johnson (Dudley), age 83, of Jersey City, NJ passed away Saturday January 1, 2011 at her home. Born in Vivian, WV on January 2, 1927, she spent most of her adult life in Jersey City. Jessie loved wearing hats, traveling, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. For 60 years, she was an active member at...
Prince Khyson Sincere Denmark
Jan 1, 2011
Prince Khyson Sincere Denmark of East Orange , N.J. (formerly of Jersey City, N.J) passed away on January 1, 2011. Precious son of Mylove Tetterton and Troy M.S. Denmark. Brother of Jahlil Tetterton. Grandson of Mylove Tetterton, Anthony Hodges, Jermine Thomas, Keesha & Kevin Taylor and Troy Pinkney. Great grandson of Brenda & Larry Tetterton, Omie & Willie Denmark and...
Freddie Lee Allen
Dec 30, 2010
Freddie Lee Allen departed on Wednesday December 30, 2009 at the Jersey City Medical Center. She had been employed as a Bus Driver. She had been a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Missionary Board for over 50 years. Daughter of the late Willie and Alberine Walker. Devoted mother of William T. (Shaloma), Kevin L. (Charlettia) Allen and the...
Henry Bell Sr.
Dec 27, 2010
Henry Bell Sr. of Jersey City, N.J. passed way on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Jersey City Medical Center. He was employed by G.K. Trucking for 29 years. Henry was the son to the late Leon and Pearl Bell. Loving and Adored father to Henry Jr., Robert, Du-Shawn, Jason, Don, George, Tonthia, Nina and Rosalind; Loving brother to Edward, Joseph,...
Lillian Goodrum
Dec 25, 2010
Lillian Goodrum passed away on Saturday December 25, 2010 at home in Fords, N.J. Formerly of Jersey City, N.J. Lillian worked for the U.S. Postal Office as a Console Operator. She was the loving daughter to the late Emmitt O. Andrews and Bennetta Aikins; Loving wife to the late Lesley Goodrum; Adored Mother to Lisa D. Goodrum; Cherish sister to...
Ruby L. Morrison Riley
Dec 23, 2010
Ruby L. Morrison Riley passed away on Thursday December 23, 2010 at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Mrs. Morrison was a lifelong resident of Jersey City, NJ. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for Hamilton Park Nursing Home in Jersey City, NJ. She was the beloved wife of Herman Riley; loving mother of Jerome, Herman Lamont, Renita L.,...
Audwin M. Smith
Dec 19, 2010
Audwin "Niki" M. Smith of Jersey City, NJ entered into God's care on Sunday December 19, 2010 at Lourdes Medical Center in Willingboro, NJ. Audwin was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by son Patrick Smith; her parents Virginia and John Jones; sisters Tamatha and Willenia; brothers Willie and Kevin; in-laws Bryon, Patrick, Tequlia, and Marilyn; also several...
Willie Mae Smith
Dec 17, 2010
With Grace, Willie Mae Smith departed this world on Friday December 17th 2010. Willie Mae was born June 26th, 1928 in Hoopersville, Alabama. Willie Mae moved to Jersey City in 1962 where she worked in the neighborhood Cleaner's. Being southern reared and raised in the church helped to mold her spirit and personality to stay close to God. She visited...
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