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Schuyler Travis

Schuyler Travis

Nov 3, 2020

Schulyer E. Travis, Sr. was born on April 30, 1923 the son of the late Hazel Easter Travis and Samuel D. Travis. He was the second eldest of eight (8) children, and the eldest brother. He received Jesus Christ has his Lord and Savior in the latter years of his life. Schuyler peacefully departed this world on November 2,...

Bishop Gerald A Beals

Bishop Gerald A Beals

Nov 2, 2020

Bishop Gerald A. Beals “The Good Bishop” Bishop Gerald Albert Beals was born on September 13, 1943 in Newark, NJ to the late James and Bernice Beals. He was the youngest of 12 children. Bishop Beals received his formal education at the Charlton Street School in Newark, NJ. Public school #22 and Lincoln High School in Jersey City, NJ....

Sabrina F Thompson

Sabrina F Thompson

Oct 31, 2020

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away” Revelation 21:4. Sometimes it’s hard to understand and hard to say goodbye, Thy will be done when sorrow comes and shadows fill our day,...

Brian Wilkins

Brian Wilkins

Oct 29, 2020

And God said, “I’ll make a son, brother, grandson, husband, father and friend. I’ll name him Brian, and he will add so much light to this world.” A ray of sunshine, and a source of laughter, no matter the situation. That’s Brian Keith Wilkins. Born to Booker T. Wilkins and Edith Wilkins, Brian was the second born, or the...

Charles Arthur Rogers

Charles Arthur Rogers

Oct 27, 2020

In loving memory of Charles A. Rogers who was born in Montclair, NJ to Hilda (Reynolds) & Thomas N. Rogers. He was raised in Montclair and attended local schools and graduated from Montclair High School in 1950. In 1951 Charles enlisted into the U.S. Airforce and eventually deployed to Greenland until his honorable discharge in 1958 at which time...

Rev. Reginald Byrd

Rev. Reginald Byrd

Oct 27, 2020

Reverend Reginald Byrd was born November 26, 1966 to Agnes and the late Ernest Byrd in the heart of Jersey City, New Jersey. Reggie was an honorable man, a devoted father, caring son, and loving husband. He attended and graduated Carson Long Military Institute, where he developed his leadership skills and his desire to serve his country. He served...

Johnny L Nesmith

Johnny L Nesmith

Oct 24, 2020

Johnny L. Nesmith was born on August 16, 1956, in Hemingway, SC to Betty and John S. Nesmith. His parents attended Battery Park School, Hemingway, SC. They moved to Harlem and later to Brooklyn, NY. Johnny and his family attended Little Widows Mite Baptist Church where Reverend Roosevelt Cooper was the pastor. At Little Widows Mite Baptist Church, John...

Mable S Beckwith

Mable S Beckwith

Oct 14, 2020

Mable S. Beckwith departed this life on October 14, 2020. She was born to James and Lillie Jane McNeil on February 3, 1933, in Apex, NC. Mable was married to Wilbur Beckwith in 1950 and was widowed in 1984. In 1956, Mable moved from the Holly Springs/Fuquay Varina NC area to East Orange, NJ. After her retirement, she lived...

Robert W Barton

Robert W Barton

Oct 7, 2020

Robert W. Barton, the son of the late Edmond Barton and Easter (Mason) Barton was born in Cherokee, Alabama on August 19, 1935. He passed into the realm of eternal rest on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center in Hillsborough, NJ. Robert (Bob) grew up and attended school in Newark, NJ. Upon graduating from...

Pauline Jessica Atieno Dande

Pauline Jessica Atieno Dande

Sep 25, 2020

On the night of September 25, 2020, our dear Pauline Jessica Atieno Dande passed away from complications related to sickle cell anemia and liver disease. Born on July 28th, 1994, Pauline, affectionately known as “PJ,” was the daughter of Asenath Okal and Maurice Dande and sister to Verine (Rina) and Naomi of North Brunswick, New Jersey. PJ attended North...

Rev. Roosevelt Kee Jr.

Rev. Roosevelt Kee Jr.

Sep 22, 2020

Rev. Roosevelt Kee, Jr. was born on August 24, 1937 to the late Roosevelt Kee, Sr. and Margaret Keyes Kee. Roosevelt entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2020, at his home in Americus, Ga. Roosevelt was raised in Haverstraw, New York, and graduated from Haverstraw High School. He worked at various jobs after school. Roosevelt had a great...

Arnold Parker

Arnold Parker

Sep 21, 2020

Arnold Davis Parker aka Arnie was born on May 8, 1957 to Cain Parker and the late Bernice Parker. He entered eternal rest on September 21, 2020. Arnold was born in Newton Grove, North Carolina, he was the oldest of four children, Deborah, Chandra, and Darren. Arnold was raised in Newark, New Jersey where he attended Morton Elementary School,...

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