Obituaries

Feb 6, 2024

Shirley Joyce Lee was born to Edward W and Mattie L Seabon on April 18, 1929 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Shirley received her education in the Scotch Plains public school system graduating from High School in 1946. In continuing her education after graduating from high school, Shirley attended Newark Stenotype School, Drake Business School, Manhattan Medical and Dental...

Feb 2, 2024

Feb 1, 2024

Jan 28, 2024

Elizabeth Clarita Faulk (affectionately called “Goy” by family and “Rita” by her loyal friends) was one of three children born to Charles and Gwendolyn Faulk. She was born on April 22, 1961, in Newark, New Jersey. Rita graduated from Arts High School and attended Middlesex Community College before transferring to Essex County College.

In 1988,...

Jan 23, 2024

Robert Darnell Mason of Dunellen, New Jersey went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 23,2024. He passed away quietly at Robert Wood Johnson Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ with his wife of 24 years Camille Mason at his side.

Robert was born on August 17, 1952 to John Albert...

Jan 20, 2024

Hugh Japheth Brown was born on June 24, 1943 in Plainfield, NJ to the late Edna E. Brown. He was the second eldest of her four children.

Hugh was an avid NY Giants and Boston Celtics fan. He loved watching his sports and was an avid wrestler in his high school years and was the...

Jan 20, 2024

Jan 15, 2024

Dior-Nicole Mae Walker was born July 16, 1985 in Summit, NJ. She departed this life on January 15, 2024. She was the daughter of Vonderlivia Walker and Kyle Walker.

She fought a good fight and finished her course that her creator had for her.

She lived her early years in Madison...

Jan 10, 2024

Richard Blanding was born in Alcolu, South Carolina on June 16, 1951. He departed his earthly life on January 10, 2024. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and 4 of his siblings.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of South Bound Brook for 32 years, serving as Chairman of the Trustee...

Jan 8, 2024

Jan 7, 2024

Gertrude Cook Hargrove, daughter of the late Oliver Sr. and Ethel Inez Rogers was born August 3rd 1941 in Perth Amboy NJ. She was the 7th sibling out of seven. She grew up and attended the public schools of Perth Amboy, NJ.

After high school Gertrude joined the workforce even at a young age in...

Jan 2, 2024

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.”

Amy Moseley-Smith exemplified the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31. A woman of faith, strong in character and wisdom—a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and source of inspiration for so many.

She was born on March 12,...

Jan 2, 2024

Juanita Delores Nelson was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 peacefully in her home with her beloved husband, Willie, by her side.

Juanita was born on March 31, 1938 in Timmonsville, South Carolina. She was the last of...

Dec 26, 2023

Charessa Lynn Scott (68) of Princeton, NJ passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on December 26, 2023.

Charessa, affectionately known to many as Lynn, Aunt Lynnie and Reesha Lynn was the third of eight children. She was born in Monroe, GA on February 20, 1955 to Lee Artis and Willie Lee...

Dec 22, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

Clara Segnora Hardy was born November 7, 1933, in Chase City, Virginia to the late McKinley Young, Sr., and Carrie Pulliam Young. She was the fourth child born from this union.

Clara received her early education while attending Thine Institute of Chase City, Virginia.

She met and later married the love of her life, James...

Dec 17, 2023

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Dec 9, 2023

Michael A. Billig: Editor, Writer, Beloved Father, Husband and Friend

Michael was born on the lower east side of Manhattan on July 24 1947 to Olga Sklaruk and Albert Billig. During his early years, he went to school in the NY. For elementary, he attended PS122 in Historia Queens. He then went on to enroll...

Nov 29, 2023