Obituaries

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

Dec 15, 2023

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

Nov 24, 2023

Earlene Evans was born on March 28, 1931, in Newark, NJ to the late Hershel and Annie Lee Rutledge. She was predeceased by her brothers Raymond and Clarence Rutledge, her sister, Vera Adkins, and her husband, James C. Evans. Earlene was a graduate of West Side High School in Newark. After the birth of her six children, at the...

Nov 18, 2023

Nov 17, 2023

On February 2, 1959, Robin Denise Braxton was born to beloved parents, Cornelius and Rose Braxton, in Westfield, NJ. Throughout her life, Robin has been known for always being unapologetically herself. A strong woman, who has been able to endure and overcome some of life’s greatest challenges. A daughter and a mother. A partner and a friend. She has...

Nov 17, 2023

Rosa Bell, better known as Rose, left this life and went home to be with Jesus on Thursday morning, November 17, 2023, at the age of 96, in Bowie MD. She was in hospice care.

She was born to the parents of Clyde and Anna Lee on September 29th, 1927, in...

Nov 11, 2023

Reverend Milton Thomas Lester Jr. passed away in Perth Amboy at home on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at the age 66. After a long illness, he peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He is survived by his wife Linda, sons Milton III, Matthew Lester, and kinship of two children Nyrre and...