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Ethel McIntyre
March 24, 1918 - March 19, 2010
On the late afternoon of March 17, 2010, with her family members Vivian Belcher, Pearl Biggins, Granddaughter Juanita Gillon Madden, Rodney Biggins and other family and friends close by Ms. Ethel McIntyre peacefully departed this life. Ethel was born on March 24, 1918 in Montclair New Jersey. The family then moved to Verona NJ where she attended public school. Ethel in her young adult life...
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Alfred Edward Brown, Sr.
October 18, 1916 - March 17, 2010
Deacon Alfred Edward Brown, Sr. departed on March 17, 2010 in Elizabeth, NJ To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Brown family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.
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Thomas Charles Lawrence
March 30, 1951 - March 14, 2010
Thomas Charles Lawrence was born on March 30, 1951 in Washington, DC, the son of Louise Stephens and Thomas Lawrence. He lived in Roselle, New Jersey for many years before moving to Florida 15 years ago. Thomas was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed as an order picker for U.S. Foods in Florida for 7 years. Previously, he worked as an equipment operator for...
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Fatimah Abdullah
November 3, 1973 - March 13, 2010
Fatimah Abdullah departed on March 13, 2010. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Abdullah family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.
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John Davion
June 9, 1930 - March 12, 2010
John Davion was born on July 9, 1930 in Derry, Louisiana, son of Davis and Alma Davion. He entered into eternal life on Friday March 12, 2010. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death. He was predeceased by his wife, Easter L. Davion, father, Davis Davion, mother, Alma Vercher, brother, Brady Davion, sister, Bernice Jenkins, and son Carl Davion. He was raised in Derry,...
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Lester Holmes, Jr.
October 13, 1934 - February 28, 2010
Lester "POP" Holmes, Jr. was born on October 13, 1934 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Lester and Elizabeth Holmes. He was raised in Cranford and attended the Cranford School System. He enjoyed being a Boy Scout and was an Eagle Scout with Troop 80. He also loved to swim and dance. Pop was a devoted family man who opened his heart and home to many. He enjoyed meeting people and making...
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Lawrence Lee
April 7, 1919 - February 27, 2010
Lawrence Lee was born on April 7, 1919 in Blackville, South Carolina, son of Mary Scott and Singleton Lee. He lived in Newark, New Jersey before moving to Linden in 1954. Mr. Lee was a United States Navy veteran having served in World War II. Lawrence worked as an Auto Mechanic for over 50 years. He was employed by Miller Pontiac and Cadillac in Rahway for 32 years before he retired in 1986....
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Alfred Harris, Jr.
October 22, 1920 - February 25, 2010
Deacon Alfred Harris, Jr., 89 of Linden, died on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Rahway. He was born on October 22, 1920 in Miami, Florida, the son of the Late Alfred Charles Harris and Alice Costin Harris. He lived in Virginia, Baltimore, Maryland, and Plainfield, New Jersey for 33 years. He has lived in Linden for 24 years. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Deacon Harris was employed...
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James Henry Williams
September 30, 1924 - February 23, 2010
James Henry Williams departed this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 in the Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ. He was born on September 30, 1924 to Jasper and Maggie Andrews in Cincinnati, Ohio. He lived in Florida, Asbury Park and Roselle before moving to Cranford, residing there for over 55 years. Jim as he was known, graduated from the High School of Commerce, NY in June 1942 and then...
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Mary Louise Robles
March 9, 1968 - February 13, 2010
In Honor of our Beloved Mother Mary Louise Robles who was born on March 9, 1968 to Jonas Robles and the late Christine Williams Robles in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The Lord in His perfect and sovereign wisdom saw it fitting to ascend Mary to her heavenly resting place on February 13, 2010 where she quietly slipped away in her sleep. Mary resided in Linden, New Jersey for the past 15 years. She...
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Samuel Elroy Pettiford
September 10, 1920 - February 12, 2010
On February 12, 2010, Major Samuel Elroy Pettiford, age 89 departed and went home to be with the "Lord" after a lengthy battle with pulmonary related health issues. Samuel, who was fondly known by loved ones as "The Major", was born on September 10, 1920 in Plymouth, (Washington County) North Carolina to the late James Lucius Pettiford, Sr. and the late Aseneath Wiggins. Samuel was 1 of 6...
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Lawrence Allen Wright
June 18, 1969 - February 10, 2010
Lawrence Allen Wright was born on June 18, 1969, son of Thelma Wright and Samuel Porter in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He lived in Elizabeth before moving to Newark 35 years ago. Lawrence Allen Wright departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in Trenton, New Jersey at the age of 40. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his mother, Thelma Wright of Newark, NJ; his father, Samuel Porter of...
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Mildred Lee Brodie
May 2, 1932 - February 9, 2010
Mildred Lee Brodie was born on May 2, 1932 in Franklinton, North Carolina to parents Marshall and Holly Brodie. She had several sisters and brothers. One sister and three brothers are deceased. Living sisters and brothers are: Sallie Mae Winston, Sarah Kearney, Ralph Alfonso Brodie, Polly Kearney, Johnnie Brodie, Barbra Kay Montague, Glennis Edward Brodie and Maria F. Glasco. Mildred...
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Hazel Emmajane Boyce
March 12, 1925 - February 4, 2010
Hazel Emmajane Boyce, 84, of Roselle, New Jersey, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 4, 2010. She was born on March 12, 1925 in Esmont, Virginia to the late Isaiah and Mary Moon Childress. She moved to New Jersey when she was in her twenties, where she met her husband, Bennie Lee Boyce, Sr. They married on June 16, 1945 and were married for 46 ½ years. The family moved...
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Alim Shakoor
November 10, 1915 - February 3, 2010
Alim Shakoor aka Alvin Jordan, II was born on November 10, 1915 in Carthage, Texas, son of the Late Ollie Mae and Alvin Jordan, Sr. He was an entrepreneur in his early years who owned several businesses. Two of them were Jolea Cleaners (Dry cleaners), in New York and Steak and Take Restaurant in the Bronx, New York. Alim was a man of many talents! He worked as a doorman and cab driver in...
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Delores Constella Cowart Pinnix
March 16, 1930 - January 22, 2010
Delores Constella Cowart Pinnix was born March 16, 1930 to the late Reverend Dossie A. Cowart and the late Mrs. Wilhelmina Martin. Delores was a graduate of Abraham Clark High School's Class of 1948 in Roselle, New Jersey. She attended Union College and was a graduate of The School of Practical Nursing in Welfare Island, New York. In 1956, Delores was united in marriage to Norman Keith...
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Owen Phifer
August 19, 1934 - January 19, 2010
Owen Phifer also know as "Ownie" was born in Linden, New Jersey on August 19, 1934 to the late Margaret Billups & Abraham Phifer. He attended Roselle Public Schools & graduated from Abraham Clark High School in 1952. In 1953, at age 19, Ownie joined the United States Army, but before he left, he didn't want the love of his life to slip away. Prior to going overseas, he married the foxy...
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Coreen Nicome Peters-Narine
May 22, 1969 - January 16, 2010
Coreen Nicome Peters-Narine was born in Trinidad and Tobago on the 22nd of May, 1969 the eldest of three children to Lucille and Hayden Peters. She attended Belmont Junior Secondary and Tranquility Secondary School. She was also a member of the choir and member of the youth group at St. Martin De Pores Church in Gonzales Trinidad. She migrated to the United States in 1987 with her mother,...
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Gladys Sizemore Frieson
October 29, 1933 - January 2, 2010
Gladys Sizemore Frieson was born on October 29, 1933 in Roselle, New Jersey, daughter of the late Marion Watson Sizemore and the late Clifton Sizemore. She was educated in the Roselle Public School System and graduated from Abraham Clark High School. Not long after graduation, she met and married Leroy Frieson. To this union they had four children. They continued to reside in Roselle until...
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Kenneth W. Summer, Sr.
July 28, 1931 - December 29, 2009
Kenneth W. Sumner, Sr. departed on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Summer family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.
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Elizabeth Wakefield
October 3, 1914 - December 26, 2009
Elizabeth Wakefield departed on Saturday, December 26 2009. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Wakefield family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.
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Sharon Rene Wallace
April 6, 1962 - December 24, 2009
On Thursday, December 24, 2009, after a brief illness, the Lord called home our loved one, Sharon Rene Wallace. Sharon was born on April 6, 1962 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late Calvin Wallace Sr. and Mary Ellen Wallace (Taylor). Sharon was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Kenneth Wallace. Sharon graduated from Elizabeth High School (formerly Battin) in Elizabeth, New...
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Oscar J. Williams
April 29, 1941 - December 23, 2009
Oscar J. Williams departed on Wedenesday, December 23, 2009.
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Ike Whitfield
June 21, 1945 - December 18, 2009
Ike Whitfield was born in Linden, New Jersey, June 21, 1945, to the late Precious (Mobley) and Eddie Whitfield. He went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 18, 2009. He was the last of six children from this union. Ike was educated in Roselle's public schools. He attended Polk (formerly Lincoln) Elementary School and graduated from Abraham Clark High School. He had the...
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Ethel Christina Benton
November 10, 1916 - December 17, 2009
Ethel Christina Benton, daughter of Elvin and Sarah Thomas, was called to rest on December 17, 2009, after a long illness. Ethel was born in Bishopville, South Carolina, November 10, 1916, where she and her family lived until she was eight years old, where upon they moved to Boston, Massachusetts and then to New York City. Ethel received her education in the New York City public school...
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Mae Alice Bell Patterson
April 28, 1945 - December 15, 2009
"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." -2 Tim 4:6-8 Surrounded by her loving family...
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Kathleen Stewart
May 20, 1912 - December 11, 2009
Kathleen Stewart was born on May 20th 1912 in Varnville, South Carolina to the late Capers and Essie Edwards Boldin. God called her from labor to reward on Friday, December 11, 2009 at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Kathleen met and married the late John D. Stewart on May 24, 1945. To this union was born one son, Cary Stewart, who predeceased his mother and father in August, 1999...
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David Lee Holder
December 20, 1953 - December 11, 2009
David Lee Holder was born on December 20, 1953 to the late Howard and Francis Lee Holder in New Brunswick, New Jersey. David was raised by James and Lula Garnes in Carteret, New Jersey. He was educated in the Carteret Public School system where he graduated in 1972. In 1972, David was employed at U. S. Metals in Carteret, New Jersey until the mid 1980's. He was then employed as a Structure...
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Sigismund Renaldo Wright
November 24, 1933 - December 9, 2009
We deeply regret to announce the passing of Sigismund Renaldo Wright, affectionately known as "Pal", age 76 of Linden, New Jersey. He passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 7:40 A.M. Born in Jamaica, West Indies on November 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Amozine and Vincent Wright. Pal migrated from Jamaica to England. He had 8 children. Pal later relocated to the United States...
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Mary Ashby
September 16, 1925 - November 27, 2009
Mary Ashby, formerly Mary Benjamin, was born September 16, 1925 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She is the daughter of Fostena Perry Battle and Levi Battle. In 1955 she relocated to New Jersey where she lived in Linden, Rahway and Roselle before moving to Union 14 months ago. On September 15, 1989 she was joined in holy matrimony to Russell G. Ashby whom she remained married to until his...
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Leon Joseph Phillip
May 25, 1932 - November 26, 2009
Leon Joseph Phillip of Linden, NJ, son of the late Reverend Fitzgerald and Olive Haywood Phillip was born in Port of Spain Trinidad, W.I. on May 25, 1932. He was educated in Trinidad and graduated from the Belmont Boy's Intermediate High School. He came to the United States of America on September 15, 1961. He became a citizen and enlisted in the army where he served his country for...
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Eunice Phillips
September 15, 1925 - November 14, 2009
Eunice Phillips entered into this life on September 15th in the year 1925. Eunice was born to parents James and Ada Hopewell of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. She was educated in West Virginia and Columbus, Ohio. Eunice joined the Calwell Temple Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio at an early age. Moving to New Jersey to make there her new home she found Calvary-Roseville United Methodist...
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Robert Earl Moore
February 20, 1943 - November 14, 2009
Robert Earl Moore departed on November 14, 2009. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Moore family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.
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Deaconess Elizabeth Jannie Brailsford
May 17, 1927 - November 4, 2009
Deaconess Elizabeth Jannie Brailsford was born on May 17, 1927 in Lee County, South Carolina. Daughter of the late Tudie Jefferson and Fannie Johnson Jefferson. She was educated in the Sumter South Carolina school system. Elizabeth married John Brailsford, Sr. in 1945 and this union was blessed with four children Marie, John Jr., and the late Ethel Irene and Catherine. The Brailsford...
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Roger Allen Gipson, Sr.
March 4, 1941 - October 20, 2009
Roger Allen Gipson, Sr. was born on March 4, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey. Son of the late Peggy Margaret Gipson and Leroy Charles Gipson, Sr. Roger moved to Cranford, New Jersey, where he graduated from Cranford High School. Shortly following his graduation, Roger joined the United States Marine Corps. He honorably served his country during both the Bay of Pigs and the...
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Trustee Frances Carrie Harrell
March 13, 1931 - October 8, 2009
Trustee Frances Carrie Harrell was born on March 13, 1931 in Roselle, New Jersey, daughter of the late Joseph Garland Winston, Sr., and Florence Lee Winston. Frances was educated in the Roselle Public School System and graduated from Abraham Clark High School in 1949. She married the late Lucious Harrell in 1955, and from that union they were blessed with four children. She began her 28...
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Clarence Evans, Jr.
April 10, 1933 - October 6, 2009
Clarence Evans, Jr. departed on October 6, 2009. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Evans family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.
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Genorace Armstrong, Jr.
February 24, 1960 - September 29, 2009
Genorace Armstrong, Jr., son of the late Alice and Genorace Armstrong, Sr., was born February 24, 1960 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He passed away on September 29, 2009 at his home in Waldmohr, Germany in the presence of his wife, Laura, and family. Genorace, who is affectionately known as Mr. G, became certified as a teacher in all disciplines in the State of Texas after graduating Cum...
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Epard Osborne Pulley, Sr.
April 13, 1926 - September 27, 2009
Epard Osborne Pulley, Sr. was born on April 13, 1926 in Roselle NJ, son of the late Aurelia Higginbotham Pulley and Albert Pulley. He was a resident of Roselle NJ for most of his life. Epard was educated in the Roselle public school system. Epard enlisted in the Army in 1944 and was stationed in the Philippines until his enlistment ended in 1946. Epard was employed as a Division Head of...
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Doris Jane Maeser
August 6, 1935 - September 23, 2009
Doris Jane Maeser was born on August 6, 1935 in Salem, Massachusetts, daughter of Alice McNeilly Maeser and Mieth Maeser. She moved to Roselle, New Jersey 35 years ago. Doris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. She later received a Masters Degree in Education (MED) from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. She was employed as a teacher at the...
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John Gerald Wactor, Sr.
October 17, 1943 - September 18, 2009
John Gerald Wactor, Sr., son of Helen Smith and the late Ivory S. Wactor was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on October 17, 1943. He graduated from Abraham Clark High School in Roselle, where he excelled in football and basketball, on June 21st, 1962 with the Class of 1962. While in the U. S. Air Force, John married Willie Mae Bryant and started a family. He went to McGuire Air Force Base...
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Maurice Julius Durham
January 1, 1924 - September 14, 2009
Maurice Julius Durham departed on September 14, 2009. To send a Life Tribute or Condolences to the Durham family, please click the "Sign Guestbook" link below.
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Edith Amy Lee Armstrong
March 11, 1916 - September 13, 2009
Edith Amy Lee Armstrong was born on March 11, 1916 in Elm City, North Carolina to William Henry Odom and Missouri Keyes Odom. Early on in her life she married Grey Armstrong and had two daughters, Marian and Ruby. Edith came up to New Jersey settling in Potters Crossing now known as North Edison. She became a domestic engineer while putting Marian and Ruby thru school. Edith was a very hard...
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Lillie May Ridley
May 8, 1928 - September 8, 2009
Lillie May Ridley departed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2009 in the Plaza Nursing Home in Elizabeth, New Jersey after a brief illness. A native of Carson, Virginia, she was born on May 8, 1928 in Dinwiddie, Virginia, the daughter of the late Emmett and Rebecca Harvell Ridley. She was predeceased by a sister, Nellie A. Robinson and 2 brothers, Hampton and Broadus Ridley. Lillie is...
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Andrea Burlynn Thompkins
October 21, 1967 - August 25, 2009
Andrea Burlynn Thompkins "Cookie", 41, a lifelong resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey passed on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at home unexpectedly. Andrea was born on October 21, 1967 in Elizabeth, the 4th child born to Elisha and Lizzie Mae Thompkins. She is survived by four brothers, Jeffrey Thompkins, Jamal S. Thompkins, Elisah Thompkins, Jr. and Michael Lee Thompkins and five sisters, Sheila Y....
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L. C. Redding
July 9, 1934 - August 21, 2009
Rev. L. C. Redding, 75, of East Orange (formerly of Newark) passed away on August 21, 2009 at home. He was employed by Royal Foods Distributions for 18 years before retiring from Clifford J. Scott High School in East Orange after 17 years of service. Rev. Redding was the Pastor of the Spiritual Way Baptist Church in Newark and was a member of the Deacons Union. Surviving are his wife, Lila...
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Edward J. Bryant, Jr.
June 12, 1916 - August 20, 2009
Edward J. Bryant, Jr. was born on June 12, 1916 in Staunton, Virginia, son of Estelle Mills Bryant and Edward Bryant, Sr. He lived in Washington, Pennsylvania and was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir, before moving to Linden, New Jersey 1 year and 9 months ago. Edward was employed for many years as a coal miner and in later years as a truck driver...
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Roberta Watson
February 24, 1927 - August 20, 2009
Roberta Watson was born to the late Roberta Holmes Smith and Clarence Smith on February 24, 1927 in Newark, New Jersey. For most of her life, "Ro" resided in Newark along with her 5 siblings and later moved to Roselle, New Jersey with her daughter, the late Yvonne Ami Brown, son-in-law, Eugene Brown, Sr. and her grandchildren, Eugene Brown Jr. and LaTasha Denise Brown-Mininall. Roberta...
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Hillard Scott
October 25, 1930 - August 17, 2009
Deacon Hillard Scott was born on October 25, 1930 in Bishopville, South Carolina, son of Florine Hickman Scott and Marion Scott. He moved to Roselle, New Jersey 53 years ago. Mr. Scott was a Brick Mason 1st Class and worked under International Union of Brick Layers and Craftsman Local #5. A seam runner, his job was to set the corner of the building so the building could be built up. A...
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Dolores M. Townsend
April 7, 1936 - August 13, 2009
Dolores M. Townsend, Age 73, a lifelong resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey passed on Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at home, unexpectedly. Dolores was born April 7th, 1936 in Elizabeth, the second child born to Frank and Maggie (Cary) Graham. She is survived by her two sisters, Ruth Hopson of Roselle and Carolyn Graham of Linden and one brother, Frank Graham Jr. of Elizabeth. Dolores graduated...
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Elizabeth Price Johnson
September 7, 1918 - August 4, 2009
Elizabeth Price Johnson was born to Ann Price and Tilmon Fuller in Callands, Virginia on September 7, 1918. She and her mother relocated to Brooklyn, New York when she was a young child. Her mother met and married Henry Warren and to that union 11 children were born. All are deceased except Melvin Warren who resides in Willis, Texas with his family. Tilmon Fuller settled in Chicago where he...
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Vella Lanor Clayborne
January 17, 1960 - August 4, 2009
Vella Lanor Clayborne a resident of Linden, New Jersey was called home Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at her Linden home. She was born January 17, 1960 in Manhattan, New York , the fourth child of District Elder Bernice Flemming and the late District Elder Joseph Flemming. She lived in Brooklyn before the family relocated to Linden, New Jersey, 43 years ago. Vella (known to family as Lanor) was...
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Emogene Holmes Mcghee
January 16, 1927 - July 30, 2009
Emogene (nee McHenry) Holmes McGhee was born in Strong, AR on January 16, 1927 to Louis Holmes and Myrtle Rochelle and was affectionately called "Sister" by her family. She later moved to Chicago and graduated from Wendell Phillips High School in 1948. She married Willie L. McGhee, Jr. in 1951 and moved to New Jersey eventually settling in Roselle. She was employed at the Lyons Veterans...
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Charles Beaty
October 30, 1934 - July 27, 2009
Charles Beaty departed on Monday, July 27, 2009 in Linden, New Jersey. To send a lasting tribute or condolences to the Beaty family, please sign the Online Guestbook below. Click "Sign Guestbook".
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Gwendolyn Winston Hayman
January 19, 1939 - July 26, 2009
Gwendolyn Winston Hayman was born on January 9, 1939 in Charlottesville, Virginia, daughter of the late Beatrice Price Winston and William Henry Winston, Sr. In 1955 Gwen moved to Roselle New Jersey where she continued her education. She graduated from Abraham Clark High School, Drake Business School, and she also attended Union County College. Gwen married the late Councilman Ronald...
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Richard E. Brown, Sr.
March 7, 1930 - July 26, 2009
Richard E. Brown, Sr. was born in Cranford, New Jersey on March 7, 1930 to the late Maggie and Benjamin Franklyn Brown, of Cranford, NJ. Richard was a lifelong residence of Cranford. He was born in a house on Osborne Place and was the youngest of 13 children. He attended Cranford School System and graduated from Cranford High School where he participated in sports, Football and Track. ...
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Willie Jones
June 7, 1923 - July 24, 2009
Willie Jones was born on June 7, 1923 in Dooly County, Georgia, son of Minnie Mae Luster Jones and Deddis Jones. He resided in Georgia until he moved to Roselle, New Jersey in 1943. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. On February 11, 1945 Willie was joined in holy matrimony to Annie Smith. Mr. Jones was employed as an auto body technician at Covi's Auto Body in Elizabeth,...
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Otis Taylor
April 11, 1926 - July 16, 2009
On Thursday, July 16, 2009, Otis Taylor departed his earthly life at Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth, NJ following a brief illness. He was born April 11, 1926 in Pinetops, NC to the late Otis and Violet Massenburg Taylor.Otis was educated in the Raleigh, NC public school system and was baptized at an early age in Raleigh. In 1943, Otis and his parents relocated to Elizabeth, NJ where he resided...
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Archie Alston
May 2, 1926 - July 13, 2009
Deacon Archie Alston was born on May 2, 1926 in Warrenton, North Carolina, son of Victoria Mabel Plummer Alston and Dennis Alston Sr.He was a United States Army veteran of World War II.Archie was joined in holy matrimony to Isabel Hawkins and this union was blessed with two sons, Archie Jr. and Theodore. He would later marry Bessie Turner and they would settle in Newark, New Jersey before...
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Osteen Johnson, Jr.
January 19, 1928 - July 11, 2009
Osteen Johnson, Jr. was born on January 19, 1928 in Sumter, South Carolina, the son of Osteen Johnson, Sr. and Eva Roman Johnson. He was preceded in death by his only sibling Helen Johnson Tisdale.Osteen was educated in the Sumter, South Carolina school system. He served in the United States Armed Forces and was honorably discharged in 1947.From a previous marriage three children were born;...
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Evelyn Thomas
November 17, 1926 - July 6, 2009
Evelyn Thomas was born on November 17, 1926 in Bishopville, South Carolina, daughter of the Late Addie Johnson (McLeod), and Ira Williams. She was a lifelong resident of Roselle, New Jersey. In 1946, Evelyn was joined in holy matrimony to Wilbur Thomas and this union was blessed with five children, Danny, Wayne, Jacqueline, Verna and Angela.Evelyn, often called "ET," was a lifelong and...
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Arlene Harvey
September 5, 1933 - June 27, 2009
Arlene Harvey was the daughter of Hezekiah Bailey and Iona Grant and was born September 5, 1933 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She was a very generous, warm, and compassionate woman who had a zest for life and lived everyday to the fullest. She was loved by many and she knew no strangers. She worked for Thomas and Betts and retired after thirty years of service.As an avid singer she enjoyed...
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Margaret Mary Mcnulty-Beeks
October 24, 1957 - June 20, 2009
Margaret Mary McNulty-Beeks was born on October 24, 1957 in Newark, New Jersey to William J. McNulty, Sr. and Theresa Ann Flanagan McNulty. She lived in Roselle, New Jersey most of her life and attended Roselle Public Schools. She had 1 brother, William J. McNulty, Jr. and 2 sisters who predeceased her, Maureen Ann Watson and Nancy Leigh McNulty. In 1983, "Marge", as she was affectionately...
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Lawson Williams, Jr.
May 28, 1961 - June 14, 2009
Lawson Williams, Jr. was born on May 28, 1961 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, son of Shirley Forbes Williams and Lawson Williams, Sr."Ricky", as he was affectionately known, was employed as an automobile salesman at Ford Motor Company in Springfield, New Jersey.Lawson Williams, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, June 14, 2009. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his mother, Shirley Williams Johnson;...
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Sadie Mae Lee Mcmorris
June 11, 2009 - June 11, 2009
Sadie Mae Lee McMorris was born on January 12, 1932 in Camden, South Carolina, daughter of Ella Belle Lewis Lee and Hayward Lee. Educated in Camden, she graduated from Jackson High School.Sadie relocated to Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she graduated from Essie Mae's Beauty School. In 1968, she moved to Linden where she worked as a beautician at Maude's Beauty Salon for many years.Sadie loved...
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Brenda Jefferies Greene
February 10, 1948 - June 11, 2009
Brenda Jefferies Greene was born on February 10, 1948 in Staten Island, New York the 2nd child of Burton and Minnie Jefferies. Raised in Lovejoy, Illinois, she attended Lovejoy, Illnois Elementary School and graduated from Lovejoy High School in 1967. She married Harold Walker, Sr. and that union brought three lovely children, Andrea, Kyra and Harold Walker, Jr.Brenda continued her education...
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Stanley Evonne Sadler
February 28, 1930 - June 3, 2009
Stanley Evonne Sadler, 79 of Colonia, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 with his wife and loving family by his side.Stanley was the fourth of five children born to Eddie Pete Sadler and Lillian (Neal) Sadler in Winston Salem, North Carolina on February 28, 1930. Stan or Blue, as he was called by family and friends, was educated in the Winston Salem School system. Upon...
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Louie Mack
December 23, 1936 - June 2, 2009
Louie Mack was born on December 23, 1936 in Bishopville, South Carolina, son of Mattie Johnson Mack and Luther Mack. He had five brothers; three preceded his death, Robert Johnson, Brook E. Johnson and Luther Mack; surviving siblings, Roscoe Johnson and Charles Mack. He spent most of his childhood in South Carolina and attended Dennis High School where he was a star athlete in basketball,...
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Frank Lindsey Allen, Jr.
April 26, 1962 - May 29, 2009
Frank Lindsey Allen, Jr. was born on April 26, 1962 to Linda Allen and the late Frank L. Allen, Sr. in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Frank, Jr. attended the Metuchen public school system where he graduated from Metuchen High School in 1980. After graduating from High School he attended Delaware State University in Dover, DE for several semesters before deciding to relocate back to New Jersey. He...
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Wesley Colman Downey
March 26, 1940 - May 28, 2009
Wesley Colman Downey was born on March 26, 1940 in Pilot, North Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey.
He was educated in the Franklin County school system in North Carolina.
Wesley moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1959. In 1970, he moved to Linden, New Jersey. He worked for Contact Industries for 42 years before...
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John Wesley Vaughn
July 4, 1936 - May 12, 2009
John Wesley Vaughn (Archie) son of the late Henry and Jannie Vaughn was born on July 4, 1936 in Oswego, South Carolina. He attended Lincoln High School in Sumter, South Carolina.
John accepted Christ at an early age when he joined Clark Methodist Church in Oswego, South Carolina. This is where he met and married his sweetheart Willie Mae (White) Vaughn in 1955. In 1964 along with his family,...
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James Edward Coleman, Sr.
December 20, 1923 - May 11, 2009
James Edward Coleman, Sr. was born on December 20, 1923 in Markham, Virginia the son of the late Edward Coleman and Martha Ann Shepard Coleman. He attended Jeffersonton, Virginia public schools where he graduated from Culpepper High School. He entered the United States Army in 1943, serving as a Rifleman. He was honorably discharged in 1946. James was most proud of his military service.
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Patricia Ann Ragland
September 29, 1943 - May 9, 2009
Patricia Ann "Pattie" Ragland, affectionately known as Pattie, was called home to rest on May 9, 2009.
Pattie was born in Glen Ridge to Carlis Sr. and Beatrice (Woody) Ragland on Sept. 29, 1943. Pat was predeceased by her beloved mother, Mrs. Beatrice (Woody) Ragland and her brother, Carlis Jr.
She is survived by her father, Carlis Ragland Sr.; her three adoring sisters, Brenda, Josephine...
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Robie H. Burris
April 23, 1938 - May 8, 2009
Robie H. Burris "Lee", 81 of Raleigh, North Carolina beloved mother and sister died on May 8, 2009.
Robie was born on April 23, 1938 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late Laura Baker and Robert Hunter.
She had an enjoyable career with the Garner Road YMCA in Raleigh, North Carolina where she worked as a Director of the Senior Teenagers from 1997-2009.
Robie cherished many long lasting...
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Thelma Viola Smith
November 9, 1914 - April 29, 2009
Thelma Viola Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1914. She transitioned from this life, April 29, 2009. She was the third child of Henry Wise and Viola Davis Johnson. The family moved to Roselle, New Jersey in 1927, where Thelma graduated from Abraham Clark High School in 1931. She went to Howard University for two years, but was unable to continue through to graduation...
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Otis John Jackson
June 24, 1919 - April 29, 2009
Otis John Jackson (Smiling Jack, was born on June 24, 1919 to the late Eugene and Edmonia Jackson in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and was baptized at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church where he became an alter boy. He was the youngest of (6) children. Along with his siblings, they attended Asbury Park Public Schools.
He lived in Roselle before moving to Linden 45 years ago, and was a member of...
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Robert James Myers, Sr.
December 24, 1938 - April 20, 2009
Robert James Myers, Sr. "Ribby" was born on December 24, 1938 in Sumter South Carolina, son of Louise Eights Myers and Eastman D. Myers. He lived in Linden, New Jersey for 67 years. He was educated in the Linden Public School system.
"Ribby", as he was affectionately known, was a good family man who was devoted to his wife and children.
Robert was employed as a tank truck driver for Liquid...
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Richard Louis Martin
June 8, 1946 - April 18, 2009
Richard Louis Martin was born on June 8, 1946 in Roselle, New Jersey, son of Floy Martin and James Guy. He was educated in the Roselle and Linden public school systems. In 1973, Richard was joined in holy matrimony to Augusta Hearns and they settled in Cranford, New Jersey.
Richard, "Slick or Egg", as he was affectionately known, was employed at the age of 14, for Barner and Sons Trucking...
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Enice Bradley, Jr.
January 20, 1938 - April 17, 2009
Deacon Enice Bradley, Jr. fell asleep in the Master's arms on April 17, 2009 at JFK Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey.
He was born on January 20, 1938 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to his parents, the late Enice Bradley, Sr. and Eloise Brown. The family later moved to New Jersey.
He was educated in the Rahway school system and graduated from Rahway High School with honors.
After...
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Willie-Dean Gilchrist
July 20, 1936 - April 16, 2009
Pastor Willie-Dean Gilchrist was born on July 20, 1936 in South Carolina, daughter of Allean S. Gerald Johnson and Harvest M. Johnson, Sr. (Erskin Ford).
She and her late husband, Deacon Charlie Gilchrist married and moved north and settled in Brooklyn, New York for 18 years before moving to Roselle, New Jersey in May 1977 where she was a resident for 27 years.
She attended Mt. Zion FBH...
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Carolyn Hendricks
September 8, 1940 - April 16, 2009
Carolyn Hendricks was born on September 8, 1940 in Henderson, North Carolina, daughter of Elizabeth Lizzie Harris Hendricks and Robert E. Hendricks.
She lived in Elizabeth, New Jersey before moving to Linden 7 years ago.
Carolyn was employed as a Designer at Culver Glassware Company in Rahway for 10 years.
Carolyn Hendricks departed this life on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Trinitas...
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James Frederick Benjamin, Sr.
October 9, 1930 - April 13, 2009
James Frederick Benjamin, Sr. "Benjie", the son of Ethel White and Bennie Benjamin, was born on October 9, 1930 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was an industrious, caring, compassionate and proud man.
As a family member and friend, James enjoyed sharing his life lessons. His experiences and wisdom has provided many with insight on addressing life's many obstacles. His entertaining and thoughtful...
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Florence Carrie Watson
February 4, 1929 - April 7, 2009
A Time To Be Born
Florence Carrie Frazier was born on February 4, 1929 in Newville, Alabama. She was the third of nine children born to the late Mattie J. Walker Frazier and Clifford Frazier. Six brothers and one sister preceded her in death: Isaac (Ike), Clifford (Crip), Harry, Norton (Jackie), Norman (Joey), Thomas (Tommy) and Phyllis Frazier.
A Time To Play
Florence spent her early...
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Walter Samuels
July 21, 1934 - March 26, 2009
Walter Samuels, son of the late Ernest Samuels and Roselie Samuels Johnson, was born on July 21, 1934 in Luray, South Carolina.
He departed this earthly life on March 26, 2009 at Rahway Hospital in Rahway, New Jersey after a brief illness.
Walt moved with his parents to Elizabeth, New Jersey at the age of four years old. He attended the public schools of Elizabeth and graduated from Thomas...
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James O. Chapman
November 18, 1920 - March 23, 2009
Deacon James O. Chapman was born on November 18, 1920 in Paulsboro, New Jersey, son of Helen Dobbins Chapman and Eugene Chapman. He moved to Linden, New Jersey in 1930 and remained a resident until his passing.
He was a 1939 graduate of Linden High School, where he excelled in track and field and held the school record for the quarter mile for 21 years until broken by his nephew Roy Mickens....
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Edna Mayer Vaughan
March 17, 1924 - March 15, 2009
Reverend Edna Mayer Vaughan, the daughter of the late Hattie Belle and Timothy Ira Mayer, was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on March 17, 1924.
She attended the Elizabeth public school system until the family relocated to Cranford, New Jersey. She graduated from Cranford High School and was employed by the Office of Dependent Benefits in Newark, New Jersey during World War II.
On January 19,...
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Arthur A. Jordan
September 25, 1925 - March 15, 2009
Arthur A. Jordan was born on September 25, 2009 in Hope, Arkansas, son of Girtha Goodlow and Lucious Jordan. He was a resident of Essex County for many years.
Arthur was a United States Marine veteran of World War II. He was a self-employed contractor in the Essex County area and was a Notary Public. His favorite hobby was travelling.
Arthur Jordan departed this life on Sunday, March 15,...
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Iris Evelyn Welsh Daniels
October 10, 1922 - March 11, 2009
Iris Evelyn Welsh Daniels was born on October 10, 1922 in Roselle, New Jersey, daughter of the late Pearl Watkins and Harte Welsh.
She departed this life on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the JFK Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey. She lived to attain the age of eighty-six.
Iris was educated through the Roselle Public School System, Roselle, New Jersey and graduated from the Abraham Clark...
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Mary Thelma Robinson
March 25, 1947 - March 10, 2009
Mary Thelma Robinson was born in Bishopville, South Carolina on March 25, 1947, daughter of the late Ella Robinson Holloman and the late Wesley Robinson, Sr.
She attended Public Schools in Bishopville, South Carolina. She later moved to Linden, New Jersey where has resided from 1962 to the present. Mary Robinson was employed with RCA and retired from Ford Motor Company in 2008 after 30 years...
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Bernice Arline
December 25, 1921 - March 10, 2009
Bernice Arline was born on December 25, 1921 in Laurens County, Georgia, daughter of the late Vera Smith and Clarence Higdon. She attended Laurence County Schools in Georgia.
Bernice moved to New Jersey in 1956. She worked as a nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Elizabeth for many years before she retired at the age of 62.
She was a member of Heard A.M.E. Church in Roselle where she was a...
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Joyce Renee Johnson
July 12, 1957 - March 6, 2009
Joyce Renee Johnson was born to the late Frederick D. Johnson, Sr. and Marion Wactor-Johnson on July 12, 1957 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Joyce professed a love for Christ at an early age. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Linden, New Jersey and recently became a member of West Angeles C.O.G.I.C. in Los Angeles, California.
Joyce attended elementary and high school in Linden, New...
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Beulah Brown
May 22, 1924 - March 4, 2009
Beulah Brown Nee: Coleman passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in the Jewish Home and Hospital in the Bronx, New York following an extended illness.
She was born on May 22, 1924 in Avenel, New Jersey to the late Richard and Elizabeth Coleman.
Beulah spent all of her adult life in the New York area and was a retired nurse for the Department of Corrections at Rikers Island.
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Freddie L. Butler
November 2, 1920 - February 28, 2009
Freddie L. Butler departed on February 28, 2009 in Summit, New Jersey.
Freddie born on November 2, 1920 in Wrightsville, Johnson County, Georgia, son of Idella Bivens Butler and Fred Butler.
In December, 1942, Fred enlisted in the United States Army and entered through CP Blanding, Florida. During World War II, he served on New Ebony Island in the Phillipines for 27 months. He earned the...
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Pete Adams
September 10, 1934 - February 23, 2009
Pete Adams was born on September 10, 1934 in Coopers, West Virginia, son of Sallie Stokes Adams and Hubert Adams. He had been employed as a Miner in West Virginia for a long time.
Pete moved to Newark, New Jersey and worked various jobs in his lifetime. He made Linden his new place of residence about 25 years ago.
He enjoyed dancing and watching the sports channel and Wide World of Sports....
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Stephen Jeffrey Sumner
January 6, 1972 - February 19, 2009
Stephen Jeffrey Sumner was born on January 6, 1972 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, son of Willmae Harper Sumner and Kenneth W. Sumner, Sr.
A lifelong resident of Roselle, New Jersey, he was educated in the Roselle Public School System and graduated from Abraham Clark High School in 1990.
Stephen was employed as a Truck Driver for the Borough of Roselle for 4 years. He had worked for Roger Pensky...
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Samuel Brown
December 21, 1929 - February 17, 2009
Samuel Brown, departed this life on February 17, 2009 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
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George Bristol Gainey
October 10, 1940 - February 13, 2009
George Bristol Gainey departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2009.
George lived in Plainfield, New Jersey for many years and was affectionately known to many as "Lightning".
George loved to volunteer his services as a maintenance man to many local businesses including the Ultimate Pyramid Barbershop and Robinson Mini-Mart in Plainfield, New Jersey.
George will be remembered for his...
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George Harrison Mercer
November 26, 1949 - February 4, 2009
George Harrison Mercer was born on November 26, 1949 in Dublin, Georgia, son of Annie Ruth Sheffield Mercer and Harold Mercer.
A Baptist, George was baptized in Dublin, Georgia at a young age.
George relocated to Elizabeth, New Jersey 40 years ago. He was a metal worker in the Elizabeth area for 20 years.
George Harrison Mercer departed this life on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Trinitas...
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Bessie Edmonia Kelly
June 4, 1912 - January 28, 2009
Bessie Edmonia Kelly was born on June 4, 1912 to the late Eugene and Edmonia Jackson in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Bessie was the fourth child of six children. She attended Asbury Park Public Schools.
Bessie came to know the Lord at an early age, where she was baptized at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Bessie lived and worked for many years in New Jersey. She...
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Mamie Lee Greene
November 22, 1926 - January 21, 2009
Mamie Lee Greene was the only daughter of four children born to the late Andrew Tatum and Mable Stewart Tatum. She was born in West Palm Beach, Florida.
She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Clemmie D. Greene, her three brothers, Curtis (Curt), Alexander (Elic) and Ulysses (Buster) and her daughter, Ansacora.
She, her mother, brothers and their respective families, were inseparable...
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