All Obituaries

Bernard Thomas slipped away before sunset Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ.    He was the son of the late Rev. Tyler Taylor Thomas and Carrie Archer Thomas of Elizabeth, NJ, and former husband of the late Dr. Khmbrly Howard.   A native and lifelong resident of Elizabeth, NJ, Bernard received a public education in the Union County School District, and was an active member of his community serving for community housing security. He...

We celebrate the life and Homegoing Service of Marilyn Charlotte Fitzgerald of Elizbeth, New Jersey, who was born on 11 August 1936 and remained a New Jersey resident until she relocated to her Heavenly home on 31 May 2021. She accepted Christ as her Saviour at an early age and re-dedicated her life and an active member of New Zion Baptist Church in Elizabeth, New Jersey. After high school, Marilyn worked for the federal government for a few years while attending the Fashion Institute of...

Madelyn Rambert affectionately known as “Matt” was called to rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2, 2021. Madelyn was born in Chinquapin, North Carolina on March 14, 1937 to the late Luther J. Stokes and Flossie Stokes.  Madelyn was employed by Tecknit Inc. in Cranford, New Jersey before retiring at the age of 65.  She was a faithful member of the Progressive Baptist Church in Rahway, New Jersey.  Madelyn enjoyed spending time with her family...

Charles Michaels, son of the late Malcolm and Alberta Michaels, was born on July 1, 1934, in Elizabeth, NJ. He departed this life peacefully in the early morning of April 17, 2021. Charles Michaels attended the Elizabeth School System and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth, NJ. He was an Athlete and played in sports throughout High School, including football and track. He earned a degree from the Newark College of Engineering in Mechanical Design. He served in the...

Jeanette Shell was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on June 10, 1930. She, her parents, Cornelius and Tommie Lee Harris, and siblings Bernice, Doris, and Cornelius, moved to Vauxhall in the fall of 1937, in time to start the school year.  Jeanette was educated in the Union Township school system, graduating from Union High School fourth in her class, in 1948.  On January 3, 1949, Jeanette became the first Black Librarian of the Union Public Library. She worked at the Main Library in...

George E. Martin 69 of Elizabeth, NJ departed this life on April 7, 2021. Services and Interment will be private. Mr. Martin was predeceased by his Mother- Bernice Roberts, Father- James Martin and Step Father-Nathaniel T Roberts. His siblings, James Martin, Bernadette Martin, Joan Martin, Rhonda Roberts and Mark Roberts. Mr. Roberts leaves to cherish loving a lasting memories, 4 brothers Lucius Martin, Gilbert Martin, Michael Martin and Eric Roberts;  1 sister Lolita Roberts along...

Warren Leonard Cunningham was born in Robertville, South Carolina, on March 25, 1943 to the late Warren and Frances Cunningham. He was the second child of six siblings.     On May 31, 1975 Warren married Ledith Henderson, the wife of his dreams. Their loving family included four children, Darryl, Lavenia, Zandra and Joshua. Ledith fondly remembers Warren as a loving and devoted husband and father.  Together they shared 45 years along with many fond memories.  Whether...

Ralph D Johnson was born on February 14, 1942 in Newark, NJ to the late John Johnson Sr and Thelma Wright. On March 28, 2021 he peacefully enter paradise in the house of the Lord.   Ralph attended the Newark public school system and enter the military Army branch and served in the Vietnam war from 1967-1969.   Ralph was a family man. He loved to travel to Atlantic City. Ralph enjoyed watching sports and western movies in his spare time.   Ralph retired from Harrison...

Jemod G. Ellis was born October 12,1969 to the late John & Christine Ellis Jemod was their third child out of eleven children. Jemod departed this life March 19, 2021.   Jemod was educated in rahway public schools, He graduated from rahway High school in 1987 and then Jemod joined the army not to long after he graduated where he was a combat signaler in the Us army. After Jemod left The army he worked at the untied states post office in rahway for a short Period if...

Annie Pearl Holt was born November 24,1943 in Buena Vista, Georgia to Leroy and Mattie Pearl Cottle. Annie was the second of six children. She was born into a home of modest means where she was taught the value of pride, the love of community, dignity, courage, strength, and most importantly the love of God.    During her early childhood years, the family moved into an area known as Unionville in Macon, Georgia where all were embraced by warm and supportive neighbors....