All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Murry-Thompson was born on April 25, 1958 to the late Levon and Gloria Thompson in Dillion South Carolina. She was their oldest child. Mary was raised in Elizabeth, NJ. She was a general worker doing different jobs throughout her life. Mary was a member of the Glorious Hope Baptist Church and served on the usher board. Mary loved her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards, scratch offs, pick-its and getting together with her family. Mary was a very caring person who...

Sheila Diana Lewis was born September 29, 1957. The third child out of nine children to Ezell Hunter and the late Edith D. Hunter. Sheila grew up in Elizabeth and attended the Elizabeth Public School system where she graduated from Battin High School in 1975. Sheila met and fell in love with Edmond Lewis Jr. They were married for forty-five years, through this union they were blessed with four children, Edmond Jr. 3rd, Selena, Clarence and Sheila. She was blessed with eight grandchildren,...

Edith A. Vickers the only child for Edna Williams was born on September 19, 1929 in Westmoreland, Jamaica– she transited to a better place on September 6. 2020 in Roselle, New Jersey.  She was the Head teacher of Stirling Basic School for over 50 years. Miss Edith as she was popularly known was an avid cyclist, she loved and only drank Pepsi, she spent several hours daily doing “Find-the Word Puzzles”. Edith leaves behind 1 daughter-Coralee; 3 grandchildren- Raquel,...

Ruby C. Best was born on May 19, 1957 to William H. and Theresa E. Best in Robbins, North Carolina. She received her formal education through the Elizabeth Public Schools System. She graduated from Battin High School. Ruby loved God. Her joy was to make others happy. There wasn’t anything that she wouldn’t do for a family member, friend, neighbor or enemy. She was just a kind and humble spirit. She was a great entertainer. Ruby could often be found singing, dancing, laughing,...

Anthony Peter Jones formerly of Union/Vauxhall and Maplewood NJ, passed away at his home in Laurel Maryland on September 4, 2020. Anthony was born on May 17, 1958 in Newark, NJ to Charles A. Jones Sr. and Camille A. (Nee Bruington) Jones. He was baptized Catholic at Our Lady of The Most Blessed Sacrament Church in East Orange, NJ. Anthony completed his early education in the Union School District and graduated from Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ in 1976. After high school he...

Mary Elizabeth Moore was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 23, 1928 to Julius and Katie Carter. She was the second youngest of six children and was given the nick named Mae Mae by the family. The family moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where Mary attended grade school. She returned to Richmond, Virginia in her teens and resided with her grandmother. While living there she was employed as a live in domestic and she often shared stories regarding various experiences she had while working as...

Reflections of Life George Vincent Parker Jr. “Vent” was born on January 13,1956 in Brooklyn, NY to George Parker Sr. and the late Flossie M. Parker. He was the third of five children. Vent accepted Christ into his life at an early age in the New Salem C.M.E. Church in Benevolence, Georgia. He was educated in the public school system in Randolph County and graduated from Henderson High School in 1974. Soon after he graduated from high school, Vent moved to New Jersey where he...

KHADIJAH S. RHETT "Dee Dee" Khadijah Sameerah Rhett, affectionately known as “Dee Dee” was born on June 7, 1980, in Elizabeth NJ to Dianne Rhett and DeNorman Williams. She gained her wings on August 28, 2020. Khadijah obtained her education from the Elizabeth Public School System. She graduated from Thomas Edison High School in 2001. After, graduating she went on to work for United Parcel Service (UPS), where she was employed as a Sorter Operator for over 20yrs. As...