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Johnnie Earl Hightower was born May 2, 1941, to the late Nick Hightower, Jr. and Susie Cook Hightower, in Folkston, Georgia. At the early age of 4 years old, Johhnie was placed on top of the church piano during services and would sing hymns. This would become the start of his singing career. During the 50s & 60s, Johnnie's father, Reverend Nick Hightower Jr. got his sons together to form a gospel singing group. They sang in numerous churches and gospel concerts/events.  As...

Obituary Joyce Ann White-Massey   On Wednesday, March 11th 2020 an angel took Joyce Ann Massey by the hand and led her to her final rest to suffer no more.   Joyce’s journey began on January 11, 1953 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina born to Queen Elizabeth Victoria Freshwater-White and George Joshua White, Sr. She was the oldest of 4 children. She attended Jersey City Public School #14 and graduated from Henry Snyder High School. She met and married Ronald J. Massey...

  Sam W. Barrett, Jr. known fondly as "Doc" passed on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ. Sam was born to Sam and Augustine Barrett on May 23, 1945 in Montgomery, WV  and was the 3rd eldest of ten children.   After graduating High School Sam joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18 where he proudly served for four years, including one year during the Vietnam War, and ended his military duty as a Corporal at Camp...

Shonda Lee Mincey affectionately known as “Pixie” entered this life on June 8, 1987 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was the youngest of four children. Shonda was educated in the Jersey City School System and as a child she participated in the Unique Steppers and Majestic Steppers. She graduated from Career Academy and later obtained her Cosmetology License from Natural Motion. Shonda was known for her bigger than life personality and her energy attracted everyone she came in contact...