All Obituaries

Reverend Dr. Benjamin J. Allen, Sr. A powerful man of God, has made his heavenly transition home to be with the Lord. Beloved husband of Barbara L. Allen Caring father of Benjamin J. Allen, Jr., Juliette Allen, Elder Javon Allen(Carrie), and Gary Johnson. Precious grandfather of 14 Adored great-grandfather of 17 Cherish great-great-grandfather of 4. Loving brother of LillaBelle Graham and Mary Sampa Brother-in-law of Annie Dasher, Pauline Morrison, and Dr. Robert Little(Glenda) and a...

John Russell Ellis Jr. son of the late John Russell Ellis Sr. (deceased) and Christine Evon Kinch (deceased) was born in Rahway NJ. Graduated from Rahway High School, received his diploma. He resided in Asbury Park, NJ and was employed by Gourmet Food, Neptune, NJ. He enjoyed spending time with his sons, grandchildren, as well as family and friends. He will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of those he loved and those that loved him. His (stepson) Twquan Wilson, John R. Ellis III,...

Marlesa McRoy was born on December 8th, 1967 to the late Diane and Johnny McRoy. She was raised in Montgomery Gardens in Jersey City, N.J. Marlesa attended P.S. 31, where she was the first to enter the Special Olympics. She succeeded in winning many gold, silver, and bronze medals. Marlesa lived her life. She loved everyone and was a child at heart. She also love to be called Vanessa but almost everyone called her Molly. Marlesa love her daughters with all her heart. She is survived by her...

Howard Franklin Williams, 74, the son of the late Otto Williams and Juanita (Dewalt) Williams was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 21, 1943.  God called him to eternal rest while at home on Friday, May 25, 2018 with his loving family.      His formal education was in the Jersey City Public School System in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Soon afterwards Howard joined the United States Armed Forces from August 1964 to May 1967.  Howard served as a...

Jacqueline (Nunery) Sherman departed this life on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Robert Wood Medical Center. Jacqueline was born on January 15, 1950 to the late George Russell Nunery and Lillian (Everett) Nunery in Jersey City, New Jersey. Jacqueline worked diligently as a dedicated educator in Social Studies, Science and Language Art at PS #41 for over thirty-five years. She taught the 6th through 8th grade students up to her retirement in 2006. Surviving to cherish Jacqueline’s...

Marvin L Hammock was born in Jersey City, NJ on October 21, 1958 to Curtis Hammock and Leola Mason Hammock. He was one of six children. Marvin was educated in the Jersey City school system, graduating from Lincoln High School. He attended Jersey City State College (New Jersey City University), for two years, withdrawing to serve his country in the US Marines for 4 years. Marvin was employed with the US Post al Service as a supervisor and retired after 17 years of service. Marvin was an avid...

Bettie Jean Castleberry-Hull was born September 26, 1948 in Monroe County, GA. She was the second daughter born to Otis Castleberry and Lillia Mae Wyche-Castleberry who preceded her in death. She graduated from James J. Ferris High School. She was married to the late Bishop Leroy Johnson and from that union, her daughter Nicole was born. She later married Wallace Hull in May 1982. She was employed by Public Health Nursing Service of Jersey City until 1995, Liberty Home Care in Jersey City...

Andrea Davis Lee - of Newark, NJ departed this life on April 14, 2018. Andrea Davis Lee was a loving mother of Reginald Christopher Davis (A.K.A Gator). Precious grandmother of Sharain Davis (one and only). Precious daughter of Bessie Hanks- Montgomery and the late Lee Willis Davis. Caring sister of William Keith Hanks, the late Belinda Hanks and the late Anthony Hanks.Best friend of Theresa Miller Pryor. And a host of loving relatives Nieces/Nephews- Timothy Hanks...

      Shirley M. Hatcher Williams was born in New York City, New York on May 1, 1941 to the late Mary Lou Hatcher.  Shirley was reared in North Carolina for most of her adolescent and teenaged years, but moved back to the Northeast, where she fell in love with a soldier and married him.  Shirley was a great wife, mom and friend.  She was a caring person who loved her family and friends deeply.  She enjoyed life!  Shirley loved having gatherings to...