All Obituaries

Arlie Mae Reed-Thomason, 72, the third child of the late Artis and Willie Mae Reed was born on June 17, 1947 in Jersey City, N.J. She passed away peacefully at home in Jersey City on March 30, 2020. Arlie attended the Jersey City public school system and graduated from Ferris High School in 1965.  She spent a 52 year career as a bookkeeper for a number of New Jersey based manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of printing supplies, toys, and garments until her retirement in...

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...