All Obituaries

Linda Gilbert - also known to friends and family as Ayesha- was born to Mamie Gilbert & Arthur Bigger on January 4, 1968, in Newark, NJ. She lived in Newark most of her life, attending Newark Public Schools and graduating from Malcolm X Shabazz High School. Contrary to the appearance of a reserved demeanor, Linda had a contagious sense of humor and a zeal for life. She did her best to navigate life’s challenges and fought as long and hard as she could to ensure her children were...

Eric Staton (Haniff) was born 11-15-1970 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Carol Staton and Melvin Cannon. Eric was a longtime resident of Garfield Avenue. Eric loved to travel across New Jersey spending time with family and close friends. Eric was a fan of the New England Patriots, He was an outgoing, loving, carefree, funny spirit. He loved his family with a passion and will go hard for them. Eric loved to dress and keep his gear fly. Eric will be deeply missed, and we pray that he is...

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Lonnie Jermaine Carter “Zaair Musiq” was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1982, in North Newark, New Jersey to Janice Carter and Lonnie McNeil (both deceased). Lonnie was the youngest of two siblings.  When Lonnie was a young toddler, his family moved from North Newark to East Newark to Pennington Court where he met his second family.  Lonnie only had one sibling when he moved to Pennington Court but he gained a family of brothers and sisters....

"Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He is Able to all things, He Who created death and life, that He may try which of  you is best in deed; and He is the Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving."

Malik S. Jones, a.k.a. Lil Seymour, and Poppo was born on January 22, 1969, to Sylvia Tweety Scott and Albert McKnight in Newark, New Jersey. A spry and precocious young man, Malik excelled in the Newark school system while attending West Kinney Elementary and graduating from Science High School in 1987. Malik extended his learning by attending Rutgers and Montclair State Universities. Malik became a basketball enthusiast at a young age. He combined passion and commitment to the game that...

Robert (Al Hakeem) Franklin Hubbard, Jr. was born to the late Robert Sr. and Mary Hubbard, in Burkeville, Virginia. His parents moved to Newark, NJ where he received his formal education and graduated from West Side High School. He worked for the Board of Education and Hooten’s Chocolate Company for many years. Al Hakeem is survived by his loving wife Tujuana of 32 years, his 3 children, Reeshema, Salideen, and Fatima. His brother Larry (Talot) Hubbard X, Talot’s children Kiesha,...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Most Merciful, Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds; The all Merciful, the ever Merciful, The Possessor of the Day of Judgement. You only we Worship and only Your help we Seek. Guide us to the straight path; the path of those whom you bestowed your grace and mercy and not of those who encourage your wrath.

Alphonso C. Bradshaw a.k.a Abdul Haadi, born the late William and Pearl Bradshaw on July 29.1961 in Dawson, GA. Alphonso was raised in Newark, NJ. Following his mother’s death, he returned back to his roots, Dawson, GA being the ardent traveler he was Abdul Haadi eventually moved back to New Jersey. Abdul Haadi, Alphonso is known for his love of family and old school music. Family gatherings are what he lived for, “Harmonizing” out of tune with his cousins, “A Change...

Jamal Malcolm McCall son of James and Cynthia McCall was born on September 21, 1977, in Jersey City, NJ. He received his education from James Ferris High School, located in Jersey City, NJ. Jamal spent nearly 18 years as a truck driver. He recently worked at A. Duie Pyle Freight Shipment Tracking Company. He enjoyed being a truck driver and his trucker name was “Lord Rida”. He traveled across the world doing what he loved, the wind blowing in his face and seeing...