All Obituaries

On May 8, 1955, in Beaver Falls, PA, Abdul Hakim was born to Frances Griswold-Anderson and John Witt. He also gained a step-father throughout his life Perkins Anderson. Abdul Hakim has lived an incredible life. In 1973, Abdul Hakim enlisted in the US Army. He then proceeded to Essex County College where he studied Psychology. Abdul Hakim was also known to his family as Uncle T and B-Bop! May Allah have mercy on beloved Abdul Hakim. May Allah enlarge for him his grave and shed light upon him...

Bradley Givens Jr. was born February 1, 1980 in Orange, NJ to Miss. Barbara Jean McCray and Bradley Givens Sr. Bradley aka Yahya, attended schools in Newark, NJ. He loved to sing, cook, and do maintenance work. He gave his heart to Islam at the age of 17 after his cousin, Elijah Tillery, aka Abu Naseem, would speak about the Deen (Islam) to him. Yahya received his GED and worked various jobs throughout his life. He learned many trades. Yahya was a strong family member with so much love in...

Dexter James Bright was born on July 8, 1973 in Newark, NJ to James and Yvonne Bright.  He departed this world on October 6, 2020.Dexter attended Newark Public Schools and graduated from Barringer High School.  He was a Newark Special Police Officer before becoming a regular Newark Police Officer in 2001.  His assignments included the Traffic Section, Motorcycle Unit, and patrol assignments in the 3rd and 5th Precincts.   Most recently Dexter was assigned to the...

John Lee Amons A.K.A (Shaheed) was born September 13, 1963 to the late Hattie Mae. Amons and Shellie Amons in Jersey City, N.J. John attended Jersey City Public School system and continued his education at Malcom X Shabazz High School in Newark NJ. He was a self-taught auto mechanic which his passion for cars led him to venture his career in a mechanical trade at NCC Automotive School in Newark, N.J. He found great pleasure in helping his family and friends with his skill. Cars were just...

Emmett Richard Brown was born December 19,1945 in Augusta,Georgia to the late Richardine Brown and   Emmett Brown. He graduated high school and started his journey in the U.S Army. Emmett served in the Vietnam War. Later went off to war and serving his country. Emmett received several honors such a Purple Heart. He was proud to Serve his country. Emmett was later wounded and then honorably discharged. He moved to New Jersey and joined the Nation of Islam. He became an...

Rashad Aziz Muhammad was born June 7,1958 in Paterson N.J., to parents Missie Gainey-Coley and George Wallace Mason, Like Missie, a member of the N.A.A.C.P, he was of a noble heart and immersed with his people. Like his father, a dedicated hard-working man with a firm grip at life. A straight arrow, Rashad was also a   phenomenal athlete, and a martial artist. Rashad was a devoted Muslim and well-respected former Imam of Masjid Salahuddin, Shura Board member, Co Convenor of Eid...

Sahib Salahudeen Muhammad also known as   Richard E. Hayward, departed this world September 13, 2020.  Sahib was born in Newark, New Jersey on June 10, 1937 to  Buckey and Lillian Hayward. He was educated in the Newark Public School System.  Brother Sahib proclaimed his faith in Al Islam in the early 1960’s at Temple 25 located at 257 South Orange Avenue.  Brother Richard 7X took the name Salahudeen and followed the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad...

Obituary On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Ronald "Khalis" Bell, beloved husband, father and renowned recording artist, passed away at the age of 68.  Khalis was born on November 1, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio to Mabel Butler and Robert Earl Bell. He was married to his wife Tia Sinclair Bell for 26 years with whom he had one son; and previously to Nasim Bell, with whom he had three children; and Yacine Bell, with whom he had four children.  One of the co-founders of Kool...