All Obituaries

Gary Whitehurst was born on December 27, 1958 in Newark New Jersey to the late Dorothy Whitehurst and James Rich. Gary attended school in   Newark NJ. He loved to dance and had a great sense of humor. Gary received his acceptance into Islam at the age of 16. He was a fruit of Islam and was very proud. Gary worked various jobs in his life,  receiving his CDL as a truck driver. He was gainfully employed for nine years at CRS & VM Trucking located in Newark NJ. He...

Abdul ' Baaith Muwwakkil, aka Tyrone Alan Brown, departed this life on Wednesday, October9, 2019. He was born on August 25, 1957, to the late Elzie Smith Brown and the late Rev. Dr. J.W. Brown. Baaith was educated in the Newark Public School System and graduated from Malcolm X Shabazz High School in 1975. After graduation, he pursued training in HVAC, received his license as a Boiler Operator, and worked for several years with the Newark Housing Authority. Baaith also held a...

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Lafayette Charles Sutphin Sr., son of Howard Sutphin Sr. and Hazel Gertrude Gresham, was born on December 26th , 1953 in Trenton, New Jersey. He was educated by Trenton Public Schools and Mercer County Community College. In his career, he committed to Public Service, on and off duty. He was a decorated member of the United States Military; and employed by the Trenton Police Department and United States Marshals Service. In his tenure with the Trenton Police Department, Lafayette received...

Mary Wilson was born Mary Juanita Vaughan in Pittsburg, PA as the oldest child to Jesse Vaughan and Mary Gatling-Vaughan. In her early childhood years the family relocated to northern New Jersey and became a full family with the addition of her brother Curtis and sister Wanda. Mary attended Newark Public Schools up threw high school where she met her future husband Martin Wilson. They both agreed to study the Islamic religion after being introduced to the Nation of Islam. Over time their...

Richard E. O’Neal, Sr., departed this life on August 20, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Trenton, NJ, on August 10, 1951.  He was educated in the Trenton Public School System and attended Lincoln University. Richard showcased his entrepreneurial spirit by becoming part owner of the Sahara and Oasis Steak and Take Muslim restaurants.  As one of the first Black members of Ironworkers Local 68, Richard worked for over 30 years as a welder in...

Sherena Tillery of East Orange, NJ was born to Julia Lee Tillery and Leonard Whitfield on February 26, 1966. Sherena grew up in Newark, under the care of Mrs. Mattie Mae Burney and Scott Williams. Sherena loved to sing and dance but most of all she loved music. Sherena leaves behind her only beloved sister Saabirah Stanley of East Orange, NJ, her two brothers Melvin Burgess and Robert A.Tillery; her Aunt Mrs.Mattie Pearl Jackson of San Antonio, Texas, her Uncle Robert Lewis Jackson, and...