All Obituaries

Fareed Shauib Amin, son of Brother Hassan Amin aka Earl Scott and Sister   Shana Abdullah was called back to Allah on December 28, 2018. Fareed was born on August 21, 1996 into an extremely loving and Islamic Family Unit. Surrounded by his family all of his days ultimately lead him to work and run the family business “All Body Shop, Inside and Out” while attending Barringer High School.  After graduation he continued working the family business and attended Essex...

Fuquan Beyah was born on March 25, 1963 to the late Rosa Delores Everett and Roy Lee Shelton, who later married Carol Vann.  Fuquan was born and raised in Newark, NJ. After a long battle with physical challenges, he returned to Allah on Saturday December 15, 2018, Newark, NJ. Fuquan was a graduate of Central High School in 1981. He went to Job Corp and learned the trade of welding.  Shortly after he served a tour In the US Army, where he continued his life long aspirations in...

Sakinah Deborah Bell…a philanthropist, entrepreneur, explorer, world traveler, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, lover of laughter and life…a tapestry rich with family, love, loyalty, and dedication to elevating young people through fashion and music. Sakinah Deborah Bell ascended back to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala on November 4, 2018 at 5pm at her home in West Orange, NJ surrounded by her loving family. On February 25, 1951, Sakinah Deborah Bell was born in...

Joseph Baldwin born in Newark, New Jersey to parents Joseph and Joanne Baldwin, beloved      father of Monique Mercado and brother of 3; Anthony    Baldwin, Terry Lamont Baldwin and Tracey Lamont Baldwin. Joseph also was uncle to several nieces and nephews; Muslimah Hasin, Malikah Merritt, Imani   Baldwin and Great Uncle to  Adrie Torn Jr.  Joseph was raised in East Orange New Jersey where he attended East Orange High School and he...

John Griggs was born on October 29, 1939 in Newark, NJ to   Magnolia and Robert Griggs.  He attended the Newark Public School system.  At a very young age John developed a strong love for music of various types.  John accepted Al-Islam as his religion in early 1960.  Later, John developed a name for himself and began playing at night clubs in Newark and New York  He was called the ‘Master of Percussions’. One night at the Apollo Theater ...

Ronald James Hunter aka Ron Muhammad - The Founder of the “Brick City” brand, age 80 of Newark, NJ, passed away on October 11, 2018. Ron was born in Newark, NJ on May 30, 1938 to Otis Hunter Sr., and Ethel Mae Hunter.  He was the last addition of the sibling trio that was preceded by Marlene ‘Bunny’ McQueen of  Plainfield, NJ and Otis ‘Moms’ Hunter of Bushkill, PA. Ron was a father, son and sibling who loved his family and friends more than...

Melvin Williams, son of the late Curtis and Martha Williams, was born on December 19, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey.  He was educated in the Newark school system ultimately receiving his GED. Melvin will be remembered for his sharp wit and humor.  He could make anyone laugh at his jokes.  He was so artistically inclined and would often entertain his younger siblings with his moveable drawings that made them think they were watching cartoons on television.  He was a sharp...

Darryl Johnson born January 8, 1986 to Iris Redmon Johnson and Phillip Johnson in Livingston, New Jersey.  Darryl was Baptized at Saint Venantus and received his First Holy  Communion and Confirmation at Our Lady of Carmel Catholic Church in Orange, NJ. Darryl attended Clark School before moving to Stroudsburg, Pa. where he attended elementary, middle and high school.  He briefly attended Lincoln University. Darryl was a loving father, a good son and loyal friend. ...

Michael Brown. A true Muslim.  A wonderful Father and Grandfather.  The best friend anyone could have.  Most of us called him by his Muslim attribute Munir.  All of us knew him as humble, kind, cool and very humorous.  Munir knew he could make anyone smile and laugh with his clever way of saying things.  He enjoyed the movie theatre.  Loved all types of art.  He made reading anything related to Islam a beautiful story for all ages to understand,...