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Esther Eggleston

Esther Eggleston

Jan 9, 2025

Esther E. Eggleston (nee Harriet) was born on June 25, 1937 to the late Mabel Carter Harriet and William (Coota) Harriet. Born in Elizabeth, NJ Esther lived a short while in Newark before moving to Linden. Eventually, Esther would move to Cranford where she was educated in the Cranford School system from elementary through high school. On December 18, 1954,...

Mildred Hawkins - Ragland

Mildred Hawkins - Ragland

Dec 31, 2024

Mildred Fay Hawkins-Ragland passed on December 31, 2024, after a wonderful 84 years of life. Mildred (affectionately known as Babydoll or Bada) was born on September 16, 1940 in Kinston, NC to Ishmael Daughety and Mamie Taylor. Mildred’s parents and two siblings, Benjamin and Milton Daughety, predeceased her. Many loving years were spent at her grandparents’ home in Kinston with...

Marion Wyche

Marion Wyche

Jan 1, 2025

“Simply Marion Wyche" 

Marion Wyche, born to Julius and Lenora Bogar, the youngest of two children. Preceded in death by her brother Richard Earl Bogar. She was born and raised in the city of Newark, NJ. Marion was married and preceded in death to Charles Wyche wedded in the year 1963, they raised two children (Derrick and Tawana). Marion was a simple...

Cassandra Jennifer West

Cassandra Jennifer West

Nov 22, 2024

Cassandra Jennifer Taylor West was born on June 21, 1957 to the late Mary Taylor Session and the late Perry Session in Tucson, Arizona. Cassandra was known as ‘Sissy’ to her family and close friends. Cassandra made her transition into eternity on November 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. At an early age Cassandra and her...

Cikill Pollard Fish

Cikill Pollard Fish

Nov 19, 2024

Cikill Pollard Fish was born on January 2, 1967, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Elizabeth, NJ, to Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Fish and Andrew Thompson. He passed away on November 19, 2024, in Springfield, NJ. Cikill graduated from Abraham Clark High School in 1986. Following high school, he worked for Romeo Bros. Disposal Co. and Revlon Co. Cikill had a heart...

Rev. Dr. Laura Ann Patterson Washington

Rev. Dr. Laura Ann Patterson Washington

Nov 17, 2024

Born, Laura Ann Patterson, affectionately called "Diane" to the late Elijah Patterson Sr. and Ophelia English-Patterson on March 1, 1947, in Rahway, NJ. She is the fourth of five children. Laura was predeceased by two brothers Edward "Dube" Patterson & George R. Patterson. Laura grew up in Linden, NJ and was reared at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Kenilworth &...

Darrien Anthony Martinez

Darrien Anthony Martinez

Nov 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love, that today we mourn the passing of Darian Anthony Martinez whose soul passed over to God on November 16, 2024. He was born on August 03, 2000 making him 24 years during transformation. He will lovingly be remembered by his mother Sylvia Martinez, his father Robert Martinez, his two Brothers, Duane &...

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