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Clarice Laverne Norman

Clarice Laverne Norman

Feb 4, 2025

Clarice Laverne Norman was born on September 4, 1935 in Chester, South Carolina, daughter of the late Henry Simpson and Annie Mae Simpson. Raised in South Carolina, Clarice attended Emmett Scott High School of Rock Hill, SC. Clarice then graduated and went on to attend private historically black college, Friendship College in Rock Hill, SC. 

Clarice moved to Roselle, NJ where...

William Jasper Foster

William Jasper Foster

Jan 31, 2025

Life Reflections

William Jasper Foster, affectionately known as “Billy and Dollar Bill,” was born on September 14, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Woodrow Collis Foster and Mattie Mae Givens-Foster. He was the third of four children and was predeceased by his youngest brother, Richard D. Foster his son, Trell W. Foster and his lifelong best friend/brother James “Butch”...

Kathleen Munir

Kathleen Munir

Jan 28, 2025

Kathleen Munir, born on January 11, 1951, in Patterson, New Jersey, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Autumn Lake Health Care Facility in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Her life, brimming with love, laughter, and creativity, touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Kathleen dedicated a significant of her career as an Administrative Assistant, contributing her talent to ABC in...

Helen Hopkins

Helen Hopkins

Jan 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Helen Hopkins, 79, of Union, N.J. Helen Hopkins (Holmes), beloved mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 79 at Cornell Care & Rehabilitation Center in Union, NJ. Born on August 29, 1945, in Newark, NJ to the late Arlene Holmes, Helen was a long-time Newark resident before moving to Union to be closer to...

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,...

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...

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...

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