Obituaries
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Passed 9/29/2026
Vernice Howard, a woman of grace, style, and steadfast faith, passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 96. She was a longtime resident of East Orange, New Jersey. Born in Marion, South Carolina, on April 1,…
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Passed 9/28/2026
Viewing OnlySaturday 10/17/2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm Churchman Funeral Services at Smith Funeral Home455 N Broad StElizabeth, NJ908-352-9114 Floral Arrangements should be delivered to Churchman Funeral Services at Smith…
Passed 9/23/2026
All services were private. Please keep the family in your prayers. . .
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Passed 9/23/2026
Viewing OnlySaturday 10/03/2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm Churchman Funeral Services at Smith Funeral Home455 N Broad StElizabeth, NJ Floral Arrangements should be delivered to Churchman Funeral Services at Smith Funeral Home
Passed 9/21/2026
All services were private. Please keep the family in your prayers. . .
Passed 9/16/2026
ViewingSaturday 10/03/2026 10:00am Israel Memorial54 Lincoln StreetNewark, NJ 07103973-351-4874 Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church. Funeral ServiceSaturday 10/03/2026 11:00am Israel Memorial54…
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Passed 9/16/2026
ViewingFriday 09/25/2026 10:00am Grace Cathedral Outreach Ministries54 Elizabeth AvenueNewark, NJ Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church. Funeral ServiceFriday 09/25/2026 11:00am Grace Cathedral…
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Passed 9/16/2026
ViewingSaturday 10/03/2026 11:00am Bethany Church30 Ashwood TerraceWest Orange, NJ Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church. Funeral ServiceSaturday 10/03/2026 12:00pm Bethany Church30 Ashwood TerraceWest…
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Passed 9/15/2026
ViewingThursday 10/01/2026 11:00am Grace Cathedral Outreach Ministries54 Elizabeth AvenueNewark, NJ Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church. Funeral ServiceThursday 10/01/2026 12:00pm Grace Cathedral…
Passed 9/13/2026
ViewingFriday 09/25/2026 10:00am First Timothy Missionary Baptist Church215 Chancellor AvenueNewark, NJ 07112 Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church. Funeral ServiceFriday 09/25/2026 11:00am First…
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Passed 9/9/2026
Memorial ServiceSunday 10/04/2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm Maple Crest Park - Gazebo237 Oakland RoadMaplewood, NJ 07040 Born in Newark, NJ, Geneva Williams was the beloved child of Charley Williams and Blanche Anderson…
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Passed 9/7/2026
ViewingSaturday 09/26/2026 9:00am Grace Cathedral Outreach Ministries54 Elizabeth AvenueNewark, NJ Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church. Funeral ServiceSaturday 09/26/2026 10:00am Grace Cathedral…
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Passed 9/5/2026
Viewing Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00am Grace Cathedral Outreach Ministries 54 Elizabeth Avenue | Newark, NJ All flowers should be delivered directly to the church Funeral 10:00am Interment Heavenly Rest Memorial…
Passed 9/4/2026
All services were private. Please keep the family in your prayers. . .
Passed 9/4/2026
All Services are private - thank you for understanding and for the condolences extended to the family.
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Passed 9/2/2026
ViewingTuesday 09/15/2026 10:00am Churchman Funeral Services at Smith Funeral Home455 N Broad StElizabeth, NJ908-352-9114 Floral Arrangements should be delivered to Churchman Funeral Services at Smith Funeral Home…
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Passed 8/31/2026
Friends & Family GatheringWednesday 09/09/2026 10:00am to 11:00am Israel Memorial54 Lincoln StreetNewark, NJ 07103973-351-4874 Funeral ServiceWednesday 09/09/2026 11:00am Israel Memorial54 Lincoln StreetNewark, NJ…
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Passed 8/30/2026
ViewingSaturday 09/26/2026 10:00am Union Chapel AME Church209 Wainwright St. , #211Newark, NJ 07112 Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church. Funeral ServiceSaturday 09/26/2026 11:00am Union Chapel AME…
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5/15/1937 - 8/30/2026
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mattie R. Byrd, formerly of Newark and Jackson Township, NJ, will be held 11 am, Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Grace Cathedral, 54 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108. Mrs.…
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Passed 8/29/2026
ViewingFriday 09/11/2026 10:00am Pleasant Grove Baptist Church198 Chadwick AveNewark, NJ 07108862-231-2306 Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church. Funeral ServiceFriday 09/11/2026 11:00am Pleasant Grove…
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Passed 8/28/2026
Memorial ServiceSaturday 09/05/2026 9:30 am to 11:30 am NJ Re-Entry Center936 Bergen StreetNewark, NJ 07112 Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the NJ Re-Entry Center
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Passed 8/24/2026
ViewingSaturday 09/05/2026 10:00am Grace Cathedral Outreach Ministries54 Elizabeth AvenueNewark, NJ Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church. Funeral ServiceSaturday 09/05/2026 11:00am Grace Cathedral…
Passed 8/20/2026
All services were private. Please keep the family in your prayers. . .