All Obituaries

Only God could have known what He would do in the birth of Harem Smallwood, Sr. on January 31, 1936, through the late Wilson and Hazel Smallwood. Having been born in a community known as the Low Meadows in Rich Square, North Carolina, Harem, also known as J.P., would take his experience of sharecropping and close-knitted relationship with his family throughout his life and working career. J.P. attended grammar school in Rich Square and graduated from W.S. Creecy High School where he became...

In this joyous moment, we gather here today to celebrate the journey of Barbara Ann Briggs, a beloved resident of East Windsor, New Jersey. On the mournful day of Sunday, September 10, 2023, she joyfully embarked on her eternal journey, leaving behind a radiant legacy that fills our hearts with boundless love and cherished memories. Let us rejoice in the eternal memory of Barbara Ann Briggs, a radiant beacon of inspiration that will forever illuminate our hearts. She was not just a mother,...

Alexa Marie Brown, “Alexita”, was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on January 7th, 2007, to Ashley Brown (Covington) and Cesar Jonathan Azambuja.   Alexa spent her life in Phillipsburg, NJ. She was involved in cheerleading and softball but later developed a great passion for basketball with the help of her dad and coach – Daryl Covington, Jr. Alexa was a competitor on and off the court. She was feisty, tenacious and quickly recognized as a tough defender. She loved...

Ruth Estelle (Johnson) Wilson was born on April 20, 1943 in McKenney, VA; and transitioned on August 30, 2023. She was born to the late Daisy Johnson-Fisher and David Fisher (Ray W. Hicks, Sr., Biological). Ruth graduated from Southside High School, Dinwiddie, VA (1961) and married her high school sweetheart, Melvin W. Wilson on February 29, 1964 (59 Years).  To their union were born: Stacey D....

Bobby J. Frazier was born to the late Herman Frazier, Sr. and Vernell Tyler Frazier in Orangeburg SC. He and attended the Orangeburg County South Carolina school system; at an early age he attended Emmanuel AME Church Cope, SC and later joined the St. Paul Baptist Church, Orangeburg S.C.  Bobby also connected weekly with Elder Mc Adoo’s Prayer line. Bobby had strong work ethics as a young man and was employed by Pet Milk Company for several years in SC, and he then later...

Harry Austin Crumidy, III was born on October 5, 1954, a native of New Brunswick, N.J. He was the loving son to the proud parents of the late Victor Ivy Hoagland and Elizabeth Virginia Crumidy Hoagland.  He was a loving husband to his X-wife Patricia Irene Andrews Crumidy and a loving father to his son Ha'Quaan Crumidy who both predeceased him. He was a loving brother to four pre-deceased sisters: Jaqueline Potts, Norma Jean Watkins, Julie Grachell Hoagland, Mary Hoagland, and three...

Valorie Denice Bush departed this life at the age of 65 on August 16, 2023. Her life leaves a void that will forever be remembered by the many lives she touched along the way. On May 13, 1958, Valorie was born in Panama City, Florida, her and her family moved to East Orange, NJ in late 60’s. They later settled in Somerset, NJ, where she remained a resident. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1976. Valorie worked at Ortho Pharmaceutical in the 80’s, a Home Health Aide in...

Ronald Allen Hobbs was the thirteenth child and seventh son of Charles R. and Valerie C. (Brown) Hobbs. Ronnie was born on January 5, 1956, in Somerville, New Jersey and grew up Bridgewater Township in the community of Hobbstown.   He was a graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Ronnie was raised as a member of the Shiloh Pentecostal Church founded by his grandmother, Pastor Ruth Anna Brown located in Somerville. In his later years he became a member of the Macedonia Baptist...