Obituaries
Drew Scott
Jun 15, 2026
Drew Scott son of the late Edward Scott Jr and Johnsie Lee Scott departed this life on June 15th, 2026 at JFK Medical Center at the age of 61.
Drew was born on February 9th, 1965 in Elizabeth, NJ. The Scott family moved to Cranford in January 1970 where he spent his childhood.
Drew attended Cranford Public School System, graduating from Cranford...
William Kenneth Belton
Jun 29, 2026
William “Kenny” Kenneth Belton was born on October 28, 1971, to Alma Jean Lemons- Belton and the late Moses Belton, William “Kenny” Kenneth Belton was a devoted husband to Sybil Burton- Belton and father to Myesha, Quenten, William Jr., and Kenneth. He was suddenly called home to glory on May 29, 2026. He was educated in Newark Public School system...
Nettie Olivia Jordan
Jun 6, 2026
Nettie Olivia Jordan was born on May 5, 1951, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the late Anna Mae Wallace and James Edward Richardson. She was one of four siblings and shared a close and enduring bond with her family throughout her life.
On June 6, 2026, Nettie peacefully transitioned to glory in her sleep at Eagle Rock Post Acute Care in...
Evelyn Rich
Jun 6, 2026
Evelyn Juliet Rich was born on December 24, 1940 to the late McLaurin Sanders and the late Vorise Cave. At the age of fifteen , she came to New York City, where she attended Jamaica High School and graduated, beginning a life marked by determination, hard work, and perseverance.Evelyn married William Regis Rich , and together there were children Darrell...
Kelly McNeil
May 26, 2026
To know Kelly McNeil was to know a man shaped by love — love from his family, love for his community, and love that he poured into every life he touched. Born on August 23, 1960, in Newark, NJ, Kelly came into the world through the love of his parents, Allie McNeil and Elizabeth Smith, and grew up surrounded by...
Maurice A. Mosley Cummins
May 15, 2026
Maurice Anna Mosley Cummins was born on October 11, 1930, in Jersey City to Elijah Louis Mosley and Rosemond Elizabeth Badger Mosley. She was the only daughter in a family of nine children. Affectionately known as “Sister” by family and friends, Maurice moved with her family to Roselle at the age of three, where they became devoted members of Heard...
Shirley Paulette Nichol
May 11, 2026
Shirley P. Ford-Nichol was called home to glory on Monday, May 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, fierce love, and joyful generosity. Born on July 11, 1971, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Shirley was a woman whose life was a testament to the grace of God and the beauty of a life lived in full purpose. Rooted...
Zachurie Edmond
Mar 23, 2026
Zachurie Edmond was born on January 25,1968 in Elizabeth NJ to Oscar Ward and Mabel Edmond. Affectionately known as “Khalif” “Kool K” or “Kory”. He attended public schools and graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1986.
After graduating high school, he worked for Waste Management for the City of Elizabeth and ended his maintenance career at Ocean State Job Lot in...

