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Mattie Bell Gibson was on born on August 16, 1937 in Albany, Ga to the late Rushie and Andrew Green. She moved to Newark, NJ in the late 70's where she became well known for her gentle, loving, and caring spirit. Mattie was a member at New Light Baptist Church in Newark, NJ where she served as a member of the deaconess board and was also an usher. Mattie loved God and was always committed to her church. Mattie was also known for her nurturing...

Mahalia’s Life Story Our precious Mahalia was welcomed into the loving hearts of her dear parents Beulah Robinson Carter (1911- 2000) and Jesse Carter (1909-1944) on Saturday, June 26, 1937. She was born at home in Buffalo-Union County, South Carolina, delivered in birth by her maternal grandfather’s sister, Aunt Sally. Mahalia was so loved she had many endearing names: Sip, as named by her maternal grandfather, Ma, Mom, and even “My Momma,” Halie, and Granny....

Joseph Kevin Goodwin, the son of Elizabeth G. Belle, was born on January 4 th , 1964 in Jersey City, NJ. He entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2024 As a young boy, Joseph better known as Kevin moved to Bamberg, SC to live with his grandmother after the passing of his grandfather. During those years, he attended the Bamberg Richard Carole Junior High School. Joseph was enjoying the Southern life until the passing of his grandmother. By then, Joseph moved back to Jersey City to live with...