All Obituaries

Soundra Jean Copeland, 68, of Lady Lake, FL received her eternal rest in the Lord on July 30, 2022. She was born to the late Ethereal and Verba-Lee Broughton on October 2, 1953, in Neptune, NJ.   Soundra was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur K. Copeland, daughter, Kenita J. Copeland, parents, stepfather, Simon Texidor, Sr., brother, Robert Johnson, and dear aunt, Geneva Hampton.  She is survived by her beloved children, Ebonie and Aaronn Copeland of Lady Lake, FL, and...

Detriona Deshawn Young, affectionately known as DeeDee, received her angel wings on July 21, 2022. She was born at 9:35 pm December 25,1995 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, to Detrece D. Young and John P. Vilburn. Detriona attended Academy Charter High School and graduated in 2014. She continued her education at Bloomfield College for four years. She was an employee of AMIB since 2019 as a Residential Specialist. Detriona was a caring and loving soul known for her...

Funeral Service Live Stream Link https://youtu.be/nJo72C43Pkw Toni O.S. Veasy, 81, of Neptune, NJ, passed away on July 1, 2022, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. She attended Rust College in Holly Springs, MS where she received a BS degree in Mathematics and a minor in Chemistry and obtained a MS degree in Student Personal Services from Kean College in NJ. She also attained a Special Education Certification from Jersey City State College and a Supervisor’s...

Frederick Douglass Thorne, 90, of Neptune NJ took his eternal rest on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ. He was born in Asbury Park, NJ on February 20, 1932, to the late Arden R. Thorne and Ethel Edwards Thorne. Frederick was educated in Neptune Township Public Schools until he transferred to Bordentown Manual Training and Industrial School for High School. He was also a proud graduate of Monmouth University. Frederick would choose to serve his...

James Edward Bowers, one of nine children, affectionately known as “Big Jim” was born on December 30, 1930, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late John Leonard Bowers and Essie Ophelia Bowers. His mother, a teacher, raised him to believe in God and in the importance of prayer. His early childhood was spent on a farm, as a very independent child where he tended to the livestock, picked cotton, repaired farming equipment, and even learned how to can food and craft moonshine. James was...

On April 28, 1928, God gifted the world with Jennie Turner Goodwyn. Jennie was the 9th of 10 children born in Drewryville, Virginia to Cora and Jonathan Goodwin. After graduating from South Lampton High School, Jennie relocated to Lakewood, New Jersey. She attended and graduated from Ocean County College before furthering her education at Glassboro and Trenton State Colleges. Jennie was an advocate of education and began working for the New Jersey State Department of Education. She worked...