All Obituaries

Emily Bowens Harris was born to Clara & Harold Bowens on September 6, 1958, in Palatka, Forida in the family home with the assistance of a midwife. She spent her early childhood on the beautiful island of Marathon Key. Her family was a part of the Great Migration of African Americans who relocated north to find work in the 1960s. At the age of nine she moved to New Jersey, first living with family in Farmingdale before settling in Neptune. She attended the Neptune Public School System ...

Jason Marshall, age 44, of Newark NJ, passed away on April 24, 2026. Jason was born on March 18, 1982, in Lakewood NJ.  Though his time here was brief, his life carried meaning, connection, and quiet strength that will not be forgotten. Jason took pride in his work as a sanitation worker, a role he approached with dedication and dignity. He believed in honest work and in doing his part to serve his community. Those who knew him remember his steady presence, his resilience, and the ...

Live Stream Links Below: Facebook: www.GHBCAsbury Park.com YOUTUBE: @goodhopebaptistchurchasbur6006   ADRIAN B. BANKS-JONES, 63, passed away peacefully at her home in Aberdeen, Maryland on March 30, 2026. Born in Neptune, New Jersey, on February 25, 1963, Adrian was the youngest daughter of Evelyn (Jones) Banks and Willie Banks. She was a proud graduate of the Neptune High School Class of 1981. In 1985 she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Alabama ...

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ZOOM Meeting ID: 5911351131 Passcode: 96621   Christopher M. Freeman, a cherished son, devoted friend and a beloved brother, transitioned on Friday, March 20, 2026. He will always be remembered as the “Little Drummer Boy.” Christopher was a faithful and dedicated member of the St. Stephen AMEZ Church Music Ministry, a drummer par excellence. He was an active participant in the Boys to Men Ministry, Acolyte Ministry, Junior Usher Ministry and Young Adult ...

John Henry Dillon, a faithful servant of God, a loving husband, a devoted father, and a cherished friend, peacefully departed this life on March 11, 2026, at the blessed age of 93. His life was a living testimony of God’s grace, love, and unwavering faithfulness. John was born on March 23, 1932, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Bessie Norman Dillon and Clarence Dillon. His mother lovingly called him her “bundle of joy for Easter,” as his birth came near that sacred ...