All Obituaries

On August 24th, 2023, Octavius Wallace was in a fatal car accident where he was hit by a drunk driver. Unfortunately, this led to the passing of Octavius. Octavius was one of four children and his mother's only son, better known as "TayTay" / "Tay" to family and friends. He was born and raised in Lakewood, New Jersey. Due to Octavius wanting to create a better life for not only himself, his mother, and remaining sisters, he moved to South Carolina in hopes of...

Tracy Greenhow, beloved sister unexpectedly passed away on September 13, 2023. Tracy was born in Neptune New Jersey on March 28, 1965, to the late Betty Ann Greenhow Tracy attended Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, Trenton, NJ. Tracy was preceded in death by her Mother Betty Ann Greenhow, brother William Taylor Greenhow Jr. and maternal grandparents Monroe and Bessie Freeman, uncle Revered Monroe Freeman Jr. Tracy was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church in Asbury Park for...

Marcel Sheron Downs died peacefully on August 16, 2023, surrounded by those who loved him most. Marcel came to us in 1999 when the Sweet family was still mourning the passing of Sharon Sweet, our mother. Marcel was the light that drew us out of the darkness of grief. Summer knew she had birthed a prince – and what a prince he was. Marcel was a joyous, exuberant baby who grew into a rowdy toddler whose chubby-cheeked smile warmed every heart. When Marcel wasn’t running circles...

Wallace “Frank” Pugh was born January 18, 1951, in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Evelyn Pugh and Wallace Franklin Booth. He departed life at JSUMC due to cardiac arrest. He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, as his sister, Monica Pugh, was praying and holding his hand until the very end. Frank was raised and educated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. In the 1980’s He moved to Bronx, New York to live with his devoted, predeceased sister, Linda...

Helen Jackson, 93, of Neptune, passed away peacefully at home on July 26. Helen was born October 12, 1929, in Long Branch and was educated in the Long Branch School District.  She attended Brookdale College and Kean University. Helen was employed by the US Army Garrison at Fort Monmouth in the Personnel Department for over 30 years.  Her determination, diligence, and work ethic earned her a prestigious GS12 status.  Upon retirement from Federal employment, Helen became an...

   

Everon Brown, Sr, 40, of Cocoa, FL passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.  He was born on February 26, 1983, in South Boston, VA to Antoinette Brown and Everette Ronald Johnson. He was a current resident of Cocoa, FL. Everon was a wonderful father, good chef, and visionary who wanted to help his family and friends. He had a catering business and was a chess tournament champion in high school. He was predeceased by his...

Tamala M. Holland, 54, of Summit, NJ passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ.  Tamala was born in Red Bank, NJ on August 24, 1968 to Richard J. and Mary Lou H. Holland. She was raised in Lincroft and Tinton Falls, NJ before moving to Asbury Park, NJ, where she completed her education and thereafter relocated to Livingston, NJ before settling in Summit, NJ. Tamala excelled in Information Technology Support and was sought after for her training expertise...