All Obituaries

James W. Sims, 79, of Ocean Township, NJ passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ. He was born on April 20, 1941 in Cumberland County, VA to William Phillip Sims and Cornelia Foster Sims. At an early age, he joined the Midway Baptist Church in Cumberland County, VA.  James was a member of the church until he moved to Asbury Park, NJ in 1966. He then became a longtime member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Temple, Asbury Park, NJ. He...

Eric Lackland, 55 of Neptune, NJ passed away on Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1964 to Warren and Marian Lackland.  Eric grew up in Neptune and graduated from Neptune High School in 1982.  While in high school he played on the Varsity Football team, and during his senior year in high school, he received Neptune High School’s Outstanding Musician Award. Although circumstances didn’t allow Eric to finish Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, he did obtain his...

Robert A. Carney, 74, of Asbury Park, NJ passed away on January 8, 2020.  He was born in Rock Mount, NC to the late Bennie Moore and Sadie Carney. He was raised by foster parents, Mabel and Fred Davis, in Rocky Mount, NC.  Robert moved to New Jersey in 1965 at the age of 20. He was employed at Eddie’s Barbershop in Asbury Park for 10 years. He completed an apprenticeship at Eddie’s Barbershop, and became a master barber. He later worked as a barber in Archie Barbershop...

Edward (Bo) Grant Jr., 81, of Neptune, NJ was called home on Friday, December 20, 2019. He was born on June 20, 1938 in Sumter, SC to the late Edward Grant, Sr. and Della Grant. Edward was united in Holy matrimony to Ethel Lee Weston.  They were married for 61 years and relocated to Neptune, NJ in 1959. Bo had many hobbies, but two of his favorites were hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending most of his time doing one or the other. He also loved shooting the breeze with his friend...

Shongo "Shanx" Gomez, 46, of Asbury Park, NJ passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at home in Neptune, NJ. Shon was born on September 21, 1973 in Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ.  He graduated from Asbury Park High School, Asbury Park, NJ in 1991. Shon attended North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC for two years after he graduated from high school.  When he returned home, he was employed in a number of jobs until accepting a...

Raphael “Deon” Williams Sr. departed this earth too young, at the age of 47, at Capital Health Hospital in Trenton, NJ. He was born February 5, 1972 in Long Branch, NJ to Cleveland and Mary Williams. Deon was a lifelong resident of Long Branch until a few years ago when he relocated to Trenton, NJ. There he lived with his dear cousin, Jermaine Freeman. Jermaine and Tyrone were very good to him. Deon attended Long Branch schools. While there, he loved and played basketball where...

Cecil M. Quixano Henriques, 93, of Neptune, NJ transitioned from this life on Thursday, December 19, 2019 with his loving family by his side.  He was born on July 13, 1926 to the late Gerald Benjamin Quixano Henriques and Isabelle Lee Henriques in Manhattan, NY.  In 1930, his parents relocated to New Jersey. The property owned by their family, on the corner of Neptune Boulevard and W. Lake Avenue, eventually became known as the BIG HOUSE. Cecil was affectionately referred to as...

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4: 6-7   Terry J. Robinson, 82, of Asbury Park, NJ was born on February 12, 1937 to the late Renn and Sallie Robinson in Whatley, AL. He departed this life on Monday, December 16, 2019 with his wife, Dollie, by his side. His parents relocated to Lakeland, Florida where he was educated.  Terry accepted...

Thelma Judy Garland, 78, of Toms River, NJ passed away in Community Medical Center, Toms River on December 8, 2019.  Judy was born in Kenbridge, VA on December 29, 1940. She was the fourth child of Fred and Eva (Crowder) Garland.  Judy’s early childhood was spent in Kenbridge, VA.  She attended Kenbridge Elementary School and Lunenburg High School in Virginia.  While Judy was in the eighth grade, she played point guard on the Lunenburg High School girls’...