All Obituaries

Crystal Daye Robinson was called home to be with God on October 8, 2021 after a valiant but short battle with cancer. For those of us fortunate to share our lives with her, she personified grace, strength, and dignity in every aspect of her life. Crystal grew up in Lakewood, NJ where she attended Lakewood schools. She graduated from Lakewood High School where she was active as a varsity cheerleader, track and field, and many other school activities for her beloved Piners. She was a devoted...

Nedra R. Fore, 76, of Neptune NJ, passed away on Tuesday October 5, 2021, at Jersey Shore Post Acute Rehabilitation and Nursing, Neptune, NJ. She was born on October 11, 1944 in Asbury Park, NJ to Odyssey and Katherine Moore. She received an Associate Degree in Education and worked in the Neptune Township and Asbury Park, NJ School Systems. She was a member of The Church of God in Christ Jesus of the Apostles’ Faith in Jamaica, NY. It was there that she was baptized in the name of...

Theodore Johnson, Sr., age 102, of Red Bank, NJ passed peacefully on October 4, 2021. Born on August 23, 1919, in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, Theodore was the son of the late Rosine and Anna (Lindsay) Johnson. Theodore attended the public school of Fort Mitchell, Alabama, where he excelled academically. He was accepted at Tuskegee Institute but decided to join the army to serve his country. Theodore joined the army in 1940. He was stationed at several army bases stateside and abroad. He served...

Annie Christine Gadson, 80, of Toms River, NJ went to be with our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday October 4, 2021, at Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ. She was born on November 22, 1940 in Lewisburg, N.C. to the late William and Susie B. Howard. Annie was one of their eight children. Annie received her education through the North Carolina Public School System. She later relocated to New Jersey where she was employed as an assembly line worker with Fluid packaging in...

Donna M. Shearn, age 65, of Toms River, NJ passed away in her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was born on August 1,1956 in Paterson, NJ to Joseph and Marie Shearn.   She was a graduate of Passaic County Tech Institution. Donna was a lifelong resident of Toms River, NJ. She was a long-time usher board member of Second Baptist Church of Toms River.  Donna was a free spirit who loved to dance, bowl, read and...

He Lifted Me In loving kindness Jesus came My soul in mercy to reclaim, And from the depths of sin and shame Through grace He lifted me. He called me long before I heard Before my sinful heart was stirred, But when I took Him at his word Forgiven He lifted me. His brow was pierced with many a thorn His hands by cruel nails were torn, When from my guilt and grief forlorn In love He lifted me. Now on a higher plane I dwell And with my soul I know ‘tis well, Yet how or why, I cannot...

The Graveside Service Will Be Livestreamed You May View the Service Using the Link Below: https://vimeo.com/event/1342632/9e8e99bce4   Christine (Thomas) Owens, 94, was born on March 11, 1927, in Long Branch, NJ. She departed this life on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ. Christine graduated from Neptune High School, Neptune, NJ, class of 1946. In 1949, she joined the Women’s Army Corp and received several...

Cora Virginia Carter, 76, of Eatontown, NJ passed away on September 24, 2021.  She was born in Richmond, VA on November 25, 1944 to Robert and Judy Carter.  She loved her family and provided cleaning services for individual families and commercial accounts. Cora is predeceased by Navonia Kettles.  She is survived by three children, Virginia Carter, Katherine Kettles, and Earl Carter all of Asbury Park, NJ, sisters, Estell Carter, Patty Carter, Ollie Carter, and Ann Carter,...

Lebert Roy Tugman, 65, of Asbury Park, New Jersey passed away on September 15, 2021 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, New Jersey.  He was born on April 15, 1956 in Clarendon, Jamaica to Kenneth and Claris Tugman. Lebert was employed as a construction worker for many years. He enjoyed music, cooking, and spending time with his family.  Lebert met his longtime partner, Odester Taylor, and together they raised four children, Gail, Marlow, Tawanda, and Kenneth. He...