All Obituaries

Tia Michelle Newkirk, 56, of Neptune, NJ departed this life on Wednesday July 21,2021. She was born in Neptune, NJ on May 17, 1965, to Willie Mae Newkirk and the late Johnnie Daniels. Tia held several CNA positions throughout her life, but her passion was volunteering at Morning Glory Behavioral Health, Neptune, NJ. She was also a member of Macedonia Church, Neptune, NJ. Everyone that generally knew Tia knew she had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody. She enjoyed fashion,...

Donald Bass died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Brick, NJ. He was born in Neptune, NJ, educated in Howell, NJ and resided in Lakewood, NJ. He was an honorably discharged U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Earle Asphalt after 40 years. Donald enjoyed playing the bass guitar at his church and at home. He liked reading and collecting “Weird N.J.” magazines, fixing cars, riding his motorcycle and drawing. He was known for...

Na’Tasha Johnson, 33 of Asbury Park, NJ suddenly passed away in her home on Wednesday July 7, 2021. She was born on May 27, 1988, to Stacy Booker and Donnie Rudolph, Sr. Na’Tasha attended Academy Charter High School in Lake Como, NJ. As a child she was a member of the Flaming Dynamic Explosions. Her most recent employment was as a supervisor at Spectrum for Living. Na’Tasha was talented in many ways. Maybe it was the gift of being left-handed, but she held it well. As a...

Sallie Bell Postell was born May 23,1935 in Guyton, Georgia. She gave up her earthly existence on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Keansburg, NJ to begin her new life in God's presence. She was one of six children and attended the Effingham County school system in Guyton, Georgia. Sallie Bell was raised by an aunt where she then became the only child in the household. She was married to Elijah Postell, Sr. and they moved to New Jersey in 1952. Sallie Bell and Elijah were blessed with ten...

Carlina Lopez Rosario, 82, of Red Bank, New Jersey passed away on June 27, 2021.  She was born on March 31, 1939 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Guillermo Lopez and Alejandrina Jorge.  Carlina was known to her family and friends as “Lolin”. Carlina and her sister, Carmen Priscilla, devoted much of their time and energy as a caregiver to their mother, Alejandrina Jorge. Carlina was a noble person loved by her family and friends. She is survived by her sister, Carmen...

Monalisa “Mona” Powell (Bradford), 54, of Ocean Gate, NJ passed away at Community Medical Center on June 12, 2021.  She was born in Newark, NJ on May 28, 1967, to Lee Ivry Bradford and Lena Bradford (Tobie). She moved to Asbury Park, NJ at the age of ten. Monalisa attended the Asbury Park School System. She was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church in Asbury Park, NJ under the spiritual leadership of the late Reverend Brown. Monalisa married Paris Powell, Sr. in her early...

In Honor of Florence E. Hardy Donations May Be Made to the American Cancer Society   Florence Elizabeth Hardy, 63, of Manchester NJ, passed away on June 23, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1957, the twelfth child of the late Thomas and Mable Hardy. Florence attended Central Regional High School in Bayville, NJ. She met her mate, Curtis Ware, in South Toms River, NJ and from that union four children were born. Florence was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker, she enjoyed being with...

Allen Lawrence Ridley Sr. died in his sleep at his home in Toms River, NJ on June 2, 2021, at age 75.  Allen was born in Capron, VA on September 17,1945, to Louise Mae Taylor and Clyde Columbus Ridley Sr. As the youngest of five siblings, Allen grew up in Capron where he was given the nickname “Wash” after his uncle who was named George Washington Ridley.  Allen had an enduring passion for sports while in high school especially baseball and football. Lack of...

Patricia A. Gray, affectionally known as Fatiera, 59, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. She was born on October 3, 1961 in Neptune, NJ to James and Lottie Gray. She graduated from Asbury Park High School, Asbury Park, NJ and obtained an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from Brookdale Community College. Fatiera worked in the banking industry most of her adult life. She was a lifelong resident of Asbury Park,...

In Lieu of Flowers The family respectfully request a Donation to the Zenobia Xenia Ware Scholarship Fund, or the Edythe Douglas Christian Caring and Helping Hands Ministry of Second Baptist Church of Asbury Park, NJ.   Mack Owens, 92, of Neptune, NJ passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ. He was born in Elizabeth, LA on February 24, 1929 to Wesley and Ethel Pierce. Mack’s family relocated from Louisiana...