All Obituaries

Joyce A. Patterson, 89, was called home peacefully by our precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 16, 2019).  Joyce was born on April 24, 1930 in Long Branch, NJ to the late Walter A. Brown, Sr. and Gwendolyn V. Brown. Joyce was educated in the Fair Haven and Rumson school systems. From kindergarten to grade eight, she attended Fisk Street School (presently the Fair Haven Police Station), a one-room school house for African American students. In 1950,...

Shirley A. Childs, 73, of Red Bank, NJ, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 4, 2019. She was born in St. Paul, MN on May 14, 1946, to the late Thelma Mitchell and Rev. Samuel Ford. Her family relocated to Neptune, NJ when she was a small child and it was where she was raised and educated. After she graduated from Neptune High School, she enrolled in the nursing program at Brookdale Community College. She graduated and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She started her...

Exilia "Loretta" Pitts-Davis of Long Branch, NJ passed away on May 18, 2019 at the age of 79 due to respiratory failure.  Exilia dedicated her life caring for others at Riverview Medical Center for over 40 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She enjoyed completing jigsaw and crossword puzzles, reading, watching various sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.  Exilia is survived by her children: Gilbert Davis, Jr., Ericka K. Davis, and Gabrielle...