Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ

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Constance U. Locke, affectionately known as Connie, was born on June 4, 1948, in Farmville, Virginia (Prince Edward County), to Gladys Marie Price and William Lee. She peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, at 11:22 p.m. at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.

Connie’s early education was interrupted by segregation, which led her to take on the role of homemaker for...

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Nancy was born on September 9, 1956 in Wilmington, DE, to Mildred Poteat Carter and Amos Carter. She passed on February 3, 2025 in Wilmington, DE.Nancy received her early childhood education from Warner elementary school. She graduated from P.S Dupont. After school she worked as a court clerk for court 11. She received her associates degree from Delaware Technical Community...

Feb 3, 2025

Betty Jane Robinson, age 90, of New Castle, Delaware, peacefully transitioned on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Christiana Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1934, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph P. Yates Sr. and the late Dorothy I. Yates (Sims).

 Betty received her early education in the West Chester School District and later graduated from West Chester...

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James Elijah Hope’s “Jim” journey on earth ended and he went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2025. James was born in Temperanceville, Virginia to the late Benjamin Layton and Almarine (Watson) Hope Sr. During his childhood, he joined the Jerusalem Baptist church at the age of 11 and remained until moving to Delaware. James's foundation in church...

Jan 28, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Sandra Johnson on January 28, 2025, at her home. Born on January 13, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Mattie and Howard Wright, Sandra was raised in a Baptist home before becoming a baptized Jehovah’s Witness, embracing her faith with kindness and devotion.

Sandra had a lifelong love for music, earning the...

Jan 27, 2025

Shayne Lee Petrey was born on January 7, 1985, on Dover Airforce Base in Dover, DE, to Adam Petrey and Charlene Jackson. 

He passed on January 27, 2025, in an apartment on Elk Chase Drive in Elkton, MD. Shayne Lee Petrey left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone he touched. He was a courageous person with an unbreakable spirit...

Jan 23, 2025

Anna Victoria Hawkins is the daughter of the late Victor and Annie Smith. She was one of seven children. She was the last surviving sibling. Anna was born on September 15, 1927, in Big Woods, Maryland. She received her wings on the morning of January 23, 2025, at the precious age of 97. 

Anna (Gran) attended St. Joe’s Catholic School in...

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William H Fassett was born on October 11, 1966 and departed this life peacefully on January 22, 2025. He was the son of Clara (Betsy) Fassett- Ferrell and Samuel Lorenzo Moultray.

William attended the Wilmington Public school systems graduating from Delcastle Vocational Technical High School. He enjoyed playing basketball and various sports.

Woody, as he was affectionally known, cherished playing his Xbox...

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Jan 20, 2025

Margo H. Hall was the daughter of the late Henry L. and Elizabeth (Wade)  Foye and her brother Henry D. Foye, survived by  her sister Sandra Webster of Lansdale, PA in addition to her 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and beloved relatives and friends. The family will assemble at 2435 Green Street (Felton & Green Street) for burial procession departing...

Jan 18, 2025