Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Careen Lammar Mann
Apr 12, 2025
Careen Lammar Mann was born July 6, 1981 in Wilmington, Delaware to LaTonya Elizabeth Mann and Chester Lamar Ridgeway. He was called home on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Careen received his early childhood education at Penns Grove Carneys Point public school system. He graduated from Penns Grove High School with the class of 2000. He then went on to attend Harris...
Marie Rhines
Apr 12, 2025
Mrs. Marie Rhines answered God's call on April 12, 2025. She accepted her Lord Jesus Christ at a very young age while attending St. Augustine A.M.E Zion and later Mt. Zion A.M.E churches in Bridgeton, New Jersey with her parents as a child.
Marie attended and graduated from Seabrook Elementary School, and Bridgeton High School.
After graduating from high school, she attended...
Annie Mae Thomas
Apr 3, 2025
On Tuesday, April 2, 2025, our loving mother, Annie M. Thomas returned to the essence at her residence, surrounded by her children. She was born to the late Lillie Mae and Louis H Fortt Sr on February 10, 1944. Annie was predeceased by her son, Dennis Thomas Jr; grandson, Lorne Thomas-Davis; and siblings, Louis H Fortt Jr, Louise Fortt, David...
Cynthia R. Johnson
Apr 3, 2025
Cynthia R. Johnson was born on August 14, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware to Preston E. Johnson and Rosa O. Johnson. Cynthia passed away on April 3, 2025, in Wilmington, Delaware after a prolonged illness.
She received her early education from Wilmington public schools, graduating from Pierre S. DuPont High School in 1969. Cynthia then worked at the University of Delaware for...
Nila M. Crain
Apr 2, 2025
Nila Monyette Waters Crain was born on May 8, 1982, to Stanley O. Waters Jr. and Darlene H. Waters (Holt). On April 2, 2025, in Northeast, Maryland, God called her home.
A proud graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 2000, Nila shined as a track and field star, excelling in shot put and discus. It was on the field in...
Larry Edwin "Skipper" Waters Sr.
Apr 1, 2025
Larry Edwin Waters, Sr. lovingly known as Skipper, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Larry was born in Delaware on July 7, 1952 to the late Ida Waters and Manuel Santiago. He grew up in Wilmington. In his teenage years, he moved to New York, where he attended and graduated from high school. He...
Lisa Renee Gasby
Mar 27, 2025
Lisa Renee Gasby, daughter of the late Clifton H. Mills and Linda Gasby born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 12, 1966. She departed this life on March 27, 2025 at the Christiana Hospital.
Lisa spent her childhood in Wilmington, where she attended the Wilmington Public Schools.
Lisa as she was passionately known, had a quiet loving spirit, and a peaceful temperament that...
Constance M. Benjamin
Mar 20, 2025
Our loving mother, Constance M. Benjamin, departed peacefully on 20 March 2025 in Newark, Delaware. She was born on 7 December 1936 in Buxton, Guyana, South America, to the late Clarice A. Stewart and the late Lyndon O. Barton Sr. She was the wife of the late John C. Benjamin; mother to Eleanor (Judy Lord) Maragia, Kwame (Gary) Lord, the...
Joe Eddie Easley, Sr.
Mar 19, 2025
Joe Eddie Easley Sr. was born on May 4th 1946 in Myrtlewood, Alabama to Johnnie V. Easley (Father) and Mellie Evans Easley (Mother). At a very young age, Joe Eddie was fortunate to have a bonus Mom, Fannie Mae Easley who helped raise him in Mobile, Alabama.
Joe Eddie was the second to oldest child of 11 siblings. He made transition...
Willie H. Tucker
Mar 19, 2025
Willie H. Tucker, age 86 departed this life peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Willie was born in Halifax, Virginia on May 12, 1939; to the late Joseph (Joe) Tucker and Emma Lovelace Tucker. He received his early education in Halifax County School District. Willie farmed for most of his young life, until he met and...
Ronald E. Johnson
Mar 14, 2025
Ronald E. Johnson, the beloved son, of Sterling Ellis and Isabel Robertson (Preceded him in death) entered this life on January 1, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York.
Ronald was raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. He attended and graduated from George Westinghouse Technical and Vocational High School.
Ronald was dedicated and proud to serve as a New York State Correction Officer...
Dwight Daniel Hinton
Mar 9, 2025
Dwight Daniel Hinton, affectionately known as “Danny,” was born on August 22, 1957, in Milford, Delaware, to James and Thelma Hinton. After a life well lived, Dwight departed this world peacefully on March 9, 2025, in Newark, Delaware, at the age of 67.
A devoted family man, Dwight’s love for his family was evident throughout his life. He met his soulmate,...
Debbie L. Holmes
Mar 9, 2025
Debbie L. Holmes, the daughter of John Willie Parker & the late Shirley C. Parker was born on November 10, 1963 in Lewes, DE. She transitioned from this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025 with her husband by her side.
Debbie met Anthony D. Holmes, Sr. in 1983 and on May 31,1985 was united in Holy Matrimony and from this union...
