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Wilmington, DE (302) 762-8448 | Penns Grove, NJ (856) 299-5517 | Smyrna, DE (302) 659-5517
Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Vivian Lue Davis
Jul 7, 2024
Vivian Lue Davis, born on March 3, 1940, in Edgerton, Virginia, was the cherished eldest daughter of Robert Valentine and Sarah Saunders. She peacefully departed this life at her home on July 7, 2024. Vivian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Lee Davis, her brother, Theodore (Buster) Valentine, her cousin, Homer (Buck) Callis, Sr., and her brothers-in-law,...
Ava M. Jackson
Jul 6, 2024
Life Story of Ms. Ava Maxine Jackson
Ms. Ava (aka “Big Max”) was born to the late Matthew Russell and Ava Hines Russell
Thomas on March 1, 1948, in Manhattan, New York, the eldest of three children. She
quietly entered her heavenly home at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE on
Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the age of 76 after experiencing a short...
Stephen Edward Wickes, Sr.
Jul 1, 2024
Our beloved Stephen Edward Wickes was born in Chestertown, Maryland on May 30, 1964 to
Brenda and the late Walter Edward Wickes, Jr. Stephen passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024
surrounded by his loving family.
Stephen graduated from Delcastle Technical High School, Wilmington, DE in 1982. During his
high school years, he was a master in Culinary Arts and excelled in football where...
Ryne Virgil "Hoss" Martin
Jun 15, 2024
Ryne Virgil Martin, age 65 transitioned to his final resting place on Saturday, June 15 th , 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Christiana Hospital. Ryne was born on July 18, 1958, to Bernis and Grace Martin. Ryne was the 4 th of 5 children.
Ryne began his educational journey at George Gray Elementary School, followed by Warner Elementary School,...
Shameeka Mayo
Jun 6, 2024
Shameeka Lorraine Mayo (affectionately known as Mookie) aged 32, was born August 15, 1991 in Wilmington, Delaware to Terrence J. Taylor and Malika Mayo. She departed this Life suddenly on June 06, 2024 in the St Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware
Shameeka received her early education in the Wilmington Public School System and graduated from McKean High School class of 2009....
Jashown Banner-Wisher
Jun 1, 2024
JaShown Isaiah Banner-Wisher entered eternal rest on June 1, 2024 at the tender age of 13 years old in Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. JaShown was born on January 13, 2011 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, DE to Shaylynn Wedderburn (Banner) and Joshua Potts. JaShown was educated in public schools of Wilmington, DE. He graduated kindergarten in 2017...
Ludell Downing (Gray)
Jun 1, 2024
Ludell C. Downing (Gray) was born on June 12, 1944, in Johnsonville, South Carolina to Edward Eaddy and Bernice Tilghman. She passed on Saturday June 1, 2024 at home in Wilmington, Delaware.
Ludell received her early childhood education from Pyle Elementary and Bancroft Middle schools. She graduated from Howard High School. After school, she worked for Avon Products, USA Training Academy,...
