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

Shamarea Jackson

Shamarea Jackson

Apr 20, 2025

Shamarea Chardae Jackson was born on February 05,2000 in Voorhees NJ to Sheila Stanback Jackson, Stevenson Jackson. Passed at home Paulsboro, April 20,2025 She was loved by many with her charming child. Her nickname was given by her two sister Charmaine(Deceased)Kandice BUTT-BUTT and BOOTY. She graduated WOODBURY JR,SR HIGH SCHOOL, Woodbury NJ. She was employed at Amazon and various retail...

Ronald B. Patton, Jr.

Ronald B. Patton, Jr.

Apr 17, 2025

Ronald B. Patton, Jr. departed this life peacefully on April 17th at his home in Bear, Delaware. He was born on June 24th, 1967, to Ronald B. Patton, Sr., and Debra J. Moss Scott. He was raised in Wilmington, Delaware, where he actively embraced life. Ron was baptized on November 9th, 1977 at Union Baptist Church.

Ronald was a proud graduate...

Careen Lammar Mann

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

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