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

Jun 2, 2024

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...

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,...

May 28, 2024

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May 28, 2024

May 20, 2024

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On behalf of the Bennefield family they wish to thank you for your prayers and support during this difficult time.

Bruce was loved by many and if your able to assist the family with any financial contributions and donations please send to House of Wright Mortuary.

Again, thank you on behalf of the Bennefield family.

May 20, 2024

Reginald Boney affectionately known as "Reg or Reggie or Boney", age 66 departed this life on May 20, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was born in Rosehill, North Carolina on November 17, 1957 to Barbara Boney and Robert Boney-deceased.

He received his early education in the public school at PS Dupont in Wilmington, Delaware. After attending PS Dupont, in 1975 he...

May 14, 2024

Yazmyn Monea Sheniah Stewart, 23 of Wilmington, DE, our most beloved daughter,

sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2024. She

was born in Newark, Delaware to Kimwanna Stewart and Marlin “South” Chapman.

Yazmyn attended schools in the Wilmington Public School system, and later

completed the workforce program called the Challenge Program. She enjoyed

dancing, playing cards, and rapping with...

May 9, 2024

Wilmington, Delaware has lost one of its unsung maestros. Born on January 14, 1962, Gerald was a man who could turn a regular day into a symphony. His early childhood education began at head start then on to Northeast Elementary, which later became Martin Luther King Elementary School. Gerald's early years were a blend of books, blocks, music and occasionally...

May 8, 2024

Darrin Anthony Foster, lovingly enter this World on January 1, 1971, to Faith Thompson

and David Flammer-deceased, in Wilmington, DE. He departed this life on May 8, 2024.

Born into the tribe of Edith V. Williams, on the Northside of Wilmington, Darrin

was cultivated in a home full of family. He was raised with aunts who were more like

mothers, and shared a room...

May 7, 2024

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May 6, 2024

Robert Wilson Lindsay entered this world on October 5, 1940 in York County, South Carolina, born to his loving parents Cecelia Bowens Lindsay and Robert Edward Lindsay. He was the second son of six siblings. At the age of 83, Robert was called home to eternal rest on May 6, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware.

His early life was accentuated by several...

May 1, 2024

Oscar Fry Mitchell, affectionately known as "Mitch," entered the world on November 13, 1932, in Smyrna, Delaware, born to his cherished parents Raliegh L. Mitchell and Cora Mitchell. At 91, he peacefully transitioned from his earthly existence on May 1st, 2024, in Hockessin, Delaware.

A graduate brimming with pride from Delaware State College in Dover, Oscar's path took a patriotic turn...

Apr 29, 2024

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16

Evangelist Frances E. Sessoms, age 82, of Hertford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, after a life richly lived. She is our Christmas baby, born on Christmas Day in...

Apr 25, 2024

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Apr 25, 2024

Tameka Schrelle Jackson was born on April 14, 1985 in Brooklyn NY, to Yvonne Mills and Harmon Jackson Jr. Tameka went home to be with our Heavenly Father on April 25, 2024 in Middletown DE.

Tameka’s name means a child of beauty she had several nick names aka Meme, aka Meka mo, aka Meek Mek aka Meka. Tameka graduated from Jamaica...

Apr 25, 2024

Paul J. Foster was born on April 3, 1950 in Newark, NJ to Frager Fred Foster Sr. and Priscilla Pickens Foster. He passed on April 25, 2024 in Wilmington, DE at Delaware Hospice, surrounded by friends and family.

PJ attended South Side High School in Newark, New Jersey and was a member of the 1965 Undefeated City Champion football team, where...

Apr 22, 2024

June Diane Christopher was born on Dec. 19th, 1959, in Wilmington, DE to Lillie Culbreth and Ellis Reid. She passed Apr. 22nd, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital.

June received her early childhood education from George Read. She graduated from PS DuPont. After school she worked at Kentmere. She was employed for many years.

June was a faithful member of New Mount Olive....

Apr 20, 2024

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