Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
William F. Donald
May 18, 2016
Mr. Donald passed on May 18, 2016. William leaves to cherish his memory his children, Chanell (Curtis) Benn, Julian (Michelle) Jackson, and Terrell "Mickey" (Desiree) Woodard; two sisters, Clara Miller and Barbara Jones and a host of other family and friends.
Oscar "Shorty" Wright, Jr.
May 17, 2016
Oscar passed peacefully on May 17, 2016, at Christiana Hospital. Shorty is survived by his wife of 49 years, Leola Wright and two daughters, Michelle Wright, and Marcella (Randy) Wright-Ivory, three brothers, two sisters, two grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.
Barbara Ann Carn
May 17, 2016
Barbara Ann Carn is survived by her two children; Troy Allen Carn, Chester, PA; Yura Sheneta Commodore, Darby, PA. One Goddaughter, Brenda Bailey (Husband Ted Bailey), Bear, DE. Along with, four grandchildren; Myisha Na'Shae Carn, Chester, PA; Tashena Nicole Carn, Chester, PA; Michael Jamir Commodore, Darby, PA; & Micheala Ja'Nai Commodore, Darby, PA. As well as, one great-grandchild; Amari Cleveland....
Glenard Thompson, Sr.
May 17, 2016
Glen was born in Halifax County, Virginia on April 6 of 1950 and went home to glory on May 17, 2016. He was best known for his athletic abilities in football and baseball and graduated from Christiana High School in 1969. Because of his phenomenal skills and abilities on the field, he earned an athletic scholarship and attended Delaware State...
Vivian M. Anderson
May 12, 2016
Vivian passed on May 12, 2016. Vivian was employed by the State of Delaware's Supreme Court. Vivian served as a dedicated member of New Community Church under the pastorate of Dr. Edward Cross. Vivian was loved by all and her sweet spirit will be missed.
Roy A. Downs
May 11, 2016
Roy passed away suddenly at home on May 11, 2016. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica to Roy and Dortris Downs. He migrated to the United States at the age of four. He attended public schools and graduated from Christian High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force. After his discharge, he returned to attend college at...
John D. Williams
May 7, 2016
John was born in Pittsburg, PA, on April 21, 1931 and passed this life on May 7, 2016. He served in the US Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He attended Kings College and the Univ. of Delaware. He worked and retired from the DuPont Experimental Station. He was the first black African-American lab technician at this site. He also...
Eric Lee "Rabbit" Allen
May 7, 2016
Eric Lee Allen, 64, of Flint, Michigan, was born September 4, 1951 and passed this life on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Born in Buffalo, New York he was the son of the late Charles Grigsby and Thelma Allen Weeden. Eric was known by many as Rabbit. He was an auto mechanic and drove a tractor and trailer for many years....
Deacon James S. Blount
May 6, 2016
Deacon Blount passed away peacefully, on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Gilpin Hall in Wilmington, Delaware. Deacon Blount is the loving husband of Evelyn Blount, father of Barbara Lovelle and grandfather of Crystal Lewis.
Doris T. Brown Grissett
May 5, 2016
Doris T. Brown Grissett, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2016, after an extended illness in Silver Spring, Md. She was born on May 23, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware to John and Mary Blackston Choice. She was the seventh of eight children. She was married to Harry A. Brown in 1943 in Wilmington, DE. Together they had six...
Rev. Beverly Y. ""Bonny" "Vonnie"" Holland
May 4, 2016
Rev. Beverly Y. Holland "Bonny" "Vonnie" transitioned from Earth to Glory on May 4, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Newark, DE. Rev. Holland received her Masters of Divinity from Gammon Theological Seminary at (ITC). Rev. Holland spent her lifetime principally devoted to her family and the church. Rev. Holland sung with various gospel groups such as Wilmington Chester Mass Choir,...
Mary Lucille Robinson
May 2, 2016
Mary departed this life on May 2, 2016. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Robert T. Robinson. Mary leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Mary L. (Calvin) Mintz, and Herman P. Thomas.
Gregory Lamotte Williams, Sr.
May 2, 2016
Gregory passed on May 2, 2016. Gregory is the loving father of Gregory, Jr. and Shaberlee.
Linwood Davis
Apr 30, 2016
Linwood passed on April 30, 2016 at home. Linwood is the son of Linwood & Melvar Mc Coy; siblings, Kim, Tim, Nashir and Anesha Davis and a host of other family & friends.
Dwight G. "Mustafa" Campbell
Apr 28, 2016
A online memorial has been created in honor of Mr. Dwight "Mustafa" Campbell. Please leave a condolence to help comfort the family during this difficult season of their lives.
Jeffrey Michael Fairley
Apr 27, 2016
A online memorial has been created in honor of Mr. Jeffrey M. Fairley. Please leave a condolence to help comfort the Fairley family.
Deacon Francis L. Cole
Apr 23, 2016
Deacon Cole departed this life on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at home. Francis leaves fond memories with his wife Addie M. Cole; siblings Willa Mae Norwood, Lillian Jones, Willie Norwood and Alphonso Cole and a host of other family members and friends.
Eric "Eklass" Crawford, Jr
Apr 20, 2016
Eric passed on April 20, 2016. Eric is the son of Chameeka Robinson and Eric(Jackie) Crawford,Sr.
