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

Tanya A. Haman

Tanya A. Haman

Dec 2, 2015

Born in Wilmington, DE on February 7, 1971 to Joan Mitchell-Williams and the late Delbert L. Haman Sr., died on December 2, 2015 at Seasons Hospice, Newark, DE surrounded by loved ones. Tanya graduated from DelCastle High School in 1989. She received an Associates degree in Human Services from Delaware Technical Community College and obtained her B.A. in Social Work...

Adnan Mwangi Hemedi

Adnan Mwangi Hemedi

Dec 1, 2015

An online memorial has been created for Adnan. Please add a condolence to comfort his family.

Jabari H. Saunders

Jabari H. Saunders

Dec 1, 2015

Jabari Saunders, Age 30 of New Castle passed on December 1, 2015. Jabari leaves to cherish his memory his children: Ja'Naundi, Damoni, Jabria and Jabari; mother Shirley Saunders; brothers, sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ruth Anita Hughes

Ruth Anita Hughes

Nov 30, 2015

Ruth Anita Hughes, age 78, Wilmington was born on February 16, 1937 and went to see her God on November 30, 2015. She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late James and Ruth Thomas. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Albert M. Hughes, Jr. (Theresa), Edna R. Fairley, Alberta Hughes, Gardner Hughes (Delaina) and James Hughes (Tracey);...

Gertrude R. Hargis

Gertrude R. Hargis

Nov 29, 2015

Gertrude Rebecca Hargis, affectionately known as "Mommy Gert" was born in Wilmington, DE on March 16, 1929 to her parents the late Harrison Thurston and Matilda Branch. Gertrude was the third of five siblings; three have preceded her in death. Gertrude received her education through the Wilmington Public school system. Proudly she received training to be a private duty nurse....

Elizabeth Dunn

Elizabeth Dunn

Nov 26, 2015

Elizabeth was formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed on November 26, 2015. The daughter of the late Charles and Rosetta (Washington) Smoke. Elizabeth is predeceased by 2 brothers; Charles and William Smoke; 2 children, Marlene Smoke and Marvin Dunn. Elizabeth is survived by 5 children: Eartha Smoke of Wilmington, DE, Bethel Dunn of Reading, PA, Aaron Dunn of Reading, PA, Vernon...

Williezell Allen

Williezell Allen

Nov 24, 2015

Williezell passed November 24, 2015. Williezell leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Gary G. Allen; 3 daughters: Karen Stokes-Minus (Timothy), April Stokes-Williams (Tavus) and Quentinia Stokes (devoted friend, James); step-daughter, Varshay Allen; 6 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 2 god-daughters; and a host of other family members and friends.

Ella Louise Holmes-Cutts

Ella Louise Holmes-Cutts

Nov 22, 2015

An online memorial has been created to honor Ms. Holmes-Cutts life. Please add a condolence to help commemorate her memory.

Ida Mae Pridgen

Ida Mae Pridgen

Nov 22, 2015

Passed away at home on November 22, 2015. Ida is survived by her 2 sons: Ted L. and John N. Pridgen; grandchildren: Idette, Lindsay, Shakia, Jason, Bryant, Kim and Trisha; and other dear family and friends.

Walter Bernard White

Walter Bernard White

Nov 21, 2015

An online memorial has been created for Mr. White. Please add an online condolence to help uplift his family.

Abbie R. Fountain

Abbie R. Fountain

Nov 21, 2015

Abbie passed on November 21, 2015. Abbie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Fountain. Abbie is survived by her children: Jimmie, Marie, Tony and Tina; grandchildren: Damon Fountain, Dana Coleman and Shanon Fountain; 3 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Regina M. Dorsey

Regina M. Dorsey

Nov 18, 2015

Ms. Dorsey passed on November 18, 2015. Regina leaves cherished memories with two children, Fayesha Dorsey and Reginald Snow; parents, Olivin Sampson and Elnoria Lones; 2 brothers, Ronald and Kimwanna Dorsey; 3 grandchildren, Tie-aye Farnum, Suemayya Ismail and Suhayl Natheer and a host of other family members and friends.

Bobby Eugene Misenheimer

Bobby Eugene Misenheimer

Nov 17, 2015

All services are private for Mr. Misenheimer.

William Oliver Brown

William Oliver Brown

Nov 16, 2015

All services are private for Mr. Brown.

Nellie Mae Hardin

Nellie Mae Hardin

Nov 15, 2015

Please add a condolence to help honor Mother Hardin's legacy.

Sean Semar Littles

Sean Semar Littles

Nov 10, 2015

An online memorial has been created to honor Sean's legacy. Please sign the guestbook to commemorate his life.

Curtis Britt

Curtis Britt

Nov 10, 2015

Mr. Britt passed on November 10, 2015. Curtis leaves to cherish his memory his children: Lionel Britt, Calvin Britt, Jacqueline(James) Howard and Roslyn(Alex) Fitzgerald; sister, Adele Anderson; 3 grandchildren, Jerome(Mari) Howard, JaWanda Howard and Victoria Britt; 8 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends

Harry Irwin Butler

Harry Irwin Butler

Nov 9, 2015

Irv passed away peacefully at home, in Townsend, Delaware. His wife Clara, of 36 years was by his side during his illness when the Lord called him home. Irv was born on December 6th, 1933 in Sandtown, Delaware to Arnold and Hazel (Irwin) Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Carter (Nellie), and Bill. His sister...

Arizona Dickey

Arizona Dickey

Nov 8, 2015

All services will be held privately for Mr. Dickey.

Melrosa Elinor Chandler

Melrosa Elinor Chandler

Nov 8, 2015

Melrosa Elinor (Raiford) Chandler, daughter of the late James and Ruby Mae Raiford was born on April 14, 1959 in Augusta, Georgia and departed this life on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Melrosa leaves to cherish her memory three daughters: Tinisha Courtney Chandler, Shannen Lenae Pabon (Pierre) and Jasmine Nicole Street; two granddaughters: Jahzlin Pabon and Nylah Pabon; Sisters: Ethel Whitaker,...

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