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

Gilmore L. "Junior" Francis

Gilmore L. "Junior" Francis

Mar 9, 2015

departed this life on on March 9, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilm., DE. He leaves to cherish his memories; sons, J. Rohan and J. Junior Francis; daughters, Vivine and Lezli Francis and Tarha Clarke; mother, Edith Lindsay; siblings, Merlon, Jerome, Trevor, Levi, Donald, Judith, Janice, Horace and Marlene; three grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Read...

Shelton T. Johns

Shelton T. Johns

Mar 8, 2015

He was preceded in death by sons, Hasan Abdul Johns and daughter, DaMaya Johns, and grandfather, Donald Johns, Sr. Shelton leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Elijah Harmon; his mother, Valerie Johns-Woody; father, Shelton Thomas; sister, Robyn Johns, brother, Tahjee Johns Woody, sister, Jordan Thomas; aunts Leslie, Kim, Ava; uncles, Eric, Butch, Stanley; cousins, he loved, Antwione and Kyri,...

Agnes M. Mcghee

Agnes M. Mcghee

Mar 6, 2015

passed on March 6, 2015. She preceded in death by her husband, John McGhee and son, Ronald McGhee. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Linda Brokenbrough and son, Pastor Ivan V. McGhee, Sr. (Juanita); daughter-in-law, Meta McGhee; sister-in-law Daphine McGhee; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and other family members and friends. Read Agnes McGhee's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Johnson Luhombo "John" Shioso Akala

Johnson Luhombo "John" Shioso Akala

Mar 5, 2015

fell asleep in death on March 5, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at Seasons Hospice. John was born to the late Dishon and Beridah Akala in Nakuru, Kenya. He is survived by his wife, Donna Akala; sons, Isaya and Shivonje Akala; daughter, Beridah Akala; stepsons, Brounche and Hasani Green. Read Johnson "John" Akala's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Edward E. Richardson

Edward E. Richardson

Mar 1, 2015

Obituary not available.

Evangelist Mildred V. Williams

Evangelist Mildred V. Williams

Feb 28, 2015

Evangelist Williams went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 1:15pm. She was preceded in death by her husband William A. Williams and son, Thomas Williams. She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Gladys Godfrey, Levi Harding, Irene Butcher (Gordon), Harry Harding, Melvin Dean, Marvin Williams (Shirley), Jeanesta Webb, Jacqueline Williams, Onnie Bryan, Delthea Williams, Barbara...

Maurice Fitzgerald Coley

Maurice Fitzgerald Coley

Feb 28, 2015

Maurice Fitzgerald Coley, age 48, passed away on February 28, 2015. He is survived by his mother Dorothea Winchester; sons, Quinton, Darvin and Sabastian; daughters, Devin, Dareese and La'Nai; grandchildren, Davon and Dayonna; step-children, Kaera and Gregory; siblings, Clifton, Barbara, Arlita, Caroline, Linda, Dora, Frankie, Elizabeth, Calvin, Tamatha and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Read...

Deacon George L. Jackson

Deacon George L. Jackson

Feb 28, 2015

passed on February 28, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Diana Jackson; stepchildren, Antoine and Shawntelle Haskins and father figure to Keith Campbell; 2 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; his father, Robert D. Jackson; siblings, Arlene Jackson, Doris (Buddy) Davis, Yvette (John) Gibson, Jerome Jackson, Ulysses Jackson and James Edward Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews and other...

Elsie Mae Henry

Elsie Mae Henry

Feb 26, 2015

Obituary not available.

Lawrence A. Broomer

Lawrence A. Broomer

Feb 26, 2015

Obituary not available.

Catherine G. Smith

Catherine G. Smith

Feb 23, 2015

Catherine G. Smith was born in Wilmington, Delaware on November 23, 1933 to thelate Nathaniel and Edna Smallwood. She attended the Wilmington public school. She was employed and retired from what is now Christiana Care. She is preceded in death by her children Willie L. Smith, and Marsha Medley; four sisters, Helen, Dora, Mary Jane, and Pearl. She leaves to...

Angela M. Sloan

Angela M. Sloan

Feb 22, 2015

Angela M. Beecher Sloan was born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 8, 1967 to the late Joseph H. Beecher and the late Virginia M. Walker Beecher. Angela was a military brat. Her father was in the United States Air Force, so she was fortunate to receive her formal education in New Mexico, Alaska, and California. Later, she received her bachelor...

Theodore "Ted" Hackett

Theodore "Ted" Hackett

Feb 21, 2015

Army Veteran(Retired), longtime Colorado Springs, CO resident. Survived by his wife, Vickie; three daughters, Tomika Jones, Marquisha Hamilton and Monica Hackett; 5 sisters, Patricia(Lionel) Hampton, Louise Ares, Claudine Robinson, Ernestine(Elmore, Jr.) Walker, Stephanie Robbins; 3 grandchildren, Nehemiah Bell, Justin and Carlton Hackett; 6 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Read Theodore Hackett, Jr.'s Obituary and Guestbook...

Cathy R Young

Cathy R Young

Feb 19, 2015

passed on February 19, 2015. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Young and Ethel Young Williams. She leaves to cherish her memories, sister, Breena D. Arnold; cousin, Clara M. Graham, aunt, Mildred Wilson; cousins, Brian M. Graham, Heather N. Graham (Abdul), Bettie R. Sweeney, Linda F. Cliff(William), Lisa A. Sweeney, special friend, Jenera Ringgold;a host of relatives...

Phyllis M. Fettinger

Phyllis M. Fettinger

Feb 17, 2015

We the Wright Family and House of Wright Staff wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Phyllis Fettinger. Our prayers are with the Fettinger Family during this difficult time. May the memories you cherish add hope and a brighter future to the Fettinger Family. Please Sign the guestbook and leave a condolence.

Clayton Earl Hines

Clayton Earl Hines

Feb 15, 2015

Obituary not available.

Denise A. Glasco

Denise A. Glasco

Feb 13, 2015

Obituary not available.

William J. White

William J. White

Feb 11, 2015

William (Bill) Jefferson White, Jr, age 93, of Wilmington, entered his eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Newark, DE. He was born April 27, 1921 in Wilmington to the late, William Jefferson White, Sr and Myrtle Hodge White. Bill served in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II...

Antonio L. Shockley

Antonio L. Shockley

Feb 9, 2015

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; father, Carl Anderson; and step-father, who raised him, Richard A. Williams, Sr. and grandfather, Rev. Alphonso Shockley. Ending his sojourn for the Lord in this life, he leaves to mourn:two children, Iyonna and Kai his mother Ethel A. Williams and Roger C. Williams (long term companion to his mother); two brothers,...

Vera Y. Wright

Vera Y. Wright

Feb 4, 2015

was born in Pennsylvania to the late William H Johnson and Elva Jordan Johnson on March 31, 1938. She passed peacefully in her home and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Vera was married to her loving, devoted husband, Arthur J Wright on June 28, 1963. Vera was employed by the Delaware Home and...

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