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

Irene Fairley-Young
Jan 29, 2015
passed on January29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Booker T. and Eva Mae Fairley Fortune. She leaves to cherish her memories, son, Ralph Jones (Ollivvette), Booker P., Jeffery, Anthony, Victor and grandson like a son, Michael Fairley; 2 granddaughters, like daughters, Tiffany and Zhane' Fairley; 1 brother, Edward Fairley (Sandy);1 sister Christine Reed;1 aunt, Helen Davis,...

Mary Ann Richardson
Jan 28, 2015
passed on January 28, 2015 at Christiana Hospital. She was employed for many years at Delaware Hospital, and Philadelphia School District. Mary leaves to cherish her memories, loving husband, Edward E. Richardson, Sr. of 60 years; loving mother of Edward, Jr., Purnell, Sr., Ivry, Alan and Gary; grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends. Preceded in death...

Henry E. Coates
Jan 26, 2015
passed on January26, 2015. He will be dearly miss by his wife, Patricia Ann Coates, daughters, Gwendolyn Gibbs "Nell", Inez Coates (Alvin),; sons, Darwin Purdie (Kiwanna"Pinky"), Henry Coates, Jr., Richard Purdie (Melissa), Brandon Coates (Aniece), special nephew, Vincent Wilson and Rayfield Coates; 27 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchildren and one on the way. Read Henry Coates 's...

James Henry Case
Jan 24, 2015
was born on November 7, 1929 in Wilmington, DE and departed this life on January 24, 2015. at Twin Pines Health Center, West Grove, PA. Mr. Case worked in Maintenance most of his life. He loved music especially jazz and it became one of his favorite hobbies throughout his life. He was pre-deceased by his son, James Henry Case Jr.,...

Esther Tucker
Jan 22, 2015
passed on January 22, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memories, 4 children, Teresa, Don& Donie, Tucker and Arthur Lampkins; 3 grandchildren, Madonna(George) Woodson, Muhammad and Wade Tucker; 7 great grandchildren; a host of sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read Esther Tucker's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Honorable Eric Daryl Robinson
Jan 20, 2015
Councilman Robinson started a "Claim Your Block Campaign" to clean up and take back control of the neighborhoods as well as "Light Up The Block" campaign for safer neighborhoods. Eric served as a member of the Public Safety, Housing and Licenses & Inspections, and Public Works & Transportation Committees of Council. He will also be remembered by many for leading...

George Henry Riley
Jan 16, 2015
George Henry Riley 96, of Lincoln, DE passed away Friday, Jan, 16, 2015 at Ocean Medical Center in Brick , NJ . Born in Accomack, VA, George was the middle out of 9 children born to the late William and Lilli Riley. George loved the outdoors and particularly loved hunting, fishing and was an avid gardener. In the Lincoln community...

Barbara J. Archy
Jan 16, 2015
passed January 16, 2015 at her residence. Barbara was born June 15, 1949 in Wilm., DE to the daughter of William A. Hackett, Sr. and Minne Terrell-Parks. She united in marriage to Walter L. Archy, Jr. for 44 years who preceded her in death in 2011 also, 1 son, Winfield E. Archy. She is survived by her children, 3 daughters,...

Marian Yvette Jackson-Blount
Jan 16, 2015
passed on January 16, 2015. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, husband, Maurice; son, St. Clair; grandchildren, Aniya, Jaida, Janai and Kayden; mother, Shirley; brother, Michael (Sonya); 3 aunts, Florance, Beatrice, Christine (Melvin); 4 uncles, Andrew Angeles), Robert (Evelyn), Maynard, Edward (Alicia); a host of close cousins, relatives and friends. Marian shared special relationships with her cousin Garry and...

Minister Billy J. Lane
Jan 15, 2015
Minister Billy J. Lane Sr. departed this life on January 15, 2015 in Christiana Hospital. Minister Lane leaves to cherish many loving memories to his children Bishop Billy J. Lane Jr. (Charmayne), Deaconess Kathy Laws (William Jr.), Evangelist Deneice Edmonds (Leroy), Shirlena Smallwood (Terry), Che McNaire, William Rosario (Tina) Billy J. Lane III and Lisa Lane, 23 grandchildren and 19...

James Arlington "Bear" Perkins
Jan 15, 2015
was born on May 11, 1950 in Chestertown Maryland and departed this life for his heavenly home on January 15, 2015 at Parkview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington Delaware. James was the son of the late Anna Elizabeth Hackett Perkins and Edward Sylvester Perkins Sr.. James is survived by two sons, Derek Gooden of Phila. PA and Jacevius...

Keith B. Mason
Jan 12, 2015
He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Taylor Griffin, Ja'haad White and Eh'san Mason; parents, Dawn Mason and Keith Morris; stepfather, William Thomas; stepmother, Tara Morris; sisters, brothers; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Read Keith Mason's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Bette Ann Davis
Jan 8, 2015
passed on January 8, 2015. Bette was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Davis. She leaves to cherish her memories, father, Robert L. Davis, Sr.; siblings, Gregory B. Davis, Augusta L. Davis, Joan M. Bradley, Robert L. Davis, Jr. and Roby Gray and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read Bette Davis's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Betty E. Newby
Jan 4, 2015
age 84, departed this life at Christiana Hospital in Wilmington DE, on Sunday, January 4, 2015. She is survived by her children Diane Bunkley (Lloyd) and Gary Newby Sr (Pamela); brother, Selvy Chesson Sr.; Five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Proceeded in death by five siblings. Read Betty Newby's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.