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

Princess Ujunwa Ibekaku

Princess Ujunwa Ibekaku

Aug 27, 2014

age 29, passed away on August 27, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Ejike Ibekaku. Read Princess Ibekaku's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Iris Maria Jolly

Iris Maria Jolly

Aug 26, 2014

Born in Wilmington, De. on July 14, 1944 to the late William T. and Marion M. Wilkerson, departed this life peacefully on August 26, 2014. She is survived and cherished by her 2 sons George (Kim) and Pierre (Rose)Jolly, both of Wilmington, De.; 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 4 siblings and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members...

Betty Ann Young

Betty Ann Young

Aug 23, 2014

age 63, entered into eternal rest on August 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter Shalynn Young. She is survived by her husband John Young, 2 sons Bruce Selby (Niakeesha) and Michael Selby (Shawn). Read Betty Young's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Jean Lorraine Warner

Jean Lorraine Warner

Aug 22, 2014

Jean Lorraine (Thomas) Warner the daughter of Doris O. Washington and the late Dennis R. Thomas departed this life at home surrounded by family on August 22, 2014 at the age of 63. She was educated in the Wilmington Public School System and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1969. She met and was united in Holy Matrimony to...

Rose M. Wells

Rose M. Wells

Aug 22, 2014

Age 63, passed away on August 22, 2014. Rose was preceded in death by her father Dillard Wells and brother Paul Wells. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter Mia Wells, 3 sons Benjamin Crocker, Andre Wells and Ralphford Wells; 4 sisters Jackie Harmon, Diane Rucker, Kathy Jackson and Bonita Lewis; 2 brothers Dillard Wells and Thomas Wells and...

Mildred E. Bivens

Mildred E. Bivens

Aug 21, 2014

age 89, passed away on August 21, 2014. Read Mildred Bivens's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Mildred Estelle Bivens

Mildred Estelle Bivens

Aug 21, 2014

age 89 passed away on August 21, 2014. Mildred was preceded in death by 1 brother Joseph Matthews, Jr. and 1 son Victor Bivens. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter Jacquline Brown and 1 son Tyrone Matthews, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, a host of other family members and friends. Read Mildred Bivens's Obituary and...

Shelley Ray Broadnax

Shelley Ray Broadnax

Aug 18, 2014

Shelley Ray Broadnax , son of the late Garland & Vinnie Broadnax was born July 19, 1939 in Spray, North Carolina. He went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife Brenda, his loving children James (Michelle) Ward and Tania (Brundon)Brown, 6 grandchildren, 1 godson Terrene Bernard; a host...

Ernestine Chandler

Ernestine Chandler

Aug 17, 2014

passed on August 17, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories 2 sons, Dwayne Chandler (Dottie) and Nigel Chandler;5 sister, Barbara D. Young, Lorraine Nelson, Rosemary Brown (Donald), Sheila Evans (Harvey) and Sharon Briscoe (Clifton); 3 brothers, Kenneth Chandler (Sharon), James Chandler and Robert Chandler (Rosetta); sister-in-law, Celeste Chandler; grandchildren, Elrdra Ray, Brittany Nicole Chandler, Ebony Nigel Palmer, Kristina Gibbs,...

Deshawn J. Saunders

Deshawn J. Saunders

Aug 16, 2014

age 39, passed away on August 18, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories, her father and mother Lewis and Lorraine Saunders; 2 daughters Zuri and Raven; 1 brother Devon (Krista); 3 nieces Brittany, Brandy and Shannon; a host of other family members and friends. Read Deshawn Saunders's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Stanley Edward Scott

Stanley Edward Scott

Aug 15, 2014

Stanley Edward Scott, who was affectionately called Stan, was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 5, 1938 to the late John and Genieve Scott. He was one of four siblings. His brother, Preseton, and his sisters, Margaret and Genieve, all predeceased him. Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, quietly called Stanley home to rest from his labor on August 15,...

Brice M. Hall

Brice M. Hall

Aug 15, 2014

age 59, passed away on August 15, 2014. Brice was preceded in death by his parents Harrison and Hannah Hall, 1 brother Vaughn Hal; 3 sisters Aretha Hall, Irene Spence and Doretta Adkins; 1 niece Linda Tull and in-laws Robert Barnes, William Tull, James Toon, Edna Toon and Purnell Spence. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife Mary Larnice Hall...

Dorothy A. Norris

Dorothy A. Norris

Aug 14, 2014

After a life of love and family commitment, God enfolded Dorothy A. Norris in his arms to rest eternally on August 14, 2014. Dorothy was the third of five children born to Russell and Ernestine Anderson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was raised by her Aunt, Essie Rideout in Wilmington, Delaware. She received her early education in the public schools of...

Dorothy Hines Jackson

Dorothy Hines Jackson

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories, her beloved husband, Andrew Jackson; two sons, Clayton Hines and Maurice Jackson (Evang. Barbour); three daughters, Marie Blakeney (Jason), Gloria Jackson and Yvonne Jackson; daughter-in-law, Jackie Hines; two brothers, Roland and Howard Cook (Bessie); one maternal grandson, Norman Hines, Jr.; 19 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; goddaughter, Tyus Walker; a host...

Eric Samuel Brown

Eric Samuel Brown

Aug 14, 2014

Age 43, passed on August 14, 2014. All services will be held privately. Read Eric Brown's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Mary Louise Taylor

Mary Louise Taylor

Aug 13, 2014

age 84, passed away on August 13, 2014. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Eleanor Jefferson, 2 brothers, and 2 sons Bruce N. Taylor, Sr. and Herman T. Taylor. She leaves to cherish her memories, 5 children Tyrone, Steve, Cynthia, Gerald and Shawn; 4 sisters, Elizabeth, Celeste, Patricia and Brenda, 1 brother Marvin; 11 grandchildren, 14...

Wanda Young

Wanda Young

Aug 12, 2014

age 52, passed away on August 12, 2014. Read Wanda Young's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Shirley Lee Gregory

Shirley Lee Gregory

Aug 10, 2014

age 79, passed away on August 10, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted husband Phillip E. Gregory, Sr., 3 children Patricia Figurelli (Anthony) of Gary Indiana, Marla Jean Johnson of Wilmington and Roosevelt Johnson, Jr. of Fort Wayne, Indiana; 1 sister Amelia Simon and 1 brother George Edward Young, Jr. both of Detroit, MI.; 6 grandchildren, 21...

Phillip Willie Joe Hackett

Phillip Willie Joe Hackett

Aug 10, 2014

age 20, Phillip Willie Joe Hackett passed on August 10, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories, mother, Angela Hackett; father, Phillip A. Hackett; sisters, Angela D. Hackett and Seven S. Hackett; brother, Alexander D. Hackett; uncle/brother, Isaiah M. Roberts, grandmothers, Delores Patrick & Wilemina Hackett; great grandmother, Victoria Hackett, great grandfather, Willie J. Patrick Sr.; and a host of...

Marquis D. Pressey

Marquis D. Pressey

Aug 7, 2014

Age 23, Marquis Dajuan Pressey was born February 19, 1991. "Baby Boy" as he was affectionately called by his loving mother entered eternal life on August 7, 2014. Marquis received his education from Dickinson High School. He loved spending time with his family, especially his mother. He was a free-spirited and humble person who enjoyed playing cards and basketball, listening...

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