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

Elma Louise Benns

Elma Louise Benns

Jun 10, 2014

Elma Louise Benns daughter of the late Arthur and Willie Lee Daye was born on June 23, 1926 in North Hampton County, North Carolina. Louise entered eternal life on June 10, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Mother Benns was educated in the North Hampton County public schools. On February 3, 1947, Louise married the late Stewart M. Benns, Sr....

Juanita Smith

Juanita Smith

Jun 9, 2014

Age 76, Our beloved Juanita Smith entered eternal rest on her born day of June 8th , in 2014. Juanita was born at home in Grace, Mississippi on June 8th, 1938 where her Parents the Late Alma and Richard Jackson Sr. welcomed her along with siblings Mildred and Richard. When her parents migrated to New York to set up a...

Lisa M. King

Lisa M. King

Jun 8, 2014

Obituary not available.

Lakisha Channel Lindsey

Lakisha Channel Lindsey

Jun 6, 2014

Age 29 passed away on June 6, 2014. She is the mother of Janiyah, Tyler & Taylor Lindsey; daughter of Patricia Lindsey, Harley & Stephanie Riley; sister of Tasha & Marlon (Tracy) Lindsey, Cherish & Anaiyah Riley, Anthony Dale, Devin Johnson & the late Sean Dale, Sr. Read Lakisha Lindsey's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Jason Blakeney

Jason Blakeney

Jun 6, 2014

Age 84, passed away on June 6, 2014 at Seasons Hospice Care. Jason was preceded in death by his daughter Denise Blakeney and son Jerome Blakeney, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Annie L. Blakeney, son Jason Blakeney, Jr.,(Marie), 2 daughters Lorraine Blakeney Jones and Shana Blakeney, devoted grandson Dekevis; 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 9 grandchildren, 9...

Gary Alan Moderhak

Gary Alan Moderhak

Jun 5, 2014

Age 63 A Vietnam Veteran and recipient of a National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars and a Life Member of VFW Post #3420 and American Legion Post # 10 passed away at the VA Community Living Center. He leaves behind the love of his life Mary Anna and brother,...

Beverly Jo Spencer

Beverly Jo Spencer

Jun 5, 2014

Age 65, passed away June 5, 2014. She was born to the late Joseph Nelson, Jr. and Virginia Falls Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her sister Cynthia Phillips and brother Gregory Nelson. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Ronald C. Spencer, Read Beverly Spencer's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Ethel Linda Payne

Ethel Linda Payne

Jun 4, 2014

Age 63, passed away on June 4, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter Gia Viet Dixon; 5 grandchildren Sonia Renee Dixon, Ernestine YuShonda Barrett, Kyree T. Dixon, Toni DuShawn Dixon and Ky'Airr Dixon-Shelby; 1 sister Cheryl Calicott-Trawick, 2 brothers Terrence Lee Payne and Daryl Eugene Payne of Manchester, CT.; 2 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, colleagues...

Ruth Ann Burgess

Ruth Ann Burgess

Jun 3, 2014

Age 62, passed away on June 3, 2014 surrounded by the loving staff of Regal Heights Nursing Facility. She was preceded in death by her parents James Willard and Julie McFadden Burgess. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter Cassandra Gorham(Corey), 1 son Bryan Burgess(Alysha); granddaughters Sierra, Kashaya, Courtney, Bryanna and Aaliyah; great-grandchildren Devon, Janiyah, Rocshir and Jaelyn; sisters...

Wesley E. Bleen

Wesley E. Bleen

May 31, 2014

Age 84, departed this life on May 31, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife Marian, children: Gary, Janet, Shari Morrow (Ron), Wesley, Jr. and Yolanda; 1 sister, Josephine Dawson. Read Wesley Bleen's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Sonya L. Johnson-Berry

Sonya L. Johnson-Berry

May 28, 2014

Sonya "Sony" L. Johnson-Berry Age 47-New Castle

James Charles Whitaker

James Charles Whitaker

May 27, 2014

A long time Salem County, NJ employee, was called to his permanent home, suddenly on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Pearl M. Whitaker; daughters, Marlo Whitaker Callahan and Angela D. Whitaker, a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to the Disabled American...

Sue Bailey

Sue Bailey

May 23, 2014

Age 68, passed away on May 23, 2014. Read Sue Bailey's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

James C. Fields

James C. Fields

May 22, 2014

Obituary not available.

Johnnie Thompkins

Johnnie Thompkins

May 20, 2014

Entered into eternal peace surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Season's Hospice. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted son, Raymond V. Thompkins, a daughter-in-law, Melva Thompkins, 7 grandchildren; Raymond V. Thompkins, Nathaniel V. Thompkins (Bena), Anthony L. Thompkins (Sheila), Estherleah R. Bias (Robert), Shawn V. Thompkins (Deneen), Allen and Marco Valencia; 16...

Mary E. Hudson

Mary E. Hudson

May 19, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Hudson March 3, 1918 - May 19, 2014 Mary E. Hudson departed this life following a long illness. She was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to Sharecropper, parents Jimmie and Inell Jones. Married to Billie Hudson, Sr. on December 28, 1940, moved to Newark, New Jersey in 1952 and to Newark, Delaware in 2004. She was faithful...

Janice Margaret Sweat

Janice Margaret Sweat

May 18, 2014

Janice Margaret Lawrence Sweat, 76, died on May 18, 2014, peacefully in her sleep. She was born on February 27, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to Alfonso and Margaret Hall. Janice was the 5th child of 6 children. Her brothers Alfonso (Al), Leon, and Charles (Father Chuck) predeceased her. She grew up in the West Philadelphia area until she married in...

Corey Douglas Mcmanus

Corey Douglas Mcmanus

May 18, 2014

"DJ Versatyle" age 41, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Corey was born in Wilm., DE on December 31, 1972. He fought the good fight of faith; he finished his race and won. He leaves to cherish his memory; his mother Angel McManus-Brown, stepfather, Carmen Alfonso Brown, grandmother, Lucille Jackson McManus and a host...

Eloise Page

Eloise Page

May 17, 2014

passed on May 17, 2014. Read Eloise Page's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Cynthia Denise Harris

Cynthia Denise Harris

May 16, 2014

passed on May 16, 2014 at her residence. Read Cynthia Harris's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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