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

Gwendolyn Copeland

Gwendolyn Copeland

Apr 2, 2014

Age 58, of Wilmington, DE departed this life Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Gwendolyn was the loving mother to Calvin, Angela, and Jennifer Copeland, all of Wilmington, DE. She is also survived by, siblings, Peter, Brian, and Lisa Copeland; 1 daughter-in law, 5 grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Read Gwendolyn Copeland's Obituary...

Allie Mae Mclaughlin

Allie Mae Mclaughlin

Mar 30, 2014

Age 95, passed away on March 30, 2014. Allie Mae McLaughlin daughter of the late Evelyn White was born November 25, 1918. She was preceded in death by her mother Eveyln White, brothers James, Benny, Roy, Rossi, Eugene, Thomas and sister Anna Mae White. She leaves to cherish her memories, son Willie McLaughlin, daughter Nettie McLaughlin; 10 grandchildren, a host...

Dameeka Danette Mobley

Dameeka Danette Mobley

Mar 30, 2014

Age 41 passed on March 30, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband of 12 years John Mobley, Jr.; two handsome sons, Isaiah and John, III; her devoted mother, Edith Brickus and father, George Cotton; four brothers, George Morris, Mark Wise, Brenttyn Cooper and Corey Cotton; three sisters, Christina Gardea, Kimberly Cotton and Sheridan Taltoan; one sister-in-law, Jacinda Swift...

Harold B Brown

Harold B Brown

Mar 28, 2014

Age 73, passed away on March 28, 2014. Harold was preceded in death by his father Harold B. Brown, Sr., mother Mary Brown, step-mother Lula Brown, brothers Willie Walker, Jr. and Kenneth J. Brown. He is survived by his sister Delores Blakey (Donald) of Dover, brothers Walter E. Walker, Anthoney (Tony) Brown (Rochelle), aunts Mildred B. Croxton and Lottie Banks....

David Ervin Thomas

David Ervin Thomas

Mar 26, 2014

David Ervin Thomas was born on the wonderful day of May 23, 1944 through the holy union of his parents the late David and Lila Mae Thomas in Sumter, South Carolina. David transitioned to glory at his home in New Castle, Delaware on March 26, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones. He was predeceased by his daughter, Carmen M. Ross...

Dorissa M Norwood

Dorissa M Norwood

Mar 26, 2014

Age 45, passed on March 26, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Chamar, Antoine & Marquis Norwood, Toni Parker, Yolanda Murphy and Naquisha Berry; parents, Willie and Doris L. Norwood; grandchildren, Anaysha Norwood, Shamya and Shamier Christopher; grandmother, Betty Murray; sisters and brothers, Erica Miller, James Norwood, Raymonda Demby and Erika Phares; and a host of aunts, uncles,...

Rupert Morris

Rupert Morris

Mar 24, 2014

Age 81, passed away on March 24, 2014. Rupert Morris otherwise called "Mr. Pertie" was born in Harmony Vale in the Garden Parish of St. Ann Jamaica, West Indies on July 21, 1932. He was a very quiet boy who had 2 siblings that preceded him in death. Rupert completed his education in St. Ann, Jamaica. He chose plumbing as...

Harvey C Davis

Harvey C Davis

Mar 21, 2014

Age 58, passed away on March 21, 2014. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey C. Davis, Sr. and Jerelene Davis, sister, Delinda Davis and brother, Morris Canty. He leaves to cherish his memories, 6 sons, Terry LeVaughn, Harvey and Morris Hudson, Damon Phares and Paul Drew all of Wilm. and Ishmael Lewis, Elkton, MD, 17 grandchildren; one...

John W Cooper

John W Cooper

Mar 19, 2014

passed away peacefully on March 19, 2014 at Seasons Hospice-Christiana Hospital after a battle with Cancer. Mr. Cooper, affectionately know as "Pop" to some and "Cooper" to others was born on November 25, 1939 in Wilmington, Delaware. Son of the late John Cooper and Ella George. Mr. Cooper worked at the Chrysler Assembly Plant in Newark, De. For 30 years....

Quinetta Penn

Quinetta Penn

Mar 19, 2014

Went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Quinetta was the oldest daughter of Lillian and The late Deacon Joseph Beard. She was employed by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families as a Head Start Program Specialist. She retired on Feb. 28, 2014. She was previously...

Donald Lee Ballard

Donald Lee Ballard

Mar 19, 2014

He was born in Salisbury, MD on August 10, 1953 and was called to reunite with our Lord on March 19, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories daughters, Kiana Ballard (AJ) and Lehya Malone; 2 step-children, Gary Malone, Jr. and Shanin Johnson; 3 brothers and 4 sisters; 1 aunt; 5 grandchildren, long time companion Denise Smith and a host...

Leroy Clarence Briscoe

Leroy Clarence Briscoe

Mar 19, 2014

aka Clarence Leroy Briscoe Age 73, passed away on March 19, 2014 at home. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he had touched in some way throughout his very memorable life. Lee was born on January 17, 1941 in Townsend, De. to the late Preston Briscoe, Sr. and the late Helen Johnson-Briscoe. Lee Graduated from...

Miriam Torres

Miriam Torres

Mar 19, 2014

Passed away on March 19, 2014 in Emily Bissell Hospital. She received her education at Brightmeyer Elementary School and graduated from Northern High School in Detroit, Michigan. She had a love for helping the sick and became a nurse. She worked and retired as an OR Nurse at Riverside Hospital in Wilmington, DE. She then worked as a nurse at...

William D. "Billy" Harmon

William D. "Billy" Harmon

Mar 19, 2014

age 62, passed on March 19, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Juanita Harmon; son, William Harmon, II.; brothers, Victor Newman (Minnie "Lee"), James Harmon (Barbara); sister, Charlotte Givens and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by mother, Rita Harmon; father, Harvey V. Harmon and sister,...

Lucious Earl Pringle

Lucious Earl Pringle

Mar 17, 2014

passed away on March 17, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lucious Pringle, Jr., 2 brothers Moise Pringle and Everett Pringle; 1 sister Joynette Pringle, a host of other family members and friends. Read Lucious Pringle's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Joseph Amari Sturdivant

Joseph Amari Sturdivant

Mar 16, 2014

age 5 months, passed away on March 16, 2014. He leaves to cherish his parents Wajier Sturdivant, Felicia Gaeta, 1 sister Gianna Camille Sturdivant, 1 brother Elijah Nasir Sturdivant and a host of other family members and friends. Read Joseph Sturdivant's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

James E. Clark

James E. Clark

Mar 15, 2014

Age 77, passed away on March 15, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories, a cousin Deacon Jackie Blake(Alice), a host of other family members and friends. Read James Clark's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

John Fogle

John Fogle

Mar 13, 2014

age 82, passed away on March 13, 2014. He was born on October 20, 1931. He retired from the New York Police Department. He loved listening to music and the outdoors. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Clarissa Fogle; his daughter, Tonya Mason and other family members and friends. Read John Fogle's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Carol L. White

Carol L. White

Mar 10, 2014

Age 56, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Heartland Hospice. Carol graduated from P.S. DuPont High School, Howard University and Kutztown University. She worked at PNC Financial Services managing Investment Banking Accounts until she became ill. Carol is survived by her devoted son and caretaker Cameron White-Mills; mother, Barbara L. Wilkins, brother, Mark C. White, I and...

Christina Pantsos

Christina Pantsos

Mar 9, 2014

Christina passed on March 9, 2014 at Kent General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Contantinos M. Pantsos. Christina leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Michael C. Pantsos; her brother, George and his wife Cathy; sister, Pat and her husband, Toney; one sister Dot and a host of other family members and friends. Read Christina Pantsos's...

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