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

Robert L. Perkins

Robert L. Perkins

Mar 9, 2014

age 84, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2014 at Gilpin Hall. He was born on May 16, 1929 in Norfolk, VA, son of the late Daniel Wright and Margie Ann (Hunter) Perkins. Mr. Perkins worked at the Chrysler Assembly Plant in Newark, DE for 32 years. He loved music, reading, travel, attending the theater, poetry, and...

Earl L. Cook

Earl L. Cook

Mar 8, 2014

Age 74, passed on March 8, 2014. He was born in Denton, MD on July 28, 1939 to the late George Lawrence Cook and Mary Conway Cook. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary and daughter, Beverly. He leaves to cherish his memories, 2 children, Jeffery and Marcus Cook (Michele); 1 sister, Dorothy Jackson (Andrew); 2 brothers, Roland...

Paulette Jacobs

Paulette Jacobs

Mar 4, 2014

Age 65, passed away on March 4, 2014. Paulette leaves to cherish her memories, children, Ashshura (Joey)Ali-Stewart and Koshema Jacobs; 3 grandchildren, Darnell Jacobs, Nahja and Elijah Fassett; mother, Lucille Jacobs; siblings, Lisa Jones, Farhanna Nichols and Freddie Jacobs, Jr.; son-in-law, Ken "Dougie" Fassett; two nephews, Bruce and Devon Jacobs; longtime friend, Karen Randolph; several other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,...

George Mccoy Strickland

George Mccoy Strickland

Mar 3, 2014

George McCoy Strickland, age 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Grand Forks, North Dakota left his earthly home to join his Heavenly Father on Monday, 3 March 2014, surrounded by his loving family. George is a retired Facility Manager dedicating 23 years of service to the United States Air Force. After retiring from the USAF, George started a number...

William Arthur Benson

William Arthur Benson

Feb 27, 2014

Age 81, passed away on February 27, 2014 at Compassionate Care Hospice. William leaves to cherish his memory son; Darron Mitchell; brother, Richard(Sylvia) Scott and a host of other family members and friends. Read William Benson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

S.F.C. Curtis Paul Young

S.F.C. Curtis Paul Young

Feb 25, 2014

passed away on February 25, 2014 in Hospice Care, Savannah, Georgia. He was a 1986 graduate of Middletown High School and served 24 years in the National Guards and active duty service. He was also a member of Stone Square Lodge 22, Middletown, Delaware. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Mattie; 2 sons, Lavall Sanders and Curtis P....

Edward R. "Jonesy" Jones

Edward R. "Jonesy" Jones

Feb 25, 2014

Jonesy passed on February 25, 2014. Edward was born and raised in Pahokee, FL. He was born to the late Cora Lee and Henry F. Jones. Edward was one of three children; the late Annie Ruth and William W. Jones; also preceded in death his daughter, Antoinette "Scooby". He was the beloved husband of Mary Jones of 38 years. Ed...

Clifton "Cliff" Dale

Clifton "Cliff" Dale

Feb 24, 2014

Age 72, passed away on February 24, 2014. Affectionately know as "Cliff" was born to the late George and Irene Dale on March 7, 1941, in Snow Hill, MD. He departed this life on February 24, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He received his education in Snow Hill, MD and at Howard High School in Wilmington, DE. Clifton's hobbies...

Baby Brielle Shymira Younger-Dockery

Baby Brielle Shymira Younger-Dockery

Feb 22, 2014

Obituary not available.

Patricia Ann Williams

Patricia Ann Williams

Feb 16, 2014

Age 50, passed away on Feb. 16, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories 3 children, Lakesheia Williams, Ryan Williams and Darius Chandler; father Charles M. Williams; 5 sisters and 1 brother; 4 grandchildren; companion Grover Lee Cross, a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Read Patricia Williams's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Robert L. "Rock" Anderson

Robert L. "Rock" Anderson

Feb 16, 2014

Age 62 passed away on February 16, 2014. Read Robert Anderson "Rock"'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Anna Lucy Henry

Anna Lucy Henry

Feb 14, 2014

Age 90 passed on February 14, 2014. Read Anna Henry's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Yvonne Elsie Colburn

Yvonne Elsie Colburn

Feb 13, 2014

Age 63, passed on February 13, 2014. The daughter of the late Leon and Irene Colburn. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter Sonya Coleman(Steven), 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Read Yvonne Colburn's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Francis Kelly

Francis Kelly

Feb 12, 2014

Obituary not available.

Evangelist Emma Anderson

Evangelist Emma Anderson

Feb 10, 2014

Age 64 passed away on February 10, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories 1 daughter Faith Anderson, 1 son Richard Anderson and a host of other family and friends. In Lieu of flowers please send contributions to 2211 N. Spruce Street, Wilmington, De. 19802 C/O Evangelist Emma Anderson. Read Evangelist Anderson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Allen M. Tatman

Allen M. Tatman

Feb 9, 2014

Age 69, passed away on February 9, 2014 at Regency Health Care. He leaves to cherish his memories 1 daughter Nicole Webster of Pittsburgh, Pa, granddaughter Monet Webster, mother Elizabeth C. Bratcher; sisters Lovina Golphin and Delores Tatman, brother Wayne Tatman(Sherrie) and a host of other relatives. Read Allen Tatman's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Anthony J. Burton

Anthony J. Burton

Feb 9, 2014

Anthony J. Burton passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 after a long illness. Anthony graduated from Cape Henlopen High School, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science, Economics from Swarthmore College. He received his Master of Science in Finance and Accounting from the University of Delaware. He was a Certified Public Accountant, Tax Consultant and Manager with the...

Olin Harris

Olin Harris

Feb 8, 2014

Preceded in death by his parents, Olin Harris, Sr. and Marian Whitfield; brother, Andre Harris. He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, Myrai Backus; 6 sisters, Cynthia Wiggins, Ravenna and Pathenia Harris, Twila McManus, Charmaine Harris and Carmen Murray; a devoted and loyal friend, Martha Roberts; 2 grandchildren, Na'Keilah Lindsey and Indiah V. Backus; an aunt, Loretta Scott; a...

Gregory Douglas

Gregory Douglas

Feb 8, 2014

Age 58, departed this life on February 8, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife Mary Phillips, son Gregory Jackson(Robin), daughters Shante' Davis(Christian) and Cashona Tate(Lerrie); grandchildren Lanekque, Rashaana, Nekai, Journey, Cierra, Rashon, Rashad and Raleir; great-grandchildren London and King; sisters Claudia, Claudette, Rose Mary(Frank), Marcia and Chnell, a host of nieces, nephews, other realtives and friends. Read Gregory...

Virginia Mccray

Virginia Mccray

Feb 6, 2014

Age 72 passed away on February 6, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories, siblings Allen Winfield(Mae), Louis Winfield and Beverly Winfield; 4 children Frederick, Anthony, Carlyle Archie and Debra McCray, 6 grandchildren Jeffrey, Sheree Archie, Stephanie, Michelle, Theresa, Travis McCray; 15 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read Virginia McCray's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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