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

Dalila Tamara Carter-Taylor

Dalila Tamara Carter-Taylor

May 4, 2014

Dalila was born on September 22, 1973 to Jeffrey Blake and Phyllis Carter at the General Hospital in Wilmington. Her parents preceded her in death. Dalila has 5 brothers: Victor Carter, Ifeon Carter, Frederick Bivens Jr., Ryan Blake, and Jeffrey Blake Jr. She also has 3 sisters: Sonja Carter, Tyree Bivens, and Jeanetta Bivens. Dalila was a tomboy that hated...

Betty Gibbs

Betty Gibbs

May 3, 2014

passed on May 3, 2014. Betty leaves to cherish her memory; 3 children, Lavash A. "Candy" Spicer, Roderick A. "Rick" Gibbs (Cindy) and Tanya "Toni" Gibbs-Barnes; 2 brothers; Russell (Shirley) Cury and Harold Silas; 7 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren;17 great great grandchildren; an devoted friend Gerald Derry and a host of other relatives and friends. Read Betty Gibbs's Obituary and...

Elwood Wilson

Elwood Wilson

Apr 30, 2014

passed on April 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; parents and one sister. He leaves to cherish his memories, 1 son, Deveral (Rev. Tracey) Wilson; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 3 sisters-in-law, Florence, Ruth, Margie; Goddaughter, Kina Jones Warren; 1 devoted niece, Dr. Cherita Carroll and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read...

Wilbert Matthew "Poppy" Brown

Wilbert Matthew "Poppy" Brown

Apr 28, 2014

age 47, passed away on April 28, 2014. After attending Glasgow High School, Wilbert became an employee for Heysers Landscaping where he became foreman for about 10 years. After leaving Heysers he continued his employment at various temporary services until he landed a full-time position at Boscovs Department store. After sometime Wilbert sustained injuries which left him with more than...

Alice Virginia Wilson-Garnett

Alice Virginia Wilson-Garnett

Apr 22, 2014

age 79, passed away on April 22, 2014. She is survived by two daughters; Theresa Thomas and Deborah Garnett; two brothers; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Read Alice Wilson-Garnett's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Precious Henderson

Precious Henderson

Apr 22, 2014

age 91, passed away on April 22, 2014. Read Precious Henderson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Doris V Matthews

Doris V Matthews

Apr 22, 2014

age 75, passed away on April 22, 2014in Heartland Hospice House. Read Doris Matthews's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Delia Mae Ballock

Delia Mae Ballock

Apr 21, 2014

Age 85 years old of Wilmington, DE triumphantly journeyed home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2014. Wife of the late Ernest D. Ballock. She leaves to cherish four children, Rev. Dr. Corteze B. Rawley (Thomas), Denise Ballock (Rob Holmes), LaTanya Ballock (Jack Jackson) and Chalanc Bennett Sr. Ballock (CarlLaVette); four grandchildren, Kelly R. Evans (Joseph), Ernest...

Annette Renee Niles

Annette Renee Niles

Apr 21, 2014

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Tracy Collins

Tracy Collins

Apr 17, 2014

age 38, transitioned into eternal rest on April 17th, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories three loving children Emonie, Tyaire, and Kemaury. Her father William Scott Sr, three siblings William Scott Jr, Monica Collins, Evangelist Sharon Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Read Tracy Collins's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Gwendolyn Reams

Gwendolyn Reams

Apr 17, 2014

age 72 passed away on April 17, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories, the father of her children: Harry E. Spencer; 2 daughters: Kendra Spencer and Nicole Butcher(Leonard), 2 sons: Vincent and Harry Spencer; grandchildren: Tiffany, Maegan, Lee and Kevin; great-grandson: Jordan Spencer and a host of other relatives and friends. Read Gwendolyn Reams's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Joan Evans

Joan Evans

Apr 14, 2014

age 62, passed away on April 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother: Jessie Evans, step-father: Robert Evans, Jr. and brother: Robert Evans, III. She leaves to cherish her memories, children: Herbert Brown, Chrishinda Evans and Damion Evans; father: Patrick McRae; siblings: Vera Evans, Dorothy Fawra and Leverne Evans. Read Joan Evans's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Ronald Wayne Smith

Ronald Wayne Smith

Apr 14, 2014

age 64, passed away on April 14, 2014. Ronald was preceded in death by his mother: Barbara Delores Smith, brothers: James Smith and Michael Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memories, his father: Theodore Brown, son: Corey Smith, daughters: Andrea Smith and Kimberly Smith, and a host of other relatives and family Read Ronald Smith's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Arthur S Bowers

Arthur S Bowers

Apr 12, 2014

Arthur Sylvester Bowers, Jr. born in Pennsauken, New Jersey on March 9, 1942 to Arthur S. Bowers, Sr. and Mary M. Bowers. He was educated in the Wilmington Public School system. Affectionately know as "Buddy", he was a member of Westside Aces and loved spending time with his family and friends. He also loved fishing, crabbing and enjoyed watching sports...

Alice Marie Fields-Walker

Alice Marie Fields-Walker

Apr 8, 2014

Alice Marie Fields-Walker was born on October 13, 1933 to the late Rev. Herman Moody, Sr. and the Late Lillian B. Young. She took her flight to Glory on April 8, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Alice was employed by the Appoquinimink School District for 45 years, retiring in 2000. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving...

Frank Mason

Frank Mason

Apr 5, 2014

Age 94 passed away on April 5, 2014 in Newark, Delaware. Frank was the son of the late Ella Garrison and Frank Mason, born on December 10, 1919 in Kellar, VA. and departed this life to join his heavenly father and the loved ones who have gone on. Frank was the youngest of six siblings. He entered into the Navy...

Eugene Downs

Eugene Downs

Apr 3, 2014

Eugene Downs departed this life on April 3, 2014 surrounded by his family and minister in Newark, DE. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife Gloria D. Downs of 53 years; his 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia R. and Leito Arnwine; Sandra L. and Lawrence (Downs-) Ellison; Glenda E. and Phillip Clay; 6 grandchildren; 1 brother-in-law and 4...

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...

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...

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...

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