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

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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