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

Walter Mae Davis Wright

Walter Mae Davis Wright

Sep 20, 2013

Age70, passed September 20, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memories, lifelong companion, James Sr; 4 children, Leon (Domminique), James (Terry), Brent, Tammy Wright-Strawder (Darrick); 3 siblings, Henry Davis, Lena Mae McDaniels and Ernestine Lightford; 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read Walter Davis Wright's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

William Edward Sturgis

William Edward Sturgis

Sep 20, 2013

William Edward Sturgis, age 64 of Smyrna, Delaware died Sept 20, 2013 at home after an extended illness in the company of his loving wife, Shirley, and family. He is survived by daughters Inez Sturgis and Erin Dillard, as well as stepchildren Desire, Rodney, and Sidney. Mr. Sturgis was born on Dec 31, 1948 near Snow Hill, Maryland to the...

Mu'Min Rahim

Mu'Min Rahim

Sep 19, 2013

Obituary not available.

Robert Earl Brown

Robert Earl Brown

Sep 18, 2013

Age 60 passed on September 18, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Noretta Brown; 3 children, Robert, Jr., Sarah and Natasha; 3 sisters, 1 brother; 6 grandchildren and a host of other family. Read Robert Brown, Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Carmen Marie Ross

Carmen Marie Ross

Sep 18, 2013

Carmen was preceded in death by her father, Perry Ross. She is survived by two children, Aaron S. Ross and Shalonda Mae M.Ross; 4 grandchildren; Malique Wright, Teshayla Blackston, Aaron Ross, Jr. and Arieyanna Ross; mother, Beatrice Thomas and stepfather, David Thomas; 3 sisters, Cecilia I.Robinson, Pastor Sabrina R. Hughes(Larry), Crystal B. Ross; 2 step siblings, DavidThomas, Lenora Streeter, nieces,...

Ernest D. Ballock

Ernest D. Ballock

Sep 16, 2013

Age 83 years old of Wilmington, DE went peacefully at home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susie D. Tiggs affectionately known as "Mama Suzie." He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 65 years, Rev. Delia M. Ballock; four children, Rev. Dr. Corteze B. Rawley (Thomas),...

Baby Harold Christopher Lee Iv

Baby Harold Christopher Lee Iv

Sep 14, 2013

Harold Christopher Lee IV, known as "C.J." by family, was born at 5:57 pm on September 11, 2013 at Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland and was called Home during the early morning of September 14, 2013. C.J. was born a fighter, but the Lord found him far too perfect to stay here on Earth. He passed in the loving arms...

Serita "Sug" Wilkins

Serita "Sug" Wilkins

Sep 13, 2013

Serita is survived by her loving son Bernie, daughter in-law Ivory, 1 sister Lucille Jacobs, 1 brother Carl Bailey, 1 brother-in-law John Wilkins, many grand, great and great-great grand children and 1 great-great-great grandson, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Read Serita "Sug" Wilkins's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Henrietta "Henny" Foreman

Henrietta "Henny" Foreman

Sep 12, 2013

Age 64, passed on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at home. She was preceded in death by her son, Maurice Jackson. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Leon Foreman, Sr., 2 daughters, Yvonne Jackson and Crystal Carter-Pelt(Howard), 1 son, Leon Foreman, Jr., 1 grandson, Devin Ebanks, 1 granddaughter, Victoria Pelt, 2 sisters, Janice Hayward and Wanda Keye, 1 aunt, Ida...

Clinton E. Saunders

Clinton E. Saunders

Sep 7, 2013

Age 59, passed on September 7, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory 4 children, Tina Carter (Nkrumah), Kristine Saunders-Daniels(Marvin), Jeffrey Burrage and Danielle Burrage; 4 brothers, Kenneth Saunders, Thomas Saunders, Robert Saunders, Michael Saunders, 5 sisters, Shirley Ingram, Judith Saunders, Kerry Saunders, Barbara Rice and Valerie Saunders; 8 grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends. Read...

Deacon James General White

Deacon James General White

Sep 6, 2013

Age 90, passed on September 6, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Lucinda Hall Allen; one son, Arthur Walker (Bernice); three daughters, Dorothy Harmon, Vanessa Smith, and Vicki Greene; one brother, Joseph White (Jacqueline); three sisters, Allie Mae McLaughlin, Dora Lee Kelley, and Laura Bell Jones (Melvin); fourteen grandchildren, James Smith (Rochelle), Sharon Gregory,...

Catherine Barksdale "Tina" Parker

Catherine Barksdale "Tina" Parker

Sep 4, 2013

Age 54, passed on September 4, 2013. Catherine was preceded in death by her brother, Leo Gatson. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, David Parker; daughter, Tocarra Moore (James); stepdaughter, Lakeysha Skinner and stepson, Gabriel "Petey" Custis; mother, Corine Gatson, father, Leonard Gatson, Sr.; 3 sisters, Betty Gatson Gross, Melinda Wilson (Kevin) and Lynetta Mathis; 5 brothers, Leonard Gatson,...

Franceta Demaude Taylor

Franceta Demaude Taylor

Sep 1, 2013

A time to die, on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 Franceta D. Taylor made her transition into eternal joy surrounded by her family and close friends. Franceta was a life long member of Mt. Zion the Mother AUMP Church. She worked for Dr. & Mrs. Medhi Balakhani and Joan and the late Robert Bolling both of Greenville, De. Franceta leaves to...

Anna Elizabeth Coston

Anna Elizabeth Coston

Aug 31, 2013

Age 94, passed on August 31, 2013. Anna was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Diane and Mc'Chere Coston. She leaves to cherish her memories daughter, Adrienne Parker (June); and a host of other family members and friends. Read Anna Coston's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Portia Melinda Hargraves

Portia Melinda Hargraves

Aug 30, 2013

Age 50, was given her wings to enter into the Gates of Heaven on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Christiana Hospital Seasons Hospice with her sister Anna by her side. Portia was born on July 7, 1963 to Joan E. Chatt and James F. Hargraves. Portia was employed at Zenith Product Corporation. She leaves to cherish her memories, her children,...

James L. Morris

James L. Morris

Aug 30, 2013

Age 62, passed on August 30, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Doris; stepdaughter, LaShana; and a host of other family members and friends. Read James Morris's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Jerome N. Wilson

Jerome N. Wilson

Aug 30, 2013

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters, Aisha Watkins, Jenekia Townsend; sons, Mustufa Watkins, Jerome Watkins, Anthony Watkins; sisters, Linda Wilson, Donna Wilson-Watson (Brian), Sheila Chase (David); brothers, Gregory, Kevin (Melinda), Victor (Crystal), Edward, Jr.; grandmother, Viola Wilson; one aunt, Virginia Lee Wilson; 9 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Read Jerome Wilson's Obituary and Guestbook...

Mahalia L. Howard

Mahalia L. Howard

Aug 29, 2013

Mahalia was born September 22, 1927 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Julian L. and Rachael V. Anderson. She departed this life peacefully on August 29, 2013 at St. Francis Compassionate Care surrounded by her children. She was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church where she gave her life to Christ. Mahalia graduated from Howard High School in 1946....

Maxine Janie Marshall Goldsborough

Maxine Janie Marshall Goldsborough

Aug 29, 2013

Age 55, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Katrina Garcia (Juan), Kira Goldsborough and son, James Marshall; 4 brothers, 4 sisters, 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read Maxine Marshall Goldsborough's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Annie Shively

Annie Shively

Aug 26, 2013

Obituary not available.

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