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

Catherine  L.  Cephas

Catherine L. Cephas

Feb 17, 2024

Catherine Louise Jones Cephas born June 3, 1935 transitioned from this life and

went to glory on Feb 17, 2024. Affectionately called “Sister” by the family,

Catherine was the oldest daughter of the late Rev. Fredrick Glenwood Jones and

Hattie Jane Jones of Fruitland, MD.

Catherine was a graduate of Salisbury High School and Bowie State University

formerly Bowie State Teachers College. Catherine was an...

Nichelle Denise Sparrow-Bowden

Nichelle Denise Sparrow-Bowden

Feb 16, 2024

Nichelle Denise Sparrow-Bowden was born June 29,1969 in Wilmington, Delaware to Venita M. Sparrow and Brian Jones (step-father). She transitioned to her final resting place on February 16, 2024 in Newark, Delaware.

Nichelle “Chelle” as she was affectionately known, received her education in Delaware public schools. She graduated from John Dickinson High School in 1987. She also studied business at Wilmington...

Terrell  Mercado Sr.

Terrell Mercado Sr.

Feb 15, 2024

Obituary is forth coming.

Marlene  Wilson Owens

Marlene Wilson Owens

Feb 13, 2024

Marlene Wilson- Owens was born on June 11, 1950, in Wilmington Delaware, to Elease Marian Haile and Frederick Flemming Wilson JR. She departed this life on February 13, 2024. Leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories, Marlene was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend; whose impact touched the lives of many.

Marlene attended Howard High...

Lizzie Ware

Lizzie Ware

Feb 11, 2024

Lizzie Johnson Ware was born on February 23, 1932, in Hampton, South Carolina to the late Jim Johnson and Rose Ann Doctor. She received her education in her early years in the Hampton County public schools. She later left home at the age of 16, to move with her aunt and uncle Marie and Fred Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa where...

Bria  Marie  Nix

Bria Marie Nix

Feb 10, 2024

Bria’s Life Journey

On November 12, 1993, Lillian (Shelley) and Harold Nix were blessed with a gift from God, their first daughter, Bria Marie Nix. On Saturday, February 10 th , God collected His gift and called her home.

Bria was the light of Shelley and Harold’s world. From the start, Bria was a fashionista, where her mother often changed her 2-3...

Clara  M.  Williams

Clara M. Williams

Feb 10, 2024

Full obituary will be forthcoming

Dorine O. Stafford

Dorine O. Stafford

Feb 10, 2024

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Lucinda Kenner

Lucinda Kenner

Feb 9, 2024

Lucinda Kenner was born on 1/30/1937, in the city of Philadelphia,Pa to Fannie Belle Jackson and Louis Carter. Lucinda passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children and granddaughter on Friday February 9,2024 at 6:19 pm.

Lucinda received her early childhood education in the Philadelphia public school system. Lucinda graduated High School and went into business school. After school Lucinda...

Ralph  E.  Moore

Ralph E. Moore

Feb 3, 2024

Ralph Edward Moore, born on December 18, 1953, in Wilmington, Delaware, entered this world at Wilmington Hospital as the beloved son of Mrs. Blanche J. Moore and the late William L. Moore. His journey on earth came to a peaceful close on February 3, 2024, within the comforting confines of his home.

From his earliest days, Ralph displayed a keen intellect...

Michelle Renee Claudette Hicks

Michelle Renee Claudette Hicks

Feb 1, 2024

Michelle Renee Claudett Hicks was born on January 5, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York to Elijah Campbell, Jr. and Annabell Campbell. She peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest on February 1, 2024, at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware.

Michelle earned the nick name “chicken” from her late grandparents Elijah Campbell, Sr. and Claudia Campbell.

She received her education from Howard Vocational...

Major Janet Kathleen Smith

Major Janet Kathleen Smith

Feb 1, 2024

I am writing this on July 15 th , no reason just wanted to get it

started before I had no time left. 71 years old today.

Obituary

No one could do this any better than me. I was born on

February 6 th 1947 to one Catherine Louise Watson. I was raised

by Catherine(aka)(Cappy) and my Daddy John Jules Ringgold.

You see John (Johnny) took...

Lucille  J.  Mcmanus

Lucille J. Mcmanus

Jan 31, 2024

Lucille Jackson McManus was born July 13, 1933 in Blackville, South Carolina. She departed this life on January 31, 2024, leaving a legacy of service to the Lord, her family, and all who knew her. 

Lucille was raised by her grandparents, James Sr., and Almetter Jackson. She attended public schools in Wilmington, Delaware and obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree...

Doris  Collazo

Doris Collazo

Jan 30, 2024

Full obituary will be forth coming 

Inez  Ponder

Inez Ponder

Jan 27, 2024

Inez Ponder was born on January 17, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, at the Wilmington General Hospital, to Mildred Clements. Inez passed on January 27, 2024 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.

Inez known to her family as Tiny received her education and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School. After school Inez worked at J.P. Morgan Chase, where she was employed...

Charles Bernard Butler

Charles Bernard Butler

Jan 26, 2024

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Ollie Whitt-Shaw

Ollie Whitt-Shaw

Jan 26, 2024

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

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