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

Arayna Deneen Yates

Arayna Deneen Yates

Feb 23, 2012

Arayna Deneen Yates of Claymont, DE, passed peacefully February 23, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of Chester High School and Business School. Arayna was a long time employee at Wells Fargo as a Title Loan Clerk. Predeceased in death by grandfathers, Murray Roy Yates and James H. Peterson; grandmother, Clyniece Yates. She is survived...

Lavern E Ponder

Lavern E Ponder

Feb 21, 2012

A faithful and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend fell a sleep on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Wilmington Hospital surround by her family. Lavern was born on August 30, 1952 to Roxie Pinkett Evans and Robert Perry in Salisbury, Maryland. Mrs. Ponder was raised and nurtured in New Castle County by her mother, Roxie Evans and a loving...

Dolores Mays

Dolores Mays

Feb 21, 2012

Age 78, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of San Antonio, TX passed away on February 21, 2012 at Wilmington Hospital. She was a wonderful and loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Her family and friends were most important to Dolores and she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and traveling. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Gladys...

Mother Mattie Wooten

Mother Mattie Wooten

Feb 20, 2012

Mother Mattie C. Wooten age 84, passed on February 20, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memories son, Jeffrey L. Wooten; goddaughter, Saundrus Jones;sister-in-law, Easter McIver;and other family members and friends. Read Mother Mattie Wooten's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Barbara Patricia Lowery

Barbara Patricia Lowery

Feb 19, 2012

Barbara Patricia Jean Lowery died at St. Francis Hospital on February 19, 2012 after a long illness. Born February 19, 1944 in Eustis, Florida, she was the third child of Dorothy Reaves Washington and Rev. Dr. Coleman C. Reaves. Barbara and her siblings were raised by her maternal grandparents, Eli and Mamie Gilbert, in Mount Dora, Florida, where she attended...

Quadre N. Christopher

Quadre N. Christopher

Feb 16, 2012

fondly known as "Dre" was born on June 22, 1993 in Wilmington, Delaware to Taiwana Christopher and Virgil Broadnax, Sr. He was a member of Joshua Harvest under the leadership of Pastor Derrick Johnson where he was Christened and Baptized. He received his education in the public schools of Delaware attending Carrcroft Elementary School, Gunning Bedford and McCullough Middle School,...

Priscilla Dora Waters

Priscilla Dora Waters

Feb 14, 2012

passed on February 14, 2012. She was a member of the Church of God In Christ for over 40 years. She was under the leadership of Bishop L.T. Blackshear. Mother Waters later moved her membership to New Gethsemane United Church of Deliverence. Mother Waters was an example of good Christian character to her family and anyone who came into contact...

Frances A. Lolley

Frances A. Lolley

Feb 12, 2012

Age 67 passed away on Feb. 12, 2012 in the Heartland Hospice House. She is survived by 6 sisters, Alice Boyd, Robin Barnard, Vanessa C. and Joyce R. Williams, Patsy and Gail Wilson; 1 brother Albert Wilson and other family and friends. Read Frances Lolley's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Jabari B. Wilson-Wilks

Jabari B. Wilson-Wilks

Feb 12, 2012

He departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Wilmington, DE. He leaves to cherish his beloved mother, Priscilla Wilson; his father, Jabari Wilks; brother, Azmar; 3 uncles, 3 aunts and a host of extended family and friends. Read Jabari Wilson-Wilks's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland

Feb 7, 2012

Grover "Mr. Clean" Cleveland, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2012. Grover was a devoted and loving husband and father. He worked at Kimberly W. Clark for 42 years (formerly known as Scott Paper Company) with only missing 3 days of work. Grover leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 48 years, Rosemary Legette...

Francine M. Mckinney

Francine M. Mckinney

Feb 6, 2012

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Greta Elizabeth Segre

Greta Elizabeth Segre

Jan 24, 2012

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James Linwood Williams

James Linwood Williams

Jan 24, 2012

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Delores Williams and other family members and friends. Read James Williams's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Frances Wanamaker

Frances Wanamaker

Jan 23, 2012

Evangelist Frances O. (Charles) Wanamaker, daughter of the late Lena Rebecca Wise Sample, was born on February 10, 1920. She departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2012, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilmington, DE. She received her education in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Evangelist Wanamaker was employed as a domestic worker in Wilmington for many years. She also...

Isaac Lee Kornegay

Isaac Lee Kornegay

Jan 22, 2012

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Victoria M. Knights

Victoria M. Knights

Jan 18, 2012

Victoria Knights, of Middletown, DE passed on January 18, 2012 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Hollis Knights; children, Michelle V. Knights, Cheryl S. Knights-Sam, Beverly K. Knights-Dyett, Delise J. Brown; 9 grandchildren, 8 brothers; 3 sisters and a host of other family members and friends. Read Victoria Knights's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Marvin J. Jones

Marvin J. Jones

Jan 15, 2012

Marvin J. Jones, Jr. Age 75, passed away on January 15, 2012 at Regency Health Care. He was preceded in death by a son, James Jones. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Marvin, Jr., Demetries, Michelle and Leslie Jones; stepsons, William and Kevin Cunningham and Anthony Heath; a devoted grandson, Rashad Jones; 22 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a...

Ashley Cieara Jones-Newman

Ashley Cieara Jones-Newman

Jan 15, 2012

Ashley C. Jones Newman Age 25, passed on Sunday, January 15, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memories husband, Brendyne J. Newman, Sr.; children, Brendyne J. Newman, III, Taraji Cieara Lynn Jones; parents, Troy Tilghman and Victoria L. Jones; and a host of other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Brendyne J. Newman, Jr....

Sallie Ann Burton

Sallie Ann Burton

Jan 15, 2012

Sallie Annie Burton Age 86 of Wilmington, DE passed on January 15, 2012 in Country Rest Home in Greenwood, DE. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Thelma Reed (Ralph); granddaughter, Tierra Carter; a devoted niece, Marion Johnson; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members, Mt. Sinai Church family and friends. Read Sallie...

Marilyn Louise Jervey

Marilyn Louise Jervey

Jan 13, 2012

Marilyn Louise Jervey, Age 54, passed on January 13, 2012 in Christiana Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Edward M. Jervey, Sr.; 2 sons, Darryl Skinner (Tosha) and William H. Trader, III; stepson, Edward M. Jervey, Jr.; her parents, Preston Brown and Mamie A. Brown; her siblings, Sharon, Preston, Jr., and Howard Brown; 5 grandchildren; devoted aunt, Sarah...

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