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Wilmington, DE (302) 762-8448 | Penns Grove, NJ (856) 299-5517 | Smyrna, DE (302) 659-5517
Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Bernadine Bright
Jun 24, 2023
Bernadine Noblin Bright was the second oldest of six children born to the late Mrs. Georgianna Chavious
Noblin and the late Walter Noblin on May 13, 1931, in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Bernadine and her family attended the First Baptist Church of Stratford, Connecticut initially under the
pastorate of Rev. Lomax and later under the pastorate of Rev. W.O. Johnson. Bernadine was baptized at
First Baptist...
Mother Nannie M. Wilkerson
Jun 20, 2023
Born July 7, 1932 was called home to meet the Lord on June 20, 2023.
Born in Meherrin, Virginia, she was the oldest girl of eight siblings, which all preceded her in death: James Williams, Roselle Medley, Florence Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Marvin Williams, Joseph Williams and Shirley Monroe.
She leaves to cherish her memory daughters Diane McGruder, Constance Davis, sons Lionell Davis...
Helen Moore
Jun 19, 2023
Helen Leggett Moore was born on June 21,1948, in Maxton, North Carolina to Slathy James Sr. and Minnie D. Leggett. She departed this life on June 19, 2023 in Wilmington, Delaware after a long and hard fight.
Helen received her early childhood education from Number Seven Elementary School, Maxtom, North Carolina. In 1966 Helen graduated from R. B. Dean High School...
Cheryl A. Walker-White
Jun 17, 2023
Cheryl White, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on June 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born on August 6, 1961 to the late Gloria Walker and Willie Walker in Wilmington, Delaware. She graduated from Howard High School of Technology in 1979. While living in Okinawa, Japan between 1983 and 1984, she attended Central Texas College.
She would...
Garry Woodly
Jun 10, 2023
Garry Woodly was born on November 15, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Edward Woodly, Jr. and the late Anne Birch. It is with great sorrow that the family announces his passing away. He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland at the age of...
David Allen Ray
Jun 9, 2023
David Allen Ray was born on March 13, 1955, in Wilmington, Delaware to Elmer Ray and
Margaret Ray. David passed on June 9th. 2023 at home in Bear, Delaware.
David received his early education at Cleveland Elementary School and graduated from
Salesianum High School. After school he worked for Sears Automotive for over 30 years.
David was also a faithful member of Scott A....
Lorraine Ragin
Jun 9, 2023
On Friday, June 9, 2023, Lorraine Ragin, a beloved mother, passed away at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. She was 76. Lorraine was born on September 16, 1946 in Queens, NY to Mary M. Nathaniel-Ragin and William H. Ragin, Sr. She was the fifth of six children: Betty Baker, Dorothy Ragin-Suddler, Yvonne Brockenbaugh, William H. Ragin, Jr., and Michael Ragin.
Although...
Shawn Anthony Ellis
Jun 7, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Shawn Anthony Ellis, 52, of Middletown, DE. Shawn is
originally from Jamaica Queens, NY where he attended August Martin High School. Shawn was
born on May 17, 1971 to Ernestine Ellis & William Wade Sr. of Brooklyn, NY. He passed away
on June 7, 2023 suddenly after a short battle with an unforeseen illness surrounded...
Virginia Beatrice Barner
Jun 4, 2023
Virginia Beatrice Barner was born on August 23, 1947 to the late Dorothy Wilson and William Lucas. She peacefully departed this life on June 4, 2023 in Parkview nursing home.
Lovingly known as Jenny she received her education in the public school systems of Wilmington. She worked for many years at the Masonic home of Delaware before retiring in 2015.
Jenny was...
William Edward Rhem
Jun 2, 2023
William Edward Rhem was born on September 18, 1936, in New Bern, North Carolina to Clara and James Rhem. At the age of 86, he departed this life during the early morning hours of June 2, 2023.
The oldest of six children, he was raised and educated in the New Bern School System. In 1954 he graduated from West Street High...
Shelia Renee Chambers
Jun 1, 2023
Sheila “Reneè” Chambers was born on Tuesday December 25th, 1962 in Wilmington, Delaware. She passed away peacefully on Thursday June 1st, 2023 in Accent Hospice Care in Wilmington Delaware surrounded by her family.
Reneè attended William Penn High School where she graduated with her diploma and from there she went on to attend Charleston Job Corp Center in Charleston, West Virginia...
Preston John Hickman, Jr.
May 27, 2023
Preston John Hickman, Jr. was born on December 19, 1970 in Wilmington, Delaware to Pamelar Yvette McCoy and Preston John Hickman, Sr. He passed on May 27, 2023 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware surrounded by his family.
Preston Hickman, lovingly known by his family as Man, received his early childhood education in the Colonial School District, Saint Catherine’s Cathedral and...
Vivian I. Gregory
May 25, 2023
Vivian Irene Gregory was born December 29, 1939. Vivian was fondly and affectionately known as Aunt Vivian," "Grandma," and "Ms. G." Her parents, Sadie Abel and Joseph Martin, predeceased her. Vivian went home to be with the Lord on May 25 , 2023 while in Christiana Hospice in Wilmington , Delaware. Vivian's last earthly days were filled with long visits...
Maurice Johnson
May 23, 2023
Maurice Johnson, 62, born August 8, 1960, passed away peacefully, with loving family by his side, in Newark, Delaware at Christiana Hospital, on May 23, 2023. Maurice was a native of Wilmington, Delaware and was born at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. He loved telling stories of the early years growing up in the South Bridge neighborhood of Wilmington; later...
Donald Eugene Saunders
May 22, 2023
Donald Eugene Saunders was born January 1, 1940 in Middletown, DE to the late Ruth A. Saunders and the late Eugene Garnett. He departed this life on Monday, May 22, 2023 in Wilmington, DE.
Donald, affectionately known as “Rags” received his early education from the Louis L. Reading School. He was employed by the Chrysler Motor Company for a number of...
