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

Stephanie R. Ruffin

Stephanie R. Ruffin

Jul 3, 2011

Stephanie Renee Ruffin, slipped away to eternal peace July 3, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Stephanie attended school in Delaware and then went on to attend Cheyney University. Stephanie moved to Philadelphia to began a career with McDonald's. She relocated to Valdosta, GA until her health required her to return back to Delaware where she was cared for...

Dewitt A Cannon

Dewitt A Cannon

Jul 3, 2011

Dewitt A. Cannon, Sr. was born on August 26, 1924 to James and Mary E. Cannon in Sardis, MS. Dewitt maried his wife, Bernice in 1948. He was a member of Bethany Lodge #31 and a member of the Shriners Golconda Temple #24. Dewitt is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bernice, sister Grace Cannon allison, three children, Annie...

Nyshika Dombyon Mcintosh

Nyshika Dombyon Mcintosh

Jun 28, 2011

Obituary not available.

Lucille S. Hayes

Lucille S. Hayes

Jun 28, 2011

Mrs. Lucille S. Hayes passed away peacefully on June 28, 2011 in Wilmington, DE at the age of 82. Mrs. Hayes is survived by her loving children, Diane (Milton) Williams, Bishop Ronald (Cheryl) Hayes, Pastor Alvin (Arlene) Daniels and Evangelist Phyllis Moore; 2 brothers, 1 sister, 2 aunts and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends....

Deborah B Edwards

Deborah B Edwards

Jun 27, 2011

She leaves to cherish her memories 2 children, Ronnette L. Woods (Devynn) and Michael I. Edwards; 2 grandchildren, Ashton and Ashlee Woods;devoted niece, Valerie Lloyd (with whom she lived); companion and friend, William Newmuis; 7 brothers, Courtney (Gertrude) Charles (Zenobia), Ronald (Dorothy), Granville (Ina), Larry (Vondra) and Thurmond (Linda); 4 sisters, Roselyn Summers, Rebecca Benson, Gwendolyn Tolliver and Barbara Saddler;...

Eloise C Savage

Eloise C Savage

Jun 26, 2011

Eloise C. Savage passed away peacefully on June 26, 2011 in Milford, DE. She is survived by her loving children, Sharon Spence, Clifton Savage, Anthony Savage, Michael (Henrietta) Savage, Laverne Savage and Brian Savage; one daughter-in-law, Tyvonda Savage; one sister Pastor Lula Cooper; grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Read Eloise Savage's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Aubrey Marcus Duncan

Aubrey Marcus Duncan

Jun 25, 2011

Aubrey Marcus Duncan passed away peacefully on June 25, 2011 at the VA Center in Wilmington, DE Read Aubrey Duncan's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

James N. Hocker

James N. Hocker

Jun 15, 2011

James N. Hocker "Jim" age, 77 departed June 15, 2011 in Wilm., DE. He received his education in Howardsville VA. School System. Son of the late Albert and Bessie Hocker. Father of James Coles (Margie). He also survived by 3 granddaughters; 2 great granddaughters; devoted nieces, Eva Pierce, Nichole Hocker and a host of family and friends. Read James Hocker's...

Valeria Louise Jones

Valeria Louise Jones

Jun 14, 2011

Valeria Louise Jones went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at the age of 73. She retired from Christiana Care Health System after many dedicated years of service. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Deborah (Michael) Dale, Etowja (Michael) Butler and Regina L. Jones; son James...

Samuel Shepard

Samuel Shepard

Jun 13, 2011

SAMUEL LEE SHEPARD AKA BENNIE GRAHAM Samuel Lee Shepard, also known as Bennie Graham, age 69, stepped into eternity on June 13, 2011; he passed peacefully in his home in Wilmington, DE. Read Samuel Shepard, Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Maria Petersen

Maria Petersen

Jun 10, 2011

Obituary not available.

Colburn Scott Sewell

Colburn Scott Sewell

Jun 10, 2011

Colburn Scott Sewell Colburn Scott Sewell was born on August 29, 1936, the 16th of 17 children born to the late Perry H. and Edna G. Sewell. He departed this life on June 10, 2011. He died eight days after his brother, James Irvin Sewell. Colburn attended George Washington Carver High School in Elkton, Maryland. Over the years, he was...

Mark J Carter

Mark J Carter

Jun 7, 2011

Mark Jose Carter "Booster" departed this life June 7, 2011 at his home in Wilmington, DE after a battle with lung cancer. He will be greatly missed and leaves to preserve and cherish his memory his loving wife, Lucinda; his daughter, Jazmine Allen; stepdaughter, Janetta Randolph (Triandos), his parents, Gertrude and Jack Carter; 3 sisters, 4 brothers and a host...

Baby Jermaine Levi Smith

Baby Jermaine Levi Smith

Jun 6, 2011

Obituary not available.

Reverend Lester O. Kilson

Reverend Lester O. Kilson

Jun 3, 2011

Rev. Kilson was preceded in death by his wife, the late Florence P. Kilson. Read Reverend Lester Kilson, Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Deacon Lewis M Roman

Deacon Lewis M Roman

Jun 2, 2011

Obituary not available.

Ruby Holloway

Ruby Holloway

May 31, 2011

Ruby I. Holloway, "Aunt Ruby, age 101, went on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Manor Care, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her siblings, The Honorable Senator Herman M. Holloway, Sr., John, Fannie and Alfonzo Holloway, Rosalie Smith, Alice Bolden and Faustine Potts. She is survived by her sister, Hennibell Park and...

Deacon Lewis M. Roman

Deacon Lewis M. Roman

May 29, 2011

Deacon Lewis Martin Roman, Jr., age 73 years on passed May 29, 2011. Lewis met, fell in love and married Marjorie Jacobs, and they would have celebrated fifty years of marriage in August. To this union they have three children, Sharon Yvette (Craig) Conyers, Beverly Denise Roman-Adebayo and Lewis Martin (Lelicia) Roman, III. He will be especially missed by his...

Charlie David

Charlie David

May 29, 2011

Charlie David, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 67 years, Eunice David; 3 daughters, Sue Wisher, Shirley Loatman-Hynson, Susan Loatman-Stafford; 1 son, Gordon Loatman and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren . Read Charlie David's Obituary and...

Patty Marrisea Croner

Patty Marrisea Croner

May 25, 2011

Patty Marrisea Croner preceded in death by her 2 daughters, Crystal and Little Patty Briscoe and her father, Raymond Wright, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories, 2 sons, John Ivan Briscoe, Jr. and Robert Corbin; parents, Raymond Wright, Jr. and Mary Inez Campbell; 1 brother, Kevin Wright; 1 step sister, Mary Jane Joshua; 8 grandchildren;4 aunts; 1 special aunt,...

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