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

Clara Virginia Jackson

Clara Virginia Jackson

Mar 15, 2011

Clara V. Jackson (Jenny) 78 departed this life March 15, 2011 at home. Preceded in death by her husband James (Jim Jack) Jackson. Beloved mother of, Irene Jackson Butcher, Keith and Korrie Smyre all of Wilmington; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and sister, Elizabeth Nelson of Newark. Read Clara Jackson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Baby Shane Louis Saylor

Baby Shane Louis Saylor

Mar 13, 2011

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Rossie Lee White

Rossie Lee White

Mar 12, 2011

Rossie Lee White was born on February 14, 1932 in Rockland, DE to Evelyn Shaw White and General James White. He departed this life on Friday, march 12, 2011 in Wilmington Hospital. Rossie attended Howard High School, and later left to enlist in the United States Army. He was married to the late Doris Faison and to that union, four...

Mary J Smith

Mary J Smith

Mar 9, 2011

Mary J. Smith of Philadelphia, PA passed on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in Wilmington Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Ella Mae Taylor; son, James Reese, Jr. and a host of grandchildren and other family members and friends. Read Mary Smith's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Deacon Raymond Brokenbrough

Deacon Raymond Brokenbrough

Mar 9, 2011

Deacon Raymond Jerome Brokenbrough Sr. 71 of New Castle, Delaware was called home to rest on March 9, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 32 years, Linda; seven children: Raymond Jr., Timothy, and Darryl Brokenbrough of Dover, DE; Arthur and Andre Hopes, and Aaron Brokenbrough of Wilmington, DE;...

David Fortt

David Fortt

Mar 7, 2011

David Fortt, age 63, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on March 7, 2011 at Penn Center for Rehabilitation and Care. Born in Wilmington, DE, David was the son of late Lillie Mae and Louis H. Fortt, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory 2 sons, Sekou A. Davis and Jabbar Davis, 3 grandchildren, Isis, Shamara Marshall and Sekou Davis, Jr.,...

A.D. Stribling

A.D. Stribling

Mar 6, 2011

God called A. D. to rest on March 5, 2011 at Cadia Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 12, 1932 to the late Arden and Ethel Stribling in Walnut Grove, MS. He worked for Chrysler Corporation for over 40 years and had a passion for working with his hands, working on cars or working in his garden. He loved...

James Ebo

James Ebo

Mar 1, 2011

Obituary not available.

Harold Lane Dodson

Harold Lane Dodson

Mar 1, 2011

In love and infinite wisdom, God sent his angel into Taylor Hospital on Thursday, March 1, 2011, releasing from the suffering and calling into a new and longer life, the gentle spirit of Harold L. Dodson, lovingly called "Bug" who was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was the fifth of ten brothers and sisters. Harold Lane...

Doris T Williams

Doris T Williams

Feb 28, 2011

Doris T. Meades-Williams, age 78, departed this life on Monday, February 28, 2011 at Christiana Hospital. Beloved mother, grand and great grandmother. Daughter of the late Eunice W. Vaughn and William Meades, Sr. She joins her brothers the late, James Carter, Sr., William "Bill" Meades, Jr. and Benjamin Meades, Sr. She leaves five children, Joyce, Robert, Cheryl, Roxanne and Eunice...

Catherine M Matthews

Catherine M Matthews

Feb 26, 2011

Catherine Black Matthews went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Gilpin Hall. Mrs. Matthews was the wife of the late John Matthews. She was preceded in death by her son, John H. Matthews, Jr. and three brothers. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Brenda Townsend, Paulette Collick, Anthony B. (Michelle) Matthews, Andre (Cathy) Matthews,...

Richard Wilmore

Richard Wilmore

Feb 23, 2011

Richard Marvin Wilmore "Dickie" Age 74, departed this life February 24, 2011 at Pinnacle Rehab Center, Smyrna, DE, formerly of Sacred Heart Village, Wilmington, DE. Son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Parker. He is survived by caregiver cousin, Janice Wilford-Rogers(C. Lawler) and other cousins, the Wilmore, Walley, Potts, and Harrison families and a host of friends; special friends, Margaret...

John L Wallace

John L Wallace

Feb 21, 2011

John L. "Squeaky" Wallace, Jr. entered into eternal life February 21, 2011 surrounded by his loved ones John affectionately known as "Squeaky" was the son of the late John L. Wallace, Sr. and Ruth E. Wallace. Mr. Wallace is survived by his siblings, Terry Price (Stitch), Sandra Wallace, Lisa Wallace, Vanessa White, Ronald Wallace (Doner), Gregory Wallace (Ardeena), James (Chester)...

Anthony Alexander

Anthony Alexander

Feb 19, 2011

Obituary not available.

Tommy L. Berrien

Tommy L. Berrien

Feb 18, 2011

Tommy Lawson Berrien, departed this life on Friday, February 18, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital. Tommy was an employee for Carvan Knight Service and Shamrockclean Inc. Tommy was born March 25, 1950 in Neptune, N.J. and graduated from Asbury Park High School. He relocated to Wilmington, Delaware, after many years of residing in Asbury Park, N.J. Predeceased in death by...

Doris E. Hicks

Doris E. Hicks

Feb 18, 2011

Doris Elizabeth Warren-Hicks was called to rest on Friday, February 18, 2011 at home with her family by her side. Doris was born on September 12, 1929 in Atlanta, GA to the late Reverend Scott and Annie Warren. She was preceded in death by her son William (Butch) Brunson, siblings Annie Ruth Copeland, Henry (Creamy) and Scott Warren. Doris was...

John W. Williams

John W. Williams

Feb 17, 2011

John W. Williams, age 86 was called to meet his Creator on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, Va. Mr. Williams is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Edith Isabel Williams, five children, Maria Williams, Rafael (Veronica) Williams, Yolanda Williams, Eneida (Charles, Sr.) Skinner, and Angel (Betzaida) Williams, 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a...

Raquel Denise Johns

Raquel Denise Johns

Feb 16, 2011

Raquel Denise Johns (Quel)passed on February 16, 2011 in the St. Francis Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory, three children, Durell L., Darius K. and Daria N. Johns; her parents, Nancy J. Johns and Robert W. Johns; her siblings, Wendy Johns, Robert W., Jr., Kelly J. Robinson and Jamil K. Johns; her Godmother, Vanita Tate and other family and...

Merlene Thomas

Merlene Thomas

Feb 16, 2011

Merlene Lockrage Thomas departed this life on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at her home in Marietta, GA surrounded by her loving family. She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband, Michael; devoted daughter, Gabby; devoted mother, Betty; uncle, Jacob Hastings and a host of other relatives , friends and her Bethel Church family. Read Merlene Thomas's Obituary and Guestbook...

Reverend Mignonne E.M. Snipes

Reverend Mignonne E.M. Snipes

Feb 15, 2011

Reverend Mignonne` E. M. Snipes departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in Salisbury, NC. Rev. Snipes leaves to cherish her memory, her loving parents, Rev. Johnnie and Dr. Gloria M. Snipes of Dover, DE, two aunts, three uncles, two devoted Godmothers, Mrs. Ethel Goodwine of Charleston, SC and Judge Ivy Roberts (Retired) of Las Vegas, NV, Rev....

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