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Deborah Joyce Redding

Deborah Joyce Redding

Aug 3, 2023

DEBORAH JOYCE REDDING WAS BORN ON JULY 15, 1954 IN WILMINGTON, DE TO DAVID REDDING AND THE LATE ROSEBUD REDDING. SHE CONFESSED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE AT TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH.

DEBORAH RECEIVED HER EDUCATION AT HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. AFTER HIGH SCHOOL DEBORAH WORKED AT THE CHRISTIANA CARE HOSPITAL AS A DIETITIAN AND WAS LATER PROMOTED TO SUPERVISOR...

Tyrone Curtis Kennedy, Sr.

Tyrone Curtis Kennedy, Sr.

Aug 2, 2023

Tyrone (Curtis) Kennedy Sr. was born on November 30, 1951 to the late Helen Cephas and William

Watkins in Wilmington, Delaware. Curtis peacefully departed this life on August 2, 2023 at home with

his wife by his side.

Curtis received his early education from the New Castle County public school system and graduated

from P.S. Dupont High School. He then furthered his education by...

Charles  D.  Hardin

Charles D. Hardin

Aug 2, 2023

Full obituary will be forthcoming.

Malik Wiley

Malik Wiley

Jul 27, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Leonard J. Young, Jr.

Leonard J. Young, Jr.

Jul 27, 2023

A full obituary will be forth coming. 

Stephen James Michael Kowalski

Stephen James Michael Kowalski

Jul 24, 2023

On Monday July 24, 2023, our beloved Stephen James Michael Kowalski, better known as “Steve Drive,” departed this life. He was born on December 29, 1995, in Newark, DE to Brandi Hite and the late Stephen (Big Steve) Kowalski.

In June 2013 he graduated from Glasgow High School where he excelled in Varsity football as a quarterback, running back, and defensive...

Oaklyn Cardell Crumpler, Jr.

Oaklyn Cardell Crumpler, Jr.

Jul 23, 2023

Oaklyn Cardell Crumpler Jr. was born on February 14, 1972 in Wilmington, Delaware to Oaklyn Crumpler Sr. and Tanya Crumpler. Affectionately known as “Little O” and/or “Oak” he transitioned from this life on July 23, 2023 surrounded by family and close friends.

Oak attended and graduated from John Dickinson High School in 1991, where he played and excelled in varsity football...

Wendell Saunders

Wendell Saunders

Jul 20, 2023

Wendell Saunders Sr. was born on October 31, 1948 in Gates, NC to the late Charlie

and Liller Vaughn Saunders. He departed this life on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Wendell “Pops” graduated from Central High School in the class of 1968 in Gates,

NC. Pops worked over 35 years at Tecot/Rumsey Electric in Wilmington, DE, New

Castle, DE and Conshohocken, PA.

Pops was an advocate...

Gloria M. Cherry

Gloria M. Cherry

Jul 15, 2023

Gloria Mae Dash was born August 24 th 1938 in Philadelphia PA to the late Samuel

and Alice Dash. She transitioned to be with the King on July 15th , 2023 at home in

Middletown DE. She was the 8th of 10 children. She’s preceded in death by her

Siblings: Rosalie, David, Bertha, James, Samuel and Beverly / Sister-in-Laws:

Shirley, Irene, Etta, Esterrine, Doris,...

Tiburcio Acevedo Torres, Jr.

Tiburcio Acevedo Torres, Jr.

Jul 15, 2023

Tiburcio Acevedo Torres, Jr.

To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heavens.

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up

that which is planted.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Great and powerful is the god of our hope and salvation and, in His infinite

wisdom, The Creator called Tiburcio Acevedo...

Glenn Eric Waters

Glenn Eric Waters

Jul 12, 2023

Glenn Eric Waters was born on September 11, 1957 in Wilmington, Delaware to Alonzo and Addie Waters. He passed on July 12, 2023 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware

Glenn received his early education from the Appoquinimink school district in Middletown De. He graduated from Middletown High School. After school he worked at Stauffer Chemical- Formosa Plastics for 28 years as...

Anthony Rex Wilson

Anthony Rex Wilson

Jul 11, 2023

Anthony Rex Wilson was born March 6, 1961 in Wilmington, Del. to Violese Wilson Brown

and Arthur "Skinny" Wilson. Anthony passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2023. At the

Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Del. After a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded

by his loving family who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Anthony received his early education...

Bernette Rachelle Lewis

Bernette Rachelle Lewis

Jul 8, 2023

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Dorothy  P.  Baynard

Dorothy P. Baynard

Jul 6, 2023

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Anne G. Allen

Anne G. Allen

Jul 4, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Joann Baynard

Joann Baynard

Jul 1, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Elder Robert  Lee Purnell, Sr.

Elder Robert Lee Purnell, Sr.

Jun 30, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Bernadine  Bright

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...

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