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

Darlene L. Grimes

Darlene L. Grimes

Jun 4, 2010

Darlene L. Grimes , daughter of Ruth A. and the late Nathaniel E. Grimes went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Heartland Hospice House. Darlene was born May 19, 1957 in Wilmington, DE. She received her early education in the Wilmington Public Schools. She graduated from Howard High School in June of 1975 with...

Delores S. Drummond

Delores S. Drummond

Jun 1, 2010

Delores S. Drummond, Sunrise December 27, 1935 Sunset June 1, 2010 Delores S. Drummond was the daughter of the late Lambert and Louise Sharp, she was precdeceased by her husband Stanford Drummond and their son Stanford R. Drummond. Her memory will be cherished by six loving daughters, Tonecia McMillan (Thomas) of Oxon Hill, MD; Charlotta Cartwright (Carlton) of Pocomoke City,...

Sharonette Ward

Sharonette Ward

May 29, 2010

Sunrise 6-29-1978 Sunset 5-29-2010 Sharonette A. Ward was born on June 29, 1978 in Wilmington, DE and departed this life on May 29, 2010. Netta as she was affectionately called, was the daughter of Gregory and Cynthia (Ward Medley and stepfather, Derek White. She was educated in the Wilmington Public Schools and graduated from Wilmington High School. She then went...

Elaine E. Jones

Elaine E. Jones

May 27, 2010

Elaine E. Jones, age 66 departed this life on May 27, 2010. Elaine was born March 21, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, raised in Buckingham, VA and later moved to Wilmington, DE. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilton R. Jones. She is survived by 1 daughter, Charlotte Briggs of Dillwyn, VA; 3 granddaughters, Angelica Chambers and Bianca Reed...

Janice Johnson

Janice Johnson

May 27, 2010

Janice Johnson of Wilmington, DE passed on May 27, 2010 at Compassionate Care Hospice. She is survived by her mother, Ann Johnson; step-father, Ishmael Dunn;children, Dante, Shabari, Rayha and Darius Johnson and a host of other family members and friends. Read Janice Johnson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

James Edwards

James Edwards

May 26, 2010

James Edwards (Jimmy) of Wilmington, DE, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at age 89. Jimmy was born in Cheraw, SC on February 2, 1921. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothea (Dot) Reynolds Allen Edwards for 46 years. Their union brought them a daughter, Karen Lee Edwards. Jimmy was a member of Canaan Baptist Church and...

Robert Wilde Raymond Chesson

Robert Wilde Raymond Chesson

May 26, 2010

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Brenda Joyce Brice Harrigan

Brenda Joyce Brice Harrigan

May 25, 2010

Brenda Joyce Harrigan departed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Sister Brenda was the daughter of Leroy and Mayola Thomas, born January 8, 1943 in Elizabeth, NJ. She received her early education in the public schools of Elizabeth, NJ She relocated to New York to live with her brothers and...

Lucille K Mowbray

Lucille K Mowbray

May 22, 2010

August 5, 1920 - May 22, 2010 Mrs. Lucille K. Mowbray, age 89 of Wilmington, DE, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2010 at Hillside Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, William (Billy) Mowbray. She leaves behind, a devoted caregiver/grandson, Kevin L. Gaines and relatives and friends. Read Lucille Mowbray's Obituary and Guestbook on...

Wallace Bryant

Wallace Bryant

May 22, 2010

Wallace Bryant, Jr. of Wilmington, DE, age 78, departed this life on May 22, 2010 at Hillside Nursing Home. He received his education from Georgia and Delaware public School Systems. He was self employed as a carpenter/painter for sixty-years. He is survived by 1 uncle, Almon J. Adams, 3 daughters, Sheryl Brooks (Thaddeus), Deidrelaith Moore and Denyse Porter; 5 sons,...

Trecy A Miller

Trecy A Miller

May 21, 2010

Trecy A. (Fields) Miller, age 77, of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21, 2010. She is survived by 4 sons, Donald Jr. (Angela), Kenneth, devoted son Terry (Terri) and Wayne; 3 daughters, Jacqueline Harmon, Cathy and Linda; 1 brother, Earl Fields (Helen) of Lincoln, DE. She will be deeply missed by 14 grandchildren;...

Harvey S Taylor

Harvey S Taylor

May 21, 2010

Obituary not available.

Kennedy Rose Ramos

Kennedy Rose Ramos

May 17, 2010

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Betty Mcmanus

Betty Mcmanus

May 13, 2010

Betty J. McManus God took her home to rest after a long illness on May 13, 2010. She was married to the late Alexander McManus. Her parents late Irene Colburn and late Oliver Gibbs. Siblings preceded Betty in death, sister Lorraine Bowers (Arthur - Buddy), Leon Colburn, Jr., and Charles Colburn. She was survived by her daughter Gloria J. Johnson,...

Louis Cornelius Green

Louis Cornelius Green

May 11, 2010

Louis C. Green, III, age 46 of Bear, DE departed this life unforeseen and suddenly on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in New Castle, DE. Louis C. Green, III was born on May 25, 1963 in Washington, DE to the late Louis Green, Jr. and Eunice E. Green. Known as "Bug" by his close family and friends, he attended Delaware State...

Nkosi Victor Wilson

Nkosi Victor Wilson

May 9, 2010

Nkosi Wilson age 21 passed away May 9, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Wilson and father, Lyndon Hazzard; sisters, Candice and Natalie Wilson; brother, Joel Wilson; niece, Adrianna Wilson; nephew, DeAndre Wilson; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Dean Wilson and a host of aunts, uncles and friends. Read Nkosi Wilson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Ruth J Mcknight

Ruth J Mcknight

May 8, 2010

Ruth J. McKnight, age 64, departed this life May 8, 2010. Survived by devoted husband of 47 years, Walter W. McKnight, Sr; mother, Adele Bishop; 4 children, Cheryl Gregory (Richard) , Walter W. McKnight, Jr., Alexander McKnight and Charles McKnight; 6 grandchildren, Artise Benjamin, Artie Duhart III, Lashelle Duhart, Cherise Simon, Allisha McKnight and Alexander McKnight, Jr.; 13 great grandchildren;...

Curtis Slaughter

Curtis Slaughter

May 7, 2010

Elder Curtis Slaughter, Jr., age 70, passed Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Beloved father of Colette Ilodigwe and Carmen Slaughter of Wilmington, DE. Curtis was retired from The DuPont Company where he worked for 39 years. During his life, he served diligently for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was predeceased in death by...

Sudonia B. Holland

Sudonia B. Holland

May 4, 2010

Sudonia Butler Holland was born May 1, 1922 to Robie & Victoria Butler in Coleman, MD. She departed this life on May 4, 2010 after a short illness. Sudonia was a member of Ezion Mt.Carmel UM Church for over 50 years and a member of Delaware State Eastern Stars. Sudonia was preceded in death by her parents, son, Ronald Brinkley;...

Matthew C. Bryant

Matthew C. Bryant

Apr 29, 2010

Matthew Christopher Bryant, infant son of William Bryant, Sr. and Katrina Briggs of Newark, DE, passed on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at A.I. DuPont Hospital in Wilmington, DE. In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by his brother, William Bryant, Jr. and other family members Read Matthew Bryant's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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