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

Kenneth Walter Ward

Kenneth Walter Ward

Mar 10, 2010

son of the late Joseph W. Ward and Adelyne C. Ward was born on November 20, 1938 in Wilmington, DE. God, in his infinite wisdom called him home on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. An active member of Bethel AME Church for over 50 years, Ken was a member of numerous church ministries. He was always faithful and diligent at any...

Linwood Harris

Linwood Harris

Mar 10, 2010

Linwood Harris of Wilm., DE passed on Wed. March 10, 2010. Age 69. He leaves to cherish his memories, son, Shane Warren; daughter, Wanda Harris; brothers, Charles and Johnny Harris; sisters, Willie Bell Harris and Lillie Mae Holder, and other relatives and friends. Read Linwood Harris's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Jacqueline L. Wright Evans

Jacqueline L. Wright Evans

Mar 9, 2010

On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, Jacqui departed this life to begin her eternal life in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and loved ones who have preceded her in death. Jacqueline L. Dorsey Wright Evans began her journey on February 8, 1936 in Wilmington, Delaware. She was blessed to be born to Estella Dorsey and Isaiah Conway....

James Eugene Townsend

James Eugene Townsend

Mar 9, 2010

James Eugene Townsend departed this life peacefully on March 9, 2010, surrounded by family and friends.James was born on November 14, 1939 in Wilmington, DE to the late James R. and Ardella Wiggins Townsend. He was the oldest of five children. James grew up in Wilmington, where he attended Catholic and public schools. During his early years, he was an...

Michael R.J. Hall

Michael R.J. Hall

Mar 8, 2010

Michael R. J. Hall, Sr., age 61, of Buffalo, NY Passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. Mike was a graduate of Chester High School. He served in the Navy and worked for Chrysler and Local 199. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Frances A. Jefferson and Roland Price; brothers, Wendell, Victor (Cherlye) and Kenneth Jefferson and sister,...

Vandella E Dorsey

Vandella E Dorsey

Mar 5, 2010

Vandella E. "Vanie" Dorsey, age 86 of Wilmington, DE went home to the Lord Friday, March 5, 2010 at Governor Bacon Nursing Center. She was predeceased in death by her sons, Benjamin, Alan and Russell "Rusty" Dorsey. She is survived by her 4 daughters, Aloma Thompson, Brenda Melton, Vandella "Chunky" Dorsey and Sheila Dorsey-Cole; 2 sons, Eugene and Michael Dorsey;...

Gail Marie Cook

Gail Marie Cook

Mar 1, 2010

Gail Marie Cook was born on April 5, 1960 to Isaiah Cook and Williemae (Hamm) Stevenson. She departed this life on March 1, 2010. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Delaware State University. She was employed by several banks in Delaware. She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Jermaine Daniels; daughter, Robyn Cook; devoted fiancee, Ellis Scrivens;...

Anthony Nasheem Doyle

Anthony Nasheem Doyle

Feb 28, 2010

Anthony N. Doyle, age 25 of Wilmington, loved by many, passed away on February 28, 2010. Anthony was born December 23, 1984 in Irvington, NJ. Anthony had a passion for old school cars, and was a fashion trend setter with an enthusiastic outlook on life. He was the son of Labeerah Doyle and Dwayne Franklin. Father of Xzaihvon Colon and...

James Milton Jones

James Milton Jones

Feb 26, 2010

James M. Jones, 93 of Wilmington, DE died 2/26/2010. He was born in Nelson County, VA and previously lived in Neptune, N.J. He was predeceased by his wife, Lucy C. Jones. Survived by daughter, Linda Mitchell (William). Services are private. Read James Jones's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Ernest Wilson

Ernest Wilson

Feb 25, 2010

Ernest Wilson, Sr., was born on March 10, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Fletcher and Mollie Sallie Wilson. He was one of nine children. Ernest departed this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in Wilmington, DE at the age of 74. Ernest received his early education in the Florida Public School System. He worked many years in...

Eugene Cedric Petty

Eugene Cedric Petty

Feb 24, 2010

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Leon H Williams

Leon H Williams

Feb 23, 2010

Leon H. Williams "Dirt", age 55, passed away suddenly February 23, 2010 in Woodbury, NJ. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Deborah Williams of Paulsboro, NJ; 3 daughters, Tanesia "Tee" Saunders (Calvin), Michelle Butler, Nicole "Beamer" Saunders of Wilmington; 2 sons, Leon Rone, Joseph Rone of Paulsboro, NJ; siblings, William Hoskins of New Mexico, Patricia James (JD) of Illinois,...

Humphrey Roberts

Humphrey Roberts

Feb 22, 2010

Humphrey "Hump" Roberts of Wilmington, DE passed away on February 22, 2010 peacefully at his home. He leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Martha M. Roberts of Wilmington, DE and Katherine Gillispie of New Brunswick, NJ; 2 daughters, Helena and Crystal Broomer; 9 grandchildren; devoted friend, Doris Whibley and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Read Humphrey...

Elder Howard A Spencer

Elder Howard A Spencer

Feb 19, 2010

Howard A. Spencer, of New Castle, DE, departed into a peaceful rest at Forwood Manor, Wilmington, DE on Friday, February 19, 2010. He was the son of the late Emmanuel and Mary Spencer. Howard was united in holy matrimony to the late Mary B. Spencer. Elder Spencer was founding pastor and overseer of the National Church of God, Inc., in...

Davelle G. Neal

Davelle G. Neal

Feb 17, 2010

He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Cayenne Davelle Neal, Kimora Juanita Neal and Yaaisin Jermaine Neal; his father, Robert Eugene Neal, Sr. and mother, Anita Needam; devoted friend, Char-Torya Hopkins; siblings, Carla Stevenson, Robin Neal, Robert Jr., and Aigner Neal and a host of grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read Davelle Neal's Obituary and Guestbook...

John L. Wallace

John L. Wallace

Feb 9, 2010

John L. Wallace, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2010. John was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Ruth Wallace and daughter in law Tracey. He is survived by his children, Sandra and Lisa Wallace, Terry Price (Ronald), Vanessa White (Ralph), John Wallace Jr. (Squeaky), Ronnie (Doner), Gregory(Denna), James Chester Wallace and...

Brian Duane Miles

Brian Duane Miles

Feb 7, 2010

Brian Duane Miles, Sr. of Wilmington, DE was born March 18, 1989. He departed this life on Sun. Feb. 7, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Pamela Miles and father Acay Peterson; his fiance, Latisha Jenkins; children, Na'zere Miles, Ja'hki Gibbs, Zavion Miles, Brianna Miles and Brian D. Miles, Jr; his grandmother, Shirley Fountain and stepfather, Antwine...

Alice Mae Gibbs

Alice Mae Gibbs

Feb 6, 2010

Alice Mae Gibbs of Wilmington, De passed on February 6, 2010 at home. She leaves to mourn 2 children Yusheitn Williams, Schmeck J.(Yahaira) Pratt; grandchildren Danasha Williams, Perry Smith, Terri Smith, Patrick Mumford, Jr., Justice Pratt, Nijalei Pratt and Eddie Pratt; 4 sisters, Lucy Johnson, Gladys Wilkinson, Rev. Joyce Phillips, and Ramona Gale; 2 brothers Calvin Gale and Michael Gale;...

Darrell Jerome Swain

Darrell Jerome Swain

Feb 4, 2010

He was the son of the late Annie Ruth Swain and Donald Nelson. He is a member of Miracle Temple Holiness Church Ministries, Inc. and was a minister in training. He was employed by Downtown Vision as a Safety Ambassador. Darrell is survived by his wife, Tamara Hackett Swain and four children, Victor Stokes, Elijah Swain, Bathshe' BA Swain and...

Harley Smith

Harley Smith

Feb 3, 2010

Harley Albree Smith, Jr., age 78 of Wilmington, DE passed Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Veterans Administration Hospital's Community Living Center. He Leaves to cherish his memories, 1 son, Jeffery Smith of Wilmington; 1 sister, Irene Hicks; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Read Harley Smith's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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