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

John Aka John H. Lane H Major

John Aka John H. Lane H Major

Mar 15, 2009

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John H. Major John Lane

John H. Major John Lane

Mar 15, 2009

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Kilven Hampton

Kilven Hampton

Mar 15, 2009

Kelvin was the son of the late Henry and Hattie Mary (Harper) Hampton. He was educated in the Wilmington Public School System and a graduate of Howard High School. Over the years, Kilven held a variety of jobs until 10 years ago when he suffered a debilitation stroke. However, he did not let this deter him for volunteering at the...

Charles Edward Treece

Charles Edward Treece

Mar 14, 2009

Charles is survived by his mother, Marion Treece; children, Chuck and Chris of Philadelphia, Carl and Crystal Lewis of Newark, DE; brother Steve of Frisco, TX; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-gran Read Charles Treece's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Curtis T Montgomery

Curtis T Montgomery

Mar 13, 2009

Curtis Jr. was born on December 22, 1939 in Pensacola, FL to the late Curtis Montgomery, Sr. and Hester Montgomery (Smith). He leaves to cherish his memories, daughter, Tiffany Montgomery of Dallas, TX; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Brenda M. Pleasant, ThD, of Wilmington, DE, Evang. Barbara J. Smith and Evang. S. Faye Dadzie of Palm Coast, FL., Jacqueline McDougle and Brenda...

Eugene O Carr

Eugene O Carr

Mar 13, 2009

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Elizabeth Nadine Ponder-Shaw

Elizabeth Nadine Ponder-Shaw

Mar 8, 2009

Elizabeth Nadine Ponder-Shaw went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2009 surrounded by family and friends. Elizabeth was born May 22, 1954 in Wilmington, DE to Elizabeth D. Ponder and Alonzo Ponder. "Na-Na" as she was affectionately called by family and friends, received her early education in the Wilmington public schools. "Na-Na" graduated from Howard High in...

John Lamb

John Lamb

Mar 6, 2009

John is survived by his wife, Anniebel; son, William, daughter-in-law, Lisa Lamb; granddaughter Jasmine Mills; 2 great twin granddaughters; devoted niece and nephew Shirl and Lennel Shephard; beloved nieces and nephews, Chester and Agnes of Dover; Richard and Burt Williams of Salisbury; and a host of other nieces, nephews and many other beloved family and friends. Read John Lamb Jr.'s...

Freddie Barksdale

Freddie Barksdale

Mar 5, 2009

Freddie Barksdale Jr. of New Castle, DE, age 55, passed on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Christiana Hospital. Services will be at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at The House of Wright Mortuary, 208 E. 35th St., Wilmington, DE. Viewing will be 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Mr. Barksdale is survived by his wife, Sonja E. Barksdale; children,...

Esther Campbell

Esther Campbell

Mar 4, 2009

In Memory of Esther (Aunt Junie) Campbell Esther Campbell was born on August 12, 1952 in St. Anns, Jamaica, the daughter of Evelina & Adolphus Henry. Esther died on March 4, 2009 at Christiana Health Care. She completed her education in Jamaica. Today we buried the shell of what were our mom, our grandma, and our aunt. But, we don't...

John R Lemon

John R Lemon

Mar 4, 2009

John Robert Lemon, Sr. age 83, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at home. Beloved husband of 55 years to Earline Lemon; father of Kenneth El-Shabazz (Yvette), Deborah C. Lemon, Veronica R. Lemon; Linda L. Lemon and Carl El'Amin Shabazz (Gina) of Raleigh, NC; 8 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends Read John Lemon, Sr.'s Obituary...

Thomas Grier

Thomas Grier

Mar 2, 2009

Thomas "Deaton" Grier, age 73, of Wilmington, DE, passed on March 2, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. Grier is survived by his wife, Lucille J. Grier; children, Jermaine, Warren and Jamie Johnson; 9 brothers; 3 sisters; 2 daughter-in-laws and a host of other family and friends Read Thomas Grier's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Evangelist Angienora White Tanner

Evangelist Angienora White Tanner

Feb 14, 2009

Evangelist Angienora White Tanner, age 85 of New Castle DE passed away peacefully on February 14, 2009 in Heartland Hospice House. She is survived by her children, Minister Marcinda Darlene Dillard, Janie Friend, Michael White and Tyrone White. Read Evangelist Angienora Tanner's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Ida Viola Leonard Sims

Ida Viola Leonard Sims

Feb 9, 2009

Ida Leonard Sims born to the late Ernest and Pauline Wells on August 5, 1920 in Darlington, MD. age 88, passed away February 9, 2009 at home in Edgewood, MD . Formally of Wilm, DE.Service, 12:00 noon, Friday, February 13, 2009 at Kingdom Hall South Congregation of Wilm., DE, 3011 Heald St., Wilm., DE, Viewing, Friday, 10:00 am to 12:00...

Charles Edward Jones

Charles Edward Jones

Feb 8, 2009

Charles Edward Jones, age 43, passed away suddenly. He received his education at Dickinson High School and later attended Delaware Skills Center where he received his certificate in welding, insulation and electrical wiring. Charles enjoyed music and was an excelletn "DJ" known to many as "DJ Starchild". Charles is survived by his parents, Carlton and Earldine Roundtree; 1 brother, Kelvin...

James T Walls

James T Walls

Feb 7, 2009

James "Tracy" Walls of Wilmington, DE, age 52 passed Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Wilmington Hospital. Service 11:00am on Friday, February 13, 2009 at The House of Wright Mortuary 208 E. 35th St. Wilm., DE. Viewing 9:00am to 11:00am, Interment in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilm., DE. He leaves to cherish one daughter, Tracey Watson, 5 grandchildren, 1 brother Marc Young and...

Vivien Louise Turner

Vivien Louise Turner

Feb 6, 2009

Vivien Louise Turner, 83 passed away peacefully after her battle with cancer at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland on Friday, February 6, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reid John Turner. Vivien leaves behind a son, a daughter-in-law, three granddaughters, and four great-grandsons, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Services will be held...

Janet M. Brown

Janet M. Brown

Feb 5, 2009

Janet leaves to cherish her loving husband, Kenneth, Sr.; 2 children, Kenneth, Jr. and London; mother, Clementine Lotharp; 4 sisters Emily Poon, Diane Davis, Sharon Powns and Elaine Davis; 2 sister-in-laws Sharen Clark and Barbara Brown; and a host of nieces and nephews. Read Janet Brown's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Henry Townsend Jones

Henry Townsend Jones

Feb 3, 2009

Henry T. Jones III (Sonny) departed this lefe on February 3, 2009. Born on July 28, 1942 to Genevra H. Jones and the late Henry T. Jones. Read Henry Jones III's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Margaret Little Snead

Margaret Little Snead

Feb 2, 2009

Deaconess Margaret L. Snead (Marge) of Wilmington, DE, age 54 passed on Monday, February 2, 2009 at Christiana Hospital. Services will be at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 9, 2009 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2200 N. Claymont St., Wilmington, DE. Viewing will be 5:00 PM -7:00 PM. She is survived by her husband, Mark S. Snead, Sr; children, Jason J....

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