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Rev. George H. Beachum, Iv

Rev. George H. Beachum, Iv

May 14, 2023

Through the grace and mercy of Almighty God, Reverend George H. Beachum, IV was born on May 6, 1936, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Anna Elizabeth (Campbell) Beachum and George H. Beachum, III. Reverend Beachum answered God’s call to come home to glory on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Wilmington, Delaware.

Reverend Beachum grew up in the cities of Wilmington...

Larry D. Needam

Larry D. Needam

May 14, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Alvin Cornell Hopkins, P.E.

Alvin Cornell Hopkins, P.E.

May 10, 2023

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Keith O. Robinson

Keith O. Robinson

May 9, 2023

Keith Robinson was born February 7, 1962, to Shirley Ponzo Robinson and the

late Charles Robinson in Wilmington, Delaware. He made his transition into

eternal joy on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Keith accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour at a very young age with spiritual

guidance from his grandmother, Margaret Ponzo. He was baptized at Friendship

Baptist...

Darryl Tyrone Price

Darryl Tyrone Price

May 8, 2023

Darryl Tyrone Price, age 58 was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 4, 1964, to Frances Price Stafford. He departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home in the city of Wilmington.

Darryl accepted Christ at an early age at St. Paul UAME Church where he was an active member of the Sunday School, the Youth Choir and...

Pastor Joseph J. Annese, Jr.

Pastor Joseph J. Annese, Jr.

May 7, 2023

Born September 1, 1964 in New York City.  He passed on May 7, 2023 in Wilmington Hospital (Hospice) in Delaware.

Pastor Joe’s journey began at the Sunday Breakfast Mission (SBM) Wilmington in 2011. After a brief time of homelessness, Joe came to the Sunday Breakfast Mission and completed the Men’s Discipleship Program. Joe wasn’t satisfied with completing the program, it was...

Mary Singles

Mary Singles

May 4, 2023

Mary T. Singles of Wilmington, Delaware, age 74, passed away on May 4th, 2023.  Born in Washington, DC, raised in Wilmington, Delaware since age 3, Mary’s father served in the United States military which allowed her to spend her early adolescent years in Japan.

Mary completed her high school in the Wilmington School System.  Mary would then go on to complete...

William  A.  Lloyd

William A. Lloyd

Apr 29, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Velma Lynn

Velma Lynn

Apr 28, 2023

Velma Lynn, age 92, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 22, 1930, in Maryland and reared in Wilmington, Delaware by her parents, the late Joseph and Estelle Morris.  Growing up, Velma attended public schools and spent time working in her family’s dry-cleaning business.  Velma was quite the...

John "Mr. Aljo" Burton Brown

John "Mr. Aljo" Burton Brown

Apr 25, 2023

On September 18, 1946, John Burton Brown was born to Betty Jean Brown and Burton Cannon in Salisbury, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Altonia Epps Brown, one brother, Ronald Bernard Brown, and a daughter Scheron Yarbray.

John received his education in the Wicomico County School District in Salisbury Maryland, graduating from Salisbury High...

Tina M. Wilson Williams

Tina M. Wilson Williams

Apr 24, 2023

Tina Maria Wilson-Williams was born on Friday, December 23, 1960 to Henrietta Wilson and the late Donald E. Wilson, Sr. in Elkton, Maryland. She went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family at her home.

Tina was raised in Middletown, Delaware, where she graduated from Middletown High and also received her Cosmetology certification from...

Mellissa Bendora Ervin-Summers

Mellissa Bendora Ervin-Summers

Apr 22, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Leroy  Sylvester Duker

Leroy Sylvester Duker

Apr 22, 2023

Leroy was born October 11, 1947 in Townsend Delaware to the late Francis and Ella Duker. Leroy (Lee) received his early education at Louis L. Reding Comprehensive School Middletown, Delaware. After, school he was drafted into the Army in 1968 he fought in the Vietnam war. Upon returning home he was employed by the City of Newark for 36 years....

Robert L. Younger

Robert L. Younger

Apr 21, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Nelson S. Brockenborough

Nelson S. Brockenborough

Apr 18, 2023

Nelson S. Brockenborough was born on October 27, 1945, to Nelson Brockenborough and Jessie A. Brockenborough. He transitioned on April 18, 2023, at home in Wilmington, Delaware.

Nelson (aka Brock) received his early childhood education from Ridgeview School in Hickory, North Carolina. After graduating from Ridgeview High School in 1963, he matriculated to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University (A&T), graduating...

Dwane "Beefy" Alexander Bland

Dwane "Beefy" Alexander Bland

Apr 17, 2023

Dwane A. “Beefy” Bland was born on June 30,1980 in Wilmington, DE to Robin

Bland and Alexander Taylor. He peacefully passed on, April 17,2023.

During Beefy’s early years he attended Martin Luther King elementary school.

Then he went on to become a student at William Penn High School. He spent

most of his adult life enjoying being his mother’s caregiver all while being

employed at...

Clarence "Tuck" Barnes

Clarence "Tuck" Barnes

Apr 12, 2023

Clarence “Tuck” Barnes was born on December 17, 1950 in Damascus, Georgia to the late Thomas Barnes and Carrie Harris Barnes. He passed away on April 12, 2023 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Tuck received his education in the Wilmington school system. He graduated from Howard High School. Tuck was employed at Fiber Corporation of America and was a faithful member of their...

Michael  J.  Canada

Michael J. Canada

Apr 10, 2023

Michael J. Canada was born to the late Joe & Zetta Canada, March 4 1954, in St Johns Hospital, Queens,NY. Michael was one of five siblings. Two of which preceded him in death, Mary Canada and Jerline Headley.  

Michael was raised in Queensbridge, NY where he was educated in the NYC Public school system. Where he attended PS 76, JHS...

Johnny L. Demby

Johnny L. Demby

Apr 9, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Pastor Rella R. Reynolds

Pastor Rella R. Reynolds

Apr 9, 2023

Rella R. Reynolds was born in Eden, North Carolina on July 2, 1959, to Parthenia Loretta Broadnax and the late Herfort Bill Broadnax. She peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Resurrection Sunday, April 9, 2023, surrounded by love.

Rella received her early education in the public schools of Delaware and received her diploma from De La Warr High School. After...

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