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

Ronald James, Jr.

Ronald James, Jr.

Mar 8, 2023

Ronald “Ron” James Jr., son of Reverend Earlene Mazle Lee James and the late Sergeant 1st

Class Ronald James Sr., was born on May 31, 1975 in Wilmington, Delaware and departed this

life on the morning of March 8, 2023. Ronald James (who was affectionately known as "Pudgie"

to his family) was raised in Wilmington where he attended Warner Elementary, Skyline Middle

School and...

Dinah Mercer

Dinah Mercer

Mar 7, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Esmina Eulalee Roberts

Esmina Eulalee Roberts

Mar 7, 2023

Esmina Eulalee Roberts, affectionately known as Mum, Mummy, Granny, and Ms. Lou, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023, with the love and support of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by her side.

Mum was born on March 14,1937 in Kingston, Jamaica to Emanuel and Alice Francis. She attended Greenwich All Age School in Kingston. Mum was the Matriarch of our...

Sandra Carter Maness

Sandra Carter Maness

Mar 4, 2023

Sandra Patricia Carter Maness was born on February 22, 1943 to the late William J.

Carter, Sr. and Olivia S. Carter in Chester, Pennsylvania. After 80 years of a wonderful life,

Sandra gently slipped away, falling asleep at home on Friday and waking to sing with the angels

on Saturday morning, March 4, 2023.

The eldest of seven, Patsy, as she is lovingly called...

Selina Yvette Person-Woodard

Selina Yvette Person-Woodard

Mar 3, 2023

A full obituary will  be forthcoming. 

Deacon Clarence  E.  Hinson, Sr.

Deacon Clarence E. Hinson, Sr.

Mar 3, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Carolyn O.  Taylor-Gale

Carolyn O. Taylor-Gale

Mar 3, 2023

Carolyn Obretia McNair was born at home on August 12, 1943, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late Augustus and Delia McNair. The family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where she attended elementary school and later moved to Wilmington, Delaware where she attended Bancroft Middle School. Carolyn graduated from Howard High School in 1961 where she was a majorette in the...

Martina E. Bishop

Martina E. Bishop

Mar 2, 2023

Martina Elizabeth Bishop, the youngest of seven, was born in Bridgeville, Delaware on October 5, 1964 to the late Edward J. Bishop, Sr. and Mildred S. Drumgo. On March 2, 2023, Martina departed this life surrounded by her children and her grandchildren.

Martina received her early education from George Gray Elementary School and completed her education at Thomas McKean High School...

Charmian Edna Robertson

Charmian Edna Robertson

Feb 27, 2023

What a blessed day it was on April 18 th , 1970 in Wilmington, Delaware, when Carolyn Robertson

gave birth to a bouncing, beautiful, baby girl Charmian Edna Robertson.

Growing up in Newark, Delaware, with her mother and her brother, who both preceded her in

death, Charmian received her education in the Glasgow school system.

Charmian gave birth to 4 beautiful Robertson children, three...

Lovey S. Coleman-Mcallister

Lovey S. Coleman-Mcallister

Feb 25, 2023

Lovey was born on May 27, 1991 in Wilmington Delaware. He passed from life to death on February 25, 2023.

Lovey graduated from James Grove High School in May of 2012. He loved all types of sports especially basketball and football.

Lovey was a great father and a good guy. He had one child, Caleb Casai Coleman, whom he loved and cared...

James Anthony Antonio Boyer

James Anthony Antonio Boyer

Feb 24, 2023

James Anthony Antonio “Tony” Boyer, son of James A. Boyer and the late Gwendolyn E. (Walley) Boyer Jeffers, was born August 6, 1962, in Wilmington, Delaware.  He departed this life on February 24, 2023 at Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware.

Tony received his early education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware.

Tony loved to go fishing on Sundays with his...

William  E. Laws, Sr.

William E. Laws, Sr.

Feb 21, 2023

William E. Laws, Sr. aka Skeety aka “Pop” was born on December 2, 1939 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Gertrude Laws and Julius Lloyd. He made his peaceful Heavenly transition on February 21, 2023, in Christiana Hospital surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.

William received his early education in the Wilmington public school system. Growing up he always...

Linda  Lee Mccray

Linda Lee Mccray

Feb 21, 2023

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Anthony Hollingsworth

Anthony Hollingsworth

Feb 18, 2023

Mr. Anthony Hollingsworth, 61, of Wilmington, Delaware, went home to be with his Heavenly

Father on the morning of Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his big

brother James W. Hollingsworth, Jr.

Anthony was born on July 2, 1961, to the late James W. Sr. and Dorothy L. Hollingsworth. He

was the couples’ last child (the baby boy) out of 10....

Eriq Xavier Morrison, Jr.

Eriq Xavier Morrison, Jr.

Feb 17, 2023

Eriq Xavier Morrison Jr. was born on July 1, 2004 and passed away on February 17, 2023.

Eriq received his early education from Albert Jones Elementary School and Gunning Bedford Middle

School. Eriq was a senior at William Penn High School and was set to graduate May of 2023. Eriq worked

for various companies most recently UPS.

Eriq was a member at Ezion Fair...

Patricia A. Dillard

Patricia A. Dillard

Feb 17, 2023

Patricia Ann Dillard was born September 17, 1946 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Samuel H. and Helen H. Dillard.  Patricia departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.

Patricia, lovingly referred to as Trish Ann or Trisha by family and friends, received her early education at Millside School and Dunleith Community School in...

Daniel Sadler

Daniel Sadler

Feb 16, 2023

Daniel Sadler was born on July 3, 1958 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late George and Louise Sadler. Daniel transitioned from Earth to Glory peacefully at his home on February 16, 2023.

Daniel, who was affectionately known as Danny, Twin and Sadd was a graduate of Middletown High School Class of 1977. Daniel excelled in track during high school, so much...

Frank Earl Harvey, Jr.

Frank Earl Harvey, Jr.

Feb 13, 2023

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Constance Cherena Stewart

Constance Cherena Stewart

Feb 12, 2023

Constance C. Stewart, 60, of New Castle, Delaware, was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Oliver and Lorece Stewart. She went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Connie was the youngest of seven children, five brothers, and one sister, Shirley, who predeceased her.

Connie attended Wilmington public schools for her elementary and middle school education....

Loretta C. Walker

Loretta C. Walker

Feb 6, 2023

Loretta C. Walker 70, gained her wings on February 6th, 2023, at Accent Hospice Christiana

Care Hospital, Newark, Delaware. She was born May 22nd, 1952, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania

to the late Edith (McCall) English and Leroy English.

Loretta graduated from South Philadelphia High School, Class of 1969. She married the love of

her life Leron Walker in November 1974, who predeceased on August 25th,...

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