Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Odell M Garrett
Jan 22, 2009
He is survived by his loving wife Margaret Ann of 53 years, and a host of relatives, family and friends. Read Odell Garrett's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Maudell Woodard
Jan 17, 2009
Maudell was the daughter of the late Lorenzo Jordan and Mary Britt Ray. She worked at the Wilmington Medical Center until her retirement. She was married to the late Willie Lee Woodard. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Newark, DE. Mrs. Woodard was preceded in death by 1 brother, Clyde Deloatch and 1 sister-in-law, Emily Britt. She...
Virginia G Deshields
Jan 14, 2009
Born to Andrew and Liza Johnson on Dec. 2, 1917 in Danville, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Deshields, and son, James B. Deshields, two devoted companions, Sylvia Moses and Nancy Briscoe. Mrs. Deshields is survived by four children, Grandville A., Vanessa Morgan, Latrice and Emmanual Deshields, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces...
Edward Reaves Connors
Jan 14, 2009
He is the son of the late Edward and Margaret Connors, Sr. of Middletown. Ed retired from ACME after 40 years of service. He was an excellent fisherman, woodworker, photographer, collector, and also enjoyed hunting and going to boat and antique shows. He was a real outsdoorsman. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived...
Terry A. Vicks
Jan 13, 2009
Mr. Vicks passed away at the age of 97. He is the father of Cleothar Vicks. All services and interment will be held in Florida. Read Terry Vicks's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Damek A Henderson
Jan 12, 2009
Damek A. Henderson, "Meekie" age 29, of Wilmington, DE departed this life on Monday, January 12, 2009 at home. Dameke is survived by his mother, Linda A. Henderson; brother, Dasan Henderson (Barbara); grandmother, Thelma "Elaine" Spencer; aunt, Ethel A. Henderson; four uncles, Edward Henderson (Ernestine), Keith Henderson (Jacquita), Derek Henderson and Warren Henderson (Vinolia), Godchild, Arianna M. Jackson; devoted cousins,...
Frederick Abner Oliver Clifton
Jan 12, 2009
Frederick Oliver Abner "Freddie" Clifton, age 75, the son of the late Frederick Turner and the late Annie Mandie Clifton was born in Wilmington, DE on December 6, 1934. He departed this life on January 12, 2009. Frederick received his early education in the public schools of Wilmington where he graduated from Howard High School in 1952 with honors. He...
Teresa Ann Alexander Fistzgiles
Jan 11, 2009
Teresa was preceded in death by her father Goldman Alexander and her husband Frederick C. Fistzgiles. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving mother Nannie Alston; her loving brother Colon L. Alston; her loving daughter Tiffany Alexander; and her loving son Conrad Alexander; also her loving grandchildren Trynity, Devyn and Syrenity; followed by a host of loved ones. Read...
William Tyler Teel
Jan 9, 2009
William Tyler Teel III, age 19 of Wilmington, DE departed this life suddenly on January 9, 2009. William was the son of Nona Tompkins and William Teel Jr. William attended Mount Pleasant High School. William is predeceased by Luther Tompkins (Grandfather) and Bernard Pierson. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, Alomah Pierson, Harriet Tompkins, William & Zenobia Teel, Uncle...
Michael A. Masten
Jan 5, 2009
Michael A. Masten, age 40 of Wilmington, DE passed away on Monday, January5, 2009 at Wilmington Hospital. He graduated from Wilmington High School and retired from Delaware Technical Community College. He was the son of Edith A. Young and the late Frederick Williams. In addition to his mother, he is survived by 2 sisters, Sharifah Masten and Kamilah Young, both...
William Griffin
Jan 4, 2009
William Griffin, 81 of Newark, DE passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2009. William was born in Columbia, MS, son of the late Bill and Viola Griffin. Aa a young man after finishing high school, he joined the military. He was wed in 1955 to wife Carrie McNair (deceased) and while they were stationed in England they adopted...
Alvin Lawrence Wiggins
Jan 1, 2009
Alvin is survived by his father and mother, William and Laura Wiggins; sisters, Maryann Wiggins-Biddle, Joanne Wiggins-Collins, Doris Wiggins, Tina Wiggins-Benjamin (Terry)and Ursula Wiggins; brothers, Kenneth, Donald, Douglas (Gina) and Tyrell Wiggins; son, Tae Turner and a host of nieces, nephews and other fmaily members and friends. Read Alvin Wiggins's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Dorothy L. Sullivan
Dec 29, 2008
The daughter of the late Harvey L. Fisher and Louise Hatcher Fisher. An active church and civic member, Dorothy was a devoted member of Central Baptist Church and former president of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club of Wilmington, DE. She is survived by her sister, Brenda (Johnny) Hemingway; sister-in-law, Sallie Fisher; her daughters, Paulette Sullivan...
Patricia Higgin
Dec 29, 2008
She was the 5th of 10 children. Patricia migrated to the United States in 1989 from Jamaica to join the rest of her relatives. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Trevor Vassel; children, Devon and Evol Johnson, and Robert Nelson; grandchildren Nashawnte and Christopher Johnson; mother, Gwendolyn Higgin;sisters Vernie Boswell, Ohio , Nezlyn Higgin and brothers, Elder Derrick, Errol...
Lee "Running Bear" Hemingway
Dec 27, 2008
Levern Lee (Running Bear) was born July 5, 1937. Running Bear was a member and employed with LIUNA Local 199 for over 30 years. He leaves to cherish 24 nieces, nephews and a host of great nieces, nephews and other relatives and a special friend, Deloris Walker. Read Lee Hemingway's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Leona Cora Kimermon
Dec 20, 2008
Leona C. Kimermon, age 85, departed this life Saturday, December 20, 2008 in Parkview Nursing Home. Daughter of the late Charles Nichols and Sadie Driver Purnsley; devoted wife of Booker Kimermon; beloved mother of Charles W. Driver, Victoria D. Wilson(Gary), sister of Evangelist Juanita E. McManus, Leroy W. Driver, Arnold L. Purnsley (Elaine), Rev. Marie E. Purnsley-Smith, Charles Nichols and...
Earnest Rice
Dec 20, 2008
Earnest retired from the City of Wilmington as a Water Treatment Specialist. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Katie Claude Rice; 3 sons, Kevin Jordan (Vivian) of Alabama, Richard Claude Jr. (LaDonna) of Texas and Eric Claude of Delaware; 3 daughters, Sharon Pankey (Edmund) of Maryland, Audrey Thompson (Clayton) and Edith Moyer of Delaware; 2 sisters, Arlene Webster...
James Duncan
Dec 19, 2008
James Duncan, age 60 departed this life peacefully at home Friday, December 19, 2008 surrounded by his family at his side. He was born February 18, 1948 to the late Willie Mae Andrews and James Robert Duncan in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a longtime resident of NewCastle, DE. James was raised by both aunts Sarah Brown and Willie Mae Williams....
