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

Pastor Robert William Shepherd

Pastor Robert William Shepherd

Sep 22, 2007

RobertWilliam Shepherd, Sr. of Newark, DE, passed away on September 22, 2007. Robert William Shepherd, Sr. leaves to mourn a dedicated family. Five Daughters: Mary Lou Rieci of roanoke, VA., Rosetta Shepherd of Linkwood, MD, Maurita Shepherd Brown (husband-Earl) of Newark, DE, Juanita Rios of Wilmington, DE, Redethia Thompson (husband-Glen) of NewCastle, DE; his son Donald Shepherd (wife-Kathy) Wilmington, DE;...

Robert T. Robinson

Robert T. Robinson

Sep 21, 2007

Robert of Wilmington, DE, age 60 suddenly passed on Friday, September 21, 2007, at his residence. Known as Pop Pop, he was born in Wilmington on November 17, 1946. He was employed by Colonial School District. Mr. Robinson was the son of the late Roy and Pauline Robinson. He was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, great grandfather. He...

Thelma Brown

Thelma Brown

Sep 21, 2007

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Harry Tolbert Bloodsworth-Bloodcloud

Harry Tolbert Bloodsworth-Bloodcloud

Sep 14, 2007

Harry Tolbert Bloodsworth-Bloodcloud was born February 29, 1944 to John and Phyllis Haines. He attended the Wilmington Public Schools. Harry is survived by his children, Monique Bloodsworth Frisby (Frank), Telisha Bloodsworth Parker (Carlton), William Bloodsworth, Bernard Bloodsworth (Sharrone), Kalena Renee Bloodcloud, Miriska Victoria Bloodcloud; 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a very special "daughter" Margaret Smallwood. Read Harry Bloodsworth-Bloodcloud's Obituary...

Khadijah S Rahim

Khadijah S Rahim

Sep 14, 2007

Khadijah was preceded in death by 2 children, Myrtle Glasco and George Stanford (Skeeter). She leaves to cherish her memory, husband Mumin Rahim, children, Gregory Coleman, Robert Stanford, Mary Stanford and Bilal Rahim and a host of siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews other family and friends. Read Khadijah Rahim's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Carolyn Terrell Weathers

Carolyn Terrell Weathers

Sep 11, 2007

Carolyn Terrell Weathers of Wilmington, DE, age 72, passed Tuesday, September 11, 2007, Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Carolyn leaves to cherish her memories 1 daughter, Crystal Weathers Carter; 1 son-in-law William H. Carter, Jr.; 1 sister Joanne Robinson; 2 grandchildren, Sasha Monet Carter and William H. Carter, III; 2 nephews Barry Terrell and Tyrone Robinson; 3 nieces Carla Carter,...

William Alvin Short

William Alvin Short

Sep 10, 2007

Husband of the late Katherine M. Short, father of William A. Short, Jr., and Mary Short, stepfather to Joan N. Price and Bishop Graham; brother of Ella M. Simpson, Cifford Short, the late John J. Short, Jr., and Anna A. Dorsey; also lifelong and devoted friend, Jessica Newman; son-in-law, Karl Price; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and a host of...

Levonne Mathis

Levonne Mathis

Sep 9, 2007

Age 52, of Wilmington, DE, passed Sunday, September 9, 2007 at his residence. Levonne was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Mathis; and 2 brothers, Wyman and Howard Mathis. He leaves to cherish his memories, mother florida Mae Mathis; sons, Lee Edward Jones, Levonne Jerome and Aaron Mathis; 1 daughter, Shantel Mathis all of Newark, DE; 3 brothers, Ronny...

Mildred Sarah Drumgo

Mildred Sarah Drumgo

Sep 8, 2007

Mildred of NewCastle, DE, age 78, went home quietly to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Christiana Hospital. She was born March 12, 1929, in Snowhill, MD. She is the daughter of Louise Hudson and the late James Hudson. She was preceded in death by 1 brother. She leaves to cherish her memory, 5 children, Barbara...

John L. Freeman

John L. Freeman

Sep 8, 2007

Mr. Freeman was born in South Boston, VA, on June 20, 1915. He was the son of the late Rose and John Freeman. He resided in Odessa, DE for many years, then the family moved to Wilmington, DE. He worked for Abex Steel Co. for 33 years. The family of Mr. Freeman considered Zora UMC as their church. Mr. Freeman...

Josephine L. Wilson

Josephine L. Wilson

Sep 7, 2007

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Mary Lee Wilson

Mary Lee Wilson

Sep 7, 2007

Mary Lee Wilson, daughter of Daisy B. Wilson was born in Tallahassee, Florida on December 25, 1936. She departed this life on September 7, 2007. Mary attended the public schools in Tallahassee, Florida. She moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 1968 where she was employed at the News Journal Paper Company as an Environmental Engineer where she later retired. She loved...

Nella Marie Neely

Nella Marie Neely

Sep 6, 2007

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Susie Terry

Susie Terry

Aug 30, 2007

On August 30, 2007, God called his beloved susie home. Born May 20, 1925 in Blackwater, Florida. Susie was the wife of the late Lee Terry, Sr.; mother of Shirley Collins (Greg)and Willie G. Terry; granddaughter, Miraclle Shields and a host of other grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Read Susie Terry's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Reather Bell Washington

Reather Bell Washington

Aug 30, 2007

Reather Bell Washington (Granny), departed this life on August 30, 2007 at the age of 91 years old, surrounded by her loved ones. On May 26, 1916, she was born in Randolph county, Georgia to the late James Lawson Barnes and the late Lucy Bell Mitchell. She was a high school graduate. In 1941, she married the late James Wesley...

Bernard Brown

Bernard Brown

Aug 27, 2007

Obituary not available.

George H. Dale.Jr.

George H. Dale.Jr.

Aug 26, 2007

After a courageous battle, George Henry Dale, Jr. "Box" peacefully made his transition into the Loving Arms of God, on Sunday, afternoon, August 26, 2007. The oldest child of George and Betty Dale, "Box" was born on November 15, 1955 in Wilmington, DE. He attended the Wilmington Public Schools, from there he entered the Armed Forces, where he served his...

James W. Wood

James W. Wood

Aug 20, 2007

James leaves to cherish his memories brother Richard Wood of Downington, PA and sister Beth Macaroni of Parkside, PA and other family members and friends. Read James Wood's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Reverend Charles Lee Massey

Reverend Charles Lee Massey

Aug 19, 2007

In profound sorrow and with hearts filled with love and lasting memories we gather to honor our beloved Rev. Charles Lee Massey. He was the son of the late Mary Fountain born in Philadelphia, Pa. In May of 1952 he met and married the late Myrtle Mae Parker to this union two children were born, his son Raymond A. Massey...

Shirley C. Jenkins

Shirley C. Jenkins

Aug 19, 2007

Obituary not available.

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