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

Beatrice Pauline Dunn-Kilson

Beatrice Pauline Dunn-Kilson

Dec 11, 2006

Beatrice Watson-Kilson of New Castle, Delaware departed her earthly life Monday, December 11, 2006 at the Home for Chronically Ill at the blessed age of 100 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 12, 1906 in Morgan Neck, Maryland. Beloved mother of Annie Henry of Boston, Massachusetts, Margaret Hackett of Smyrna, Delaware, Helen Watson of Wilmington, Delaware, Rosetta...

Bessie Virginia Lewis

Bessie Virginia Lewis

Dec 8, 2006

Bessie V. Lewis Age 91, of Wilmington, DE, died Tuesday, December 6, 2006 at home. Beloved mother of Rebecca Wharton, of Vero Beach, FL, Leroy Wharton, Emily Carpenter, Jane Burris and Olivia Wharton, all of Wilmington, DE. Also survived by 2 devoted sisters, Thelma Lewis and Doris Russum; and brother, William Lewis; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of...

Clifford Johnson

Clifford Johnson

Dec 7, 2006

Obituary not available.

Harolyn Rochelle Diggs

Harolyn Rochelle Diggs

Dec 7, 2006

Harolyn R. Diggs age 46 of Wilmington, DE passed away Thursday, December 7, 2006. Daughter of the late Martha M. Diggs. Harolyn was born in Wilmington on June 18, 1960. Harolyn graduated from Wilmington High School. Harolyn worked as a Senior Food Service Worker and Nursing Assistant at the Delaware Psychiatric Center and she also worked as a bus aide...

Douglas Benjamin Pettyjohn

Douglas Benjamin Pettyjohn

Dec 5, 2006

Obituary not available.

Beverly Ann Thomas-Catts

Beverly Ann Thomas-Catts

Dec 4, 2006

Beverly is survived by her son, Darin Thomas and her sisters and brother, Daniel Harrington, Ralph Harrington, Cheryl Brown, Marcel Harrington, Cedric Thomas and Felicia Ingram and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Read Beverly Thomas-Catts's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Marlon E. Johnson.

Marlon E. Johnson.

Dec 3, 2006

Marlon E. Johnson, Jr. of Newark, De, age 20 passed away suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006. Born January 25, 1986. Marlon was the loving son of Lynn M. Gibson and Marlon Johnson, Sr. He attended Colwyck Elementary, Gunning Bedford Middle and Newark High School. He was employed by the News Journal. Marlon was a lover of basketball and football...

Phenize Scott Odom

Phenize Scott Odom

Nov 29, 2006

Phenize Scott Odom was the son of the late Mr. James Odom and Mrs. Lessie Williams Odom. He was born in Bamberg County, South Carolina on October 26, 1925. On November 29, 2006, at his home in the Windsor Village Apartments in Wilmington Delaware, God called him from labor to reward. He received his early education at George Washington Carver...

Mother Credella Jones

Mother Credella Jones

Nov 27, 2006

Credella Jones age 71 of Wilmington, DE departed this life on Monday, November 27, 2006 at Heartland Hospice. She was born on May 25, 1935 to the late Helen Lewis. She was a faithful member of Bethel Pentecostal. Credella enjoyed shopping at thrift shops, family friends and church fellowship. She is survived by a devoted friend and caretaker, Irene Gordon;...

Hazel Louise Brown

Hazel Louise Brown

Nov 15, 2006

Hazel Louise Brown Age 70, of New Castle, DE, died November 15, 2006. She leaves to cherish her memories Ida J. Dollard, Viola, Cassandra, William, Wilson, Whitney and Perry Brown; stepson Samuel Brown; 18 grandchildren, Keisha Dollard, Charles Dollard, Whitney JaNay, Britney, Chavier, Victoria, Perez, Suber, Aleitha, Delia, Latoya, Dior-Christan, Devon, Alvin, Christopher, James Bailey, Gerald Coleman, A.E. Perez; sister...

John Wesley Lusby

John Wesley Lusby

Nov 15, 2006

affectionately called Johnny by family members only, he was respectfully called John in his professional environment, and called "Lus" in the presence of friends and associates. A native of the First State of Delaware, he was born on January 5, 1953 to the late John Wesley Young and the late Mabel Mae Lusby. While asleep at his home on Wednesday,...

Phillip L. Reid

Phillip L. Reid

Nov 10, 2006

Suddenly on Friday, November 10, 2006 Phillip Lee Reid age 18 was called home to be with the Lord. He was a senior at Howard High School and employed by United Electric Supply. He was a member of Haven United Methodist Church. Phillip was the son of Anita Ann Reid and Allen Stone. He is also survived by his grandmother...

Martha Mcqueen

Martha Mcqueen

Nov 9, 2006

Obituary not available.

Betty Louise Butler

Betty Louise Butler

Nov 8, 2006

Obituary not available.

Holly Ann Robinson

Holly Ann Robinson

Nov 8, 2006

Holly Ann Robinson Daughter of Knollie and Arvella Robinson, was born August 7, 1962 in Wilmington, DE. On November 8, 2006 in Chamberlee, GA, she went home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Holly received her early education in New Castle County Public Schools. She graduated from Howard High School of Technology and became a licensed beautician. Holly attended...

Anne Lucille Smith

Anne Lucille Smith

Nov 5, 2006

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Lewis Oliver Tucker

Lewis Oliver Tucker

Nov 5, 2006

Lewis was predeceased by his mother and father, Robert and Lottie Tucker; his brother, Clinton Tucker and sister, Karen Tucker.. He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife Esther Tucker; 3 sons, Arthur Lampkins, Don and Donte Tucker; 1 daughter, Theresa Tucker; his brothers and sisters, Roberta Pulliam, Vivian, Marlene, Velma, Robert, Jerome, Thedore, Walter and Darnell Tucker; 2 grandsons,...

Louis Ben Prophet

Louis Ben Prophet

Nov 5, 2006

Louis Ben Prophet (LB), age 81 of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 4, 2006. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Blondell; his children, Ben Prophet, Jr. (Grace) and Marvin Prophet (Margaret) of Wilmington, DE, Linda Thornton and Joyce P. Singleton (Willie) of New Castle, DE and Robert A. Prophet (Valeria) of Woodstock, GA; two...

Baby Myles Qua'Mir Fell

Baby Myles Qua'Mir Fell

Nov 3, 2006

Baby Myles Qua'mir Fell is survived by parents, Tasha N. Warren and Robert M. Fell, Sr. ; his siblings, Danajah Coverdale, Robert M. Fell, Jr. and Keona Spence and host of other relatives and friends. Read Baby Myles Fell's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Lizzie Mae Hammock

Lizzie Mae Hammock

Nov 3, 2006

Age 82 of Bear, Delaware passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2006 after a short illness. Lizzie Hammock retired from the University of Delaware after many years of service. She was a devoted church Missionary worker until her passing. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene(Hammock)Walker; son, Derrick Hammock; sister, Dorothy Marshall; sister-in-law, Blanche Driscoll both of Detroit, MI; 8...

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