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

Isadorea' Latanya Humphrey

Isadorea' Latanya Humphrey

Jan 6, 2023

A full obituary is forthcoming.

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Georgette D. Summers

Georgette D. Summers

Jan 4, 2023

Georgette Diana Summers affectionately known as Getta age 49, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, surrounded by family and friends.

Georgette was born on October 22, 1973, to Eugene H. Williams Sr. and Margaret D. Johnson. She was the oldest girl out of 8 siblings. Getta graduated...

Gary L. Newby, Sr.

Gary L. Newby, Sr.

Jan 4, 2023

Gary L. Newby Sr. Was born on September 11, 1949, In Wilmington, Delaware

to Betty E. Newby. Gary passed on January 4, 2023, in Newark Delaware.

Gary received his early education in Wilmington Delaware Public school

system. He graduated from Job Corp of Idaho, and after graduating Gary was

employed by Daimler Chrysler for 30 years. Gary retired in 2002 and took on

the role...

Ray  Mckinney

Ray Mckinney

Jan 3, 2023

Life Story,

Proverbs 3: 5 - 8

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to

him, and He will make your paths straight.

Ray McKinney was born on November 13, 1930, in Oak Park, Georgia to the late Annie Bell and the late

Nebbie McKinney. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his...

James P. Brady

James P. Brady

Jan 3, 2023

James P. Brady aka “Jimmy” peacefully drifted into the arms of his Lord and

Savior, Jesus Christ surrounded by his loving devoted family on January 3,

2023. James was born on August 17, 1961 in Wilmington, Delaware to the

late Richard Pierce Jr. and Doris V. Jeffers.

James was raised in Middletown, DE and received his early childhood

education within Appoquinimink School District. As a...

Martina Henry

Martina Henry

Jan 2, 2023

MARTINA CORRINE ELOISE HENRY, was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 13, 1978 to the late

Wendy A. Jefferson and Martin W. Williams and her beloved adoptive parents who raised her, Christine

M. Williams and the late Johnathan Johnson. On Monday, January 2, 2023 the Lord dispatched His

angels to watch over all that Martina came to love as He gently whisked her...

Mary Elizabeth Williams

Mary Elizabeth Williams

Jan 2, 2023

Mary Elizabeth VanNorden Williams was born on June 9, 1945, in Valhalla, NY, to the late Jack and Grace (Smith) VanNorden. She passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware on Monday, January 2, 2023. Mary was 77.

Mary received her early childhood education from Holy Rosary Catholic School. She graduated from Port Chester High School in Port Chester, NY....

Norma E. Cooper

Norma E. Cooper

Jan 1, 2023

Mother Norma Elaine Cooper was born on June 17, 1948 to the late Edward Collins and the late Edna Wise in Pocomoke City, Maryland. Norma was called upon by the Lord to come home on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Norma received her high school diploma in Worcester County Maryland. She moved to Delaware to raise her family. Norma worked as a...

Gwendolyn Higgin

Gwendolyn Higgin

Jan 1, 2023

The Life and Legacy of Mother Gwendolyn Higgin

THE DAUGHTER & SISTER

Gwendolyn (Anderson) Higgin is affectionately known as “Mama Gwen” and “Grandma” to her children,

grandchildren, and the people of her community. Mama Gwen made her entrance into this world on March 15, 1930. She was the oldest of two children to her parents, the late Miriam Adasa (Henry) Fowler and Stanley...

Alan R. Benson

Alan R. Benson

Dec 29, 2022

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Donald W. Carter

Donald W. Carter

Dec 27, 2022

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

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Beverly Yvonne Pettyjohn

Beverly Yvonne Pettyjohn

Dec 27, 2022

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Elijah Campbell

Elijah Campbell

Dec 24, 2022

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Thea Mae Howard

Thea Mae Howard

Dec 24, 2022

On Saturday, December 24, 2022, the good Lord called home Thea Mae Howard.

Thea was born on November 21, 1949, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Lawrence R. Nichols

and Blanche L. Nichols. She graduated from the De La Warr High school in Wilmington,

Delaware. Thea last worked at the St. Francis Daycare Center as a Teacher’s Aide and later

became a homemaker.

Thea loved...

Victor "Pete" Vance Bowe

Victor "Pete" Vance Bowe

Dec 21, 2022

Victor “Pete” Bowe passed away on December 21, 2022 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a long courageous battle following a major surgery.

Pete was born on December 16, 1964 to William and Ilma Bowe in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

After graduating from Christiana High School, Pete began a career as a machine operator at Insteel Wire Products in...

Emily Harris Watson

Emily Harris Watson

Dec 21, 2022

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Beverly R. Swann

Beverly R. Swann

Dec 21, 2022

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Gregory West

Gregory West

Dec 19, 2022

Gregory David West was born on February 5, 1963, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Dennett Lindo and the late Catherine West. Gregory passed on December 19, 2022, in Wilmington, Delaware.

Gregory received his early education in the Wilmington Public School system and later graduated from Thomas McKean High School where he played football. After graduating, Gregory joined the United States...

Carl A. Norris

Carl A. Norris

Dec 17, 2022

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Susie B. Collins

Susie B. Collins

Dec 16, 2022

Susie Bernice Goodman Collins was born on December 23, 1930, in Suffolk, Virginia. She was

the daughter of the late Alexandra (Alex) & Mattie Goodman & Step-daughter of Beatrice (Bea)

Goodman. She transitioned from this life to be with her Lord, peacefully, at home on December

16, 202, surrounded by her family.

Susie received her early education in Suffolk, VA. She later moved to...

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