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Wilmington, DE (302) 762-8448 | Penns Grove, NJ (856) 299-5517 | Smyrna, DE (302) 659-5517
Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
John C. Walker
Feb 10, 2006
John "Steeple" Walker son of the late Delbert H. Walker and Mabel L. Walker was born, January 8, 1938 in Middletown, DE. He departed this life on Friday, February 10, 2006 at Home. John leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Gladys Walker; 3 sons Glen Dickerson, Gregory and Mandel Walker; 1 daughter, Doreen Walker; 10 grandchildren; 14 great...
Elder Lillie Mae Brown
Feb 7, 2006
She leaves to cherish her memories; Jerry (Patricia), Clinton ( Barbara), Vernon, Denise and Isaiah all of Wilmington; 2 sisters, Gladys Jones and Elder Essie Lee Alderman; 2 brothers, James Jones (Mae Etta), Jerusha Lee Jones (Naomi) all of Wilmington; one sister-in-law, Willie B. King-Jones (The late Rev. Jerry J. Jones); a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives, friends...
Grace Lavine Priest
Feb 5, 2006
Grace L. Priest one of five children born to the late William Robinson and the late Carrie Robinson Foreman. Grace was born on May 19, 1915 in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on Sunday, February 6, 2006 peacefully in her sleep. Her early education was in the Public Schools of Wilmington, graduating from Howard High School. Grace was baptisted...
Tamika Michelle Giles
Jan 30, 2006
Tamika Michelle (Scott) Giles On January 30, 2006, Tamika took the stairway to heaven and left the troubles and violence of this world behind. Devoted wife to Ernest Jr.; beloved mother to Tre`von and Brianna; loving and supportive daughter to Willie Thomas and the late Cynthia Scott; loving sister to Willie, Cherron and Ni`geri; supportive sister-in-law to Javon, Shamika, Lonnie...
James L. Sharpe
Jan 26, 2006
James L. Sharpe, Jr. was born on February 23, 1925 in Mooresville, North Carolina to the late James L. Sharpe, Sr. and Odessa Caldwell. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and attended Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. He subsequently received a Degree in Management from Lincoln Extension Institute in 1975. James also served in the United States...
Rathie Amanda Carney
Jan 25, 2006
Rathie Amanda Carney was born on January 15, 1922 to Josephine Tyler and Charles Tyler in Newport News, Virginia. She departed this life on January 25, 2006 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. Rathie was the oldest of four children; Charles Tyler, the late Alfreda Tyler and Constance Bryant. Rathie attended Virginia public schools. Rathie relocated to Washington, D.C. where she met...
Alberta B Stratton
Jan 21, 2006
Alberta B. Stratton Age 73 of Wilmington, DE departed this life on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at her residence. Born December 26, 1932 in West Chester, PA, she is survived by her husband of 51 years, George Stratton; 3 daughters, Caroline and Shirley Stratton, both of Wilmington, DE, and Roberta S. Randle, of Katy, TX; 3 grandchildren; a son-in-law; 5...
David Charles Wilkins
Jan 16, 2006
David Charles Wilkins, son of George and Daphne Wilkins was born on March 2, 1963 in Jamaica West Indies. He departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2006. He received part of his early education in Jamaica, before migrating to the United States at the age of eleven. While here, he attended Warner Middle School and graduated from DelCastle High...
Maggie Lee Rodgers
Jan 15, 2006
Maggie Lee Rodgers, age 85 of Phoenix, Arizona formally from York, Alabama died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at Peppertree Assisted Living in Phoenix, Arizona. Maggie was the daughter of the late John "Bud" Miller and the late Isabelle "Watson" Miller. Maggie was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in York, AL before moving to Phoenix, AZ. Maggie...
John Jasper Short
Jan 12, 2006
Age 73 of Wilm., DE died on Thursday, 12, at the Veterans Hospital in Elsmere. He is survived by 2 sisters Ella M. Simpson of Wilm. and Anna A. Dorsey of Phila.; 2 brothers William A. Short, Sr of Wilm., and Clifford Leroy Short of chester, PA; devoted niece and caregiver, Tashana Bolling and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Sylvester G. Lewis
Jan 6, 2006
Age 75, of Wilmington, father of Corliss Toulson and one son-in-law; brother of James Boyer and one sister-in-law; grandchildren; other family members and friends. Read Sylvester Lewis's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Mary Catherine Christian
Jan 5, 2006
Age 93, of Wilmington, DE died Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Tilton Terrace. Catherine was the wife of Joseph E. Christian, Sr. She worked many years for the Potters and DuPont Families. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Joseph E. Christian, Sr.;1 stepson Joseph E. Christian, Jr.; 1 daughter-in-law, Valerie Christian, both of Baltimore, MD; 1 brother Claude Sanderson...
Rochelle D. Pierson
Jan 4, 2006
Rochelle D. Pierson affectionately known as "Aunt Roe-Roe" went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Daughter of the late Jesse and Willie Lee Pierson. Ms. Pierson was born in Wilmington, DE August 4, 1956. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1974. Ms. Pierson was a dedicated employee of the State of DE at Ferris...
Lynwood L. Mcmillian
Jan 3, 2006
At the age of 47 suddenly went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2006; husband of Priscilla McMillian; father of Laquian and Lynnisha Hairston, Lamont and Latitia McMillian; grandfather of Nylah Edwards; son of Doris and the late Warren McMillian all of Wilmington; brother of Calvin Misher of Tennessee; Wayne and Diane Seeney, Loretta Mickens, Merriella...
Louis P. Ponzo
Dec 29, 2005
Age70, of NewCastle, De passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2005 surrounded by his family at home. He was born December 21, 1935, son to the late Thomas and Margaret Ponzo. He leaves to cherish his memory, former wife Alberta Ponzo; 3 daughters; Diane Mils-Harris, Michelle Warner and Adrienne Ponzo; 1 son Durell Owens; 1 son-in-law, Craig Robinson; 2...
Betty Jean Harrison
Dec 29, 2005
Betty Jean Harrison, the daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Della (Saunders) Lee, was born on February 12, 1926, in Wilmington, DE. On December 29, 2005, while at the Manor Care Nursing Home, the Lord called her home. Betty is survived by her son, Joel Harrison of Houston, TX, three daughters Ethel Brown of Wilm., DE, Carolyn Alleyne of...
