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

Maya Ericka Banner

Maya Ericka Banner

Nov 11, 2005

The Heavenly Father missed Baby Maya so much that he called her back to be with him. Baby Maya leaves to cherish her memory, her earthly parents, her mother, Nieri M. Fortt, her father, Eric F. Banner and her siblings, Eric F. Banner, Jr, Destiny Fortt and Ariel Forett and a host of other family members. Read Maya Banner's Obituary...

Stephen Lee Norwood

Stephen Lee Norwood

Nov 10, 2005

Stephen age 26, of Wilmington, DE departed this life on Thursday, November 10, 2005, in the city. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Willie and Doris Norwood; siblings Dorissa and Jamie Norwood and Erica Miller; grandparents Charles and Betty Murray and Alice Murphy; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends Read Stephen Norwood's Obituary...

Lawrence Caesar Phillip

Lawrence Caesar Phillip

Nov 8, 2005

Lawrence C. Phillip aka "Frost" was born on October 21, 1985 to Joann Phillip and Elonzo ShaKoor Watson. He departed this life on November 8, 2005. Lawrence C. Phillip was truly an inspirational and warmhearted soul. Lawrence was a loving brother to Tehquerra, Elonzo III, Destiny, Gregory and Lorna. He was a dear grandson to Thelma Watson, a beloved fianc...

Charles Arthur Boggs

Charles Arthur Boggs

Nov 3, 2005

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Leroy Roosevelt Selby

Leroy Roosevelt Selby

Nov 1, 2005

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William Von-Simpson

William Von-Simpson

Nov 1, 2005

William (BooBoo) Von Simpson, III, son of the late William and Beatrice Simpson was born August 8, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 1, 2005, in Smyrna, DE. William received his education in the Wilmington school system. BooBoo as he was known to those who knew and loved him was a great chef. He worked...

Willie Lee Pierson

Willie Lee Pierson

Nov 1, 2005

Willie Lee Pierson affectionately known as "Bert", Rev. and several different nicknames by her family and friends was born May 30, 1935 in Tams, West Virginia to the late Willie Lee Henry and Ethel Mae Clark. She went to her rest on November 1, 2005 at the Christiana Care Hospital, Newark, DE. Willie Lee was united in holy matrimony to...

Ashley Grasty

Ashley Grasty

Oct 27, 2005

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Clark Benson

Clark Benson

Oct 27, 2005

Clark Benson went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 27, 2005. Clark, son of the late Robert and Flora Benson was born in Wilmington, DE on May 28, 1954. He was raised on the lower Eastside known as "Downtown". He was one of the original "Downtowners" He attended the Wilmington Public School system and graduated from Howard High School....

Cornelius Green

Cornelius Green

Oct 27, 2005

Cornelius Green was born, March 3, 1923 in King William County, VA and departed this life October 27, 2005 in Wilmington, DE. Affectionately called Greeny, Cornelius was one of eleven children and the last surviving son of the late Blanche and William Antone Green. He was a lifetime member of the Friendship Baptist Church where he served as a trustee...

Wiiliam Ernest Pierce

Wiiliam Ernest Pierce

Oct 26, 2005

William also known as "Sony" was the son of the late Wilbert Pierce and Gertrude Pierce of Seaford, DE. He was a former employee of Delaware Department of transportation, where he retired after 30 years service in 1985. He preceded in death by his late wife Thelma Elizabeth Thomas, his brother Willard and sister Eliza Pierce. His sons, Wayne and...

Michael Marie Robinson

Michael Marie Robinson

Oct 26, 2005

She will be dearly missed by her husband David L. Robinson of 19 years; her loving children Vickie, Lemuel, Andrea, Jeanettee, Lerone, Damien and Darryl; her devoted grandchildren Corrie, Kyle, Casey, Darryl, Asia, Indy, Donkel, Marley, Mattison and Lerone; her uncles Charles Darden ; her closet cousin, Carolyn Grant, both of Cincinatti, Ohio. Michael Marie leaves a host of other...

Elsie Ryland

Elsie Ryland

Oct 26, 2005

She leaves to cherish her memory 4 nieces, 4 nephews all of DE; 7 nieces and nephews all of Baltimore, MD; and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Read Elsie Ryland's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Minister Sara Randolph Rhoades

Minister Sara Randolph Rhoades

Oct 25, 2005

Min. Sara R. Rhoades was the daughter of Rev. Mary Rebecca and Rev. Samuel B. Randolph, Sr. Her parents moved to Philadelphia, PA where she attended public schools. At the age of 16 , she met Benjamin C.L. Rhoades. Three years later on her birthday in 1936, they married. Eventually, they settled in Coatesville, PA and to this union, Gwendolyn...

Loretta J. Mccain

Loretta J. Mccain

Oct 25, 2005

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John Lee Williams

John Lee Williams

Oct 23, 2005

He was the son of the late Bertha Mae Ushery and the late Clarence Williams. John received his education in the public schools of Georgia. Later, he moved to Wilmington, DE where he met and married Delores Armstead. From this marriage they were blessed with four sons. He worked for various businesses. His favorite place of employment was the Ministry...

Elder Baker Jackson

Elder Baker Jackson

Oct 20, 2005

Elder Baker Jackson departed this life on Thursday, October 20, 2005 in Brandywine Nursing Home in Newark, Delaware. Baker Jackson was the 5th of six children born to Nellie Robisnon and Reverend Dee Jackson, Sr. He was born on November 29, 1925 in Woodbond, Georgia and was educated in the Kinlaw Roosevelt School System. In 1943 during World War II...

Eleanor R. Webb

Eleanor R. Webb

Oct 19, 2005

Eleanor Rebecca Patton Webb "Toots daughter of the late John H. Patton and Eleanor Robinson Patton was born on October 30, 1921. She departed this life peacefully on October 19, 2005. She received her education in the Wilmington Public Schools. Eleanor was baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church. She retired from Delaware State Hospital after sixteen years of service as a...

Damell Raheem Irby

Damell Raheem Irby

Oct 16, 2005

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Jorge Luis Cruz

Jorge Luis Cruz

Oct 16, 2005

"Cruz" was the only child of Elaine Warrick. At the time of his death he was employed by WSFS, Wilm., DE He leaves to celebrate his life and memory mother Elaine Warrick, father Jorge Cruz, loving and devoted girlfriend Ana Vargas, devoted friends Stan Twardus and Bonnie cook, 1 stepsister Jara, 1 stepbrother Josue, a host of family members and...

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