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

James Edward "Bliss" Fields

James Edward "Bliss" Fields

May 5, 2005

James Edwards Fields was on February 22, 1922 in Middletown Delaware to the late Edward and Annabelle(White) Fields. His sudden call to glory came on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at his residence in Bowie, Maryland surrounded by his loving family. James was employed by the Middletown School District leaving to join the Pennsylvania Railroad where he was the chief cook...

Ethel M. Payne

Ethel M. Payne

May 4, 2005

Ethel passed from this life much like the woman she grew up to be, quiet, self-reliant and independent, while residing at Churchman's Village in Newark, DE. A long time member of Ezion Fair Baptist Church, Ethel spent her final years worshipping at New Pentecostal United Holy Church. She leaves memories to be cherished by her children; Cheryl Payne Trawick, Daryl...

Raymond Wright

Raymond Wright

May 4, 2005

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Anna Y. Preston

Anna Y. Preston

May 2, 2005

Anna Y. Preston, daughter of the late Geraldone G. Preston and George DeBaptiste was born September 15, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life quietly at Tilton terrance on May 2, 2005. She received her ealry education at St. Jospeh's School and Wilmington High School. Anna wored with prominent families as a domestic worker. She was a member of...

Henry Moxley

Henry Moxley

May 1, 2005

Obituary not available.

Emory W. Lloyd

Emory W. Lloyd

Apr 27, 2005

"Ham", son of the late Emory W. Lloyd, Sr., and Carrie Lloyd Hitchens was born April 25, 2005 in Mt. Pleasant, DE. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2005. He received his early education in Mt. pleasant and Middletown, DE. Emory was a faithful board member of the Thomas J. Herlihy Resident Council; he...

Katie Louise Winckler-Brock

Katie Louise Winckler-Brock

Apr 25, 2005

Katie Lousie Winckler-Brock, daughter of the late Albert W. and Eva Walker-Winckler, departed this life April 25, 2005 at the Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She received her education in the public school system of Mecklenburg County, VA at an early age. She later joined St. Paul Episcopal Church in Union Level, VA. She was united in marriage to...

Donald Eugene Cole

Donald Eugene Cole

Apr 22, 2005

Donald of NewCastle, DE age 62, died Tuesday, Aptil 19, 2005 at home surrounded his family and friends. Donald was a member of the Eighth Street Baptist Church where he drove for the Golden Ages and faithfully attended Sunday morning worship until his health prohibited him from attending. In hs quiet time Donald loved to listen to gospel music and...

Ruth Matilda Taylor

Ruth Matilda Taylor

Apr 22, 2005

Funeral Services will be at The House of Wright Mortuary, April 29, 2005 at 12 noon. Visitation is from 11-12 noon. Read Ruth Taylor's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

David D. Phares

David D. Phares

Apr 20, 2005

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Doris Dora Alston

Doris Dora Alston

Apr 16, 2005

Age 76 felt the Master's hands, surrounded by her loving family, friends, her Pastor and First Lady, she peacefully joined her Saviour, at her residence on Saturday, April 16, 2005, to her eternal home not made by hand. "Mom" Doris, as she was affectionately calledwas born on Octobr 31, 1928 to the late Major and Mandy Jones in Proctorsville NC....

Naomi L. Collins

Naomi L. Collins

Apr 16, 2005

Obituary not available.

James Dorsey

James Dorsey

Apr 15, 2005

Age 79 of NewCastle, DE. James Dorsey, Jr. son of the late James and Annie Dorsey, was born March 22, 1926. He accepted Christ at an early age at Harmony Baptist Church in Autaugville, AL. He also served in the U.S. Navy. Heleaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife, Lucille; his children, Ruby Randolph and her husband, Truman, Jamia,...

Sharon Louise White

Sharon Louise White

Apr 14, 2005

Obituary not available.

Norris Toulson

Norris Toulson

Apr 12, 2005

age 88, of Newark, DE. died Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in the Veterans Hospital. Norris retired from DuPont's Edgemoor Plant in December 1980. He was an honorary life member of The Pride of Delaware Lodge Local #349 in Newark, DE. He was preceded in death by his daughter Edyth Adams. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine L. Toulson; son,...

Milton H. Smith

Milton H. Smith

Apr 6, 2005

Age 89 of Delaware City, DE passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, April 6 2005, at Churchman's Village Newark, DE. He leaves his wife of 62 years Margretta A. Smith, and 8 children: Irene Smith Vaugh and husband Britt, Rosetta Smith Vullin and husband Thierry Milton Smith, Jr., Nancy Smith May, Joann Smith Davis, Karen Smith Jackson and Nathaniel, Mark...

Russell Dorsey

Russell Dorsey

Apr 3, 2005

Obituary not available.

Ruth Stanley

Ruth Stanley

Apr 2, 2005

Obituary not available.

Mardis Mardy Mar Hammond

Mardis Mardy Mar Hammond

Apr 2, 2005

Age 50 of Wilmington, DE passed away Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the Green Valley Nursing Home in Smyrna, DE. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Hammond. He is survived by his father, Arnold Hammond; stepmother Mary Hammond; sisters, Lois Paynter, Joanne Chapman, Toni and tracey Hammond; 1 brother, Paul Neason; and other family members. Read Mardis...

Leon C. Saunders

Leon C. Saunders

Mar 28, 2005

Age 66 of Newark, DE passed away suddenly on Monday, March 28, 2005, at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Leon was born September 9, 1938 in Middletown, DE to the late Edna and Leon C. Saunders, Sr. He was a graduate of Middletown High School and Delaware State College, Dover, De. Leon was retired from General Motors, Boxwood Road...

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