Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
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...
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...
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...
Mother Elizabeth H. Bethel
Dec 20, 2005
Mother Elizabeth Humphrey Bethel Also known as Mother Bethel, of Bear, DE, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at Brandywine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Wilmington, DE. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Webster Bethel, she was the church mother of Holy Bethel the Church of God of Newark, DE. She was a devoted mother who enjoyed...
William Glen Watson
Dec 19, 2005
William "Wee-O" G. Watson, age 46 went home to be with our Lord on Monday, December 19, 2005. Beloved son of Gladys Watson Gordy. Predeceased in death by grandmother, Katherine Louise Watson and stepfather Bishop Lester L. Grady. He leaves to cherish his memory 3 children, Isaiah, Alminay, Noah Stewart; 1 stepson, Darell Stewart all of Wilmington; Brother of Aaron,...
Esro Ellerbe
Dec 18, 2005
ESRO ELLERBE son of the late Leon and Jeanette Ellerbe was born on May 13, 1939 in Sheraw, SC departed this life December 18, 2005 at his residence. HE graduated from Sheraw High School. ESRO enjoyed attending Delaware Park. Esro also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. He was also a friendly and loving person who loved to share....
Rudolph Cross
Dec 16, 2005
Rudolph Cross, Jr, age 44, born Jan. 5, 1961 in Wilmington, DE; passed away on Friday, Dec 16, 2005 Beloved son of the late Rudolph Cross, Sr. and Bessie Winfoote-Cross. He was self employed as home improvement expertise, an all around classy guy. Mr Cross enjoyed playing pool, arts&crafts and dancing. He is survived by his 2 children, Latrell Cross...
Wafers R. Koger
Dec 12, 2005
Wafers R. Koger, age 20, went home to be with the Lord December 12, 2005 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Wafers Royal and Toni Koger who was born December 29, 1984. Wafers graduated from Glasgow High School in 2002 were he played on the Varsity Basketball Team. He loved basketball very much. He was employed...
Gloria Jean Diggs
Dec 6, 2005
Gloria J. (Sug) Diggs, daughter of Anna M. Madric and the late Edward W. Lloyd was born May 12, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware. She peacefully departed this life on December 6, 2005 at home. Sug as she was affectionately called by family and friends was educated in the Wilmington public school system and attended Howard High School. She was employed...
Robert Adkins
Dec 5, 2005
Robert Adkins was born in the Philippines on October 29, 1966. He passed away on December 5, 2005 at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He leaves to mourn him; his father, Robert; brothers, Henry, Raymond, Richard; sister, Missy; sister-in-law, Pat; brother-in-law, Scott. He will also be missed by companion Evelyn White and hundreds of friends in Delaware and Virginia....
Joyce Lee Thomas
Dec 4, 2005
Joyce Lee Wise-Thomas Age 58 of Bear, DE died, December 4, 2005 surrounded by her family and friends. Daughter of Edward L. Wise, Sr., and the late Grace M. Wise. The mother of Sherry D. Hinton, also survived by 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 brothers, James Staton (Ella) of Elkton, MD and Edward Wise, Jr (Hester) of Cecilton, MD;...
Mamie L. Ruffin
Dec 3, 2005
Age 90 in the early afternoon of December 3, 2005, the Almighty and Wise Father loving hands sealed her lips and her soul winged its flight peacefully from this world of sin, sorrow and pain to a place of eternal rest. "Mother Ruffin was born to the late Demus Morris and Ada Gatlin in Greenville, NC. She was the widow...
Alonzo Anthony Smith
Dec 2, 2005
Alonzo Anthony "Smitty" Smith, born November 25, 1959 in Wilmington, DE, was the son of Ernest Demonia, Sr. and the late Lucille White departed this life Friday December 2, 2005 in the St. Francis Hospital. Anthony was raised by his adopted parents the late Charles and Frances Strother, Sr. He received his early education in the Wilmington Public Schools System;...
