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

Arthur D. Henry

Arthur D. Henry

Mar 19, 2005

Our beloved father and brother of Wilm., DE passed away Sat. March 19, 2005 at Christiana Hospital after a long illness. He leaves to mourn 3 sons, Arthur, Jr., Leroy and Kenneth Henry; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; 29 nieces and nephews; scores of grand nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives. Read Arthur Henry, Sr.'s...

Amanda George

Amanda George

Mar 18, 2005

Age 77 of Wilmington, DE died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Wilmington Hospital. Mrs. George was a member of the Ezion Fair Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Gayle Bailey, Linda Wright, Ellen Jones and Zelda Montgomery; 2 sons, calvin george and Larry D. George; 3 sons-in-law, Randolph, Sr., Calvin and Willie; 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren,...

Joe Louis Redden

Joe Louis Redden

Mar 17, 2005

Bro. Joe Louis Redden was born August 22, 1938 to the late Loucis Redden and Clyder Smith-Redden. He departed his physical life, peacefully on March 17, 2005 after a long illness. He leaves to cherish his wife Dorothy Smith-Redden; his 3 sons, Terrance Geray Redden, Joe Anthony Redden, Turhan Louis Redden, all of Wilmington, DE; 3 daughters, Clydette Lachelle Redden,...

Willie D. Virgis

Willie D. Virgis

Mar 17, 2005

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Sherlie A. Dessausure

Sherlie A. Dessausure

Mar 14, 2005

Age 63, of Wilmington, DE passed away suddenly on Monday, March 14, 2005. She was born in Seminole, FL on September 6, 1941. She graduated from Wilmington High School, class 1959. She worked as a social/ case manager at DHSS for 33 years, receiving numerous plaques, pens and many other awards, certificates of recognition for her hard work, patience, perseverance...

Willa Mae Thompson

Willa Mae Thompson

Mar 12, 2005

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Katherine L. Duncan

Katherine L. Duncan

Mar 7, 2005

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Ricardo L. Harding

Ricardo L. Harding

Mar 7, 2005

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Odell Mitchell

Odell Mitchell

Mar 1, 2005

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Lawrence Branch

Lawrence Branch

Mar 1, 2005

Age 65 of New Castle, DE died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Christiana Hospital. Mr. Branch retired from New York City MTA and was employed by Walmart. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife Brenda Towns-Branch; 2 children, Todd L. Branch, Sr. and Karyn D. Branch; mother, Mamie Branch; stepdaughter, Belinda Towns; extended daughter, Stephanie...

Norma Robb

Norma Robb

Feb 23, 2005

Norma "Clove" Robb was born on December 12, 1942 in Rhoden Hall, St. Ann, Jamaica, WI. "Clove" entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2005, surrounded by her family in Vineland, NJ. "Clove" attended Stepney Primary School. After schooling, she engaged in a semstress and mid-wifing career. "Clove" was the cousin of the late Bob Marley, of which they shared...

Sarah L. Jervey

Sarah L. Jervey

Feb 22, 2005

Age 80 of Wilmington, DE peacefully departed on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at home, surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Jervey was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Richard. She is survived by her children, Diane Delores and Cranston Jervey, Mary King(Jacob) and Barbara T. Crowe(Gerald). Other survivors include grandchildren, Djuana Dee Jervey of VA, Cornelius "Ted" Hurtt,...

Debbie Ann Dobson

Debbie Ann Dobson

Feb 21, 2005

Age 50 died on Monday, February 21, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital. Debbie was preceded in death by her father Lester Dobson. Debbie leaves to cherish her memories, children, Lamisha Dobson and Terri Bryant; daughter of Louise Dobson; sister of Bernadette Parker, Darren Dobson, Viola Grooms, Gene Dobson, Michael Dobson, Henry Wooten, Tina Dobson, Janie Ricketts, Florence Dobson-Gonzalez, Rodney Dobson,...

Oscar Lee Jackson

Oscar Lee Jackson

Feb 20, 2005

Age 63 of Wilmington, DE died Sunday, February 20, 2005, at Christiana Hospital. He leaves to mourn his daughter, Yolanda Johnson; parents, A.C. Jackson and Rose Jackson; and 4 sisters, Dorothy Bell, Amergene Tate, Shirley Jackson and Patricia Peters. Read Oscar Jackson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Dallas Wayne Warren

Dallas Wayne Warren

Feb 18, 2005

Age 52 of Middletown, DE suddenly departed this life on Friday, February 18, 2005 at Christiana Hospital. He was employed at General Motors for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Shelley; 2 sons, Parrish Cale and Dallas Jr.; 1 daughter, LaQuenta Daniels; 4 grandchildren; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; 1 daughter-in-law; 6 sisters-in-law; 1 brother-in-law; and a host of...

Dilsey Mae Dobson

Dilsey Mae Dobson

Feb 16, 2005

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William Hicks Chandler

William Hicks Chandler

Feb 14, 2005

Age 32 of Wilmington, DE died suddenly on Monday, February 14, 2005. William beloved husband and father was born in Wilmington, DE on December 29, 1972, was the son of William Hicks III and Rosemary Dorothea Brown. He was a 1990 Graduate of Glasgow High School. William was employed as a Promotion Tech at RESCAR, Inc. Prior to this, he...

Josephine Price Brice

Josephine Price Brice

Feb 9, 2005

Age 81, passed away suddenly at St. Francis Hospital, on Wednesday, February 9, 2005. Her husband, J.B. Brice passed away in January 2000. Josephine is survived by her sister, Susie Price Stephens; her nieces, Carol S. Wright, Debra E. Stafford, Paula Stepehens; and nephew Darryl T. Price of Wilmington, DE and other relatives and friends. Services will be held at...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Jan 30, 2005

She leaves to cherish her memory children Winfred(Jean) Anderson and Margaret Campbell; devoted niece Sharon Pinkett and devoted friend Earl Cooper;1 sister-in-law; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted friends and other family member Read Margaret Smith's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Donald Bernard "Spec Rider" Harrison

Donald Bernard "Spec Rider" Harrison

Jan 29, 2005

Spec Rider as he called often departed this life on January 29, 2005 at the age of 67. He attended the Wilmington public schools. After completion of his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served until his honorable discharge. Donald retired from thwe Wilmington Housing Authority in 1992. He was predeceased by his mother, Helen...

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