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

Irene T. Spencer

Irene T. Spencer

Dec 4, 2004

Mrs. Irene Spencer of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2004 at the St. Francis Hospital after a long illness at the age of 73. She was employed for many years as domestic worker until her retirement as a homemaker. Irene enjoyed her family and friends and delighted herself in cooking and sharing her many delicious recipes with...

Queen Esther Johnson

Queen Esther Johnson

Dec 3, 2004

Queen of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2004 at the Christiana Hospital at the age of 69. Queen was the wife of the late Sylvester Johnson, Sr., the daughter of the late John Wesley and Marina Cray and the sister of Herman and Rudolph Mobley who all preceded her in death. Queen...

Howard Herman Hooks

Howard Herman Hooks

Nov 29, 2004

Obituary not available.

Joseph Lockett

Joseph Lockett

Nov 24, 2004

Joseph Lockett age 77 was born to the late Clarence and Leconer Thompson Lockett on July 12, 1927. He was educated in the Tazewell County School System in Virginia. Joseph's occupations have included; janitorial work at the Company Store in Boissevain, VA and Itmann, West, VA. After moving to Delaware in early 1950's, Joe held positions with Amalamated Leather Company,...

Thomas Lee Earl Luster

Thomas Lee Earl Luster

Nov 24, 2004

Thomas Lee Earl Luster, Sr., Age 70 departed this life peacefully in Wednesday, Novemeber 24, 2004. Lee was born in Walnut, Mississippi on January 18, 1934 to the late Fred and Hattie Luster, Sr. Since 1964 he hasbben a member of local 199, which he retired from I.D.Griffith. Lee enjoyed his day watching the news, taking rides to the park...

Bernard C. Saunders

Bernard C. Saunders

Nov 24, 2004

Son of Anna Loston Furrow and Lennox Saunders was born June 30, 1944 in Wilmington, DE. As a Wilmington native he received his early education in the Wilmington Public Schools. He graduated from Delaware State College receiving a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. He was Private First Class in the united States Army. He also mastered the Arts of...

Arthur Lambert Brown

Arthur Lambert Brown

Nov 22, 2004

Arthur Lambert Brown was born to Anna Viola Brown and the late Oscar W. Browm, Sr, in Wilmington, DE. on April 12, 1952. He died peacefully at home on November 22, 2004. Arthur is survived by his son, Ian Brown, daughter, Erica P. Brown and daughter-in-law, Arnessa Brown. He also leaves his mother, Anna V. Brown; grandmother, Anna N. Williams;...

Hattie Mary Jones

Hattie Mary Jones

Nov 22, 2004

Missionary Hattie M. Jones, daughter of the late John and Mary Faison was born March 12, 1919 in Bristol, PA . On Monday, November 22, 2004 her spirit was called to join the Savior in that home not built with hands, but whose, maker and builder is God. Missionary Jones was educated in the Bristol and Philadelphia, PA school systems....

George Thomas

George Thomas

Nov 20, 2004

Obituary not available.

Otis Thomas Pulliam

Otis Thomas Pulliam

Nov 20, 2004

Mr. Pulliam is survived by his devoted wife Rosa Elizabeth; son Eric Thomas; 3 grandchildren Lyndae, Kiaya and Allegra; brother of James, Ernest, Wilbert, Sidnor, Carol & Lynwood Pulliam, Katheen Elam, Juanita Matthews, Dorothy Sauls and Evelyn Lambert; an aunt Elizabeth Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends Read Otis Pulliam's Obituary and...

Elnora Boone

Elnora Boone

Nov 20, 2004

Obituary not available.

Mariam Thomas

Mariam Thomas

Nov 17, 2004

Obituary not available.

Robert L. Murphy

Robert L. Murphy

Nov 16, 2004

He leaves to cherish his memories a daughter Pamela Douglas and a sister Doris Lorraine Murphy Strickland; 1 brother-in-law George Strickland;2 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Surgeon Murphy and Pochontas (Peggy)Murphy; one sister Phyllis Marie Murphy Johnson and one...

Handy P. Sampson

Handy P. Sampson

Nov 16, 2004

Obituary not available.

Raymond E. Wing

Raymond E. Wing

Nov 14, 2004

Raymond E. Wing, Sr., was born July 8, 1929 to the late Willie and Lessie Wing. He attended Howard High School. Raymond attended Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in his early years. He was employed at Spaulding Company as a curber. He served in the Air Force. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Anna Stevens -Wing for 53 years.....

Ivan Nilwon Collins

Ivan Nilwon Collins

Nov 13, 2004

Reverend Ivan N. Collins. Jr., born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 21, 1930. He is the son the late Ivan N. Collins, Sr.and Betty Lee Collins. He departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2004 at the Riverside Long-term Nusing Home. He was a long time resident of the City of Wilmington associated...

Frederick Nathaniel Johnson

Frederick Nathaniel Johnson

Nov 8, 2004

Age 67 of Wilmington, DE passed on to be with the Lord Novemeber 8, 2004 at Wilmington Hospital. Frederick N. Johnson was born May 22, 1937 in Wilmington, DE. He employed by Chrysler Motor Corp., Longshoremen Local #1694 and the State of Delaware, Caravel Building, where he retired in 2002. Mr. Freddy was preceded in death by his parents, Fred...

Linda M Smith

Linda M Smith

Nov 6, 2004

Obituary not available.

James William Spencer

James William Spencer

Nov 6, 2004

James went home to be with the Lord and his sister, Mildred Dodson, his brother, Joseph B. Dodson; children; Willie A. Canty, Sr.,"Brother", Roland F. Douglas, Sallie Byrd and the love of his life, his long time companion Margaret "Mousie" Douglas. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Chnell Douglas, Joan Davis, Marcia Cole, Gregory Douglas, Rosemary Lowther, Claudette...

Anthony Roger Cephas

Anthony Roger Cephas

Nov 5, 2004

Anthony leaves to cherish his memory his children Pamela Johnson of Baltimore, MD., Keisha Matthews, Dalila Newman, Anthony Copeland and Bartnell Newman all of Wilmington, DE; 2 brothers Ronald and Dwight Cephas. Read Anthony Cephas's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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