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

Dorothy B. Handy

Dorothy B. Handy

May 25, 2004

She is survived by her son Melvin Handy; 1 sister Anna Case of Wilm., DE and 1 grandson; and a devoted cousin James (Jim Dandy) Pritchett; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to Missions in Motion, Florida Grant Women's Missionary Society @ Bethel A.M.E. Church 602-604 N. Walnut St. Wilm., DE 19801...

Noble Pritchett

Noble Pritchett

May 24, 2004

Age 67, of New Castle, DE died Monday May 24, 2004. He is a retired truck driver and has been a devoted foster parent to over 30 children, during the past 21 years. Also, he served as a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he received a Purple Heart for his service in the Korean War and held...

Douglas F Johnson

Douglas F Johnson

May 22, 2004

Age 78 departed this life Saturday, May 29, 2004 at Christiana Care. Doug as he was known by many, worked at Abex Corporation for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucinda W. Johnson. He leaves to Cherish his memory 4 daughters, Celestine Hill, Crystal Alston, Sarah Seeney and Laurie Ann Wilson, all of New Castle, DE....

Audrey Conyers

Audrey Conyers

May 18, 2004

Obituary not available.

Edith M. Marshall

Edith M. Marshall

May 17, 2004

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Sarah E. Hayman

Sarah E. Hayman

May 14, 2004

Age 39 of Wilmington, De passed away Friday, May 14, 2004, at Foulk Manor Care. Sarah was born in Wilmington, DE to Millie Ann Hayman and the late Bernard G. Hayman, Sr. In addition to her mother she leaves to cherish her memory 4 daughters Starmane, Koel, Ju'Quel and T'ache; and 4 sons Kirell, Vincent, conway and Kishid Hayman and...

Deborah O. Hoxter-Jones

Deborah O. Hoxter-Jones

May 13, 2004

Deborah O. Hoxter- Jones (Debbie) age 58 of Wilmington, DE passed away Thursday, May 13, 2004 at the Wilmington Hospital after bravely fighting a long illness. She was predeceased by her son, Robert E. Jones. Deborah is survived by her daughter Sharmaine Mozella, three grandchildren Darrius, Felicia and Ibri; her mother Mozella M. Hoxter; one sister Joan Elmira Benson; four...

Florence Virginia Adams

Florence Virginia Adams

May 3, 2004

Mrs. Adams she graced our lives for 75 years. Mrs. Adams was born March 18, 1929 to the late Otie B. And Sadie K. Pack in Ballard, W.VA. She attended Wendy Dale Elem. in Ballard, W. VA and was a graduate of Lincoln High in Hinton, W. VA. She was a dedicated servant of Jehovah for 43 yrs. She was...

Ruby L. Young

Ruby L. Young

May 2, 2004

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Lamotte T. Kelley

Lamotte T. Kelley

Apr 30, 2004

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Esther Elizabeth Benson

Esther Elizabeth Benson

Apr 27, 2004

Age 72 yrs, died Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at home. She was born February 16, 1932 to the late William and Susie Cornish Casson. Esther enjoyed being a homemaker to her former late husband Mereal D. L. Benson, Sr. and children. Diane Veals, CA, Merle Fields, MD, Deborah Benson, Beverly Fountain, Mereald L. Benson, Jr., and Cynthia Benson-with whom she...

James Lawrence Moody

James Lawrence Moody

Apr 26, 2004

age 76 of Wilmington, DE passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at his residence, surrounded by family. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Elvinia Moody; 2 sons, Carl Bensonand David Moody; 2 daughters, Beverly Moody and Dawn Sutton; and 1 daughter-in-law, Bridgette Moody. Other survivors include 2 brothers, Arthur and Emanuel Moody; 1 sister Susan Wright; 1 aunt,...

Fred A Dancy

Fred A Dancy

Apr 25, 2004

Age 64 of Wilmington, DE died on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at home. He leaves to cherish his memories companion Vanessa Moore; children Pam, Troy Davis, Joanne Tripplet, Darnell Stevens and Terri; mother Katherine Dancy; sisters, brothers and other family members and friends. Read Fred Dancy's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Bishop David E. Hackett

Bishop David E. Hackett

Apr 24, 2004

of New Haven, CT completed his life mission on Saturday, april 24, 2004 at a nursing home in CT. Bishop Hackett was the son of the late Charles and Florence Hackett. Prior to his election to bishop he pastored churches in PA, N.J. and CT. In 1972, he was elevated to bishop. He presided over the 1st & 4th Episcopal...

William S. Foeman

William S. Foeman

Apr 20, 2004

William S. Foeman, Jr. (Bill), age 58, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at his home. born in Wilmington, DE on December 8, 1945, to William S. Foeman, Sr. and Lavinia Couch, Bill (also lovingly known as Junebug) was raised in Stockton, MD, where he attended public school. He served in the U.S. Navy and honorably discharged after three...

James Lawrence Moody

James Lawrence Moody

Apr 20, 2004

Age 76 pased away Tuesday, April 20, 2004 surrounded by his family at his residence. He is survived by his wife Elvinia Moody; 2 sons Carl Benson and David Moody; 2 daughters Beverly Moody, Dawn Sutton; 1 daughter-inlaw Bridgette Moody; 2 brothers Arthur Moody, Emmanuel Moody; 1 sister Susan Wright and an aunt Frances Crawford; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren...

Earl E. Ford

Earl E. Ford

Apr 13, 2004

Age 74, of Wilmington, DE died Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Ford was a LicensedFuneral Director for 42 years in the city of Wilmington. He served in the military. He was also a member of Ezion Mt. Carmel U.M. Church. Mr. Ford was the son of the late Harold Henry Ford and Alethea Marie Ford. He was...

Tyrone William Scott

Tyrone William Scott

Apr 11, 2004

Tyrone leaves to cherish his memory his fiancee, Mia Hickson; mother, Cassandra Scott; father, Tyrone Williams (Sharon); siblings, Keondra Scott, Tyisha and Tyahir Mitchell; and grandmother, McCledia Hardin. Other survivors include his uncle, Troy Scott (Debbie); devoted aunt, Cryshell Scott and devoted cousin, Desean McCurdy; and a host of other uncles, and aunts; cousins; other family and friends. Read Tyrone...

Bejamin L. Johnson

Bejamin L. Johnson

Apr 9, 2004

Age 63 of Wilmington, DE departed from us on Friday, April 9, 2004 at his residence. Benny leaves to cherish his memories; Mary Seth; 3 daughters Patricia A. Romeo, trina (Ira) Farrow and Tisa (Kirk) Selby; 1 son Robert Johnson; 4 sisters Pearline Tate, Rosetta Johnson and Shavonne Davis;3 brothers Earl, Edward and Robert Johnson; 13 grandchildren; 1 devoted brother-in-law,...

Percy Robert Lee Stevenson

Percy Robert Lee Stevenson

Apr 7, 2004

age 49 of Brooklyn, NY suddenly departed this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center due to heart failure. He was born March 24, 1955 in Wilmington, DE to Dorothy C. Huff and the late Percy R.L. Stevenson, Sr. In addition to his mother, Percy leaves to cherish his partner Richard Graham; 2 brothers Wilbert...

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