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

Andrew H. Price

Andrew H. Price

Feb 26, 2004

Age 56 of Newark, DE passed away peacefully Thursday, February 26, 2004 at Christiana Hospital. Andrew H. Price was the late Virgie Price and Ormond Harris. He attended the Wilmington Public Schools and was a 2966 graduate of Howard High School. Shortly after graduation, Andrew was employed by the DuPont Company for 38 years serving in many capacities prior to...

Mary Lolley Raikes

Mary Lolley Raikes

Feb 26, 2004

Age 77 of Wilmington, DE departed this life on Thursday, February 26, 2004 at Tilton Terace. Mary Lolley raikes daughter of the late Raymond B. Lolley, Sr. and Gracie v. Lolley was born on June 9, 1926. Mary was educated in the public schools of Wilmington and Howard High School. She was employed in food service in the school system,...

Lloyd Douglas

Lloyd Douglas

Feb 21, 2004

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Johnnie Mae Saylor

Johnnie Mae Saylor

Feb 21, 2004

She was born January 14, 1960 to Rev. John W. Saylor and Jannie Mae Saylor. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1978. She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Shonteace Saylor of wilmington, DE and Johnna Saylor of Erie, PA; two sisters, Jeannette Saylor and Rosemary Saylor of Wilmington, DE; three brothers, Jesse Saylor and Cedric Saylor...

Catherine Virginia King

Catherine Virginia King

Feb 17, 2004

Catherine V. King, age 83 widow of the late Robert L. King went to sleep on February 17, 2004. She is survived by 3 daughters; Lillie Floyd of NYC, NY, Emma L. Cannon and Ella Burton both of Wilmington, DE. 1 son-in-law, Anthony Burton; 1 son, Jackie Taylor of Dover; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law, Gladys Wise of Dagsboro,...

Shannon Lamotte Matthews

Shannon Lamotte Matthews

Feb 16, 2004

Shannon was the son of the late Bernadette Matthews Harris. He was born April 7, 1996 in Wilmington, Delaware and a was a graduate of Wilmington High School. He leaves to cherish his memories, Father Reginald(Reggie) Harris. he was a devoted father to Willis Brown, III and Tara Brown; brother Dion W. Matthews, Sr. of Wilmington, DE., Vernon and James...

Warren Eugene Summerlin

Warren Eugene Summerlin

Feb 15, 2004

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Robert H. "Da" Johnson

Robert H. "Da" Johnson

Feb 13, 2004

Robert H. Johnson "Da" Age 32, of Bear, DE departed this life on February 13, 2004. He leaves to cherish his memory, his Father & Mother, Robert, Sr., & Shirley Johnson, seven children, Stephanie Carter, Sabri Millner, Dakair Hall, Daki Brown, Quadair Hall, Nyairah Brown and Tierra Cooper; 3 brothers, Richardo Turner, Tance Johnson and his twin Robbie Johnson; 3...

Mattie J. Everett-Hudson

Mattie J. Everett-Hudson

Feb 6, 2004

Age 60 passed away Friday, February 6, 2004 at the Wilmington Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband Nathaniel W. Hudson; 2 sons James Everett and Nathan Hudson, 1 daughter Frinchele Hudson Goodridge and one step-daughter, Michelle Jarmon; 1 daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren, four brothers, 4 sisters and other family members and friends. Read Mattie Everett-Hudson's Obituary and Guestbook...

Gladys Groce

Gladys Groce

Feb 4, 2004

Gladys moved to Wilmington from Brooklyn, New York in 1976 where she was employed and retired from Emily P. Bissell Hospital. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis (Benny) Groce, her grand-daughter, Mecca Dominque Downes, two sisters; Emma Cain and Naomi Wright and five brothers; Wilson, Sr;Isaac O. Jr;William and George L. Downes and Carvalee Brown. She...

Edward Dale

Edward Dale

Feb 3, 2004

Age 70 of Wilmington, DE passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories, a sister, Rev. Elsie Dale Wilson of New Castle, DE; 3 brothers, Clifton Dale and George Dale of Wilmington and Jesse Dale of Milford, DE; 2 devoted sisters-in-law, Blanda Dale and Betty Dale; a brother-in-law, Ernest Wilson; 5 aunts;...

Yvonne J. Brown

Yvonne J. Brown

Feb 2, 2004

Age 41 of Wilmington, Delaware passed away February 2, 2004 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by her family. She leaves to cherish 5 sons; Ira, William, Jamar, Dawon and Jabri; 3 daughters, Lisa, Felicia and Bilneshia.;6 sisters; 9 brothers; 5 grandchildren and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son Howard and her sister Jerina(Poochie)...

Catherine M. Cammile-Brown

Catherine M. Cammile-Brown

Jan 28, 2004

Age 76 of New Castle, DE was born to the late Helen and Raymond Cammile on September 12, 1927. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at the Emily bissell Nursing Home. She had 1 son, Richard, who preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory 2 granddaughters, Letonia and Richella Grimes, both of Wilmington; 3...

Earl 'Chester Bob Bradley Johnson

Earl 'Chester Bob Bradley Johnson

Jan 27, 2004

Age 55 passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, January 227, 2004 at his home with his family at his bedside. Born in Philadelphia, PA June 9, 1948 to the late Christine(Sutton) Johnson and Earl Johnson, Sr., Brad loved the outdoors, fishing, gatherings of family and friends the playful companionship of the family dog "bird" and a fierce...

George W. Holland

George W. Holland

Jan 25, 2004

Obituary not available.

Joyce Bryant

Joyce Bryant

Jan 25, 2004

Obituary not available.

Elwood S. Roy

Elwood S. Roy

Jan 23, 2004

Age 81 of Newark, DE died Friday, January 23, 2004 A former WWII vet and retired empolyee of the Postal Service and the Newark Senior Center. Puddy was active in many civic groups. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the NAACP. he received numerous awards, most recently the Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAACP and a...

Evon E. Helm

Evon E. Helm

Jan 23, 2004

Evon E. Helm "Rekiyaton" daughter of the late Alford and Helen Helm. von was a graduate of Howard High School. She lived to cook and enjoyed singing and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her grandddaugter Amya White. She leaves to cherish her memory her 2 children; Nicloe and Aisha Helm; 4 grandchildren; Acora, Dominque...

Robert L. Benson

Robert L. Benson

Jan 22, 2004

Robert L. Benson, affectionately known as Bobby-Lee was born on December 2, 1927 and departed this life on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at the Wilmington Hospital. Bobby-Lee, the son of the late Clarence Jones and Eleanor Scott was born in Wilmington, DE., He received his education from the Wilmington Public School System. After leaving school he worked at the Hotel...

Elizabeth R. Grannum

Elizabeth R. Grannum

Jan 22, 2004

Of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2004. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Julia E. and Terry Vaughn, Jr., son and daughter-in-law, Hugh P. and Carolyn Grannum; sister, Julia Gairy; granddaughter, Blake Elizabeth Grannum; grandson and his wife, Christopher A. and Charlotte Bennett; great grandsons, Robert, Christopher E. and Parker...

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