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Wilmington, DE (302) 762-8448 | Penns Grove, NJ (856) 299-5517 | Smyrna, DE (302) 659-5517
Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
George A. "Blue Plate" Thompson
Dec 17, 2003
George A.Thompson aka "Blue Plate" of Newark, DE. age 76 died very quietly on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at his residence. George was the son of the late Irving and Nancy (NeeWilson) Thompson also predeceased by 1 brother Charles A. Thompson and 1 sister Nancy Jean Honey. He leaves to mourn his passing, his devoted wife and caregiver, Delores Whittington...
Gladys Gertrude Gaither
Dec 15, 2003
Age 71 of New Castle, DE died Monday, December 15, 2003 at the Christiana Hospital. Mrs. Gaither was born in South Dennis, New Jersey and lived for many years in Willingboro, NJ before moving to Delaware in 1995. Mrs. Gaither was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church in Wilmington, DE. She is survived by her husband, Harold Gaither; her...
Juanita S. Fisher
Dec 15, 2003
Mrs. Fisher age 75 of Wilmington, DE departed this life, Monday, December 15, 2003 at the Christiana Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memmories, 4 sons, Terry, Tommy, Timmy and Teddy; 2 daughters, Terry Fisher Roy and Shirley Fisher Wooley; sister, Lucille Jones; a brother-in-law, Wade Carrol; and a host of grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews...
June Elizabeth Harley
Dec 9, 2003
Age 70 of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peaacefully Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves to cherish many loving memories her children, Don Cornnelius(Helen), Aaron Harley(Danielle), Paula Brown, Vernell Fisher, Bernadette Nicholson, Robin Braxton and Gale Owens, all of Wilmington and Bruce Harley of MN. Other survivors include her devoted niece, Rovettory Carter;...
Catherine May Tiller
Dec 7, 2003
MEMORIAL SERVICES Catherine May Tiller, daughter of the late Frances Crummel and John Miles on the 6th day of September, 1927 in Wilmington, Delaware departed this life on the 7th day of December, in Raleigh, North Carolina after a lengthy illness. She was a devoted, loving mother, grandmother and friend. Catherine Tiller, better know as, "Miss Kittie" to her loved...
William Jerome Mccain
Dec 6, 2003
Age 34 of Wilmington, Delaware died Saturday, December 6, 2003 at the House of Joseph. William was the son of Loretta McCain and William Massey. He also leaves to cherish his memory his brothers & sisters; Celeste Clark, Gwyneth Alexander Alfred Watson, Shawn, Hope, Marc, and Daye McCain. Lisa Walker and Charlene Robertson. Read William McCain's Obituary and Guestbook on...
George Washington Cooper
Dec 4, 2003
George is the son of the late James & Rosa Cooper and husband of the late Mary Cooper. He leaves to cherish many blessed memories his son; Wille Ford, Bobby Cooper, Willie Gasket, George Cooper, Jr. Eddie Cooper, James Cooper and Frank Cooper. His daughters; Mary Cooper, Aminah Al Hagg, Ruby Turner, Louise Evans and Cchristinne Cooper; one sister, Anna...
Anna O. Loper
Dec 4, 2003
She leaves to cherish her memories; six nieces Sylvia Sparks (Kenneth), Vera Hutt, Renee Dawkins (James) and Wanda Wilford, Victoria Gilbert (Gary) and Janice Davis (Rogers C. Lawler); three nephews, Claude Lamotte Wilford, Edward Righter and Anthony Wilford; one sister-in-law Leona Kimberton (Booker); special friends Gloria Johnson and Judith Webster and nnumerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members...
Adelaide A. Hollis
Nov 28, 2003
Adelaide A. Hollis, of Wilmington, DE, age 67, died Friday, November 28, 2003 at the Wilmington Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memories 9 children, Arlanda Foreman, Edmond Jackson, Patricia Samuel, Cynthia Anderson, Paul Sibbley, Nadine Nowlin, Oliver Lewis, William Hollis, Jr. and Marsha Marshall; 5 sons-in-law; 1 daughter-in-law; 4 sisters; 1 brother; 26 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and a...
Edward A. Ennis
Nov 28, 2003
Edward A. Ennis age 79 of Wilmington, DE passed away Friday, November 28, 2003, at Ingleside Nursing Home. Edward was born to the late Rev. Daniel E. Ennis and Edith Jackson Ennis. The services will be private at the convience of the family. Read Edward Ennis's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Thomas J. Dunnum
Nov 27, 2003
The services will be private and held at the convience of the family. Read Thomas Dunnum's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Yvonne Smith
Nov 25, 2003
Yvonne is the daughter of Benjamin Smith and the late Avelia (Jackson) Smith. Yvonne also leaves to cherish her memory 3 children; Roderick, Kierre and Patricia Smith; 3sisters; 2 brothers; 1 brother-in-law and other family members Read Yvonne Smith's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Willie James Daggett
Nov 24, 2003
Willie was born the first son to mr & Mrs Emerson & Clara Daggett on August 15, 1954 in Hemingway, SOuth Caolina. He graduated from DeLaWarr High School. He serves in the United State Army and was honorably discharged in 1980. Willie was employed at the Port of Wilmington. He leaves to cherish his memory his, Geraldine, his three children;...
Colon Haines "Wine" Alston
Nov 23, 2003
Colon Haines Alston son of the late Arthur and Blanche Headen- Alston was born October 16, 1931 in Chatham County, NC. He retired from Chrysler. He also served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Nannie Alston; beloved father of Lamote Alston, Teresa Alexander; brother of Macie Hadley, George Alston;...
Benjamin C.L. Rhoades
Nov 20, 2003
Benjamin C. L. Rhoades was January 20, 1916, in Avondale, Pennsylvania, to Margaret Palmer Ringgold and Issac Francis. Benjamin was self-employed for a number of years where he operated a restaurant and bicycle shop and performed private contracting which included home interior remodeling. In 1947 Benjamin was an employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital as a Nursing Assistant. Later, he...
William "Willie" Drayton
Nov 19, 2003
William Drayto, Jr. (Willie) was born on May 5, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin. He served in the army from 1952-1942. He bowled for the army league and won many awards and trophies, bowling was his passion. He married Sarah Ellen Bayne and fathered a daughter, Sandra Simmons. He was a traveling man, spending most of his life in Virginia, Salisbury,...
Melvin Joseph Daniels
Nov 19, 2003
Age 66 of Wilmington, DE died Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at home. Melvin was born February 17, 1937 in Wilmington, DE to the late Kathryn and Noah Daniels, III. He was educated in the Wilmington Public Schools. He served in the U. S. Airforce. He worked in various jobs in the Wilmington area. He is survived by his children, Robert,...
Madeline Mae Moody
Nov 18, 2003
Madeline was born on April 5, 1910 in Middletown, DE. Mrs. Moody was the daughter of the late Alonzo Sr. and Alice Waters. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Geneva C. Skinner; one sister, Helen Bowers and one brother, Alonzo Waters, Jr. She also leaves to cherish her memory; 4 Grandchildren, 10 Great-Grandchildren, 9 Great-Great- Grandchildren and a...
Joseph E. Jackson
Nov 17, 2003
He leaves to cherish his memories, parents Joseph Jackson, Sr. and Jean Jackson; his siblings, Kwame and Yaminah Jackson, Charlemaine and Paul Young; his grandparents John and Isabelle Jackson, and Alma Gardner; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and family members Read Joseph Jackson, Jr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Crystal Renee Saunders
Nov 17, 2003
Dr. Crystal Renee Saunders, of Newark, DE, daughter of Leon C. Saunders, Jr. and the late Carolyn V. Fields-Saunders was born January 2, 1962 in Cecil County, MD. Her sudden call to glory came on Monday, November 17, 2003. She was 41. Crystal received her early education at Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, DE. After graduation, she attended Wheaton College in...
