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

Oct 17, 2022

Kathleen Marie Watson-Sembly was born on November 2, 1958 in Millington, Maryland to Helen E. Watson and the late James A. Fletcher. She was the third of five children. She went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2022. Kathleen, affectionally known as Sissy or Kathy, moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 1970. She attended Mary C. I. Williams...

Oct 14, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Alexander-Whittle, affectionately known as "Little Mary," "Gurt," and "Nonnie," was born to the late Richard and Sallie Whittle on April 16, 1945 in Salem, New Jersey. Little Mary departed this life on October 14, 2022. She will be missed dearly by her loved ones. Little Mary received her education in the Penns Grove, New Jersey school system. She...

Oct 12, 2022

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Oct 12, 2022

Rosetta Smith was born on September 23, 1933, in Wilmington, DE to Mable Ray and Frank Ramsey she passed on October 11, 2022, in Wilmington, DE. Rosetta received her early education through the Wilmington public school system. Rosetta met the love of her life during her time at school. And on December 22, 1949, they were married, and from that...

Oct 9, 2022

Josette Elaine Copper was born in Reading. Pennsylvania (Schuylkill) on April 3, 1968 at 11:59 a.m. to the late George Eldridge Cooper, Sr. and Mary Ann Cooper. Elaine was the firstborn for both parents. Elaine spent the early years of her childhood in Roanoke, Virginia with her father's family from birth to the age of 4. Besides a brief stint...

Oct 9, 2022

Frank Tykeith Carter departed this life on October 9, 2022, in Wilmington, DE. Frank was born on August 6, 1995, in St. Francis Hospital to Rose Carter and Frank J. Singleton. Frank was educated in the public school system and attended Central High School. Frank enjoyed working with his hands and enjoyed life to the fullest. Frank was a quiet,...

Oct 7, 2022

Vincent M. Joquin was born on June 13, 1938 in Pembroke Parish, Bermuda to the late Lillian Joquin Bowen and Leroy Lewis. He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 7, 2022 where he was a resident of Gilpin Hall. Vincent was a man of many professional skills, talents and abilities. He learned the trades of bricklaying,...

Oct 7, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of Harkles Melvin Smith Sr., of Chester Pennsylvania on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the age of (58). He was born on June 14, 1964, to Caroline Smith and the late Ralph Kaufman. He attended school in Penns Grove, New Jersey, and was a member of the Penns...

Oct 6, 2022

Steven R. Dixon was born on February 25, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware. Steven graduated from William P. Bancroft Junior High School, where he received several awards for basketball and track. After high school, he was employed with several companies, East Mail Transportation, Leasway Transportation, and Eagle Limousine, and MotorCoach. Upon retirement, he worked at The Devon where he became a...

Oct 4, 2022

Hester N. Sadler, daughter of the late Louise Lecompte Sadler and George Sadler II., was born August 26, 1952, and departed this life peacefully on October 4, 2022. Hester received her early childhood education in Appoquinimink school district, graduating from Middletown High School. Upon graduating, she worked for Governor Sherman Tribbitt. After leaving the Governor's office she became a secretary...

Oct 2, 2022

Sep 27, 2022

Herman "Spark" Wilson, age 70 of New Castle, DE passed away on September 27, 2022, surrounded by his family. Herman graduated from De La Warr High School in 1970 and for a short time played collegiate basketball for Maryland State College. He worked as a Longshoreman for Local 1694 at the Port of Wilmington, Delaware for 23 years; and recently...

Sep 26, 2022

Alfred Abraham McKinney, son of the late Annie Bell and late Nebbie McKinney, was born on January 28, 1935, in Oak Park, Georgia. He passed away peacefully in his home on September 26, 2022, in Wilmington, Delaware. Abe was a devoted son, brother, and father, who love serving the Lord, being with his family, and playing music. He received his...

Sep 24, 2022

Edgar R. Oden - affectionately known as Slim and Peter Rabbit was born on Sunday, December 19, 1948 to the late Robert Oden and Anna (Chilton) Oden in Berlin, New Jersey. He was the seventh of ten children and received his formal education in the Philadelphia School System. Edgar had a heart and skill for carpentry. He attended Bok Technical...

Sep 24, 2022

Peggy Ellen Foeman, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Foeman, Jr. Peggy was born on May 11, 1952 in Lewes, Delaware to the late Betty Hadley and Evans Wilson, Sr. She was raised by her loving grandmother, Grace Elzey,...

Sep 22, 2022

Born to the late William and Myrtle Hodge White, June Murielouise White Ward was the fourth child of her parents. This baby girl arrived on December 8, 1924 and slipped away peacefully on September 22, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. June was raised in Wilmington, Delaware and was educated in the Wilmington Public Schools System. Aunt June met and...

Sep 17, 2022

Carla Rosalie Hampton was born January 14, 1971 to the late Joseph Gregory and Patricia Wing in Wilmington DE. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 19, 2022 surrounded by her family at the age of 51. Carla, who was affectionately known as "Beans "or "Carla Beans" received her early education in the Delaware Public School system attending...

Sep 16, 2022

Clarence Edward Dorsey, Sr. was born on April 2, 1931 in Still Pond, Maryland to the late James W. Dorsey, Sr. and Margaret (Johnson) Dorsey. He passed peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home in Wilmington, Delaware with his youngest son Mike by his side. Clarence received his early childhood education in the Wilmington School District. He graduated...

Sep 15, 2022

Gladston Scott was born February 26, 1945 in St. Ann, Jamaica West Indies to the late Granville Scott and Pearl Burton Scott. He passed away on September 15, 2022 in Newark, Delaware. A full obituary is forthcoming. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85769334953 Or One tap mobile : US: +13126266799,,85769334953# or +16468769923,,85769334953# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher...

Sep 13, 2022

Nathan attended the Wilmington Public schools and he graduated from Howard High school in June of 1966. He worked for the City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation for 21 years. He loved music and he owned a collection of old classics. He would play music and dance with his family. He also enjoyed playing basketball with his brothers. He was...