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

Anna Elizabeth Stevenson

Anna Elizabeth Stevenson

Oct 29, 2003

Age 80 of New Castle, DE died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at the Christiana Hospital. Anna, the daughter of the Samuel Bevans and Mary Maude Cain Bevans, was born on March 7, 1923 in Chester, PA. Mrs. Stevenson was the widow of Randolph Ira Stevenson, Sr. who passed away September 28, 2002. She is survived by 2 sons, Howard T....

Charles A. "Jake" Jacobs

Charles A. "Jake" Jacobs

Oct 28, 2003

Age 79 of Wilmington, DE passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. He was the son of the late Grace Kennedy and William Jacobs. He attended Howard High School. He took a special interest in Karate, where he excelled and became a martial arts instructor. He belonged to America Legion post #12, the Veterans...

Robert Neal Skates

Robert Neal Skates

Oct 25, 2003

Robert N. Skates was the son of Matthew and Mary Coleman Skates was born June 27, 2003 in Phenix, Va. He departed this life on October 25, 2003. Robert worked in the Sanitation Department for City of Newark. He enjoyed Fishing and Gardening. He is survived by Lester Skates, Tessie St.John and Franklin Skates. Read Robert Skates's Obituary and Guestbook...

Elizabeth "Poochie" Young

Elizabeth "Poochie" Young

Oct 24, 2003

Elizabeth "Poochie" Young, age 43 daughter of Claudia M. Baise and the late James W. Baise was born September 24, 1960 in Wilmington, Delaware. Poochie departed this life Friday, October 24, 2003 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Fred A. Young, Jr; three daughters Kenya, Keyonna and Nyree; seven step-children; four sisters Valerie, Lanora, Vanessa...

Marion Evelyn Nickerson

Marion Evelyn Nickerson

Oct 20, 2003

Age 72 passed away, October 20, 2003 at the Select Specialty Hospital. Memorial Services will be forth coming Read Marion Nickerson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Marian Evelyn Nickerson

Marian Evelyn Nickerson

Oct 20, 2003

Age 72 of WIlmington, DE passed away on Monday, Ocotber 20, 2003, at the Select Specialty Hospital. Marian E. Nickerson was the wife of the late Reginald S. Nickerson and daughter of the late Henry E. Hallman. She was retired from the city of Wilmington. Marian loved cooking, being with friends and watching the soaps. She leaves to cherish her...

Joe L. Marsh

Joe L. Marsh

Oct 18, 2003

Age 66, of Newark, DE, died Saturday, Ocotober 18, 2003 at Christiana Hosptial. Joe leaves to cherish his memories children, Joe A. Marsh, Reginald S. Marsh, Karen D. Ricks, Nathaniel O. Marsh, Shanina L. Marsh; brothers, and sisters, Willoby Marsh, Herbert, Jr., David and Eugene Marsh and Evelyn Moore; sons-in-law, Andre L. Coleman, Sr., and Michael Ricks; and other family...

Dr. William H. Ridgway

Dr. William H. Ridgway

Oct 16, 2003

he is survived by his wife Beatrice Ridgway of 61 loving and devoted years. one son Walter L. Ridgway of Lancaster, PA his wife Judy; three grandchildren William W. Ridgway, Sr. of Dover and wife Patrina Ridgway, Nora L. Ridgway of Dover, Adrienne Hendricks of Magnolia and husdand Lewis; 13 great great grandchildren and 2 great great great grandchildren; two...

Consuela A. Washington

Consuela A. Washington

Oct 15, 2003

Age 91 of Wilmington, DE died October 15, 2003 at the St. Francis Hospital. Mrs. Washington was a devoted member of Sharon Temple SDA Church. She was the wife of the Late Paul A. Washington, Sr.; mother of Catharine I. Trader of Bear, DE, Paul A. Washington, Jr., of Bear, DE., and Charles Washington of Hollywood, CA. and to Late...

Geraldine P. Miller

Geraldine P. Miller

Oct 15, 2003

Age 73 of Wilmington, DE died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at home. She was the daughter of the late Hicks and Maggie Stanford Hargis. She was born January 21, 1930 in Fruitland, MD. She grew up in Fruitland and was education in the public schools of Wilcomico County. Later she moved to Wilmington, DE., where she attended Delaware State College....

Herbert Callahan

Herbert Callahan

Oct 15, 2003

Age 75, of Wilmington, DE, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at his residence. He was the son of the Late Fred and Addie Curtis Callahan. He retired from the City of Wilmington and Harvey & Harvey as a sanitation Technician. He was an auxiliary police officer with the City of Wilmington and was honored for saving a child from a...

Richard Chambers

Richard Chambers

Oct 14, 2003

Obituary not available.

Perry C. Bell

Perry C. Bell

Oct 13, 2003

He was the son of the late Alberta Bell and Jerry Reed. He leaves to cherish his memory his children; Janice Doughty, Perry Bell, Jr., Regina Bell and Thomas Bell and two step-children;Octavia Bell and Howard Denney. He worked as a furniture mover and truck driver for Jake Supermarket for many years. Perry was also a deputy sheriff for New...

James H. Smith

James H. Smith

Oct 13, 2003

Obituary not available.

Gregory B Coverdale

Gregory B Coverdale

Oct 11, 2003

Age 52 of New Castle, DE died Saturday, October 11, 2003 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Beloved husband of Barber J. Coverdale of DE; he is survived by 2 sons, Gregory B. Coverdale, Jr.(Tonjia) of DE, and Kyle Coverdale of Chester, PA; devoted mother, Iona B. Hiland (John E., Jr.) of Silver Springs, MD; 1 sister, Jacqueline Lewis;...

Dr. James Woodrow Davis

Dr. James Woodrow Davis

Oct 10, 2003

Age 70 of New Castle, DE died Friday, October 10, 2003 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. The Rev. Dr. James W. Davis, Sr. was born to the late Mary A. Davis and the late James H. Mitchell on January 29, 1933 in Winston-Salem, NC, Rev. Davis was a pastor, educator, accomplished musician, recording artist and community leader. Rev. Davis graduated...

Deacon Carl T. Chandler

Deacon Carl T. Chandler

Oct 10, 2003

Age 78 of New Castle, DE passed away Friday, October 10, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Teddy Johnson. Mr. Chandler and the father of Sylvia Johnson and a stepson, Charles Wallace. He is also survived by 1 granddaughter, Shahasa Johnson; 1 step grandson, Carl T. Wallace. He has 6 brothers, Ernest Chandler...

John H. Ebo

John H. Ebo

Oct 10, 2003

Age 68, entered the eternal gates of Heaven on Fri. Oct. 10, 2003 after a brief illness in St. Francis Hospital. Rev. Ebo was born to the late James and Carrie Sullivan Ebo in Saluda, S.C. on April 10, 1932. Shortly after moving to Delaware, he joined the Latter Day Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Rev. Dr. Wayne S....

Samuel Arthur Wright

Samuel Arthur Wright

Oct 10, 2003

Obituary not available.

Stephaine Sistruck

Stephaine Sistruck

Oct 10, 2003

Obituary not available.

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