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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
Daniel Wash Mitchell
Oct 7, 2003
Age 83 of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at his residence. Daniel Wash Mitchell was born April 5, 1920 in Colerain, NC to the late Raleigh Mitchell and Cora Mitchell. He attended Thomas D. Clayton School. Daniel was formerly affiliated with the Bethel AME Church in Smyrna. He had worked at...
Richard Jervey
Oct 2, 2003
Age 78 of Wilmington, DE died Thursday, October 2, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. Jervey was formerly employed with Phoenix Steel. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sarah L. Jervey; and his children, Diane Delores Jervey, Cranston Jervey, Jacob Mack of Bronx, NY, Mary King (Jacob) of Newark NJ and Barbara T. Crowe (Gerald) of Tuscan,...
Lancey Craig Trader
Sep 29, 2003
Of San Diego, CA passed away Monday, September 29, 2003 at home. Lancey was born on February 4, 1962 in Wilmington, DE. He was the son of Lilton and Clara Trader, both of Wilmington, DE. He graduated from Brandywine High School and was an honor student when he graduated from Cheney College. He was preceded in death by his brother,...
Neil Mason
Sep 26, 2003
In lieu of flowers, send donations to Compassionate Care Hospice, 5610 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808. Read Neil Mason's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Jean F. Lewis
Sep 24, 2003
Age 64, she is survived by 1 daughter Regina Devlin; 2 grandsons, Qiydaar and Dawan Devlin; 1 devoted friend, Charles Devlin. Read Jean Lewis's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Ruth L. Potts
Sep 12, 2003
(Mom Ruth) Age 67 of Wilmington, DE departed this life peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2003 at home. Ruth was born in Peach Bottom, PA to the late Dorsey and Viola Boyer. She obtained her education in Quarryville, PA and retaired from the Delaware State Hospital, where she worked as a dietary aide. She was a member of the Presbyterian...
Ashley Cher'E Harper
Sep 12, 2003
Age 17 of Bear, DE, born September 8, 1986, passed away with the blessing of the Lord on September 12, 2003 at Christiana Hospital due to an automobile accident. She was the loving daughter of Bruce E. Harper of Wilmington, DE; and Deidre' Grant Morris and James R. Morris of Bear, DE. Ashley was a member of the Bethel A.M.E....
Harold B. Faulkner
Sep 10, 2003
Age 78 of Wilmington, DE passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at home, surrounded by his family. He was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army and served in the European Theatre. Prior to retirement, he was employed for 15 years at Crapenter Motor Freight. He was the husband of Dora M. Faulkner; and the father of...
Deborah Annette Hollis Wright
Sep 8, 2003
Age 46 of New Castle, DE went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2003 at her residence. Debbie was born in Wilmington to the late Clarence Hollis, Sr. and Geneva A. Hollis. She was formerly employed by the DuPont Company for over 25 years. Debbie was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Cherishing...
Claudia Lee Smith
Sep 7, 2003
Age 86 of Gardena, CA formerly of Wilmington, DE, died Sunday, September 7, 2003 at the Memorial Hospital of Gardena. Claudia was born September 15, 1917 in Arkansas City AR. She was one of 11 children born to Hospy and Carolina Glasco. Claudia Lee was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the Mother Church of God...
Lillie E. Thomas
Sep 5, 2003
Age 56 passed away on Friday, September 5, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Mrs. Thomas was the wife of Francis Thomas for 39 years. She was born March 7, 1947 in Sax, VA to Mrs. Mable Goode and the late Rufus Goode. She is also survived by 2 daughters, Linda and Tina Thomas; a son, Damion Thomas,...
Charles H. Seth
Sep 5, 2003
Age 79 of Wilmington, DE died Friday, September 5, 2003 with the blessing of the Lord at St. Francis Hospital. Charles was the proud graduate of Howard High School Class of 1942. He was employed by the General Tire Company as a road-side mechanic and later retired from the Christiana School District as a custodian. He served in the European...
Dezret L. "Dez" Smith
Sep 3, 2003
Age 42 of Claymont, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 3, 2003. Dezret was born on May 24, 1961 in Wilmington, DE. He was currently employed by Value City department stores. Dezret enjoyed sports; but art and singing were his passions. He graduated from Thomas McKean High School in 1979 and attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA for...
Dorothy Yelling
Sep 3, 2003
Age 83 of Wlmington, DE died Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at Manor Care. Mrs. Yelling was the daughter of the late Frederick and Ethel Spanish. Sister of the late Verdene Lowther, Edwin Spanish and Theodore Spanish. She was a graduate of Howard High School. Mrs. Yelling attended Scott AME Zion Church. She retired from the Wilmington Public School as a...
Joseph Henry Newman
Aug 26, 2003
Age 84 passed in the Veterans Hospital. Joseph Henry Newman, Sr. was born in Belvedere, DE to Rose and Robert Newman. Joseph was the last survivor of 9 children from that union. Joseph worked as a school custodian for the State of Delaware and retired from that position. He served in the Army Air Corp from 1943 until 1945 Cherishing...
Harry Henry Blackston
Aug 23, 2003
Retired New Castle County Superintendent Age 73 of Middletown, DE, and of the late Theophilus and Ada Blackston, departed this life Saturday, August 23, 2003 at Kent General Hospital in Dover. Harry was a U.S. Army veteran, and retired as superintendent of New Castle County Sewer Maintenance in 1987 after 30 years of service. He was a faithful member of...
