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

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...

Lula Elizabeth Bryant
Aug 20, 2003
Age 81 passed away on Wednesday, 8/20/03 at home. Mrs. Bryant, wife of the late Gentris L. Bryant; she was also predeceased by sisters Treavor James and Loletha Solomon, and brothers William, David and James McQueen; Mrs. Bryant is survived by sons, Charles L. of Raleigh, N.C., Alton L. and Kendall B., daughters Mary A. Rivers and Delores B. Spurlock,...

Joan Delores Chandler
Aug 19, 2003
Age 54 of Wilmington, DE died on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at Wilmington Hospital. Joan was the daughter of the late Heston R. Chandler, Sr., and Lucy Virginia Stacks. She leaves behind 1 daughter, Linda Butcher; son-in-law, Clarence Butcher, II; grandson Junad Butcher; and granddaughter, Keira Butcher. Other survivors include her brother, RobertChandler; aunt, Della Brown; cousin. Pearl; and nieces...

Chester A. Virden
Aug 18, 2003
Age 70, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital. He retired from Chrysler Corporation(Newark, DE). He is survived by a loving wife, Leslie L. Virden; 2 children, Quinton Massey and Stacy D. Chambers; cousin, Jeffrey Manier (Philadelphia); 1 son-in-law, Rodney J. Bradley; 1 brother-in-law; 1 sister-in-law; 1 devoted friend, Fred ( Boo) Young;...

Dorothy J. Fells
Aug 16, 2003
Age 76, of Wilmnigton, DE, died Saturday August 16, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital. Dorothy J. Fells passed joyously through the heavenly gates on Saturday, August 16, at St. Francis Hospital. The daughter of the late, Lillian Boddy James and Lindsay James, was born on January 18, 1927 in Coatesville, PA. She is survived by her daughter, Claudine Artis of...

Daniel Coleman
Aug 13, 2003
Age 60 of Wilmington, DE died Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at the Hillside Nursing Facility. Mr. Coleman was employed for 30 years by Stanley J. Twardus, acquired by Harvey and Harvey. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 39 years, Theresa Coleman; 3 children, Daniel E., Doretha and Cynthia; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 4 sisters; 2 brothers;...

Rommel Jabari Miller
Aug 13, 2003
In loving memories of Rommel Jabari Miller. He leaves a very impressive personality behind such as his beautiful voice and his artistic ability to draw. Rommel was a very humorous person and loved to dress nice, he also loved his transformers and comic books. Rommel leaves to cherish his memories the Miller and Ward Families. Read Rommel Miller's Obituary and...

Roger Lee Everett
Aug 2, 2003
Age 44 of Wilmington, DE died Saturday, August 2, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Linda; 1 daughter, Monique Everett; and 4 sons, Roger Everett, Sieque Medley and Kevin and Vernon Hunter. Other survivors include his mother, Dora Everett Johnson (Robert); brother Tonny S. Everett(Lori); 2 sisters, Barbara Brown and Laura Watts; 7...

Bette A. Green
Aug 1, 2003
"Momma Dukes" Age 60 of Wilmington, DE died Friday, August 1, 2003 in the Wilmington Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Alberta Carney of Chester, PA; 2 daughters, Donna Dorsey and Cynthia Harris; 3 sons, Mark A., Donald O. and Gregory D. Dorsey; and 1 daughter-in-law, Angela D. Dorsey, all of DE. Read Bette Green's Obituary and Guestbook on...

Leon C. Boyd
Jul 30, 2003
Of New Castle, DE, died Wednesday, July 29, 2003 at Hillside Nursing Home. Husband of Edith A. Boyd, Father of Lynn Boyd-Smith; stepfather of Elizabeth Hammond and Anthony Roy. He also leaves 1 nephew, Raymond Kendall of TN; 2 sons-inlaws; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 9 sister-in-laws; and 5 brother-in-laws. Read Leon Boyd's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Jeannette E. Shipman
Jul 25, 2003
Age 80, of Wilmington, DE, died Friday, July 25, 2003 at the Wilmington Hospital. Wife of the late Robert Shipman, she worked as a housekeeper for Henry Brown and family. She is survived by her goddaughter, Crystal White; niece and caretaker Cynthia Jones; stepchildren, Shelia, Deborah, and Robert, Jr.; and a host of other family and friends. Read Jeannette Shipman's...

Betty Garlick
Jul 18, 2003
Betty was born in King William William, Va. to the late Caroline and William Washington. She was preceded in death by her son Robert E. Garlick. She leaves to cherish her memories: 1 daughter, Priscilla Jackson, an adopted daughter Edith Johnson, 1 sister, 3 brothers, 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Read Betty Garlick's Obituary and...

Edna Mae Taylor
Jul 15, 2003
Age 78 of New Castle, DE died Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at the Hillside Nursing Home in Wilmington. She leaves to cherish her memory 1 daughter, Pamela Bailey; 2 sons, Lewis C. and Milton J. Bailey; and 1 daughter-in-law, Rosalind D. Bailey. Read Edna Taylor's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.