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Charlotte Elaine Davis

Charlotte Elaine Davis

May 27, 2022

Charlotte E. Davis was born on May 18, 1957 in Wilmington, DE to the late Arthur Davis, Sr. and Dorothy A. Davis. She passed on May 27, 2022 at her residence in Middletown, Delaware. Charlotte received her early childhood education from Louis L. Redding Middle School and graduated from Middletown High School in June 1976. After completing school she worked...

Barbara Lynn Walsh

Barbara Lynn Walsh

May 24, 2022

Barbara L. Walsh born November 12,1951 will be missed by family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Jermaine Eugene Leatherbury

Jermaine Eugene Leatherbury

May 23, 2022

Jermaine Eugene Leatherbury was born on May 11, 1971 in Wilmington, Delaware to Cleveland J. Boyce, Jr. and the late Zelda R. Leatherbury. He departed this life on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Tidal Health Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford, Delaware. Jermaine received his early education attending schools throughout the Christina School District from Drew-Pyle Elementary, Gauger Middle School, and then...

Marcus Lee Bost Sr.

Marcus Lee Bost Sr.

May 18, 2022

Marcus L Bost Sr. was born on January 29, 1963, in Wilmington, Delaware. He was born to his loving parents, Otto W. Bost Sr. and Reverend Viola Dickerson-Bost. Marcus attended and graduated from Howard High School of Technology in 1981. After graduating he honed in on his craft as a barber, becoming one of the best-licensed barbers in Delaware ahead...

Edith Veronica Palmore

Edith Veronica Palmore

May 14, 2022

Edith V. Palmore entered into eternal rest on May 14, 2022, in Newark, DE. Edith was preceded in death by her husband Eddie L. Palmore; sisters Eva Harris, Margaret Ashford and Lynette Roberts. Cherished mother of Renee P. (Bishop. Silvester S.) Beaman of Wilmington, Delaware, Jennifer P. (Victor) Jones of Acworth, Georgia and the late Yvette L. Palmore (Cornell) Casey;...

Leslie Yvonne Chitwood

Leslie Yvonne Chitwood

May 13, 2022

Leslie Yvonne (Lewis) Chitwood passed peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, surrounded by her family. Leslie was born in 1956 to Samuel Lavern and Bernice Inez (Segers) Lewis in Abilene, Texas. In the summer of 1967, Leslie and her family moved to Stanton, Delaware. Leslie attended John Dickinson High School class of '75. Leslie had a deep love for her...

Robert H. Taylor Jr.

Robert H. Taylor Jr.

May 12, 2022

Robert H. Taylor Jr. was born on February 15, 1982 in Wilmington, Delaware to Robert H. Taylor, Sr. and the late Opal Taylor. Robert was called home on May 12, 2022. Robert attended public schools in Wilmington, Delaware, and he had several jobs starting at a young age. He was an extremely intelligent, compassionate, loving, caring, father, friend, mentor, protector,...

Baby Aasir Khymir Chambers

Baby Aasir Khymir Chambers

May 11, 2022

A full obituary will be forth coming. Previous Events Memorial Service MAY 20. 12:00 PM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map

Lekevis Lamar Brown

Lekevis Lamar Brown

May 7, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Public Viewing MAY 27. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map

Forrest L. Walker Sr.

Forrest L. Walker Sr.

May 3, 2022

Born, the third child of five, to Ernest Moore and Jean (Betty) Louise Walker on April 12, 1949, FORREST LYNWOOD WALKER started his journey. He was birthed in Wilmington, Delaware at the former Memorial Hospital. As a youngster, he resided on the Eastside of Wilmington. There he attended Charles Drew Elementary School. His spiritual journey started at St. Matthews Episcopal...

Maxine Horne

Maxine Horne

Apr 29, 2022

Maxine Horne, affectionately known as "Mack," gained her angel wings on April 29, 2022, while in hospice in Christiana, DE. Maxine was 82 years of age. Maxine was born on September 6, 1939, to the late Ella and Algie Ledbetter. She grew up in Marshville, NC where she also received her education. In 1955, Maxine married the late Bill Horne....

Tamieka J. Henry

Tamieka J. Henry

Apr 26, 2022

Our Tamieka Joetta Henry was born to the late Melinda Rosalee Henry and Mark Badson on Thursday, August 19, 1976, in Wilmington, Delaware. Tamieka received her education in the public school system of Wilmington, Delaware, and graduated from Dover High School in the spring of 1994. On Saturday, April 27, 1996, Tamieka gave birth to her daughter, Quader'a Henry. To...

Ethel M. Barrett

Ethel M. Barrett

Apr 26, 2022

Ethel M. Barrett was born on August 27, 1934 in Raleigh, North Carolina to the late Odessa and Patrick Thompson. She passed on April 26, 2022 in Newark, Delaware. Ethel retired from Sears Roebuck where she worked for many years. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death...

Willie Marvin Whitehurst

Willie Marvin Whitehurst

Apr 22, 2022

Willie Marvin Whitehurst was born to the late John Whitehurst and Bessie Thomas in New Hope, North Carolina. "Marvin" as he was called, was born June 30th, 1960, and departed this life on April 22, 2022, at the Christiana Care Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Most of Marvin's friends and family always called him "Marvin" and will always remember him as...

Mary Beth Daniels

Mary Beth Daniels

Apr 19, 2022

Mary Beth Daniels went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Wilmington, Delaware on July 23, 1967 to the late Joseph and Mary Daniels. Mary received her early education in the Wilmington public school system. She attended Wilmington High School where she graduated in 1985....

Jackie Cosden Jr.

Jackie Cosden Jr.

Apr 16, 2022

Jackie Cosden Jr. was born on May 17, 1966, to Maryann Cosden and Jackie Cosden, Sr. both of Wilmington Delaware. Jackie Jr. unexpectedly departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 16, 2022. His wife, Rozanna (Patty) shared 31 years of his life. Jackie graduated from Wilmington High School in 1984. During his high school years, he developed a passion for...

Shirley Norton

Shirley Norton

Apr 15, 2022

Shirley Ann Norton born 11/3/56 passed away at Wilmington hospital on 4/15/22 at the age of 65. She leaves behind six children, Cassandra Norton, Travis Norton, Travanion Norton, Altorie Richardson, Alvee Richardson, and Trevor Smith, all of Wilmington, Delaware, and her best friend Jean Scott. Please follow the instructions below to access the Zoom webinar. When: Jun 9, 2022 06:00...

Ethel Mae Williams

Ethel Mae Williams

Apr 13, 2022

Ethel was born on December 31, 1957 in Wilmington, Delaware to Lewis R. Williams and Anna Price Williams. She passed on Wednesday, April, 13, 2022 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware surrounded by her loved ones. Ethel, "Ms. E" received her early childhood education from North East Elementary School. She graduated from Wilmington High School then from there she went...

Sylvester J Hollis

Sylvester J Hollis

Apr 12, 2022

Sylvester J. Hollis, Sr. was born on February 9, 1937 in Chester, PA, to Frederick D. Hollis, Sr. and Laura May Hinson Hollis. He passed on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA. Sylvester received his early childhood education from Frederick Douglass School. After graduating from Chester High School in 1955, Sylvester served in the United States...

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