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

Apr 6, 2022

Mary Louise Banks was born on January 5th,1959 to the late Helen Morton, and Junius Banks Sr. "Louise" as the family called her, graduated from Howard High school and attended the American Beauty Academy where she obtained her Cosmetology license. She was known to be the life of the party, she enjoyed being around family and friends. She is proceeded...

Apr 6, 2022

Melita Anderson-Wilson departed this life on April 6, 2022, in Newark, Delaware. Melita was born October 22, 2022, in Wilmington, Delaware to William Wilson, and Ruth L. Harris. Melita was employed as a childcare provider. She will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forth coming. Previous Events Public Viewing APR 30. 10:00 AM -...

Apr 4, 2022

Rebecca Lockett-Drummond, 90, Departed this life on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Christiana Hospital Newark DE. surrounded by family. Rebecca is affectionately known as Mother Drummond to many was born on June 4, 1931, To the late Clarence Lockett and Leconer Thompson in Boissevain, VA. She was one of nine siblings. Rebecca's early & high school education was in Tazewell...

Apr 1, 2022

A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Military Honors & Committal APR 21. 1:00 PM (ET) Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery 2465 Chesapeake City Road Bear, DE 19701 https://vets.delaware.gov/ Loading map

Mar 29, 2022

Clarence Smith, affectionately known as "Smitty", was born April 23, 1926, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to the late Totsie Smith. He peacefully departed this earth on March 28, 2022. He and his late sister Nancy were raised by his grandparents, the late Henry and Lilly Smith, and various other relatives. At the age of 10 years old, he delivered...

Mar 28, 2022

Zatanya Jackson Born July 15, 1971, in Livingston, Alabama Sumter County, to Daisy Ann Pickens. Soon after birth, Zatanya and her mother moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where Daisy Pickens married James Daniel Lindsey Jr., who was in the Air Force, and later relocated his family to Lancaster, California. Zatanya started her early childhood education overseas at Kadena Air Force Base,...

Mar 27, 2022

An angel is on her way to heaven and her name is Jamaris Nichelle Maynard. She was born October 31, 1975, to Veda and the late Clement Maynard. She departed this life peacefully, on Sunday, March 27th, surrounded by her loving family. Her faith was deeply seated in Christ as she accepted Christ as her personal savior at the age...

Mar 27, 2022

David James Griffin was born on February 15, 1973 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Charlotte A. Griffin and the late James Griffin. David passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. David received his early childhood education from the Red Clay School District and graduated from Delcastle Technical High School. After graduation, he worked at Sears, Goldey-Beacom College, and A.C. Moore...

Mar 26, 2022

Shirley Ann Gipson was the 4th of 8 children born to Selma T. Cornelius Gipson. Shirley was born in Philadelphia, PA, and where she completed her early education as well. Shirley suffered a great tragedy when she was young that left her a paraplegic. She continued her education with disability programs in DE that included life and vocational skills to...

Mar 25, 2022

Mar 24, 2022

Brendyne J. Newman, Sr. was born October 31, 1988 in Chestertown, Maryland and entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ashley Jones-Newman, whom he cherished and loved dearly. He was the son of Dorthia Brown and the late James Thomas Newman, Sr. Brendyne attended Mt. Pleasant High School in Wilmington, Delaware....

Mar 20, 2022

Diane R. Hughes was born February 12, 1956 in Salem, New Jersey and passed away March 20, 2022. Diane attended Penns Grove High School. She worked at Cadia Healthcare for 16 years where she was a loving, caring, and extraordinary CNA. She loved helping people, it was just in her, no matter if it was her patients, family, or friends....

Mar 17, 2022

Valerie C. Patterson was granted her angel wings on March 17, 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Valerie had touched in her short, yet very memorable life. Valerie's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time...

Mar 15, 2022

A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Gracelawn Memorial Park 2220 North Dupont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 Loading map Previous Events Graveside Service APR 2. 11:00 AM (ET) Gracelawn Memorial Park 2220 North Dupont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 Loading map

Mar 15, 2022

Barbara L. Wilkins age 80 of Wilmington, DE departed this life on March 15, 2022. Barbara the daughter of the late Beatrice Patton Hills and Richard Howard Brown was born on February 13, 1942 in Wilmington, DE. She attended Douglass Elementary (#21), Bancroft Middle and Howard High School. She worked for 39 years at the Memorial, Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals...

Mar 6, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Memorial Service MAR 19. 11:00 AM (ET) Cathedral of New Beginnings 4112 North Market Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map

Mar 6, 2022

Kenya M. Robinson, better known as Mooter, departed this life on March 6, 2022 in Trenton, NJ, Kenya was born on October 20, 1993 in Salem, NJ, to Kenya Robinson Wiinchester and Ricardo Patillo. Kenya will be missed by her children, other family members and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Public Viewing MAR 11. 10:00 AM...

Feb 25, 2022

Veda C. Ravenell-Gaines was born on July 1, 1959, in Asheville North Carolina to Precious Akien and Archie Sibert. She peacefully passed surrounded by her loved ones on February 25, 2022 in Newark, Delaware. Veda received her early childhood education from the Philadelphia School System and graduated from Germantown High School. Upon graduating from high school she attended business school...

Feb 25, 2022

Rosalie Crisden was born on September 2, 1943 in Wilmington, DE to Joseph and Margaret Crisden. Having completed her assignment here on earth Rosalie quietly transitioned on February 25, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. Rosalie received her early education in the Wilmington Public School System. She graduated from Wilmington High School class of 1961. After graduating Rosalie...

Feb 23, 2022

Martha L. Ballard was born 12/4/1937 in Tampa, Florida to Mattie L. Wright and Leroy Allen. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her residence in Wilmington. DE. Martha received her early childhood education in the Florida public school system. She attended Howard High School. After High School, she worked at People's Settlement as a teacher's aid...