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

Terrance Patterson

Terrance Patterson

Jan 13, 2022

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN: Terrance was born on July 6th, 1962, in Wilmington DE to Charlotte Smith and Herbert Starks. He received his early education in Sharon Hill, PA. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. After discharge, he returned to his birthplace of Wilmington, DE, where he resided until his death. Terrance is proceeded in...

David "Raw" Newton Jr.

David "Raw" Newton Jr.

Jan 12, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Public Viewing FEB 1. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map Celebration of Life FEB 1. 11:00 AM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map

William "Boy" Harding Jr.

William "Boy" Harding Jr.

Jan 10, 2022

William B. Harding, Jr. (fondly known as BOY), 85 of 25 Mount Pleasant Trailer Court, Middletown, DE. Departed life on Monday, January 10, 2022, in Christiana Hospital. Born on April 2, 1936, in Smyrna, DE to his parents William B. SR and Mary Harding. William is the father of Eric Harding and Ronnie Brooks. He is the sibling of George,...

Sylvia Diane Dennis

Sylvia Diane Dennis

Jan 9, 2022

Sylvia Dennis departed this life on January 9, 2022, in Wilmington, Delaware. Sylvia was born July 5, 1945, in Chester, PA, to William Pierce and Lillian Young. Sylvia was employed as a Social Worker. Sylvia will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Public Viewing JAN 15. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM...

Denette Patricia King

Denette Patricia King

Jan 7, 2022

Denette Patricia King departed this life on January 7, 2022. Denette was born on June 7, 1952, in Philadelphia, PA., to Clarence W. Morris, Jr., and Jessies Morris. Denette was employed as a Customer Service Rep. Denette will be missed by her husband, William H. King, her children and other family members and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming....

Kevin Tyrese Griffin

Kevin Tyrese Griffin

Jan 7, 2022

Kevin Tyrese Griffin was born on September 25, 1954, in Wilmington, Delaware. He grew up in Riverside where he met some of his lifetime friends. He passed away on January 7, 2022, at Wilmington Hospital. Kevin also known as "Uncle Buck", "Bob" and "Griff" received his early childhood education from Northeast School. He graduated from P. S. DuPont High School...

Warren O. Woodard Sr.

Warren O. Woodard Sr.

Jan 6, 2022

Warren O. Woodard, Sr. was born on June 26, 1945 in Norfolk, VA to Lester and Thelma Woodard. Warren passed on January 6, 2022, at home in Smyrna, DE. Warren was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in 1962 and Norfolk State University in 1966 with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. While at his beloved Norfolk State, he...

Alice Aline Palmer

Alice Aline Palmer

Jan 3, 2022

Alice Aline Manuel was born on June 25, 1947 in Franktown, VA .She was the oldest Daughter of Aline Manuel and the late Henry Manuel. She was educated in the Northampton County Public School System and she later in life accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Alice was affectionately known as "Aya" to all of her family and...

Rachel L. Cummings

Rachel L. Cummings

Jan 3, 2022

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all that love His appearing…II Timothy 4:7-8 Rachel Lenora Cummings, born February 16, 1952,...

Reuben "Doc" Henry Jr.

Reuben "Doc" Henry Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Reuben Henry, affectionally known as "Doc" was born on January 13, 1932, in Mobile, Alabama. He received his heavenly wings on Monday, January 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Doc was the oldest of seven children born to the late Reuben and Eliza T. Henry. His brother Calvin E. Henry preceded him in death. Doc earned his education in...

Dora Lee Kelley

Dora Lee Kelley

Jan 1, 2022

Dora Kelley was born February 12, 1938 in Fayetteville NC to General White and Evelyn White She passed on January 1, 2022 in Philadelphia PA Dora Kelley attended High School in Fayetteville NC She was a dedicated and dependable hard worker She worked for Delaware park for 13 years Dora Kelley was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church....

Jeanees C. Kellam

Jeanees C. Kellam

Dec 28, 2021

Jeanees Kellam departed this life on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, in Wilmington, Delaware. Jeanees was born on March 6, 1988 in Seaford, Delaware, to Jennings C Kellam III and Elva N. Kellam. Jeanees was employed by Amtrak as an On-Board LSA. Jeanees will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Memorial Service...

William A. Bryan

William A. Bryan

Dec 27, 2021

William Bryan departed this life on Monday, December 27, 2021, in Wilmington, Delaware. William was born on October 19, 1935 in Jamaica, to James Bryan and Hilda Logan. William was employed as a diesel mechanic. William will be missed by his wife, Eartha Bryan, along with a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The live...

Christopher Seth

Christopher Seth

Dec 26, 2021

Christopher Seth departed this life on December 26, 2021, in Wilmington, Delaware. Christopher was born on May 24, 1962, to Harry Payne and Corrine Seth. Christopher was employed as a maintenance worker and served in the US Army. Christopher will be missed by his family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Public Viewing JAN 12. 11:00...

Carolyn J. Gordon

Carolyn J. Gordon

Dec 25, 2021

Carolyn J. Gordon, 74 of Wilmington, DE died on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her home. Born in Wilmington Delaware, she was the daughter of Daniel Gordon Sr and Willie Mae Gordon. Carolyn graduated from Wilmington Public School. She owned Carolyn's Kitchen Food Truck at the Longshoreman Hall in Wilmington, DE for many years and she worked for Delaware Industries...

Frederick Douglas Sampson Jr.

Frederick Douglas Sampson Jr.

Dec 25, 2021

Frederick Douglas Sampson Jr, affectionately known by family, friends and colleagues as Fred or Freddy departed this life unexpectedly on December 25, 2021, at the age of 55. Fred Jr was born in Chestertown, Maryland to Frederick and Andrea Sampson on December 6, 1966; and raised in New Castle, Delaware with his siblings Michelle and Wendell Sampson. Fred attended Hodgson...

Iman Dawson

Iman Dawson

Dec 24, 2021

Iman Dawson was born March 6, 1983, to Malcholm and Teresa Dawson in Wilmington Delaware. She grew up in Wilmington Delaware where she received her education in the Red Clay School District and graduated from Alfred I DuPont High School. Iman was always a great student and excelled in her academic endeavors as an honor student. She later studied at...

Murriel L. E. Davis

Murriel L. E. Davis

Dec 23, 2021

Murriel Davis departed this life on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Murriel was born in Mannboro, Virginia to John and Pearl Evans. Murriel was employed as a Nurse's Aide. Murriel will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Gracelawn Memorial Park 2220 North Dupont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 Loading...

Lonnie C. Robinson

Lonnie C. Robinson

Dec 18, 2021

Lonnie Robinson passed on December 18, 2021, in Newark, Delaware. Lonnie was born in Ohio to James and Della Robinson. Lonnie was employed as a maintenance operator. Lonnie will be missed by his family and friends. Cemetery Details Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery 2465 Chesapeake City Road Bear, DE 19701 https://vets.delaware.gov/ Loading map Previous Events Public Viewing JAN 11. 9:15 AM...

Sarah Elizabeth Garrett

Sarah Elizabeth Garrett

Dec 4, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Garrett passed on December 4, 2021, in Smyrna, Delaware. Sarah was born June 13, 1933, in St. Georges, Delaware to Frank Perkins and Annie Marie Perkins. Sarah was employed as a custodian. Sarah will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Public Viewing DEC 18. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM...

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