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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
Ophelia V. Neal
Nov 5, 2021
Ophelia Valerie Neal was born in Salisbury, Maryland on December 22, 1952. She was the oldest of five children born to the late Granville Eugene Hearne and Ardella West Hearne. Surrounded by her children and other family members, she transitioned peacefully at home on November 5, 2021. Ophelia received her education from the Wicomico County public school system. After graduating...
Albert L. Wilson, Sr.
Nov 4, 2021
Albert L. Wilson, Sr. passed on November 4, 2021. Albert was born on September 17, 1958, in Wilmington, Delaware to Willie J. Norwood and Alice Murphy. Albert was employed as a Laborer. Albert will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Public Viewing NOV 13. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM...
Ruth Clara W. Carroll
Nov 3, 2021
Ruth Clara Carroll transitioned from this life on November 3, 2021. The viewing will be held Thursday, November 18th,2021, at House of Wright Mortuary, 208 E, 35th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Celebration of Life immediately following the viewing. Interment at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Previous Events Public Viewing NOV 18. 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM...
Frank Burton, Sr.
Oct 31, 2021
Frank Burton, Sr. passed on October 31, 2021, in Hockessin, Delaware. Frank was born on November 24, 1938, in Chester, Pennsylvania to Fernie Williams and Thelma Burton. Frank was employed as a Steel Worker. Frank will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Memorial Service NOV 22. 6:00 PM (ET)...
Carolyn V. Grinnell
Oct 30, 2021
Carolyn V. Grinnell was born on March 13, 1937 to the Late George Rider, Jr. and Maybelle C. Burton in Wilmington Delaware. She earned her wings on Saturday, October 30, 2021, surrounded by her family. She received her early education in the Wilmington Public school system, graduating from Howard High School, Class of 1954. She received a Business Administration degree...
Jacqueline B. Flowers
Oct 29, 2021
Jacqueline Flowers was born on October 16, 1953 to Russell Woods and Verdene D. Lowther. She Departed this life at home on October 29, 2021. Jacqueline received her early education at George gray, P.S warner schools. She graduated from Howard high school. After she worked several different jobs, from the mushroom factory to helping serve the public at the Emmanuel...
Gladys L. Matta
Oct 28, 2021
No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Public Viewing NOV 4. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) Ezion Fair Baptist Church 1400 B Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Loading map Celebration of Life NOV 4. 4:00 PM (ET) Ezion Fair Baptist Church 1400 B Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Loading map Graveside Service NOV 5. 10:00 AM (ET) Silverbrook Cemetery 3300...
Lois Danielle Sheppard
Oct 28, 2021
Lois Danielle Sheppard, daughter of Daniel (Dano) Sheppard and Maggie E. Sheppard was born on March 30, 1962 in Camden, NJ. She departed this life suddenly on Thursday October 28, 2021 at her loving son's home surrounded by her family. Lois graduated from Salem High School class of 1980. She was blessed with five amazing children Jamar, Franklin, Lakisha (Keyonna),...
Shirley A. Ellerbe
Oct 27, 2021
Shirley Ann Ellerbe daughter of the late Dorothy Williams was born on September 19, 1948 in Petersburg, VA. Shirley received her wings on October 27, 2021. Shirley obtained her education at Delaware public schools. Shirley worked at MBNA in which she retired. Shirley loved her family and took pride in helping others. She opened her home to many, she gave...
Donnie M. Shaw
Oct 23, 2021
Donnie was born on June 30th, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. The son of Kizzie and the late Eugene Shaw. The family moved to Delaware where he went on to attend and graduate from McKean High School in 1977. There he was a starter on the basketball team. After graduating, he served in the United States Army. Then he became a...
Regi A. Ashley
Oct 23, 2021
Regi Avar Ashley, affectionately known as "Reg" or "Coach" was born on June 18, 1977 in Wilmington, DE to Robin Ashley-Harris and William Youngblood. God, in His infinite wisdom and divine love called our loved one to eternal rest on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Regi was raised by his late uncle and aunt, Homer and Beatrice Miles in Middletown, DE....
Patricia L. Evans
Oct 19, 2021
Patricia Louise Evans was born on May 19, 1957, in New York, New York, to the late Lawrence Bracy Jr. and Louise Wilson. She passed on October 19, 2021. Pat was educated and graduated from the New York City public school system. She later furthered her education at the University of Delaware and earned a Master's Degree in Human Services...
John Louis "Timmy" Thornton
Oct 18, 2021
John Louis Thornton was born November 4th, 1956, in Halifax County Virginia to the parents, John Henry Thornton and Mary T. Thortan Barkstale. He passed on October 18th, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. John (nickname Tim) received his early childhood education from the Virginia public schools. He relocated to Wilmington, Delaware to further his high school education at...
Crystal A. Bunting
Oct 18, 2021
Crystal Bunting was born on June 5, 1981, in Wilmington, Delaware. She passed on October 18, 2021, at Home. Crystal received her high school education at William Penn High School and Christiana High School. Crystal loved dancing, getting her hair and nails done. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and grandson. Crystal was preceded in death by her...
Linda C. Graves
Oct 11, 2021
Remembering Linda Linda Christine Graves, affectionally known by family and friends "Granny", was born on December 10, 1951, to the late Earl Graves Jr. and Kathleen Sorrell-Graves. Linda quietly transitioned on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Christiana care Hospital, Christiana Delaware. Linda received her education from Kingsway, Highway in Swedesboro New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Degree from...
Lawrance A. Bright
Oct 5, 2021
Lawrance Alexander Bright was born on 4/1/1966 in New Castle, Delaware to Robert L. Bright Sr and Barbara A. Bright. He passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at his residence in Perryville, Maryland. Lawrance lovingly known as Flint, received his early childhood education from the Colonial School District in New Castle, DE. He graduated from Delcastle High School. He...
Shawnzetta Celeste Suggs
Oct 5, 2021
Remembering Shawnzetta Shawnzetta Celeste Jefferson was born December 30, 1965, to the late Everett and Alberta (Harris) Jefferson in Elkton, Maryland. She went home to be with the Lord on October 05, 2021, surrounded by her family at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Shawnzetta was raised in Middletown, DE, and received her early education within the Appoquinimink School District. During...
Rupert A. Davis
Oct 4, 2021
The Journey of Rupert Alexander Davis (affectionally known as "Dee" and "Smoky") was born on May 5, 1950, in St. Ann Jamaica, West Indies. He peacefully transitioned this life on October 4, 2021, in Newark, Delaware. He was the son of Hubert A. Davis and Enid A. Davis of St. Ann, Jamaica. Dee grew up with his siblings and two...
John E. Loper
Oct 4, 2021
John Edward Loper was born on October 20, 1946, in Milford Delaware, to Calvin and Susie Loper. He passed away on October 4, 2021, at Resorts at Chester River Manor in Chestertown, MD. He graduated from William C. Jason High School. He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. He worked at Sea Watch International for...
Kevin A. Potts, Sr.
Sep 30, 2021
Kevin Anthony Potts, Sr. son of the late Holton T. and Faustine B. Potts was born October 12, 1957, in Wilmington, DE. He was called to his internal home on September 30th, 2021, at his residence. Kevin received his early education in the public school system of Wilmington DE. He later graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1975. After...
