Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Romona F. Saunders
Apr 7, 2022
Romona Francine (Wright) Saunders was born on March 20, 1949 to the late Charles and Florence Wright in Dover, Delaware. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Joyce V. Wright. Romona was a strong and valiant woman. She was called home to her Lord on Thursday, April 7, 2022, surrounded by her family in the peacefulness of her...
Mary Louise Jacobs
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...
Joann Wilson George
Apr 6, 2022
The seventh of a baker's dozen Joann Wilson George made her early arrival on February 16th 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware to William Alexander Wilson and Ruth Loretta Wilson. Joann went to her heavenly home on April 6th, 2022, at Coral Springs Rehab &Health Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Joann or Joanney as her siblings liked to call her received her early...
Melita Anderson-Wilson
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 -...
Mother Rebecca Drummond
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...
Raymond Ervin Kelley
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
Clarence Smith
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...
Zatanya Jackson
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,...
David James Griffin
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...
Jamaris Nichelle Maynard
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...
