Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Shirley A. Gipson
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...
Brendyne J. Newman Sr.
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....
Diane R. Hughes
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....
Valerie Christine Patterson
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...
David B. Hicks
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
Barbara L. Wilkins
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...
Annette Jones
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
Kenya M, Robinson
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...
Veda C. Ravenell-Gaines
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...
Rosalie "Butchie" Crisden
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...
Martha L. Ballard
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...
Michekyla Fairley
Feb 21, 2022
Michekyla J. Fairley, daughter of Shalitha Williams and Jeffrey Fairley was born on July 30, 2001 at 28 weeks. Although, Michekyla was born premature, she came into this world with a fighting spirit at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Michekyla departed this life on February 21, 2022. Michekyla received her early education in Escambia County (FL) School District, from there...
Malachi Nisim Raison
Feb 21, 2022
On the day of love, February 14, 2003, Malachi Nisim Raison also known as "Hoodie" or "Kai" was born to Laphia "Trudy" and Hahim Raison, on the anniversary of their wedding, their love child. Love seemed to be the theme that followed Malachi as he and the love of his life Michekyla Fairley were called home together on February 21,...
Joseph C. Thomas Jr.
Feb 16, 2022
FIRST THINGS FIRST, JOE LOVED HIS "EAGLES" Joe was born on October 25, 1945, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Ava Tinnin and Joseph Thomas Sr. On February 16, 2022, Joe departed his life at age 76. Joe received his early education in the public school systems of Hockessin and Wilmington, DE, and graduated from Howard High School. He also...
Derek Keon Brown
Feb 15, 2022
Derek Keon Brown, 21, was born February 21, 2000 in Wilmington, Delaware, to Derek Herring and Keondra Brown. Derek departed this life suddenly on February 15, 2022. Derek received his education in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and Wilmington public school systems. He worked in construction as a laborer. Derek loved his daughter Nylah Brown and was a devoted father to...
Emma Lewis
Feb 12, 2022
Emma Jane Lewis was born on April 16,1942 in Lewes DE to Alfred William Tingle and Eva (Baynard) Tingle. Emma left this life on February 12, 2022 at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford DE Emma Jane Lewis attended school at William C. Jason High School in Georgetown DE, it was here she wrote the note for June to pick her up...
Kenneth Douglas Brown Sr.
Feb 12, 2022
Kenneth Douglas Brown, Sr. Born July 21, 1940, affectionately known as "Kenny Brown" made his peaceful transition on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Wilmington, Delaware surrounded by his caring son Darryl. Kenny was a well-known vibe musician and over the past 50 years played in several clubs when things for Wilmington musicians were jumping. He was greatly influenced by Wilmington's...
Cherril M. Anderson
Feb 11, 2022
Cherril May Anderson was born on October 8, 1946 in Trelawny Jamaica. She was the daughter of the late Wilford and Beryl Anderson. Cherril departed this world on February 11, 2022 after a brief illness at Churchman Village Nursing Home, where she was a resident. Cherril, a.k.a mom-mom, completed her primary and secondary education in Trelawny, Jamaica. She migrated to...
Michael Rutland
Feb 11, 2022
Michael Steven Rutland was born on January 21,1955 in New York City, New York. He was the son of Wally Lee Rutland and the late Shirley D. Sawyer. He is the grandson of Etlyn Sawyer and Wallace and Althea Sims-Rutland. Michael graduated from Springfield Gardens High School in 1973. He attended Lincoln University where he was the Co-Captain of the...
