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

Thelma Agnes Walker

Thelma Agnes Walker

Feb 10, 2022

Mrs. Thelma was born on June 9, 1920, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Sylvester and Mary Lou Robinson. She returned to the Lord on February 10, 2022, in Wilmington, Delaware, four months shy of her 102nd birthday. Mrs. Thelma was raised on a 300-acre farm in Fayetteville, NC with her parental grandparents Octavius and Agnes Robinson. Thelma developed her work...

Gladys Scott

Gladys Scott

Feb 7, 2022

Our beloved mother Gladys Scott was born on June 5, 1926 in Norfolk, VA to the late Evelyn and Arthur Copening Sr. Gladys departed this life on February 7, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She received her education in the public schools in Norfolk, VA. Gladys married the late Samuel Scott. Their love lasted 46 years until...

Edith Lindsay

Edith Lindsay

Feb 5, 2022

Edith Lindsay departed this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Edith was born November 14, 1927, in Jamaica, West Indies to Frank and Talitha Royes. Edith will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Zoom Live Streaming You are invited to a Zoom webinar. The live stream will...

Noreen B. Maddox-Johnson

Noreen B. Maddox-Johnson

Feb 5, 2022

Devoted Mother, Wife, Believer, and Caregiver Noreen Maddox-Johnson, 62 was called home to our Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1959, in Wilmington, Delaware to William "Dutch" Burton and Mary Lindo. In 1977 she graduated from Wilmington High School. Noreen married Keith William Johnson on July 13, 1996, and they enjoyed 25 years of...

Tanya Renee Anderson

Tanya Renee Anderson

Feb 4, 2022

Tanya Renee Anderson was born on December 27, 1960, in Camden, NJ to the late George A. Thompson and Delores Thompson (Gerald Jocko Watson, stepfather). She departed her earthly vessel on Friday, February 4, 2022. Tanya received her early education in the Camden Public School System. She played the trumpet throughout her school years. She graduated from Camden High School...

B. Carl Yates

B. Carl Yates

Feb 4, 2022

Johnny was born on November 27, 1945, in the city of Merryville, Lousiana to Murray R. Yates and Clynice Johnson. He passed on February 4, 2022, at home. Johnny received his early childhood education in Chester Upland School District, then served his country in the Vietnam War, receiving an honorable discharge. He then attended Cheyney University receiving a Master's Degree...

Latanya M. Miller

Latanya M. Miller

Feb 3, 2022

Latanya "Tanya" went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2022. Latanya was born on September 1, 1971, to Shirley Samuel and Preston Jones in Chester, PA. She received her early education from New Castle County public schools and later attended James H. Groves to receive her GED. Tanya was a bank auditor up until she became ill....

Walter Henry Tate, Aka Salahuddin Hassan Ii

Walter Henry Tate, Aka Salahuddin Hassan Ii

Jan 31, 2022

Walter Henry Tate, II departed this life on Monday, January 31, 2022 Walter was born on January 17, 1938, in New Castle, DE, to Walter Henry Tate, I and Julia J. Duckery. Walter was in the United States Army and was a cosmetologist who owned several beauty salons. He was well known in Wilmington as "Tate The Beautician." Walter will...

Gregory Scott

Gregory Scott

Jan 29, 2022

A life and eternal peace and rest were granted to Gregory Scott,76, of Newark Delaware as he departed this life on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at his home after a long illness. Gregory Scott was born on July 7, 1945; the youngest of 4 children was born to the late Ernest Scott and Beatrice Scott. He was educated in the...

Johnell Wright

Johnell Wright

Jan 22, 2022

Zoom Live Stream Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Feb 3, 2022 09:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Celebration of Life for Johnell Wright Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86441534020 Or One tap mobile : US: +16468769923,,86441534020# or +13017158592,,86441534020# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your...

Armar C. Womack

Armar C. Womack

Jan 21, 2022

Armar C. Womack departed this life on Friday, January 22, 2022, in Maryland. Armar was born on April 14, 1957, in Wilmington, DE, to Alfred and Mary Louise Womack. Armar will be missed by his family and a host of friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Feb 5, 2022 11:00 AM...

Adeava Watson

Adeava Watson

Jan 21, 2022

Adeava M.A.W. was born March 7, 1998, in Salem, NJ, to Tamika Watson and Edward Hayward. She passed away on January 20, 2022, peacefully at her home in Salem, NJ. Adeava attended Oldsman Township School, Penns Grove Middle School, and graduated from the Class of 2016 from Salem High School. She was taking online business classes. Diva spent most of...

Dianne Hines-Parker

Dianne Hines-Parker

Jan 21, 2022

Dianne Hines-Parker, age 64, transitioned home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 21, 2022, surrounded by family in Newark, DE. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Alice Driver. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Willie Parker; daughter, Alexis Showell and son-in-law Devon; son Zashmere Hines-Parker; step-son Kwam Parker; three granddaughters Dariana Brown, Zion Showell,...

Rose M. Brown

Rose M. Brown

Jan 18, 2022

Rose M. Brown, age 70 of Newark, Delaware, made her heavenly transition into the arms of the Lord and gained her wings on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Rose was born Wednesday, December 19, 1951 to the union of Arthur Lee & Gladys Lee Jones in Baxley, Georgia. She graduated from Howard High School of Wilmington,...

Mary L. Boykin

Mary L. Boykin

Jan 18, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Public Viewing FEB 5. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map Celebration of Life FEB 5. 12:00 PM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map

Margaret C. Gross

Margaret C. Gross

Jan 17, 2022

Margaret Christine Gross 98, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022. Margaret Gross was born February 3, 1923 in Salem New Jersey, to the late Ethel Mae Bruce and David Bruce. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Francis W. Gross Sr., daughter, Lolita Veasey and son, David P. Gross. She leaves to cherish her memory...

Randy Smith

Randy Smith

Jan 17, 2022

Randy was born March 21, 1973 in Mt. Vernon NewYork to Charles and Lillie Smith, he passed away on January 17,2022 in Wilmington Delaware. Randy received his early childhood education from Lore Elementary and Stanton Middle and continued his High School education at Wilmington High School. Randy was a faithful member of the Islamic Society. Randy had many hobbies and...

Mattie L. Dunnum

Mattie L. Dunnum

Jan 17, 2022

Mattie L. Dunnum departed this life on Monday, January 17, 2022, in Wilmington, DE. Mattie was born on October 12, 1939, in Ashburn, GA, to Millard and Viola Branch. Mattie was employed as a laborer. Mattie will be missed by her children, other families, and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Zoom Live Stream Details: Please click the link...

Mother Lula M. Wilson

Mother Lula M. Wilson

Jan 17, 2022

Mother Wilson transitioned on January 17, 2022, in Christiana Hospital. Mother Wilson is survived by 5 children, Willie A. Wilson Jr., Sherry Long (Brian), Michael (Sharon), Robert (Christine), Tara Hunter(Jonathan), which whom she lived and a granddaughter she raised, Lakeisha Hill (Bryan), 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, 5 brothers, 2 sisters in law, a special goddaughter, Pat Bradley Dashiell,...

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