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Melinda Rochelle Thornton

Melinda Rochelle Thornton

Jul 24, 2021

My Journey….. Melinda Rochelle Thornton was born August 11, 1968, in Wilmington DE to the parents of Franklin (Frankie) And Betty Thornton. God quietly called her home to a perfect rest on July 24, 2021. Melinda received her early childhood education from Dunleith Elementary School and graduated from William Penn High school. She also attended Goldey Beacom College for 2...

Brenda Broadnax

Brenda Broadnax

Jul 22, 2021

Brenda Margaret Broadnax was born on March 19, 1952, to the late Eleanor Preston and Arthur Preston Sr., in Wilmington, DE. She gained her heavenly wings on July 22, 2021, peacefully in the Seasons Hospice. She received her early education from St. Mary's Catholic School and later graduated from De La Warr High School in 1970. In her earlier years,...

Ja Quan Khalif Johns

Ja Quan Khalif Johns

Jul 20, 2021

Ja Quan was born on March 26, 1999, in Wilmington, Delaware to Jamil Johns and Priscilla Brockenbrough. Ja Quan passed on July 20, 2021, in Wilmington, Delaware. Ja Quan "Quanny" completed his early education at Thomas Edison Charter School. He graduated from Glasgow High School. After school, he enrolled with Delaware Technical College, Potomac Job Corps Center, and the Challenge...

Roxanne J. Barger

Roxanne J. Barger

Jul 17, 2021

Roxanne J. Barger of Elkton, Md passed away on July 17, 2021. Roxanne was born on September 13, 1957 to Clara Williams and the late Andrew Jordan, Sr. Roxanne was married to Leroy Barger with whom she shared 45 years. Roxanne graduated from Howard High School and the University of Delaware where she earned a master's degree. She was employed...

Wendell R.H. Harper

Wendell R.H. Harper

Jul 16, 2021

Wendell Richard Hicks Harper ("Rick") was born on June 3, 1982, at Darnall Army Medical Center, Ft. Hood, TX (Killeen) to Wendell R. Harper and Terri L.H. Wanzer. On the afternoon of July 16, 2021, God saw fit to dispatch His angels to bring Rick home to rest from his labors and find eternal life in heaven. Rick lived in...

Margaret Frances Brown

Margaret Frances Brown

Jul 16, 2021

Margaret Frances Brown passed on July 16, 2021, in Elkton, Maryland. Margaret was born on May 6, 1935, in Chestertown, Maryland. Margaret was employed as a Domestic Engineer. Margaret will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Viewing JUL 26. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) Ezion Fair Baptist Church...

Richard Allen Urquhart

Richard Allen Urquhart

Jul 14, 2021

Excerpts from a life well-lived An avid reader, a devoted spiritual teacher, a talented decorator, a world traveler, an adored family member, and friend - Richard Allen Urquhart lived a rich and full life until he passed on July 14, 2021. Richard was born to Whalon and Maryemma Urquhart in Wilmington, Delaware on April 7, 1946. Richard valued education, graduating...

Marcus Lee Reddick

Marcus Lee Reddick

Jul 12, 2021

Journey of a Fruitful Life Marcus Lee Reddick was born on February 17th, 1987 to Linda Reddick and Ernest Johnson. Marcus departed his life on earth, July 12th, 2021 at the Salem Medical Center located in Salem NJ. Marcus, known to many as "Fresh" received his childhood education in the Salem School district, later on receiving his GED. Marcus was...

Michael Henry Solomon

Michael Henry Solomon

Jul 12, 2021

Michael Henry Solomon was born on August 16th, 1965 to Henry Solomon (deceased) and Addie Richardson in Philadelphia, PA, before moving to Wilmington, DE as a young child where he received his education. He attended Concord High School, Job Corps, and Del Tech. Michael was a jack-of-all-trades but was most proud of his work mentoring his community at the Creative...

Kenneth L. Chandler, Sr.

Kenneth L. Chandler, Sr.

Jul 11, 2021

Kenneth Lee Chandler Sr. Son of the late Clarence and Louise Chandler was Born December 14, 1951, in Middletown, DE. He departed this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Christiana Care, Wilmington Hospital. Kenny received his education within Middletown, Delaware Public School System. After he received his education, he held many positions starting with Dupont Hotel as a Cook...

Richard Brokenbaugh, Sr.

Richard Brokenbaugh, Sr.

Jul 8, 2021

Richard Lee Brokenbaugh, Sr. affectionally known by friends and family as "Duke" was born on March 20, 1944, to George Wordley Brokenbaugh and Louise Bouler Brokenbaugh in Paulsboro, New Jersey. While at home and surrounded by family, Duke peacefully transitioned to heaven on July 8, 2021. After completing his education in Paulsboro, New Jersey, and a career of service, including...

Ernest Chalbert Hall

Ernest Chalbert Hall

Jul 8, 2021

"To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens:" - Ecclesiastes 3:1 A TIME TO BE BORN Ernest Chalbert Hall, affectionately called Ern, was born on October 21, 1933, in Ocean View, Delaware to the late James Garfield Hall and the late Maggie Elizabeth Rogers Hall. He was the youngest of eleven children. A...

Thelma Best Smith

Thelma Best Smith

Jul 6, 2021

Evangelist Thelma Sease was born on December 4th, 1944 in Bamberg, SC to the late Brother Melvin and Missionary Emma Ree Sease. On July 6th at 8:30 am, a still small voice whispered and called her from labor to reward. She joined the Savior in that home not built with hands whose maker and builder is God. Evangelist Smith was...

Daniel James Smith

Daniel James Smith

Jul 2, 2021

Daniel James Smith was born Sunday, August 25, 1935, in Dunn, North Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Wilmington Hospital. Daniel received his early education from the Harnett County Schools in North Carolina. After school, he moved north to Wilmington Delaware. Daniel worked for Local 199 for 27 years as a Laborer. Daniel was...

Nellie Jane Parson

Nellie Jane Parson

Jun 30, 2021

"Let the Work that I have Done Speak for Me" Nellie was born in Havana, Florida on December 23, 1928. Upon the death of her mother and at an early age, she moved to Wilmington, Delaware to live with her beloved great-aunt, Mary Jane Talbert. She attended elementary school No. 29 and was in the 1947 graduating class of Howard...

Braxton Curtis Cabble, Sr.

Braxton Curtis Cabble, Sr.

Jun 30, 2021

Braxton Curtis Cabble Sr, "BC", 86 years, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born in Haynesville, Alabama on April 29, 1935 to Mary Hall and Hugh Cabble. Braxton was raised in Detroit, Michigan by Hugh's sister Bessie. He married Connie Mae Williams on January 13, 1958. Together they had five children Teresa, Braxton Jr,...

Portia Ruth Denise Owens

Portia Ruth Denise Owens

Jun 27, 2021

Portia Ruth Denise Owens was born on April 12, 1969, in Wilmington, Delaware to the parents of Peggy Anne Taylor and Courtland Walker. She passed on June 27, 2021, at her home in Wilmington, DE. "Pork Chop", as she was called, received her education at James Grove Adult Education. Employment to her was a full-time wife and grandmother. Portia loved...

George Porter

George Porter

Jun 26, 2021

George Porter was born on May 10, 1956, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Albert Porter Sr. And Catherine Roundtree-Porter. He passed on June 26th, 2021 at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. George received his early childhood education from Mary C. I. Williams Elementary School. He also went to Bayard Junior High School. After school, he worked at Ingleside Retirement Home for...

Willie T. Singleton, Sr.

Willie T. Singleton, Sr.

Jun 26, 2021

Willie Thomas Singleton Sr. affectionately known as "Tommy" peacefully went home to be with the lord on Saturday, June 26th, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family. Tommy was born on September 8th, 1953 in Salisbury, MD. He was the son of Rev. Malachi Singleton and Mother Willie Theresa Singleton. Tommy spent the early part of his childhood in...

Donna Lee Buckworth

Donna Lee Buckworth

Jun 21, 2021

Donna Lee Buckworth was born on April 12, 1950, in Wilmington, DE to Irene and William Buckworth. She passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Donna received her early childhood education in the public schools of Wilmington. She had several different jobs until she found herself in the construction field. Donna retired...

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