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

Janet Mary Crowder

Janet Mary Crowder

Jan 28, 2021

Janet Mary Crowder, 74, of Clayton, passed away January 28th, 2021 at Kent County Hospital in Dover, Delaware. Janet was born in Kent County Rhode Island on August 8th 1946 to William & Mary Martel. Janet grew up in West Warwick Rhode Island graduating from West Warwick High School in 1964. Janet went to Johnson and Wales to be a...

Benjamin V. "Sonny" Bartley

Benjamin V. "Sonny" Bartley

Jan 28, 2021

Benjamin " SONNY" Bartley passed on January 28, 2021. Sonny was born on February 9,1954 in Middletown, DE to Bennie Blake and Ethel Bartley. Sonny leaves fond memories with his wife Gail, children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Franklin Giles

Franklin Giles

Jan 28, 2021

Franklin D. Giles, son of the late Jessie J. and Julia Dillard-Giles, was born on November 3, 1944 in Axton, Virginia. He departed this life peacefully on January 28, 2021 in the Christiana Hospital. He was a devoted mechanic and loved to work on any kind of vehicle. He was employed with Joseph P. Hardy & Son, Inc., from which...

Dashon Jamar Rogers, Sr.

Dashon Jamar Rogers, Sr.

Jan 27, 2021

Dashon Jamar Rogers, Sr. blessed his family with his arrival on Wednesday, October 27, 1993. He was eager to arrive so his mom delivered him on her own at home in the bathroom. Because of his special delivery he was temporarily nicknamed Tidy Bowl. Dashon was born to Alton Rogers, Jr. and Tanya Levy in New Brunswick, NJ. Dashon attended...

Minister Jewell Poon

Minister Jewell Poon

Jan 27, 2021

Remembering Jewell The Beginning Life began for Bennie Jewell Williams Poon in Samson, Alabama on December 27, 1927. She was the daughter to the late Jessie & Viola Williams. The Transition In the afternoon of Wednesday, January 27, 2021 God dispatched his angels to Regency Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, DE where Jewell transitioned from this life to her...

Nathan M. Hudson

Nathan M. Hudson

Jan 26, 2021

Nathan Maurice Hudson was born on April 14, 1964 in Snow Hill, MD to the late Nathaniel Hudson and Mattie Everett Hudson. Nathan completed his journey of life on Tuesday, January 26th, at the Christiana Hospital surrounded by his family. Maurice as he was affectionately known by his family and friends graduated from John Dickinson High School in Wilmington, Delaware....

Timothy Ellis

Timothy Ellis

Jan 24, 2021

Timothy Darnell Ellis was born on December 20, 1972 in Wilmington, Delaware at General Hospital to Elwood Pritchett (deceased) and Gloria Ellis-Pritchett. He passed on January 24, 2021 at Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital. Timothy Darnell Ellis, better known as "Big Daddy Kane" attended Christiana High School. After school he worked several jobs and then decided to work construction with his...

Robert Lee Gass, Jr.

Robert Lee Gass, Jr.

Jan 23, 2021

Robert Lee Gass Jr. transitioned on January 23,2021. Robert was born October 18,1963 in Raleigh North Carolina to Robert Lee Gass Sr. and Jewel Lee Gass. Robert worked as a Construction worker. A full obituary is forthcoming.

John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones

Jan 22, 2021

John Paul Jones life's journey ended suddenly at home, January 22, 2021 surrounded by family, after a minimally invasive surgery. John was predeceased by his mother, Delores Jones; father in love, Jesse W. Hamlin, Jr. and granddaughter, Demirria Harris John was born September 1, 1955 in Chicago, IL where he received his early education in Catholic School then to Waller...

Gertrude Oglesby

Gertrude Oglesby

Jan 21, 2021

Gertrude Holloway Oglesby peacefully left this world on the morning of January 21, 2021 in her home. Born on January 18, 1934 in Metter, Georgia, she would be the only child of the late Etoy Smith Weaver and Carther Holloway. Her childhood was one filled with love. Under the watchful eye of her parents, grandparents, and cousins, Gertrude learned the...

Althea M. Waters

Althea M. Waters

Jan 17, 2021

Althea Mae Waters, more lovingly known as Lee Lee, was born on November 12, 1954 to Grace Marie Drummond and the late Edward Holland. On Sunday, January 17, 2021, she transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly reward to rest with the Lord. A former resident of Pocomoke City, Maryland, she was educated in the public schools of Worcester...

Janie Alesia Forehand

Janie Alesia Forehand

Jan 16, 2021

Janie Alesia Forehand passed on January 16,2021. Janie was born on May 12,1963,in Wilmington,Delaware to Jose Santiago and Janet Sapp. Janie worked as a Security Guard. A obituary is forthcoming.

Deloris Constance Barrett

Deloris Constance Barrett

Jan 14, 2021

Deloris Constance Barrett transitioned on January 14,2021 in New Castle,Delaware. Deloris was born on February 21,1936 in Port Deposit, Maryland. A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Martin D. Jackson

Martin D. Jackson

Jan 14, 2021

MARTIN D. JACKSON was born on August 22, 1959 to William J. Jackson Sr. and Perchie A. Jackson in Wilmington General Hospital. On January 14, 2021, Martin transitioned at Christian Care Hospital. Martin grew up in Wilmington, De, Dunleith Community and obtained his diploma from DeLaWarr high school. Martin's employment included work at ICI, First State Printing and Lincoln Financial...

Lanny D Pulliam, Sr.

Lanny D Pulliam, Sr.

Jan 13, 2021

Lanny Darnell Pulliam Sr. was born to the late Bernice Pulliam on March 16, 1950 in Wilmington De. He passed away at the age of 70 at Wilmington Hospital on January 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife Robin Pulliam and his four children Lanny Jr., Andrea, Marquis and Robyn. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild,...

Nahshon Quamier "Brezzy" Archie-Eatmon

Nahshon Quamier "Brezzy" Archie-Eatmon

Jan 13, 2021

Nashon Quamier Archie-Eatmon was born on December 30, 1998 in Wilmington, DE to Necole Marie Eatmon and Cecil Lamont Archie. Brezzy received his early education in the public school systems of Wilmington, DE graduating from Brandywine High School. While in high school Brezzy played basketball earning numerous achievements and awards. After graduating from high school Nashon went on to Job...

Rosalie Xaras

Rosalie Xaras

Jan 12, 2021

Rosalie Xaras,transitioned on January 12,2021,in Smyrna,Delaware. Rosalie,was born on November 15,1921,in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,to Malatesta Pasquale and Antoinetta Nellie. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Ronnie Lee Mathis

Ronnie Lee Mathis

Jan 11, 2021

Ronnie Lee Mathis was born May 3, 1957, in Pine Bluff, Ark. to the late Florida Mae Mathis, and Eddie Mathis Jr. He departed his life peacefully at home January 11, 2021. Ronnie received his education in the public schools of Wilmington, De. He graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1975. He also attended Delaware Tech shortly after graduating....

Diane Brice-Worthy

Diane Brice-Worthy

Jan 11, 2021

Sunrise September 4 1946 Sunset January 11 2021 Today we celebrate the life of Diane J. Worthy. Diane was born September 4 1946 in New Rochelle, New York to James Coleman and Doris M. Coleman (Landrine) Diane was educated in the New Rochelle school system where she also worked and retired after 30 years. She loved working with children, and...

Annette Marie Newman

Annette Marie Newman

Jan 11, 2021

Annette Marie Newman, affectionately known as Penny was born on April 20, 1949 to the late Allen Joseph Newman and Jacqueline Newman in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on Monday, January 11, 2021. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1968. She worked at Ronson's Factory; then on to the Department of Correction where she worked for 30...

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