Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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...
Robert Lee Johnson
Jun 20, 2021
Robert Lee Johnson, the son of the late Lena Johnson and Gibb Williams, was born in Berlin, Maryland on April 26, 1939. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Wilmington, Delaware. He was married to the late Sheila Thompson Johnson, who passed away July 29, 2016. Robert, Rob, "Uncle Rob", as he was affectionately called...
Latoia Williams
Jun 19, 2021
LaToia Elizabeth (Glover) Williams was called home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2021. LaToia was born on September 2, 1979, to Juanita Elizabeth Glover and Byron Edgar Preston. LaToia leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Trevor M. Williams; children, Beautiful T. Williams, Trenton E. Williams and Marquis' Z. Williams; Siblings, Jamar Watts, LaCresha Drayden (Philip), Jermayn...
Sonia Michelle Dunbar
Jun 19, 2021
We sadly mourn the passing of an incredibly well-loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, colleague, and confidante - Sonia Michelle Dunbar. Sonia, a Bronx, New York native made New Castle, Delaware her home for 39 years where she raised a family and served as a Global Human Resources Leader at W.L. Gore & Associates where she has worked for the...
Angelia Gibbs
Jun 17, 2021
Angelia was born on May 1, 1964, in Engelhard, North Carolina to the late Helen Gibbs. She passed from this life on June 17, 2021, at Wilmington Hospital. Angelia received her early childhood education in the public schools of Delaware. After school, she worked as a substitute teacher and for a cleaning company. Angelia loved people and lived for her...
Mary L. Hamilton
Jun 15, 2021
Mary "Lucy" Hamilton was born on February 8, 1927, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She passed on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Lucy received her education in the city of Wilmington Public Schools, graduating from Howard High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Franklin Hamilton and from this marriage, 6 children were born. Lucy worked in sales at John Wanamaker's for...
James L. Green
Jun 13, 2021
Celebrate the Homecoming of James L. Green also known as Jimmy Jimmy was born on March 26, 1958, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Henry Green Sr. and Dorothy Hayward, both deceased. He passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Milford, Delaware. Jimmy received his early childhood education from Bayard Middle School. Where he became well known on Westside. He received his...
Edward Mason
Jun 9, 2021
Edward Mason was born December 5, 1962, in Wilmington Delaware to Leonard Mason and Priscilla Mason, Eddie passed away on June 9, 2021, at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eddie received his early childhood education at Palmer Elementary school. Eddie graduated from Newark High School. He became a Head lifeguard at Eden Park pool for many years, he also worked...
Bessie G. Cephas
Jun 9, 2021
Bessie G. Cephas started her earthly journey on August 16, 1946, in West Palm Beach Flordia to the late Robert and Catherine Mickens. God saw fit to grant her eternal rest on June 9, 2021, at Wilmington Hospital. Bessie Gail received her early childhood education from West Palm Beach Public School system. After school, she worked as a housekeeper. She...
