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Wilmington, DE (302) 762-8448 | Penns Grove, NJ (856) 299-5517 | Smyrna, DE (302) 659-5517
Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Michael Ruffin
Dec 19, 2020
Obituary of Michael Ruffin Michael L Ruffin departed this life on December 19, 2020. Michael was born October14,1949 to Dorothy A Ruffin and Charles N. Ruffin, Michael was raised in Wilmington and attended Dunleith Community School and graduated from Howard High School. Mike worked for Cheyney University in the Registrar office. Mike enjoy going to the Wilmington Senior Center and...
Salters Leroy Brown
Dec 19, 2020
Salters Leroy Brown passed on December 19,2020. Salters was born on February 19,1950 in Hemingway, SC. Salters was employed as an Masonary worker. Salters leaves behind to cherish his memories his immediate family, close friends and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Brother Debro Sadiq Abdul-Akbar
Dec 19, 2020
Brother Debro Sadiq Abdul Akbar, born Michael Debro Davis, transitioned Saturday, December 19, at Christiana Hospital after a brief illness. Debro was born December 9, 1958, in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Carl Davis Sr. and the late Carolyn Gaines. Although educated in the Wilmington, DE public-school system, Debro was most proud of the self-education that he received while incarcerated. It was...
Betty Jean Mays
Dec 18, 2020
Betty Jean Mays passed on Friday, December 18, 2020. Betty was born on December 10, 1952 in Blackville, SC to Junior Owens and Ollie Pressey. Betty leaves cherished memories behind to her immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Minnie Belle
Dec 17, 2020
Minnie Belle was born on June 9, 1940 in Martin County, N.C. to the late Robert James Rodgers and the late Pearlie Bowen. She passed on 12/17/20 at her residence in Wilmington, DE Minnie graduated from High School in North Carolina. After graduating from school she moved to New York. She met her husband Charles Belle in New York. They...
Randy L. Scott
Dec 17, 2020
Randy L Scott was born on September 25,1954 in Corona, NY to Lawrence M Scott and Doris E Pinkard. He passed away on December 17,2020 at home in New Castle, De. Randy received his early childhood education from P S 149 in Corona, NY. Randy attended Andrew Jackson High School and Hempstead High School. After school, he enlisted in the...
Michael G. Bhagloo
Dec 14, 2020
Michael George Bhagloo known to most as Jimmy, age 62 of Wilmington Delaware made his transition peacefully on December 14, 2020. Michael was born on February 11, 1958, to Alice and Purdeen Bhagloo in Kingston, Jamaica. He attended Coburn Garden High School. Michael became a self-taught Jeweler. He moved to the United States in 2000 and continued his career as...
Naheem El Shabazz
Dec 14, 2020
Naheem El Shabazz was born on January 24, 1968 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Jerilyn Davis and the late Earl S. Foulks and given the name Earl Stevenson Davis. In 1972 Jerilyn married John Marshall who adopted Earl in 1974 and raised him as his own. Even though he was yet a child Earl wanted his last name to...
Allen R Huff
Dec 12, 2020
Allen R. Huff was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 26, 1996, the son of Teresa Whitt and Robert A. Huff. He departed on Saturday December 12, 2020 in Newark, DE. Allen (ASAP 40) received his early childhood education from Roberts Gallaher Elementary and graduated from Christian High School, in then pursues his career in entertainment as a Great Rapper....
Charlotte Louise Irvin
Dec 9, 2020
Charlotte (Char) Louise Irvin was born on April 3, 1970 in Milford, DE. Charlotte passed on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Char attended Lulu M. Ross Elementary School, and later attended Milford High School for a few years. She eventually graduated from James H. Groves Adult High School. Char was a teacher's assistant within the...
Mary Barnes
Dec 7, 2020
Mary Barnes was born on April 12, 1943 in Madison, Florida to the late Addie Mae Murray and Simmy Barnes. She passed away suddenly on December 7, 2020 at Millcroft Nursing Home in Newark, Delaware. Miss Barnes received her education and graduated from Madison High School. After graduating high school, she relocated to Wilmington, Delaware in 1963. She worked for...
Lena Marie Conquest
Dec 6, 2020
Lena Marie Conquest was born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 13, 1979 to Gerard and Darnella Dixon. On Sunday, December 6, 2020 the Lord dispatched angels to watch over all that Lena came to love as He gently whisked her away from her labor to eternal rest. Lena received her education from Howard High School of Technology, majoring in Culinary...
Michael V. Coverdale
Dec 6, 2020
Michael V. Coverdale, Sr. was born to Annette Turner and Donald Coverdale on July 15,1965. It is with great sorrow that the family announces his passing. God opened his arms and took Michael home on December 6, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 55. Michael graduated from Wilmington High school on June 8,1983. After...
Diane C Duker
Dec 6, 2020
Diane C. Duker was born December 13, 1952 in Townsend, Delaware to the late John Wesley Duker and Mildred Portly. She departed this life on December 6, 2020 at Hillside Nursing Home in Wilmington, Delaware. Diane enjoyed being around people. Some of her favorite things to do were color, watch cartoons and attend Bible Study and food socials. She loved...
Luther M Davis
Dec 5, 2020
Luther M. Davis was born on March 20, 1933, to Charlie and Martha Davis. He made his transition peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 surrounded by his daughters Vergie and Janet and son-in law Bruce at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Luther received his early childhood education in Phenix, Va., graduated from Charlotte County High School and then entered...
Nathaniel C. "Nate" Gale
Dec 5, 2020
Nathaniel "Nate" Gale was born on April 29,1949 in Philadelphia PA to Israel Gale, Jr. and Ruth Gale. He departed this life on December 6, 2020 at Christiana Health Care System in Wilmington DE. Nate received his early childhood education from Our Lady of Victory Catholic School. He graduated from West Philadelphia High School. After graduating high school Nate furthered...
Kenneth W. Gould
Dec 5, 2020
Kenneth Wayne Gould was born June 17, 1947 in Dover, Delaware to the late William Gould, Sr. and the late Anna Mae Gould. He attended school in the Capitol School District and graduated from Dover High in Dover, Delaware. Kenny joined the US Army after high school and served during the Vietnam War. He returned home after serving his country...
Emmanuel "Manny" Caulk
Dec 4, 2020
Emmanuel Caulk (affectionately known as "Manny') departed this life on Friday December 4, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1971 in Wilmington, Delaware to Emmanuel Caulk Sr. and Julia Moody. His mother preceded him in death. Guided by his faith, fueled by his family and driven by his values, Manny was a loving husband, devoted father, gifted educator and...
Georgia C. Footman
Dec 4, 2020
Georgia C. Brown Footman was born September 6, 1937, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Rev. Julius and Willie Mackevoy Brown. She went to Gibbs High School in Pamlico, South Carolina. She was also a member of Mill Branch A.M.E. Church in South Carolina. She was married to John David Footman and moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 1957. They...
Myrai S. Johnson
Dec 3, 2020
Myrai S. Johnson passed on December 3, 2020. A full obituary will follow.
