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

Charlette A. Dale

Charlette A. Dale

Jun 8, 2021

Charlette A. Dale passed on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Charlette was born on June 4th, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware to Charles Dale, Sr. and JoAnn Dale. Charlette was employed with the State of Delaware. Charlette will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Memorial Service JUN 18....

Lucian Chandler, Jr.

Lucian Chandler, Jr.

Jun 7, 2021

Lucian Louis Chandler, Jr. was the oldest child and only son born to Lucian L. Chandler, Sr. and Imogene Chandler. He was born on February 13, 1958, in Wilmington, DE. Lou, as he was affectionately called, departed this life on June 7, 2021. As a young boy, Lou spent his time playing little league baseball at Kingswood Community Center and...

Elizabeth Santos Lloyd

Elizabeth Santos Lloyd

Jun 4, 2021

Elizabeth "Lisa" Santos Lloyd, daughter of the late Jorge Santos and Ramona Nieves-Lamboy, was born on February 27, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. She went home to the Lord peacefully with her daughters by her side on June 4, 2021. She received her early education in Brooklyn, NY, and graduated from Wilmington High School in Wilmington, DE. She later received...

Pearl L. Brister

Pearl L. Brister

Jun 4, 2021

Pearl Brister was born on July 7, 1934, in Newark, Delaware to Thomas Brister and Evanita Roy. She passed on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Newark, Delaware. Pearl was loved by many people. She was a woman who took care of herself, she did not want help. With her feistiness, full animation, energy, and courage this champion overcame her illness....

James A. Watson

James A. Watson

May 31, 2021

JAMES ANTHONY WATSON was born January 12,1969 in Salem, NJ; to Regina Watson Fedd and the late James Todd. He passed away on May 31,2021, peacefully at his home in Salem, NJ. James attended the Salem City Schools. He was a proud graduate of the Class 1987 at Salem High School. Go Rams! He then went on to graduate in...

Rose Nell Barr

Rose Nell Barr

May 29, 2021

Rose Nell Barr was born on November 23, 1948, in Johnsonville, SC, to Luther Rufus Barr and Mary Leona Brown Barr. She departed this life on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, two sisters, Elvora Barr and Lynette Barr, and one brother, Lygette Barr. Rose leaves to cherish her memories with one...

George Dorsey

George Dorsey

May 28, 2021

George R. Dorsey was born on January 22nd, 1957, to his late parents Margaret E. Dorsey and James R. Dorsey. He passed on Thursday, May 27th, 2021, at home in Wilmington, DE. George received his education at Wilmington High School. After high school, he worked various jobs including sanitation for The City of Wilmington and Concord Beverage. George was once...

Robert Alexander, Jr.

Robert Alexander, Jr.

May 28, 2021

Robert Alexander, Jr. passed on Friday, May 28th, 2021 in Elkton, Maryland. Robert was born on June 11th, 1933 in Florida. Robert was employed as a Longshoreman. Robert will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Viewing JUN 8. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary -...

Rosetta Violet Williams

Rosetta Violet Williams

May 27, 2021

Rosetta V. Williams departed this life and earned her wings to glory on May 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Rosetta, affectionately known as "Violet or Vi," was born on June 8, 1942, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Pastor Elliott and Indiaola Taylor. Violet received her education at The Buttonwood School and graduated from William Penn High School....

Jerome C. Jackson Sr.

Jerome C. Jackson Sr.

May 26, 2021

Jerome, 67, passed May 26, 2021, at Temple University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. "Jackson" is survived by his wife, Marilyn; step-daughter, Lakeisha; children, Katina and Jerome, Jr., and a host of other family and friends. Previous Events Viewing JUN 7. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) Victorious Faith Christian Worship Center 500 Concord Avenue Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading...

Mittie A. Tucker

Mittie A. Tucker

May 26, 2021

Mittie Ann (Drewry) Tucker was the first child of James L. Drewry and Annie B. (Williams) Drewry, born on August 29th, 1939 in Greensville County, Emporia, VA. She began elementary school in Adams Grove, VA. The family migrated to New York City in 1950, and Mittie finished her educational studies there, obtaining a commercial diploma from the Girls' High School...

Elizabeth Addison

Elizabeth Addison

May 23, 2021

Elizabeth Addison passed on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 in Newark, Delaware. Elizabeth was born on August 21st, 1960 in Wilmington, Delaware to James Addison and Charlotte Addison. Elizabeth was employed with the News Journal. Elizabeth will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Memorial Service JUN 5. 1:00 PM (ET)...

Emmagene Madeline Brummell

Emmagene Madeline Brummell

May 20, 2021

Emmagene Madeline Thornton Brummell lovingly known as "Ding" departed this life to begin life anew and everlasting on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Emma was born to the late Richard and Marion Thornton on August 5, 1951 by a midwife at the family home located in Paulsboro, NJ. She attended Paulsboro High School and retired from MBNA Bank in Newark, Del....

Diana E. Thomas

Diana E. Thomas

May 20, 2021

Diana E. Thomas, age 79 of Wilmington, Delaware was born on January 6th, 1942 and went home on May 20th, 2021. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James W. and Ruth B. Thomas. Diana leaves to cherish her memory her loving niece and caregiver Edna Fairley, longtime friend Annette Ruff, her Windsor Apartment Family and a host...

Daamon Lamontte Simmons

Daamon Lamontte Simmons

May 13, 2021

"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest". Matthew 11:28 Daamon LaMontte Simmons was the first-born child to the late Carl R. Trammell and Judith M. Simmons on August 25, 1981. He departed this life on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Daamon was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jerry and...

Edith Isabel Williams

Edith Isabel Williams

May 12, 2021

Edith Isabel "Bell" Williams was born on May 17, 1927 to Geraldine Callendar and Alberto Griffith in Panama City, Panama. She is one of 3 siblings, sister Elena Pinnock (deceased) and brother, Leonard Griffith. On May 12, 2021, in Orlando, Florida, God called Edith home. As a young adolescent, Edith worked at the commissary in Balboa as a cashier. She...

La'Kecia A. Trainer

La'Kecia A. Trainer

May 4, 2021

La'kecia Alexis Trainer was born on March 13, 1987, in Newark, Delaware, to Joan Annise Pharr-Trainer Hamilton and Anthony Sammons. She passed on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Kecia received her early childhood education from Brandywine and Colonial School Districts. She graduated from William Penn High School. After school she worked at Delaware Title Loan as a Loan...

Florence L. Burton

Florence L. Burton

Apr 29, 2021

Florence L. Burton passed on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Florence was born on August 6th, 1941 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Charles Simpson and Wilma Simpson. Florence was employed at Kimberly Clark. Florence will be missed by her husband, Frank Burton, Sr. , along with a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous...

Carmen L. Velez-Mendez

Carmen L. Velez-Mendez

Apr 29, 2021

The True Story Camren L. Velez Carmen Lydia Velez Mendez was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on September 13, 1960. To parents Concepcion Mendez and Marcelino Velez. She grew up with her father solely and she was educated in the Puerto Rico School System. Soon after she fell in love with Armando Claudio Santiago, and later born a child...

Keith L. Wallace

Keith L. Wallace

Apr 29, 2021

Life Story of Keith "Keithie" Wallace Keith Lamotte Wallace, son of Sandra Wallace and Keith Brown was born July 6, 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware. He transitioned this life peacefully at Wilmington Hospital surrounded by close friends and family on April 29, 2021. Keith was affectionally known as "Keithie." He was born at Wilmington General Hospital. Though, he was Sandra's only...

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