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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
Myrai S. Johnson
Dec 3, 2020
Myrai S. Johnson passed on December 3, 2020. A full obituary will follow.
Vivian K. Locke
Dec 1, 2020
Vivian K. Locke, aka Bill, was born on January 22, 1937 to the late James and Helen (Sadler)Lewis in Gordon, Georgia. She was the baby of three daughters. She transitioned to her heavenly home on December 1, 2020. Vivian graduated from Howard High School in 1956. Where she studied cosmetology. She was a self-employed beautician for over two decades. Vivian...
Cornell Hampton Jr.
Dec 1, 2020
Cornell Hampton Jr, transitioned on December 1,2020. Cornell Hampton Jr. friends called him "Junior" born on March 14,1953 ,in Wilmington,Delaware. Cornell,graduated from Middletown High School, Middletown,Delaware in 1971 and enlisted in the Army. Cornell was honorably discharged in 1978, he continued his education at Delaware State College. Cornell loved fast cars, he enjoyed eating good food, he made friends quickly...
Portia I. Hamilton
Dec 1, 2020
Portia Irene Hamilton, daughter of the late Gertrude and Colen Chapman, was born on July 4, 1950 in Wilmington, DE. She was called home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in the Christiana Care Hospital. Portia received her early education in the public schools of Wilmington and graduated from Howard High Career Center in 1970. Portia earned her living as a...
Eddie Eugene Johnson
Nov 29, 2020
Eddie Eugene Johnson was born on March 15, 1987 in Woodbury, New Jersey to Terri Johnson Gibbs (Sean Gibbs) and Eddie Anderson (deceased). He went home to be with the lord on November 29th, 2020. Eddie received his early education in Wilmington, DE. After school, he worked at various companies, and remained at We Simply Clean, specializing in power washing...
Mother Barbara Wright Scurry
Nov 28, 2020
Mother Barbara Wright Scurry, daughter of the late Deacon Will & Lola G. Wright, was born on December 16, 1944. Barbara received her education in the public school systems of New Castle & Wilmington Delaware, graduating from Howard High School in 1964. In 1964, Barbara was united in matrimony to Mr. Jimmie Walker. From this union, three children were born,...
Helen B. Scott
Nov 27, 2020
Helen Bullock Scott passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her immediate family on Friday, November 27, 2020. Together with her twin brother, Vincent, she was born on December 20, 1937, to Martha Weathington Bullock and Newsome Bullock in Norfolk, Virginia. Helen was educated in the public schools of Norfolk and began her post-secondary education at Norfolk State College. Years...
Rosetta Dorsey-Davis
Nov 27, 2020
Rosetta Dorsey-Davis was born on October 12, 1932 in Nesmith, South Carolina to Lila Swinton-McGee and John Dorsey, with Travis McGee being a dedicated stepfather. Rosetta departed this life of Friday November 27, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Rosetta received her early childhood education in Nesmith, South Carolina. Rosetta worked for and retired for the F.W. Woolworth Company. Rosetta came out...
Betty Ann Jones-Loatman
Nov 26, 2020
Betty was born on December 6, 1949 in Whitesville, NC to Johnny Lafayette and Gracie Elizabeth Randall Jones. She passed on November 26, 2020 at Seasons Hospice in Wilmington, DE. She is survived by her husband: Gordon Eugene Loatman, son: Lamotte Jones; daughters: Gordett Jones-Loatman, Kathy Loatman, Gornesha Loatman and Joelanter Bobb; siblings and their significant other: Wessie Boney-Warrick and...
Nygjiem Tobias Rayford-Roberts
Nov 24, 2020
Nygjiem Tobias Rayford-Roberts passed on November 24, 2020. Nygjiem was born on May 1, 1998 in Seaford, DE to Vernon Roberts and Toby Rayford. Nygjiem leaves cherished memories behind to his immediate family, close friends, and addtional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Sandra I. Wilson
Nov 22, 2020
Sandra I. Arroyo-Wilson departed this life peacefully on November 22, 2020 at her home in Smyrna, DE following a long illness. She was the devoted common law wife of Alvin Smith for over 30 years. Their love and devotion for each other remains inspirational. Sandra is survived by her mother Dulce M. Ramos- Alvarado; children: Torano Ayers, Akia (Travis) Clark...
Curley Mae Mitchell
Nov 20, 2020
Curley Mae Mitchell was born January 9, 1932 in Johnsonville, S.C, to Sam Joe Brown and Luella Rogers-Brown. She passed on November 20, 2020 at Kentmere Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Wilmington, Delaware. She received Christ at an early age and joined St. James Baptist Church in Johnsonville, SC. Curley Mae, received her early childhood education from Vox Community School...
Kevin E. Dempsey, Sr.
Nov 19, 2020
Kevin Eric Dempsey Sr. of Newark, DE passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. Kevin was affectionately known to his friends as B-More. He was born in Baltimore, MD on November 21, 1969 to Patrice L. (Dempsey) Calicott and the late Elvin G. Dempsey. He received his early childhood education from PS21 Elementary School and Garrison Jr....
Gwendolyn Joyce Cirwithian Williams
Nov 19, 2020
Gwendolyn Joyce Cirwithian Williams of Stockbridge, GA passed away November 19, 2020, after battling several illnesses. Gwendolyn was affectionally known to her friends as Peachez. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 19, 1955 to the late Julia D. Cirwithian and Julius Perry. She attended high school in Milford, DE, went on to serve in the United States Armed...
James Edward Mincey
Nov 19, 2020
ECCLESIASTES 3:1 TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN: A TIME TO BE BORN: James Edward Mincey (AKA) Posie was born on July 20, 1953 to the late Catherine Mincey and Ellis (E. J.) Posley. Also he was preceded in death by his sister Peggy J. Stone and his brother Melvin Posley....
Ruth Isamanda Campbell Robinson
Nov 15, 2020
Ruth Isamanda Campbell Robinson, 89, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on November 15th in Wilmington, Delaware. Ruth was born in Wilmington to Cora Chrisden and Ephraim Campbell on May 18,1931. She attended Howard High School in Wilmington before attending Central State University in Wilberforce, OH. She married David Robinson Jr. on April 2nd, 1955. She worked as a social worker...
Barbara Ann Wells
Nov 14, 2020
Barbara Ann Wells was born March 10, 1941, in Richmond Virginia to the late John C. Hardie and Hazel Wright Hardie McNeill. She departed this life on November 14, 2020. She accepted Christ at a very early age and spent most of her life responding to the needs of the sick and the poor. "Barb", as she was called by...
Dr. Enitan Bolutito Odutola
Nov 13, 2020
Dr. Enitan Bolutito Odutola passed on Friday, November 13, 2020. Enitan was born on April 24, 1948 in Lagos, Nigeria to Daniel and Gbemisola Ogunfowora. Dr. Odutola was employed as a Radiologist in the Medical industry. Dr. Odutola leaves cherished memories behind to her immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
April J. Selby
Nov 12, 2020
April Je'Mai Selby was born on August 14, 1954 in Bronx, New York to Dorothy Woods and the Late James Woodford. Three days after April's birth she was separated from her mother and was raised by her aunt Geraldine. April passed on November 12, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Havertown, PA. April graduated from Middletown High School. She was always...
Alex Pratcher, Sr.
Nov 11, 2020
Alex Pratcher, son of Amie and Sandy Pratcher, was born on December 18, 1935 in Greensboro, Alabama. He entered eternal rest on November 11, 2020, in the Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. In 1938, the family relocated to Coalwood, West Virginia where he was raised along with his six siblings. Alex accepted the Lord at an early age and was...
