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Charlene K. Hope

Charlene K. Hope

Oct 13, 2020

Charlene K. Hope, born to Malinda Hope, entered this world on May 21, 1954 in Wilmington, DE. She made her triumphant exit on October 13, 2020 at Seasons Hospice in the Christiana Hospital, Newark DE. As a Wilmington native, Charlene received her early education in Wilmington, DE and then graduated from P.S. DuPont High School. Her career as a Fraud...

Phillip S. Dickerson

Phillip S. Dickerson

Oct 13, 2020

Phillip S. Dickerson passed on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Phillip was born on January 30, 1945 in Seaford, DE to Earl W. Dickerson & Ida Cannon. Phillip leaves behind cherished memories to his immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Dwayne C. Francis

Dwayne C. Francis

Oct 12, 2020

Dwayne C. Francis was born on October 11, 1961 to the late Carolyn R. and Alfred W. Francis in Wilmington, DE. He departed this life on October 12, 2020 at his home in Calcium, NY. Dwayne received his early education in the public schools of Delaware graduating from Wilmington High School in 1979. He furthered his education attending Goldey Beacom...

Tommier D Dendy

Tommier D Dendy

Oct 11, 2020

Tommier Di'john Dendy was born on July 8,1990, in Newark, Delaware to Carmella Dendy and the late Thomas Cooper. Tommier passed on October 11, 2020 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Tommier received his early childhood education in the Wilmington public school system and graduated from John Dickinson High School in 2008. He attended Atlanta Metropolitan State College on a...

Anthony Albert Fletcher, Sr.

Anthony Albert Fletcher, Sr.

Oct 11, 2020

A TIME TO BE BORN …. Anthony Albert "Tony" Fletcher, Sr. was born September 10, 1956 in Wilmington, DE to the late Adolphus A. Fletcher, Sr. and Lauretta Mason Fletcher, the second of five children. A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVENS …. As a child, Tony attended the Wilmington Public Schools and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School...

Derek L. "Rek" Akins, Jr.

Derek L. "Rek" Akins, Jr.

Oct 8, 2020

Derek L. Akins, Jr. (Rek) was born on July 21, 1992 in Milford, DE to Latoya Hill and Derek Akins, Sr. Derek passed on October 8, 2020 at his home in Salem, NJ. Derek received his early childhood education from Penns Grove/Carney's Point School District. Rek graduated from Ranch Hope in Vineland, NJ. Derek had many hobbies. Among them was...

Geraldine A Harding

Geraldine A Harding

Oct 8, 2020

Geraldine A. Harding was born on January 27, 1948 in Wilmington, Delaware to William B., Sr. and Mary L. Harding. She passed away on October 8, 2020 at her home in Newark, Delaware. She was preceded in death by her father William B. Sr., mother Mary L. Harding and sisters Beatrice Johnson and Mary L. Carter. She is survived by...

Leatrice Thomas

Leatrice Thomas

Oct 6, 2020

Leatrice Yvonne Thomas affectionately known as "Leatty" was born on March 29, 1954 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Eugene and Beatrice Thomas. She was called home on October 6, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at Kent General Bayhealth Hospital. Leatrice received her childhood education in the Colonial School District. She graduated from De La Warr High School in 1972....

Tyke Lee Evans

Tyke Lee Evans

Oct 5, 2020

Brother Tyke Lee Evans better known as "OG, Mr. Lee, and Kee by his wife" amongst his closest friends and family, was born on January 26, 1981 in Lewes, DE to Alonzo Hagans and Ruby Evans. Tyke received his GED on February 18, 2011, which was a great accomplishment for him. Tyke was employed part-time by Blade Riders in Ocean...

Ra'Nae M. Grinnell

Ra'Nae M. Grinnell

Oct 5, 2020

Ra'Nae Maurise Grinnell was born on June 1, 1999 to April Love Gordon and Reginald Maurice Grinnell Sr. in Wilmington, Delaware. She gained her wings on October 5, 2020. Ra'Nae affectionally known as "Nae" was a vibrant, intelligent, loving individual full of life and laughter. She received her early education in the Colonial School District and achieved her high school...

Joyce P. Singleton

Joyce P. Singleton

Oct 3, 2020

Joyce P. Singleton was born on April 1st, 1955 in Wilmington, De, to Louis B. Prophet and Blondell Jackson. She went home to be with the Lord on October 3rd, 2020 at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Joyce aka Tricia went to Dela-Warr High school where she was involved in many social activities some of which were: Volley Ball, track...

Curtis H. Ford, Jr.

Curtis H. Ford, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

Curtis Harold Ford, Jr, was born on July 19, 1947 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Curtis Lincoln and Doris Ford. He departed this life on October 3, 2020 in Wilmington, DE. Curtis received his education from the public schools in Wilmington, DE and graduated from Howard High School. He worked for Delaware Trust Bank and retired from Stafford Chemical...

Bradford David Woody

Bradford David Woody

Oct 2, 2020

Bradford David Woody passed on Friday, October 2, 2020. Bradford was born on November 28, 1954 in Montgomery, AL to John Will Woody and Mattie Mae Woody. Bradford leaves cherished memories behind to his immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Robert Francis Foranyic, Sr.

Robert Francis Foranyic, Sr.

Oct 2, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Francis Foranyic Sr. announces his passing on October 2, 2020 Robert Francis Foranyic Sr., 82 of Newark DE, died October 2, 2020 at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by family, Robert was retired from McDonald Douglass (Boeing), where he helped build the C17 Cargo Plane. He loved his family and friends and...

Shakur A Burrage

Shakur A Burrage

Oct 2, 2020

Shakur Aumir Burrage was born on February 8th, 1999 in Wilmington Delaware to Jeffrey Burrage Jr. and Aaliyah Gibbs. He departed this life on October 2nd 2020 in Dover Delaware. Shakur received his early childhood education from May B Leasure Elementary School, Gunning Bedford Middle School, and Ceasar Rodney High School where he earned his Diploma. After school Shakur was...

Malik Xavier Miller

Malik Xavier Miller

Oct 2, 2020

Malik X. Miller was born June 2, 1990 in Wilmington, DE to Susan Matthews(Miller) & Gilbert Matthews. He passed on October 2, 2020 in Wilmington, DE. Malik received his early childhood education from Wilmington Public School System. He graduated from James Grooves. Malik believed in hard work, taking care of his family and his wife. Supa Solid was a faithful...

Linden L. Summers

Linden L. Summers

Oct 1, 2020

Linden "Bootie" Summers, Jr. was born on May 9,1961, in Dover, Delaware to Linden Summers Sr. and Clara Smith. He passed on October 1, 2020, where he resided in Philadelphia, PA. Linden attended Lake Forest High School. He was a caring father that loved his kids dearly. He was a delightful man who dedicated his life to family and friends....

Durocher A Hill

Durocher A Hill

Oct 1, 2020

Durocher Ann Hill was born on May 29, 1960 in Salisbury, MD to Sara Ellen Hill and James Milton Hill. She passed on October 1, 2020 at the Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Shortly after graduating from Wilmington High School, Dee went on to work in the food services industry. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. Dee was...

Rose O'Dear Tolbert

Rose O'Dear Tolbert

Sep 30, 2020

Rosie O'Dear Tolbert, daughter of late Lillian Wing and John Henry Reeves, was born July 5th, 1935 in Delaware. She endured a long illness that initiated her departure from this life on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 in Wilmington Christiana Care Hospital. She received her early education in New Castle County Public Schools in Wilmington, Delaware. She was employed as a...

Tommie Curtis Graham

Tommie Curtis Graham

Sep 30, 2020

Tommie Graham was born on June 28, 1957 at Syracuse Memorial Hospital to Thomas J. Graham and Leatha Snow-Graham. He passed on September 30, 2020. Tommie graduated from Nottingham High School in 1975, where he played football in the public school of Syracuse and attended Canton Ohio University. He relocated to Wilmington, DE in the late 1970's. He worked for...

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