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

Nov 2, 2020

Alan Ronald Cephas, Sr. son of James Edward and Sarah Cephas went home on Monday November, 2, 2020 at Christiana Care-Wilmington Division. Alan was born March 22, 1933. He was a native of Wilmington, Delaware and attended Howard High School. Alan joined the Air Force after graduation and enlisted in the Army after his tour with the Air Force was...

Nov 2, 2020

Richard Louis Johnson, Sr was born on November 12, 1948 in Wilmington Delaware to Edward Louis Johnson, Sr. and Lucy Ann Irby. He passed on November 2, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Richard received his early childhood education within the Delaware School system. After school he worked at Chrysler Corporation where he retired in 2005. RIchard had many...

Oct 31, 2020

Renee Diane Kennard was born on January 14, 1966, to Elousie Carlton Kennard and the late Harold Kennard. Renee was a go getter! She would take advantage of advancement whether it be academics or career based. Renee attended Chester Public Schools, and later graduated from The Computer Learning Center and Drexel University. Renee spent the past 30 years of her...

Oct 31, 2020

Charlotte Fowlkes was born on July 18, 1941, in Roseville, Virginia to the late Frances and Randolph Simpson. She peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on October 31, 2020, surrounded by family. After moving to Pennsylvania in the 1950s, Charlotte married the love of her life, James Fowlkes when she was 18. With the love that the...

Oct 29, 2020

Fred Leroy Banks was born on September 4,1936 in King's William, Virginia to Lottie and Fraizer Banks. He passed on Thursday October 29, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating from Howard High School, Fred decided to pursue his higher education and graduated from Goldey-Beacom College. He worked at Union Baptist Community Center for many years. Fred was a faithful member...

Oct 28, 2020

ROBERT E. BROWN crossed over to be with YHVH on October 28, 2020. Robert was born in Wilmington, DE on June 8th, 1943. Robert was born again March 2020. Robert was lovingly known as ‘BROWNIE', ‘DADA',‘POP-POP', ‘BROTHER ROB', ‘SENSEI', AND ‘BROWN SON'. Robert was co-owner of the Walnut Street Deli (the iconic Black owned No-Pork deli) in Wilmington, where he...

Oct 28, 2020

Alfred A Nelson IV was born May 23, 1977 to the late Alfred A Nelson III and Cynthia Nelson in Wilmington Delaware. He departed this life on October 28, 2020. Al received his education in the Wilmington public school system and graduated from Brandywine High School. He was a bus driver with Advance Student Transportation for over 10 years before...

Oct 25, 2020

Oct 25, 2020

Evangelist Leatha Mae Graham-Rose was born April 17, 1938 in Andrews South Carolina to the late Tom and Mary Snow. Affectionately known as Bea, she was the fourth oldest child of thirteen. After being ill for a long time, Leatha passed on October 25, 2020 in St. Francis Hospital located in Wilmington, DE. Evangelist received her education in the Williamsburg...

Oct 24, 2020

Harold Lamotte Stith was born on August 17, 1949 in Wilmington, DE to Harold Brown and Marice Stith. He passed on October 24, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Harold was affectionately known as Stiffy by his close friends and family. Stiffy completed his childhood education in the Wilmington public school system, graduating from Howard High School in...

Oct 19, 2020

Hubert L. Crump Jr., affectionately known as "Lee" was born on June 19, 1955 in Salem, New Jersey to the late Juanita B. Crump and Hubert L. Crump Sr. He entered eternal rest on Monday October 19, 2020 in loving care of Seasons Hospice at Genesis Hillside Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Lee was the second of five siblings. He received...

Oct 18, 2020

Deacon Albert Henry Clary was born on August 11, 1939 in Wilmington, DE to the late William Henry Clary and Daisy Lampson. He departed this life on October 18, 2020 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Albert received schooling in both New Castle County and Kent County Schools. He spent ten years at the Stokely Center in Millsboro, DE...

Oct 16, 2020

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Oct 16, 2020

Christopher Scrivens Jr., affectionately known by his family and friends as Plooky, was born May 27, 1956 in Wilmington, Delaware to Christopher Scrivens Sr. and Margaret G. Scrivens. He went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2020. Christopher received his primary education at North East Elementary School. He went on to attend Bancroft Jr. High School where...

Oct 15, 2020

LaTanya C. Redden-Whittaker was born on February 6, 1971, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Joe Louis Redden and Dorothy Redden. It is with great sorrow the family announces her passing away. She went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 49. LaTanya (Chantel) received her...

Oct 15, 2020

John Gasby Jr. was born on September 9, 1954 in Wilmington, DE to John L. and Florence M. Gasby. He departed this life at home on October 15, 2020. John, Johnny, or Coke, as he was affectionally called by his family, graduated from Delawarr High School. He worked under the leadership of Pete Shannon and later was employed for over...

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...

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.

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...

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...