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

Mattie L. Hall

Mattie L. Hall

Jul 25, 2020

Mattie L Hall, 87, passed away on July 25, 2020. She was born to parents Mary Eubanks and Norman Hale on March 18, 1932 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated from Dunbar High School Class of 1949. Like most Black women during her era mom started working as a domestic worker. She also worked at RCA and the Veterans Administration for...

Moses A. Brunson, Jr.

Moses A. Brunson, Jr.

Jul 25, 2020

Moses A. Brunson, Jr. was born on April 28th, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Moses A. Brunson, Sr. and Rachel Emory Brunson. He passed away suddenly on July 28th, 2020 at the age of 75. Moses, known to his family as "Junie", graduated from DeLaWarr High School in New Castle, DE. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Army...

Pedro Ramos Perez

Pedro Ramos Perez

Jul 20, 2020

Pedro Ramos Perez was born on February 6, 1978 in Las Ranas, Michoacn, Mexico. Pedro passed on July 20, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Maria, his children and other relatives and friends. A full obituary will follow at later time.

Mary Ann Jones-Demby

Mary Ann Jones-Demby

Jul 19, 2020

Mary Ann Jones-Demby peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital. Mary Ann was born in Newark, Delaware on December 31, 1951 to Charles and Grace Jones. Mary Ann was employed as a Seamtress at City Cleaners in Wilmington, DE. Mary Ann leaves behind cherished memories to her beloved husband and children, her close friends,...

Alexander Anthony Land

Alexander Anthony Land

Jul 14, 2020

Alexander Anthony Land was born on May 8, 1958 in Wilmington, Delaware to Willie Carroll Land and Loretta Carter. Alex peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Christiana Hospital. Alex was educated in the Christina School District. After completing PS Dupont High School, he attended Job Corp in Harpers Ferry, WV. It was there he received his...

Dorothy T. Lloyd

Dorothy T. Lloyd

Jul 12, 2020

Dorothy T. Lloyd, was born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 27, 1968 to the late Dorothy M. Lloyd and Thomas P. Johnson III and her beloved foster mother who helped raise her, the late Rev. Blanch Hallman. Spending her final hours surrounded by her loved ones, she transitioned to her eternal rest on July 12, 2020. "Tina" as she was...

Reuben E. Headley

Reuben E. Headley

Jul 10, 2020

Reuben Emanuel Headley, affectionately known as "Papi" was born on December 5, 1919 in Westmoreland, Jamaica, to the late Ursula Galloway and Percival Headley. Reuben was the eldest of eight children. Reuben completed his earthly journey on July 10, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his family at home after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Euvine,...

Robert Antione Charles

Robert Antione Charles

Jul 10, 2020

Robert Antione Charles passed on Friday, July 10, 2020. Robert was born on July 4, 1981 in Wilmington, DE to Oliver Webb & Genevieve Charles. Robert made an impact on everyone around him as a Life Coach. Robert leaves behind cherished memories to his immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Janet G. Cannon-Ellison

Janet G. Cannon-Ellison

Jul 10, 2020

Janet Gail Cannon - Ellison Was born on June 24, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware to Mary Frances Cannon and the late Ira Roach. She departed this life on July 10, 2020 at Christiana Hospital, in Wilmington, Delaware. Janet received her education in the Wilmington Public schools. She was very good in English and spelling. Janet was very outgoing, and her...

Maxine R. Sam

Maxine R. Sam

Jul 8, 2020

Maxine Revis Sam, daughter of Mack D. Revis, Sr. and Mabel B. Revis (both deceased) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and raised in Linwood, Pennsylvania. She attended school in Linwood and Boothwyn, where she graduated from Chichester High School in 1958. After graduating high school, she attended The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing with a full scholarship from the...

Leroy M. Jones, Jr

Leroy M. Jones, Jr

Jul 7, 2020

Leroy Marshall Jones, Jr., son of the late Leroy Jones Sr. and Florence Jones, was born Feb 16, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware. He departed into God's hands, at his residential home, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He attended Brown Technical High School in Wilmington, Delaware and went on to graduate in 1961. While at Brown Technical High School, he loved...

David Anthony Pennewell

David Anthony Pennewell

Jul 7, 2020

David Anthony Pennewell Jr., "Dawud", age 47, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Dawud was born on November 1, 1972 in Dover, Delaware to his parents David Pennewell Sr. and Thelma B. Parker. Dawud was a loving son, brother, father, nephew, uncle, grandfather, and supportive friend. He graduated with his high school diploma and received his Associates Degree in...

Andre Terrell Emmanuel "Zaid" Hickson

Andre Terrell Emmanuel "Zaid" Hickson

Jul 6, 2020

Andre Terrell Emmanuel Hickson was born on December 23, 1982. On Monday July 6, 2020 Andre Terrell Emmanuel Hickson's life was taken too soon. A son, brother, father, nephew, cousin, friend, or any other relation to the world. Through Andre's life he graduated in 2001 from Mt. Pleasant High School, and in 2005 he became a Muslim realizing that his...

Rev. Dr. Charles A Frazier

Rev. Dr. Charles A Frazier

Jul 6, 2020

Rev. Dr. Charles A Frazier, 88 passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 surrounded by family. He was life-long resident of Penns Grove, NJ. He worked and retired from the PG-CP School District. He also was a retired Air Force Veteran, and a pastor for over 40 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Lavender Frazier, 6...

Azurah C. Tillman

Azurah C. Tillman

Jul 6, 2020

Azurah C. Tillman passed on Monday, July 6, 2020. Azurah was born on July 13, 2002 in Philadelphia, PA to Craig Tillman and LaToya Taylor. Azurah leaves behind cherished memories to her immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Mark Anthony Lewis, Ii

Mark Anthony Lewis, Ii

Jul 5, 2020

Mark Anthony Lewis II, affectionately known as Mark Mark and Squeeze to his family and friends, was born November 11, 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mark and Angela Lewis. On Sunday, July 5, 2020, Mark was welcomed home into his eternal resting place. Mark began his education in several Christian and Charter schools in Philadelphia. In 1999, Mark's family moved...

Willie L. Hollingsworth

Willie L. Hollingsworth

Jul 2, 2020

Willie L. Hollingsworth was born August 21, 1946 in Stanford, N.C. to Jessie Mae and Thomas Hollingsworth. He passed on July 2, 2020 at Tulip Special Care in Pennsylvania. Louie as he was affectionately known, received his early childhood education in North Carolina. After school he worked for Sears where he retired. Louie was a faithful member of Church of...

Hector Estrada Ortiz

Hector Estrada Ortiz

Jul 1, 2020

Hector was born May 26, 1943 and passed away on July 1, 2020. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Faye Russ

Faye Russ

Jun 29, 2020

Faye Russ was born on October 10, 1959 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Mary and Elzy Russ. She departed this life on June 29, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Faye received her early childhood education from Wilmington Public School System. She was employed at Elwyn Institute for a number of years. Faye was a faithful member of New Destiny Fellowship...

Danny Powell

Danny Powell

Jun 28, 2020

Danny Powell, affectionately known as Sport," and "Que Ball," transitioned from this life on June 28, 2020. Dan was born in Wilmington on July 9, 1958 to Margaret Powell, and Reese Dixon. He grew up in Old New Castle, and received his education in the public school system. He loved to be with family, and friends just cracking jokes and...

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