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

Deirdre E.  Howard

Deirdre E. Howard

Jul 8, 2024

Full obituary will be forthcoming 

Vivian  Lue  Davis

Vivian Lue Davis

Jul 7, 2024

Vivian Lue Davis, born on March 3, 1940, in Edgerton, Virginia, was the cherished eldest daughter of Robert Valentine and Sarah Saunders. She peacefully departed this life at her home on July 7, 2024. Vivian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Lee Davis, her brother, Theodore (Buster) Valentine, her cousin, Homer (Buck) Callis, Sr., and her brothers-in-law,...

Ava M. Jackson

Ava M. Jackson

Jul 6, 2024

Life Story of Ms. Ava Maxine Jackson

Ms. Ava (aka “Big Max”) was born to the late Matthew Russell and Ava Hines Russell

Thomas on March 1, 1948, in Manhattan, New York, the eldest of three children. She

quietly entered her heavenly home at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE on

Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the age of 76 after experiencing a short...

Aliyah Ahvi Nelson

Aliyah Ahvi Nelson

Jul 4, 2024

Aliyah Ahvi Nelson, second child of Alonzo Nelson, and Lariyah Hawkins

was born on October 12, 2023. She departed this life on July 4, 2024, at St.

Christopher Hospital for Children.

Aliyah was a happy baby girl. She loved her big brother Dante. Aliyah was

affectionately known as “Li-Li”. She attended Little Steps Daycare. Li-Li

loved to watch Gracie’s Corner, clapping her hands and eating...

Stephen Edward Wickes, Sr.

Stephen Edward Wickes, Sr.

Jul 1, 2024

Our beloved Stephen Edward Wickes was born in Chestertown, Maryland on May 30, 1964 to

Brenda and the late Walter Edward Wickes, Jr. Stephen passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024

surrounded by his loving family.

Stephen graduated from Delcastle Technical High School, Wilmington, DE in 1982. During his

high school years, he was a master in Culinary Arts and excelled in football where...

Mary Lou Spencer

Mary Lou Spencer

Jun 26, 2024

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Satina N. Colon

Satina N. Colon

Jun 23, 2024

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Ryne Virgil "Hoss" Martin

Ryne Virgil "Hoss" Martin

Jun 15, 2024

Ryne Virgil Martin, age 65 transitioned to his final resting place on Saturday, June 15 th , 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Christiana Hospital. Ryne was born on July 18, 1958, to Bernis and Grace Martin. Ryne was the 4 th of 5 children.

Ryne began his educational journey at George Gray Elementary School, followed by Warner Elementary School,...

Darline  Jenny  Kilpatrick

Darline Jenny Kilpatrick

Jun 12, 2024

Full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Brittany P  Robinson

Brittany P Robinson

Jun 10, 2024

Obituary is forth coming.

Richard Bratcher

Richard Bratcher

Jun 8, 2024

Full obituary will be forthcoming 

Shameeka Mayo

Shameeka Mayo

Jun 6, 2024

Shameeka Lorraine Mayo (affectionately known as Mookie) aged 32, was born August 15, 1991 in Wilmington, Delaware to Terrence J. Taylor and Malika Mayo. She departed this Life suddenly on June 06, 2024 in the St Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware

Shameeka received her early education in the Wilmington Public School System and graduated from McKean High School class of 2009....

Jashown  Banner-Wisher

Jashown Banner-Wisher

Jun 1, 2024

JaShown Isaiah Banner-Wisher entered eternal rest on June 1, 2024 at the tender age of 13 years old in Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. JaShown was born on January 13, 2011 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, DE to Shaylynn Wedderburn (Banner) and Joshua Potts. JaShown was educated in public schools of Wilmington, DE. He graduated kindergarten in 2017...

Ludell  Downing (Gray)

Ludell Downing (Gray)

Jun 1, 2024

Ludell C. Downing (Gray) was born on June 12, 1944, in Johnsonville, South Carolina to Edward Eaddy and Bernice Tilghman. She passed on Saturday June 1, 2024 at home in Wilmington, Delaware.

Ludell received her early childhood education from Pyle Elementary and Bancroft Middle schools. She graduated from Howard High School. After school, she worked for Avon Products, USA Training Academy,...

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