Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Lena Marie Conquest
Dec 6, 2020
Lena Marie Conquest was born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 13, 1979 to Gerard and Darnella Dixon. On Sunday, December 6, 2020 the Lord dispatched angels to watch over all that Lena came to love as He gently whisked her away from her labor to eternal rest. Lena received her education from Howard High School of Technology, majoring in Culinary...
Michael V. Coverdale
Dec 6, 2020
Michael V. Coverdale, Sr. was born to Annette Turner and Donald Coverdale on July 15,1965. It is with great sorrow that the family announces his passing. God opened his arms and took Michael home on December 6, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 55. Michael graduated from Wilmington High school on June 8,1983. After...
Diane C Duker
Dec 6, 2020
Diane C. Duker was born December 13, 1952 in Townsend, Delaware to the late John Wesley Duker and Mildred Portly. She departed this life on December 6, 2020 at Hillside Nursing Home in Wilmington, Delaware. Diane enjoyed being around people. Some of her favorite things to do were color, watch cartoons and attend Bible Study and food socials. She loved...
Luther M Davis
Dec 5, 2020
Luther M. Davis was born on March 20, 1933, to Charlie and Martha Davis. He made his transition peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 surrounded by his daughters Vergie and Janet and son-in law Bruce at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Luther received his early childhood education in Phenix, Va., graduated from Charlotte County High School and then entered...
Kenneth W. Gould
Dec 5, 2020
Kenneth Wayne Gould was born June 17, 1947 in Dover, Delaware to the late William Gould, Sr. and the late Anna Mae Gould. He attended school in the Capitol School District and graduated from Dover High in Dover, Delaware. Kenny joined the US Army after high school and served during the Vietnam War. He returned home after serving his country...
Nathaniel C. "Nate" Gale
Dec 5, 2020
Nathaniel "Nate" Gale was born on April 29,1949 in Philadelphia PA to Israel Gale, Jr. and Ruth Gale. He departed this life on December 6, 2020 at Christiana Health Care System in Wilmington DE. Nate received his early childhood education from Our Lady of Victory Catholic School. He graduated from West Philadelphia High School. After graduating high school Nate furthered...
Emmanuel "Manny" Caulk
Dec 4, 2020
Emmanuel Caulk (affectionately known as "Manny') departed this life on Friday December 4, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1971 in Wilmington, Delaware to Emmanuel Caulk Sr. and Julia Moody. His mother preceded him in death. Guided by his faith, fueled by his family and driven by his values, Manny was a loving husband, devoted father, gifted educator and...
Georgia C. Footman
Dec 4, 2020
Georgia C. Brown Footman was born September 6, 1937, in Florence, South Carolina, to the late Rev. Julius and Willie Mackevoy Brown. She went to Gibbs High School in Pamlico, South Carolina. She was also a member of Mill Branch A.M.E. Church in South Carolina. She was married to John David Footman and moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 1957. They...
Myrai S. Johnson
Dec 3, 2020
Myrai S. Johnson passed on December 3, 2020. A full obituary will follow.
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...
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...
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...
