Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
James Edward Mincey
Nov 19, 2020
ECCLESIASTES 3:1 TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN: A TIME TO BE BORN: James Edward Mincey (AKA) Posie was born on July 20, 1953 to the late Catherine Mincey and Ellis (E. J.) Posley. Also he was preceded in death by his sister Peggy J. Stone and his brother Melvin Posley....
Kevin E. Dempsey, Sr.
Nov 19, 2020
Kevin Eric Dempsey Sr. of Newark, DE passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. Kevin was affectionately known to his friends as B-More. He was born in Baltimore, MD on November 21, 1969 to Patrice L. (Dempsey) Calicott and the late Elvin G. Dempsey. He received his early childhood education from PS21 Elementary School and Garrison Jr....
Gwendolyn Joyce Cirwithian Williams
Nov 19, 2020
Gwendolyn Joyce Cirwithian Williams of Stockbridge, GA passed away November 19, 2020, after battling several illnesses. Gwendolyn was affectionally known to her friends as Peachez. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 19, 1955 to the late Julia D. Cirwithian and Julius Perry. She attended high school in Milford, DE, went on to serve in the United States Armed...
Ruth Isamanda Campbell Robinson
Nov 15, 2020
Ruth Isamanda Campbell Robinson, 89, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on November 15th in Wilmington, Delaware. Ruth was born in Wilmington to Cora Chrisden and Ephraim Campbell on May 18,1931. She attended Howard High School in Wilmington before attending Central State University in Wilberforce, OH. She married David Robinson Jr. on April 2nd, 1955. She worked as a social worker...
Barbara Ann Wells
Nov 14, 2020
Barbara Ann Wells was born March 10, 1941, in Richmond Virginia to the late John C. Hardie and Hazel Wright Hardie McNeill. She departed this life on November 14, 2020. She accepted Christ at a very early age and spent most of her life responding to the needs of the sick and the poor. "Barb", as she was called by...
Dr. Enitan Bolutito Odutola
Nov 13, 2020
Dr. Enitan Bolutito Odutola passed on Friday, November 13, 2020. Enitan was born on April 24, 1948 in Lagos, Nigeria to Daniel and Gbemisola Ogunfowora. Dr. Odutola was employed as a Radiologist in the Medical industry. Dr. Odutola leaves cherished memories behind to her immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
April J. Selby
Nov 12, 2020
April Je'Mai Selby was born on August 14, 1954 in Bronx, New York to Dorothy Woods and the Late James Woodford. Three days after April's birth she was separated from her mother and was raised by her aunt Geraldine. April passed on November 12, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Havertown, PA. April graduated from Middletown High School. She was always...
Alex Pratcher, Sr.
Nov 11, 2020
Alex Pratcher, son of Amie and Sandy Pratcher, was born on December 18, 1935 in Greensboro, Alabama. He entered eternal rest on November 11, 2020, in the Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. In 1938, the family relocated to Coalwood, West Virginia where he was raised along with his six siblings. Alex accepted the Lord at an early age and was...
James S. "Brazo" Taylor, Jr.
Nov 7, 2020
Jim, transitioned into eternity on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He is preceded by his beloved wife Tanya Taylor, his parents James Sr., and Beatrice Taylor. He is survived by 2 siblings Barbara Byrd and Doris Johnson (Herbert), along with many nieces and nephews. A gravesite memorial will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 2PM, at the VA Memorial...
Richard D Eason, Jr.
Nov 6, 2020
Richard Doshine Eason was born November 4, 1969 in Salem, NJ. He attended Penns Grove Public Schools and graduated from Penns Grove High School. He was employed at Anchor Glass Co. for more than 15 years before they closed. During this time, he met his soul-mate Latoya, which he married in 2003. Richard was known in the family as the...
James Lamont Walker
Nov 4, 2020
James Lamont Walker, was born on August 24,1967 to Jimmie Walker & Barbara (Walker) Scurry in Wilmington Delaware. He was also affectionately known as Monie or Jimmy. He received his education in the public school systems of Wilmington & New Castle; receiving his diploma from The James Groves Adult High School in 1987. James was employed as a laborer in...
Stanley R. Gee
Nov 3, 2020
Stanley R. Gee age 68, departed this life on November 3, 2020. He was born to Novella and Edward Gee in Wilmington, DE on June 26, 1952. He received his formal education in the Wilmington public school system. After graduating from Thomas McKean High School, he enlisted in the US Navy for 6 years. He spent most of his professional...
Alan R. Cephas, Sr.
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...
Richard Louis Johnson, Sr.
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...
Charlotte Jeneva Fowlkes
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...
Renee Diane Charity
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...
Rev. Fred L. Banks
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...
Robert E. Brown
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...
Alfred Alexander Nelson, Iv.
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...
