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

Kaylani Walker

Kaylani Walker

May 26, 2020

Kaylani Angela Pearl Walker was born on December 1, 2017 in Fayetteville NC to her parents Yakima R. Golden and Steven Walker II. Kaylani gained her wings on May 26, 2020 at 10pm at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She was a very angelic baby girl. So full of life and love. She loved her family and she touched...

Barry Matthew Crawford, Sr.

Barry Matthew Crawford, Sr.

May 26, 2020

Barry M. Crawford, Sr. passed away on May 26, 2020. Barry was born on March 3, 1952 in Dover, Delaware to William Crawford and Frances Hovington. He was employed as a Landscaper and served in the U.S. Army. He will be missed by his wife Cheryl Crawford and a host of other family and friends. A full obituary will be...

Peggy Lee Williams

Peggy Lee Williams

May 24, 2020

Peggy Lee Williams was born on December 25 1944, in Halifax County Virginia, to Mary Barksdale and Melvin Childress. She passed on May 24, 2020 at her home in Wilmington, Delaware. Peggy received her early childhood education from The public school system in Halifax Virginia. After completing school, she married Charlie Brooks and became a mother to six children. Peggy...

Key'Airra Willette Hollis

Key'Airra Willette Hollis

May 24, 2020

We were blessed with the royal arrival of Key'Airra Willette Hollis and Key"Air William Hollis on December 3, 2009. Key'Airra made her grand entrance at 9:54am with her "Knight-in-Shinning Armor" in tow at 9:55am to Tiffani Renee Taylor and Maurice Nathan Hollis. After a long battle with asthma, our sweet queen closed her beautiful eyes on May 24, 2020 in...

Jacqueline Ann Williams

Jacqueline Ann Williams

May 23, 2020

Jacqueline Ann Williams was born on August 5, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY to Bernice and Robert McBride. Jacqueline departed this life on May 23rd, 2020 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, DE. Jackie received her elementary and middle school education in the NYC Public School System. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School after high school she worked as an...

Earl Smith

Earl Smith

May 23, 2020

Earl Milton Smith, son of the late Cecil and Catherine Smith was born on December 1, 1929 in Fayetteville (Garten) West Virginia. He departed this life on May 23, 2020. Earl attended Fayetteville Consolidated Public School and graduated from W.E.B. Dubois Senior High School in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. He enlisted in the US Air Force after high school. Upon...

Velma M. Jackson Brown-Horsey

Velma M. Jackson Brown-Horsey

May 22, 2020

Velma Marie Horsey age 80, ascended to heaven, on May 22, 2020 at home with her husband Ernie R. Horsey. Velma is the mother of Benadette,Darwin(deceased), Johnita, Cherri, Samuel(Karla) and Little Ernie(deceased). Velma is also survived by 5 sisters, 1 brother, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All arrangements will be private

Tobby Wiggins

Tobby Wiggins

May 20, 2020

Tobby LaRon Wiggins-Dread was born on March 4, 1975 to Tayanna Gail Wiggins and the late Leroy Dread. Tobby departed this life on May 20, 2020. Tobby was a native of Delaware where he attended public schools. Tobby went on to receive his high school education and diploma from James Groves Adult School. Tobby was always known for being the...

Thomas Charles Goudeaux

Thomas Charles Goudeaux

May 17, 2020

Thomas Charles Goudeaux passed away at home on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Born on September 22, 1967 in Wilmington, Delaware, Thomas is survived by his parents Jeanne and Eric Graber, his sisters Angelique Goudeaux, Yvette Goudeaux (Brad Monnig), Jessica Hoffman (Brian Hoffman), Trish Graber (Michael Wallace) and his brothers Joel Graber (Johanna Lytle) and Nathaniel Graber (Ashley Leighton) and numerous...

Howard E. Burton

Howard E. Burton

May 17, 2020

Howard Ernest Burton was born on February 4,1940 and passed away on May 17, 2020 at the age of 80. He is predeceased by his mother and father, Edward and Cora Burton, and several sisters and brothers. Between his birth in Barco, NC and his interment in Calverton National Cemetery in NY, he served his country in the Navy -...

Rebecca Louise Powell

Rebecca Louise Powell

May 15, 2020

Rebecca Louise Powell was born on May 18, 1939 to the late Louise Woodard. On May 15, 2020, Rebecca peacefully departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest while at St. Francis hospital in Wilmington, DE. Rebecca was born in Tampa, FL but was raised in Salisbury, MD where she received her education in the public school system. She...

Bennie Dell Jefferson

Bennie Dell Jefferson

May 15, 2020

Bennie Dell Jefferson was called home by the Angels on May 15, 2020 at 7:33am where many of her family and friends were at the gate awaiting. Her father and mother John Felix Sr. and Rhodesta Baskett-Nobles and step mother Mary Nobles, along with her husband Ollie Jefferson Sr. and her grandson O'zion Steven Jefferson. Bennie Dell Jefferson was born...

Sandra L. Neal

Sandra L. Neal

May 14, 2020

Sandra Louise Neal, daughter of Ernest L. Neal and Gwendolyn Renee Neal was born January 15, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on May 14, 2020. She received her early education in the Wilmington Public Schools. In 1981 she received her diploma at Thomas McKean High School. Sandra worked numerous jobs but ended her career at Stonegates Nursing...

Stephen "Tee" Williams, Sr.

Stephen "Tee" Williams, Sr.

May 14, 2020

Stephen Williams, Sr. age 92, was called home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2020 while lovingly being cared for by his family. He was born on April 15, 1928 in Coatopa, Alabama to the late John Henry and Chaney Williams who were farmers. His mother died when he was just a baby, his father married Ida Garrett...

Randolph Maurice Savage

Randolph Maurice Savage

May 13, 2020

Mr. Randolph "Randy" Maurice Savage, a native of Philadelphia, PA and resident of New Castle County, Delaware, went home to be with our Lord on May 13, 2020. He made his transition at age 82 while receiving medical treatment at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware due complications from the COVID-19 virus. Randy was born on July 19, 1937 in...

Janet Irene Scott

Janet Irene Scott

May 12, 2020

Janet Irene Scott departed life on Tuesday May 12, 2020. She was "in home" hospice at her daughter's home in Bear, Delaware. Janet Irene Scott was born on May 25, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware, affectionately known as "Jan - Jan" to her close friends and family. She was the daughter of the late Robert Walter Larkin and Elsie Boyer Larkin...

Martha L. Garland

Martha L. Garland

May 11, 2020

Martha L. Garland, daughter of the late Theodore and Jessie Lyle was born September 25, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey. She departed this life peacefully at home on May 11, 2020 in Delaware. Martha was educated in the Newark, New Jersey school system and later progressed to receive a Bachelor and Masters degree of Arts. She was a member of...

Nathaniel R. Beasley

Nathaniel R. Beasley

May 11, 2020

Nathaniel R. Beasley passed on Monday, May 11, 2020. Nathaniel was born on December 12, 1991 in Washington, DC to Anthony Logan & Rayna Colleen Simpson. Nathaniel was employeed as a Welder. Nathaniel leaves behind cherished memories to his immediate family, close friends, and addtional relatives.

Michael Walker

Michael Walker

May 10, 2020

Michael Walker affectionately known as "Mike" was born August 4, 1965 to the late Delores Walker-Lyle and Arthur Coleman. He departed this life on May 10, 2020 in the company of his love ones. His early public education was received in Wilmington, DE. Michael graduated from Christiana High School in Wilmington, Delaware in 1984. Michael loved to cook and use...

Anthony Ray Couch, Sr.

Anthony Ray Couch, Sr.

May 10, 2020

Anthony Ray Couch, Sr. was born on May 27, 1983 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Willie Hyman and Susan Couch. He was called home on May 10, 2020. Anthony loved to draw and tattoo. He leaves behind his loving wife, Tammy Brown-Couch, 1 son Anthony Couch Jr, 1 daughter Diamond brown, 12 siblings and many nieces and nephews

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