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Janet M. Johnson

Janet M. Johnson

Apr 2, 2020

Janet Marie (Harris) Johnson of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was born September 3, 1948 in West Chester, PA, the daughter of the late Robert Glenn Harris, Sr. and Rachel O. (Ruff) Harris of Kennett Square, PA. Janet graduated from Kennett High School in Kennett...

Leon Preston Younger

Leon Preston Younger

Apr 1, 2020

Leon Preston Younger passed on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Leon was born on December 29, 1955 in Halifax, VA to Robert Lorenzo Younger and Ethel Mattie Graves. Leon leaves behind cherished memories to his immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Mickeal Jay Gumby

Mickeal Jay Gumby

Mar 31, 2020

Mickeal Jay Gumby passed on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Mickeal was born on January 26, 1958 in Ellerbe, NC to George Harris and Esthma Gumby. Mickeal leaves behind cherished memories to his niece, Ellaweise, close family and friends, and additional relatives.

Jayden Louis Mills

Jayden Louis Mills

Mar 27, 2020

Jayden Louis Mills was born on May 21, 2013 in Camden, New Jersey to Carrie Dickinson and Jermaine Mills. Jayden was in the 1st grade and he loved Mother Goose. Jayden will be missed by his grandmother Beatrice Wright, parents, close relatives and friends.

Dorothy Louise Taylor

Dorothy Louise Taylor

Mar 20, 2020

Dorothy Louise Taylor born September 16th 1938 in Millington, Maryland. She was one of fifteen children born to Anna Wilson Jeffers and Clarence Albert Jeffers, Sr. Mom Dot was educated in the Kent County School System, graduating from Kent County High School in the mid 1900's. She worked in Millington for several years and later met the love of her...

Margaret E. Anderson

Margaret E. Anderson

Mar 18, 2020

Margaret E Anderson, age 64, fondly known by the nicknames of "Mousey" and "Marge" transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 at St. Frances Hospital Wilmington, Delaware. She was born on July 2, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Arthur Joseph and Ella Frances Congo. Margaret was the third oldest child of ten; she had...

Tatiyana N. Clark

Tatiyana N. Clark

Mar 18, 2020

Tatiyana N. Clark was born on July 14, 1998 to Roshawn C. Campbell and Devon Clark in Newark, DE. She departed us on March 18, 2020 in Newark, DE. Tatiyana N. Clark, also known as "Toddi", was known for her wonderful personality and beautiful smile. She was always the life of the party. She had a heart of gold and...

Clifford Wayne Dorsey, Sr.

Clifford Wayne Dorsey, Sr.

Mar 17, 2020

Clifford Wayne "Buck" Dorsey, Sr., born on August 5, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware, passed away at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware, on March 17, 2020, at the age of 69, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Mary Louise Rollins-Dorsey of New Castle, Delaware, for close to 51 years.

Buck received his early childhood education from Lore Elementary School,...

Hazel M. Ellis

Hazel M. Ellis

Mar 15, 2020

Hazel Mobley Ellis was born on September 20, 1928 in Baxley, Georgia to John Wesley Mobley and Marina Cray Mobley. Hazel attended Appling County Public School in Baxley, Georgia. In October of 1945, she decided to relocate and journeyed to Delaware. In October 1949, Hazel married William "Grover" Ellis. Hazel was the mother of four children; Marina Starks, Magdaleine Cameron,...

Jakeivis Keith Anthony Watson

Jakeivis Keith Anthony Watson

Mar 15, 2020

Life Story Jakeivis was born on March 15, 1989 to Theresa Watson-Land & Keith Perkins. He quietly & peacefully left us on March 15, 2020. Keivis received his early education from Dickerson High School. Keivis worked at several different places as he grew including working with his Uncle rehabbing properties, helping his grandfather/mother with the upkeep of their home, providing...

Betty Ann Toland

Betty Ann Toland

Mar 12, 2020

Born to the late L.T. and Leanna Washington as the 5th of 7 children in Philadelphia, Pa, Betty was educated in the public school system and graduated from William Penn High School in 1969. She married and divorced the late Keith Toland; one child, Stephanie, was the product of their union. Having worked her way up from a directory assistance...

Susan Doreen "Sue" Robinson

Susan Doreen "Sue" Robinson

Mar 9, 2020

Susan Doreen Robinson was born on August 2nd, 1958 in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Elizabeth Henrietta Bailey Robinson and George Louis Jones. She passed away unexpectedly on March 9th 2020 at Christiana Hospital in Newark Delaware surrounded by loving friends and family. Susan received her high school diploma from Wilmington High School. After school, she worked in various fields...

Tony Lee Holloman

Tony Lee Holloman

Mar 9, 2020

Tony was born on May 14, 1963, in Wilmington, DE to Della Louise Holloman and the late Ernest Linwood Holloman. Tony's departure was on the evening of March 9, 2020 in Wilmington, DE. Tony received his early education from North East Elementary, Warner Middle School and graduated from Howard High School. Thereafter, he proceeded working for Christiana Hospital for many...

Shirley G. Ward

Shirley G. Ward

Mar 6, 2020

Shirley G. Ward was born in Salisbury, MD on March 6, 1951 to Elwood J. Hudson and Mary E. Shockley. She worked for Christiana Care and Bayada Home Health Care as a Home Health Care Aide for many years. She had a love for friends and family. Her favorite saying was "and things". Shirley transitioned from this life on Friday,...

Mother Margaret Mae Watson

Mother Margaret Mae Watson

Mar 5, 2020

Margaret Mae Watson was born on December 22, 1944, in Wilmington, DE to Martha Johnson and Luis Hayman and later raised by Florence and Clarence Hicks. Margaret received her early education from the Wilmington Public School System. She followed her passion of caring for others by working as a nurse for over 30 years. She worked for many years as...

Gregory R. Bullock

Gregory R. Bullock

Mar 5, 2020

Gregory R. Bullock was born November 14, 1955 in Wilmington, DE to Rudolph Hotten Sr. and Jean M. Bullock. He passed on March 5, 2020 in Newark, DE. Gregg received his early education at Albert Elementary School, Bancroft Middle School and P.S. Dupont High School. After school he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was self employed after leaving the...

Henry L. Smith

Henry L. Smith

Mar 4, 2020

Henry Lionel Smith was born on February 3, 1965 in Philadelphia, PA to Elder Patricia Smith and Henry Bagby. Henry passed on on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his home in Newark, DE. Viewing will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm at The House of Wright Mortuary & Cremation Services, Inc. A Service of Love will...

Elnoria Lones

Elnoria Lones

Mar 3, 2020

Elnoria Lones peacefully transitioned on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born in Lunenburg County, VA to Willis Woodson and Georgia Etta Lee. Elnoria was preceded in death by her father, Willis Woodson, stepfather John H. Fassett, mother Georgia Lee Fassett, son Herbert R. Dorsey Jr., daughter Regina M. Dorsey, and sister Grace Williams. She is survived by her sons...

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