Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Monte D. Murray, Jr.
Aug 7, 2020
Monte' Dashawn Murray Jr. affectionately known as "MJ", was born into this life on Saturday June 13, 2020 at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford DE. He departed this life and gained his eternal wings on Friday August 7, 2020 at the AI DuPont Children's Hospital in Wilmington DE. "MJ" will Long be remembered by his beautiful, infectious smile that...
Clement D Maynard
Aug 6, 2020
Clement D. Maynard was born on December 23, 1947 in Bronx, NY to the late Conrad A. Maynard, Sr. and Martha Maynard. He passed away suddenly on August 6th, 2020 at the age of 72. Clement, known to family and friends as "Butch" graduated from Rahway High School in Rahway, NJ. Upon graduation, he attended Shaw University in Raleigh, NC....
Richard Cheatwood
Aug 5, 2020
Richard Cheatwood, of the late Carolyn Lea of Wilmington, DE, was born January 8, 1968. He went home to be with the lord on Wednesday August 5th 2020. He attended William Penn High School and later graduated from Keystone JobCorp in Pennsylvania. Richard was by trade an electrician and in his spare time he loved to fish, watch movies, spend...
Alton Lee Bryant
Aug 4, 2020
On August 4, 2020, Alton "AL" Lee Bryant was called home to the Lord at the age of 77. Alton was born on February 7, 1943 on a farm in Wade, NC to the late Gentris L. and Lula E. (McQueen) Bryant. Alton was the third of five children: Charles L. Bryant, Mary A. Rivers (Deceased), Delores B. Spurlock and...
Joan Moxley
Aug 2, 2020
Joan Moxley was born on August 13, 1942 to the late Charles A. Moxley and Mildred C. Lewis. She was the oldest girl child of the seven children her parents enjoyed together. On Sunday morning, August 2, 2020 at 9:20am, Joan departed this world peacefully in her sleep from Alzheimer's disease. She was educated in the Public School system located...
Tyler Palmer "T.Y." Brooks
Jul 30, 2020
Tyler "T.Y." Brooks was born on September 20, 1957 in Easton, Maryland to Kenneth and Helen Brooks. He passed on Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. T.Y. is a proud graduate of Howard High School's Class of 1975. After school he worked for Amtrak for 33 years before retirement. He also was a barber by trade for 45 years,...
Ny'Zere Devjah "Poppa" Seth
Jul 29, 2020
Nyzere D. Seth affectionately known as "Poppa" was born January 28, 2003 to Tony and Sheanell Seth. He departed this life way to early on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Poppa received his early education thru Brandywine School District and was currently attending William Penn High School. Poppa had a very outgoing personality and greeted everyone with smile, kiss, and/or some...
Khalil Nathaniel Ameer-Bey
Jul 29, 2020
Khalil Nathaniel Ameer- Bey, son of Khalil Ameer-Bey and Natalie Dollard, was born on August 17, 1995 in Newark, Delaware. He departed this life on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. He was proceeded in death by his maternal grandfather, Nathaniel "Blue" Bennett; paternal grandfather, Mustafa Ameer-Bey; two cousins, Raheem Ameer-Bey Jr and Markita Stevens. Khalil was raised in...
Mattie L. Hall
Jul 25, 2020
Mattie L Hall, 87, passed away on July 25, 2020. She was born to parents Mary Eubanks and Norman Hale on March 18, 1932 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated from Dunbar High School Class of 1949. Like most Black women during her era mom started working as a domestic worker. She also worked at RCA and the Veterans Administration for...
Moses A. Brunson, Jr.
Jul 25, 2020
Moses A. Brunson, Jr. was born on April 28th, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Moses A. Brunson, Sr. and Rachel Emory Brunson. He passed away suddenly on July 28th, 2020 at the age of 75. Moses, known to his family as "Junie", graduated from DeLaWarr High School in New Castle, DE. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Army...
Pedro Ramos Perez
Jul 20, 2020
Pedro Ramos Perez was born on February 6, 1978 in Las Ranas, Michoacn, Mexico. Pedro passed on July 20, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Maria, his children and other relatives and friends. A full obituary will follow at later time.
Mary Ann Jones-Demby
Jul 19, 2020
Mary Ann Jones-Demby peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital. Mary Ann was born in Newark, Delaware on December 31, 1951 to Charles and Grace Jones. Mary Ann was employed as a Seamtress at City Cleaners in Wilmington, DE. Mary Ann leaves behind cherished memories to her beloved husband and children, her close friends,...
Alexander Anthony Land
Jul 14, 2020
Alexander Anthony Land was born on May 8, 1958 in Wilmington, Delaware to Willie Carroll Land and Loretta Carter. Alex peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Christiana Hospital. Alex was educated in the Christina School District. After completing PS Dupont High School, he attended Job Corp in Harpers Ferry, WV. It was there he received his...
Dorothy T. Lloyd
Jul 12, 2020
Dorothy T. Lloyd, was born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 27, 1968 to the late Dorothy M. Lloyd and Thomas P. Johnson III and her beloved foster mother who helped raise her, the late Rev. Blanch Hallman. Spending her final hours surrounded by her loved ones, she transitioned to her eternal rest on July 12, 2020. "Tina" as she was...
Robert Antione Charles
Jul 10, 2020
Robert Antione Charles passed on Friday, July 10, 2020. Robert was born on July 4, 1981 in Wilmington, DE to Oliver Webb & Genevieve Charles. Robert made an impact on everyone around him as a Life Coach. Robert leaves behind cherished memories to his immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Janet G. Cannon-Ellison
Jul 10, 2020
Janet Gail Cannon - Ellison Was born on June 24, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware to Mary Frances Cannon and the late Ira Roach. She departed this life on July 10, 2020 at Christiana Hospital, in Wilmington, Delaware. Janet received her education in the Wilmington Public schools. She was very good in English and spelling. Janet was very outgoing, and her...
Reuben E. Headley
Jul 10, 2020
Reuben Emanuel Headley, affectionately known as "Papi" was born on December 5, 1919 in Westmoreland, Jamaica, to the late Ursula Galloway and Percival Headley. Reuben was the eldest of eight children. Reuben completed his earthly journey on July 10, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his family at home after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Euvine,...
Maxine R. Sam
Jul 8, 2020
Maxine Revis Sam, daughter of Mack D. Revis, Sr. and Mabel B. Revis (both deceased) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and raised in Linwood, Pennsylvania. She attended school in Linwood and Boothwyn, where she graduated from Chichester High School in 1958. After graduating high school, she attended The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing with a full scholarship from the...
David Anthony Pennewell
Jul 7, 2020
David Anthony Pennewell Jr., "Dawud", age 47, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Dawud was born on November 1, 1972 in Dover, Delaware to his parents David Pennewell Sr. and Thelma B. Parker. Dawud was a loving son, brother, father, nephew, uncle, grandfather, and supportive friend. He graduated with his high school diploma and received his Associates Degree in...
Leroy M. Jones, Jr
Jul 7, 2020
Leroy Marshall Jones, Jr., son of the late Leroy Jones Sr. and Florence Jones, was born Feb 16, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware. He departed into God's hands, at his residential home, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He attended Brown Technical High School in Wilmington, Delaware and went on to graduate in 1961. While at Brown Technical High School, he loved...
