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

Wayne Chester Caulk

Wayne Chester Caulk

Jan 9, 2020

Wayne Chester Caulk was born on December 18, 1960 to Alton and Grace Caulk. Wayne worked in the construction industry. Wayned will be missed by his companion; Maxine Kee, along with other close relatives and friends. Full obituary forthcoming....

Edmond Shepherd, Jr.

Edmond Shepherd, Jr.

Jan 8, 2020

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Edmond "Shep" Shepherd passed away peacefully at home after a year and a half battle with pancreatic cancer. He is preceded in death by his father, Edmond Shepherd, Sr. and his mother, Geraldine Miller. A lifelong resident of Delaware, Shep previously worked as a constable for Christiana Care. An avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and sports...

Elaine B. Williams

Elaine B. Williams

Jan 6, 2020

Elaine B. Williams was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 25, 1945 to Alma and Rudolph Blassengale. Elaine was employed as a supervisor in the banking industry. Elaine leaves fond memories with her husband Lindsay, siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming

Eric T. Gregory

Eric T. Gregory

Jan 4, 2020

Eric T. Gregory was born in Wilmington, DE on February 28, 1974. Eric leaves fond memories with his loving family. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Pastor Justina E. Jones

Pastor Justina E. Jones

Jan 3, 2020

Pastor Justina E. Jones passed on Friday, January 3, 2020. Pastor Jones was born on August 31, 1954 in Wilmington, DE to William L Watson, Sr. and Carrie E. Watson. Pastor Jones was employed as a housekeeper in the Hospitality Industry. Pastor Justina E. Jones leaves behind cherished memories to her close family, friends, and additional relatives. The family is...

Beulah T. Goldsborough

Beulah T. Goldsborough

Jan 2, 2020

Beulah T Goldsborough was born on January 29,1941, in Wilmington, DE, to Grace M. Spencer Allen and James Bayard. She departed this life on January 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Sissy, as she was known to many, received her education in the Wilmington Public School system. She received her high school education graduating from Howard High School in...

Ruby Louise Drake

Ruby Louise Drake

Dec 27, 2019

Ruby L. Drake, age 87, departed this life on December 27, 2019. She was born in Baltimore, MD on November 14, 1932 to the late Wilber Jones Sr., and Julia Jett. Ruby was educated in the Baltimore public school system and after graduation, she went on to work various jobs. She retired from Greater Baltimore Medical Center. She was united...

Evangelist Gail Patricia Hooks

Evangelist Gail Patricia Hooks

Dec 26, 2019

Gail Patricia Hooks was born the fourth of six children to Lexie May and Howard Herman Hooks, United States Navy, on August 14,1954 in Wilmington, DE. On December 26, 2019, she transitioned peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior at her family home of 51 years with her daughter by her side. Gail received her early education in the...

Oscar Williams

Oscar Williams

Dec 22, 2019

Oscar Williams was born on March 17, 1935, in Bridgeville, DE, to the late David Harris and Rebecca Williams-Black. He passed on Sunday December 22, 2019 in Wilmington, DE. Oscar, known affectionately by his family as "Unc", received his education in Wilmington, DE. Oscar worked at County Building as a Security Guard for many decades. Oscar was a semi-professional boxer...

Anita R. Alexander-Watson

Anita R. Alexander-Watson

Dec 22, 2019

Anita R. Alexander-Watson was born November 4th, 1947, in Wilmington, Delaware to Annie Mae Alexander and Robert Lindsey Alexander. She passed on December 22nd, 2019 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. "Bertie" received her High School Diploma from Wilmington Public High School. After high school Bertie, earned and received her License to practice nursing (LPN) from Delaware Technical Vocational College,...

Arnold Jesse "Sonny" Stevenson

Arnold Jesse "Sonny" Stevenson

Dec 22, 2019

Arnold Jesse Stevenson passed on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Arnold, known as Sonny, was born on September 6, 1954 in Summit Bridge, DE to Edward and Alberta Stevenson. Sonny leaves behind cherished memories to his wife Mary, grandchildren Preston and Jayla; 2 sisters, Rose Henry and Mary (Robert) Gadsen; 1 sister-in-law Judy Stevenson, devoted friend Lisa Story, and a host...

Thelma D. Collins

Thelma D. Collins

Dec 15, 2019

Thelma Delores Collins, daughter of the late Aaron and Sarah Foster, was born October 19, 1934 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. She went peacefully to sleep surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Christiana Care Hospital, Wilmington, DE. She attended Clark Training Institute High School in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee and worked at Camp Ramapo for many...

Wayland Leon Lister, Sr.

Wayland Leon Lister, Sr.

Dec 15, 2019

Wayland Leon Lister, Sr. was born on January 21, 1942 in Pasquotank County, NC to Allen Lister and Rosie Brown-Lister. Wayland was a Steel Worker. Wayland will be greatly missed by his close family, relatives and friends.

Joseph C. Kinslow, Jr.

Joseph C. Kinslow, Jr.

Dec 14, 2019

Joseph C. Kinslow, Jr., was born on March 23, 1954 in Wilmington, DE. He was the son of the late Joseph C. and Alice Kinslow, Sr. He departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Joseph graduated from DeLaWarr high school. He worked for Chrysler for 31 years until his retirement in October of 2015. He was a former member...

Nancy Lynne Kramer

Nancy Lynne Kramer

Dec 13, 2019

Nancy Lynne Kramer was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 25, 1950 to Ralp Philip Kramer and Lillian Ruth Kramer. Nancy was a high school graduate. Nancy leaves fond memories with her sister Ellen, Sturmfels Family, host of family and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Roland Leo Dodd

Roland Leo Dodd

Dec 12, 2019

Roland attended early childhood education in Hendersonville, NC. Roland received his General Education Development Diploma (GED) December 2013. Roland was a jack of all trades and held various positions such as carpentry, management, a cook, etc. Roland went through a rough patch at one time, then found Christ in 2008 and turned his life around. At that time, he attended...

Ella Mae Simpson

Ella Mae Simpson

Dec 9, 2019

Ella Mae Short was born on July 17, 1924 in Brunswick County, Virginia to John J. Short, Sr. and Pearl Short. She passed on December 9, 2019 in Wilmington, DE. Ella graduated from Howard High School in Wilmington, DE. She worked for Wilmington Medical Center for more than 30 years. Ella was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church for...

Essie L. Reese

Essie L. Reese

Dec 9, 2019

Essie Lee Guider Reese was born on September 8, 1922 in Blythewood, South Carolina. She was the 10th of 14 childrenborn to Charlie Guider and Cora L. Gadson Guider.​ Essie attended school in both Fairfield County, South Carolinaand Richland County, South Carolina. She was baptized at an early age and attended Little Zion Baptist Church in Blythewood.​ Once Essie reached...

Robert L. Watson, Sr.

Robert L. Watson, Sr.

Dec 3, 2019

Robert Lee Andrew Watson, Sr. also known to some as Lee or Bob, was born November 17, 1921, in Macon, GA to Alex and Bessie (Grier) Watson. He was the husband of the late Lillian L. Watson. At an early age the family moved to Detroit, MI where he attended grammar school and later graduated from Cooley High School. Upon...

Jaiwon James Pollard

Jaiwon James Pollard

Dec 2, 2019

Jaiwon James Pollard passed on December 2, 2019. Jaiwon was born on May 6, 1996 in Newark, DE to James Pollard and Earlene S. Ricketts. He was employed as a Bus Driver for DART Transportation. Jaiwon will be missed by his loving parents, and a host of close family, friends and relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.

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