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Donna R. Swift

Donna R. Swift

Feb 14, 2020

Donna R. Swift was born on December 28, 1959 to Samuel and Ethel Powell. Donna transitioned on February 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her late husband Bobby Bernard Swift. Donna leaves precious memories to her son Justin , family and close friends.

George Calvin Boston

George Calvin Boston

Feb 14, 2020

George Boston, Jr was born on August 22, 1963 to George Boston, Sr and Sylvia Marie Boston. He transitioned on February 14, 2020 at Christian Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter Candice Boston; son Sean Boston; mother, Sylvia M. Boston and other family members and friends.

Claudette Thomas

Claudette Thomas

Feb 13, 2020

Claudette Thomas was born June 4,1935 in Rhoda, VA the daughter of the late Ernest Sr, and Lillie Mae Pinkston. She departed this life on February 13, 2020 at the Select Care Hospital in Wilmington, DE Claudette attended public schools in Big Stone Gap, VA and graduated high school in 1953. Claudette moved to Delaware around 1954 and worked for...

Susan Cooper

Susan Cooper

Feb 12, 2020

Susan Cooper was born on April 25, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware to Pinky and Ran Bailey. She passed away on February 12, 2020 at Christiana Hospital amongst family. Susie graduated from Wilmington High School and went on to work in Environmental Services at various locations. Susie was a faithful member of St. Paul U.A.M.E. Church. She had many hobbies and...

Herman Louis White

Herman Louis White

Feb 12, 2020

Herman Louis White was born on March 18, 1933 to John Scott and Edith Mae (White) Walton in Albemarle County, VA. Herman transitioned on February 12, 2020. Herman will be missed by his close family, relatives and friends. Full obituary will be forthcoming.....

Michael L. Holley

Michael L. Holley

Feb 5, 2020

Michael L. Holley was born December 5th, 1960 in Salem, New Jersey to Joseph L. Holley Sr. and Luerine H. Jones. He departed this life on February 5th, 2020 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Michael received his early education through the Christiana (DE) School District and graduated from Salem High School (Salem, NJ) in June 1978. Michael...

Rochelle Yvonne Hilliard

Rochelle Yvonne Hilliard

Jan 26, 2020

On January 1, 1936, Rochelle Yvonne Hilliard was born in Auburn, Alabama to Willis Earnest Brooks and Arlanders Dacans (Brooks). She passed on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Her early education was in Columbus, Ohio. She worked as a nurse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She lived in New Castle, Delaware for 45 years. Rochelle loved to read the Bible....

Sherman Alfred "Nick" Carter

Sherman Alfred "Nick" Carter

Jan 24, 2020

Sherman Alfred Carter affectionately known as "Nick" was born in Wilmington, DE on August 15, 1950 to Robert Carter and Dora Mayola Pryor. Sherman was an entrepreneur owning a automotive detailing company. Sherman leaves fond memories with his children, grand children other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Howard Hawkins Brown, Esq.

Howard Hawkins Brown, Esq.

Jan 23, 2020

Howard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 34 years, Marva Elizabeth Brown and son Stanley Howard Brown. He is also preceded in death by his Sister Doris Thomas and Brother Reginald Ridgley. He is survived by sons Steven I. and wife (Mihae) of Jacksonville, Florida, and Daniel DuVall of Wilmington, Delaware; 10 grandchildren (Darrius, Howard S., Steven,...

Rev. Dr. Barbara Jean Blackston

Rev. Dr. Barbara Jean Blackston

Jan 22, 2020

Rev. Dr. Barbara Jean Blackston was born to Phyllis Kee and Maxie Kee on January 11, 1944 in Camden, NJ. Her family resided in New Jersey until her early teen years at which time they relocated to Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating high school, Barbara was employed by New Castle County Office of the Prothonotary and Deputy Sheriff until her retirement....

Willie James "Will" Williams, Jr.

Willie James "Will" Williams, Jr.

Jan 21, 2020

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Ramona Louise Clay

Ramona Louise Clay

Jan 17, 2020

Ramona Clay was born on April 7, 1953 in Warrington, England in the United Kingdom to John H. Clay, Sr., Esquire, and Louise Fairley Clay. Both parents preceded her in death. Ramona, affectionately known as "Mona", was the oldest of 5 children, including John H. Clay Jr., CPA (who preceded her in death), Paula, Anthony, and Stacy. Ramona was raised...

Jaleel De’Shawn Perkins

Jaleel De’Shawn Perkins

Jan 15, 2020

On December 16, 1990 a precious baby boy, Jaleel De'Shawn Perkins, was born to Shawn Patrick Perkins and Shaneka D'vette Greene (Brokenbrough) in Newark, Delaware. Jaleel was raised along with his siblings in New Castle, Delaware. His grandmother, Gwendolyn Tolliver, aka "Mom Mom", played an important role in raising him. Jaleel graduated from William Penn High School in 2009. He...

Deaconess Lillian Marie Beard

Deaconess Lillian Marie Beard

Jan 12, 2020

Lillian Marie Beard was born on February 10, 1935 in St. Georges, Delaware to Alfred and Anna T. Vaughn. The Lord whispered gently into her ear and called her from labor to reward Sunday, January 12, 2020 as she was surrounded by her loving family. Lillian exhibited a spirit of grace, poise, and elegance from an early age, always being...

Dorothy E. Broadway

Dorothy E. Broadway

Jan 12, 2020

Dorothy Elizabeth (Black) Broadway, 93, of Wilmington, Delaware; transitioned from this life to eternal life on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Dorothy was born July 17, 1926 in Chestertown, Maryland to the late McKinley M. and Nora Black. Dorothy received her formal education at Garnett High School in Chestertown, MD. After leaving high school she worked...

Deaconess Russlean Eaddy

Deaconess Russlean Eaddy

Jan 9, 2020

Russlean Eaddy was born on March 29th, 1934 (according to her mother) in Lake City, South Carolina to the late Hazard and Mettie Rue Cameron. Her Birth Certificate says she was born on March 24th, 1934. She slipped away quietly on January 9th, 2020 at her home. Russlean received her early education in Lake City, graduating from Lake City Colored...

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.

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