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Wilmington, DE (302) 762-8448 | Penns Grove, NJ (856) 299-5517 | Smyrna, DE (302) 659-5517
Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
William Henry Benjamin
Nov 29, 2019
William Henry Benjamin, (also known as Ben) peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on November 29, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. A few days before Ben went to glory he told his family that he had a talk with God. William was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 10, 1932 to the late Henry and...
Audrey L. Hoopes
Nov 28, 2019
Audrey L. Hoopes passed on November 28, 2019. Audrey was born on November 28, 1949 in Roda, VA to Willie Hamlin and Katie M. Pinkston. Audrey will be missed by a host of close family, friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Catherine Wilson
Nov 21, 2019
Catherine was born in Montgomery, AL on September 9, 1948. Catherine was employed as an educator for many years. Catherine leaves fond memories with her daughter Lisa, grandchildren, siblings, other relatives and friends.
Michael Leon Sparrow
Nov 21, 2019
Michael Leon Sparrow passed on November 21, 2019. Michael was born on November 6, 1963 in Norfolk, VA to Joseph Leon Sparrow and Lorraine Maria Sparrow. He was employeed as a bus driver for Dart Transportation. He will be missed by his wife, Carmen, and a host of close family, friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
