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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
Shirley L. Brown
Nov 20, 2019
Shirley was born September 5, 1942 on Delaware Ave. in Hopewell, VA to the late Helen & Curtis Drew. She received her angel wings Tuesday morning, November 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley received her early-childhood education from Arlington Road Elementary School in Hopewell, VA. Upon graduating from Carter G. Woodson High School in 1960, Shirley moved to...
Charlotte Maria Diggs
Nov 19, 2019
Charlotte Maria Thomas was born on June 17, 1958 in Paterson, New Jersey. Her birth parents were Charles Thomas and Mary Dela Rankins, however she was raised by Martha and Bernnie Mears of Glassboro New Jersey (NJ). Charlotte entered her eternal resting place on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She received her early childhood education in the Glassboro Public School System...
Anna E. "Libby" Wing
Nov 15, 2019
Anna E. "Libby" Wing, age 87 of Wilmington, DE., earned her wings on Friday, November 15, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Anna E. "Libby" Wing was born on November 23, 1931 to the late Melvin and Clara Mae Gibbs. Libby attended Howard High School. Libby was a member of her family church Mt. Pisgah UAME Church. Libby was...
Charles Miller - Bey
Nov 13, 2019
Charles (Rahsaan)(Chezy) Sterling Miller-Bey was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 21, 1944 to the late Ellen Collins and the late Sterling Miller. Rahsaan peacefully transitioned from this life on November 13, 2019 at home. He received his early education in the Wilmington Public School System. Rahsaan was a dedicated community activist in the Wilmington area for many years and...
Sheila P. Benson-Jones
Nov 12, 2019
Sheila Patricia Benson Jones was born July 27,1947 in Wilmington, DE to Robert L. Benson and Flora Martin- Benson. She departed this season of her life on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at home in Wilmington, DE. Sheila received her early education from Pyle Elementary and Bancroft Junior High School. She received her G.E.D. at James Grove and went on to...
Ianthe Lane
Nov 11, 2019
Ianthe Patricia Bradshaw, better known as "Pat" or "Aunt Pat", was born in Harve de Grace, Maryland on July 26, 1931 to the late Carrie Bradshaw. As a child she enjoyed playing baseball, and attending school, where she excelled academically. Pat later moved to Philadelphia and attended Girls High School, where she also excelled academically and graduated at the top...
Dolores Joan Hearne
Nov 9, 2019
Dolores Joan Hearne passed on November 9, 2019. Dolores was born on December 30, 1930 in Wilmington, DE to Emory Woodard and Gertrude Ridgeley. Dolores will be missed by a host of family and friends. Dolores' request is being honored by her children to have all arrangements held privately.
Delores Walker- Lyle
Nov 6, 2019
Delores Walker-Lyle affectionately known as "Granny" was born December 18, 1933 to the late Samuel and Carrie Henry Walker of Rocky Point, North Carolina. She departed this life on November 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her early public education was received in Rocky Point, NC. Later in life she was united in Holy Matrimony to the...
John D. "Moon" Miller, Jr.
Nov 6, 2019
John Douglas Miller Jr., was born on January 31, 1960, in Ahoskie, NC to John Douglas Miller Sr., and Minnie Inez Miller (Tann). He transitioned from this life on November 6, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side. John Miller, also known as "Moon", received his early education at Elbert Palmer, and later Dunleith and De La...
Sylvester Walston, Sr.
Nov 3, 2019
Sylvester Walston, Sr. was born February 7, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Richard Mercer and Rosa Lee (Battle) Walston. He was the second eldest of four children (Richard Walston, Jr (deceased), Ronald Walston and Regina Walston (Smith). Sylvester graduated from Thomas Alva Edison High School in 1967. His school had the highest casualty rate during the Vietnam War...
Richard Fayson, Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
Richard Fayson, Jr., son of the late Tempie and Richard Fayson, Sr, was born August 7, 1932 in Rocky Ford, GA. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in St. Francis Hospital. Richard received his early childhood education in Rocky Ford, GA., later moving to Delaware where he attended School number 29. He became employed by Woodlawn...
Patricia A. Lambert
Nov 3, 2019
Patricia was born on May 11, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware to Elwood and Edna Robertson. She passed on November 3, 2019 at Kent General Hospital in Camden Delaware. Patricia (Pun) received her early childhood education from Carrie Downie, she graduated from William Penn high school. After school she worked for Colonial school district as a bus driver. Patricia was a...
Icerene L. Johnson
Nov 3, 2019
Icerene L. Johnson, known as "Snow", was boron on January 30, 1936 in Jemison, Alabama to Esley & Alice Johnson. She departed this life on November 3, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Icerene attended Jemison High School and also attended Tuskegee University for a year. Icerene worked as a CNA while living in New York. Icerene was...
Shirley P. Jackson
Nov 3, 2019
Shirley P. Jackson was born in Wake County, North Carolina on January 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Frank T. and Juanita P. Sutton. She transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Shirley received her early education from Fuquay Consolidated High School where she graduated salutatorian of her class in 1964. Later...
Ruth Graham Hayes
Nov 1, 2019
Ruth Graham Hayes was born in Manhattan, NY on January 7, 1956 to Mitchell and Lillie Mae Fowler. Ruth was owner and operator of Paradigm Secretarial Services. Ruth leaves cherished memories with her children, siblings, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Rev. Bernita A. Earle
Oct 31, 2019
Rev. Bernita Ann Earle was born in Denton, MD on February 26, 1935 to Geoge and Laura Johnson. Rev. Earle lived a life for Christ. She served as a chaplain for the State of Delaware. Rev. Earle was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earle and son, Derek Earle. Rev. Earle leaves cherished memories with her son Roderick; grand...
Mildred Duker
Oct 30, 2019
Mildred Duker passed on October 30, 2019. Mildred Duker was born on August 11, 1954 to Harry Garrett and Dorothy Duker. She was employed at Goodwill. Mildred leaves fond memories with her sibings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pastor Dr. Alton T. Johnson, Sr.
Oct 28, 2019
Alton T. Johnson Sr. (Huck) peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on the morning of Monday, October 28, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Alton was born to the late Samuel Harris and Arnette Callahan on May 21, 1949 in Wilmington, DE at the Wilmington General Hospital. Alton was the eldest of seven siblings and...
Shirley Preston
Oct 28, 2019
Shirley Preston was born in Clewiston, Florida on February 14, 1948 to Sweetie Mae Brewer. Shirley was employed as a CNA. Shirley leaves loving memories with her children, grand children, siblings, other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.
