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

Apr 23, 2020

Lois Gaitwood was born on June 15, 1931 in Suffolk, VA, to Lena and Benny Parker (deceased). Mother Gaitwood was a widow preceded in death by 2 brothers: Maurice Parker and Nathaniel Parker, 2 grandsons: Christopher Gaitwood Jr. and Kyle Watson, 1 great grandson: Ainsley Cumberbatch. Survived by her brother David Parker, (Eliz Parker) Children: Cleopase Whittle, Audrey Ringgold, Christopher...

Apr 21, 2020

Patricia C. Bergen passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Patricia was born on April 9, 1924 in Inman, SC to Bertha Bigsby Patricia was employed as a nurse for over 30 years. During her free time, she was a passionate bowler. Patricia was preceded in death by her son Richard Bergen and sister Thelma D. Jones. Patricia is survived...

Apr 13, 2020

Frederick Lee Ellis was born August 7, 1931 in Chester, PA to the late John Cooper and Rosa Ellis. He departed this life on April 13, 2020. He was sole proprietor of Rainbow Bar on Kerlin Street until it's closing. Mr. Ellis was predeceased by brothers Major Lee Ellis, James Ellis, Nathaniel Ellis and sister Anna Ellis Dale. Frederick leaves...

Apr 13, 2020

Lillian Marie Lacy-Jones, daughter of the late Mary E. Wilson and Francis W. Cole. Lillian was born on August 10, 1933 and departed this life on April 13, 2020 in Christian Care Wilmington Hospital. Lillian was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. Lillian attended the Wilmington public school systems, graduating from Howard High School. She furthered her education by earning...

Apr 10, 2020

Shala Ann Renee Stanford was born on September 27, 1975, in Wilmington, DE to parents Jacqueline and Robert Stanford. Shala went to rest on April 10th, 2020 surrounded by her children in her first owned home in New Castle, DE. Shala earned her high school diploma from William Penn High School in 1993, and has spent her years excelling in...

Apr 8, 2020

Kathy Moore was born on March 20th, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Susan B. Lewis and Carey Lewis. She spent her childhood and early teen years in Philadelphia before marrying and leaving to travel the world on assignment with her husband. Kathy passed on to heaven April 8th, 2020 in Bear, Delaware. Kathy received an education in Philadelphia as a...

Apr 7, 2020

Ms. Rosalynn "Rozy Roz" Dillard, daughter of Ellen Brinkley and Walter Capel was born on May 15, 1964 in Wilmington, DE. She attended public schools of New Castle County and was a graduate of Wilmington High School in 1982. Although, she did not attend college herself she was the first member of her family to raise a college graduate pathing...

Apr 7, 2020

Ja'naija Lanea Johnson affectionetly known as "Naij" was born on September 18, 2003 in Wilmington DE to Johnesha Bailey and Aaron Johnson. Naij received her early childhood education at Eastside Charter School. She was currently receiving an Education at Concord High School in Wilmington, Delaware. She was employed with the summer youth program during the summer with the State of...

Apr 2, 2020

Janet Marie (Harris) Johnson of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was born September 3, 1948 in West Chester, PA, the daughter of the late Robert Glenn Harris, Sr. and Rachel O. (Ruff) Harris of Kennett Square, PA. Janet graduated from Kennett High School in Kennett...

Apr 1, 2020

Leon Preston Younger passed on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Leon was born on December 29, 1955 in Halifax, VA to Robert Lorenzo Younger and Ethel Mattie Graves. Leon leaves behind cherished memories to his immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Mar 31, 2020

Mickeal Jay Gumby passed on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Mickeal was born on January 26, 1958 in Ellerbe, NC to George Harris and Esthma Gumby. Mickeal leaves behind cherished memories to his niece, Ellaweise, close family and friends, and additional relatives.

Mar 27, 2020

Jayden Louis Mills was born on May 21, 2013 in Camden, New Jersey to Carrie Dickinson and Jermaine Mills. Jayden was in the 1st grade and he loved Mother Goose. Jayden will be missed by his grandmother Beatrice Wright, parents, close relatives and friends.

Mar 25, 2020

Mar 20, 2020

Dorothy Louise Taylor born September 16th 1938 in Millington, Maryland. She was one of fifteen children born to Anna Wilson Jeffers and Clarence Albert Jeffers, Sr. Mom Dot was educated in the Kent County School System, graduating from Kent County High School in the mid 1900's. She worked in Millington for several years and later met the love of her...

Mar 18, 2020

Margaret E Anderson, age 64, fondly known by the nicknames of "Mousey" and "Marge" transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 at St. Frances Hospital Wilmington, Delaware. She was born on July 2, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Arthur Joseph and Ella Frances Congo. Margaret was the third oldest child of ten; she had...

Mar 18, 2020

Tatiyana N. Clark was born on July 14, 1998 to Roshawn C. Campbell and Devon Clark in Newark, DE. She departed us on March 18, 2020 in Newark, DE. Tatiyana N. Clark, also known as "Toddi", was known for her wonderful personality and beautiful smile. She was always the life of the party. She had a heart of gold and...

Mar 17, 2020

Clifford Wayne "Buck" Dorsey, Sr., born on August 5, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware, passed away at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware, on March 17, 2020, at the age of 69, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Mary Louise Rollins-Dorsey of New Castle, Delaware, for close to 51 years.

Buck received his early childhood education from Lore Elementary School,...

Mar 15, 2020

Life Story Jakeivis was born on March 15, 1989 to Theresa Watson-Land & Keith Perkins. He quietly & peacefully left us on March 15, 2020. Keivis received his early education from Dickerson High School. Keivis worked at several different places as he grew including working with his Uncle rehabbing properties, helping his grandfather/mother with the upkeep of their home, providing...

Mar 15, 2020

Hazel Mobley Ellis was born on September 20, 1928 in Baxley, Georgia to John Wesley Mobley and Marina Cray Mobley. Hazel attended Appling County Public School in Baxley, Georgia. In October of 1945, she decided to relocate and journeyed to Delaware. In October 1949, Hazel married William "Grover" Ellis. Hazel was the mother of four children; Marina Starks, Magdaleine Cameron,...

Mar 12, 2020

Born to the late L.T. and Leanna Washington as the 5th of 7 children in Philadelphia, Pa, Betty was educated in the public school system and graduated from William Penn High School in 1969. She married and divorced the late Keith Toland; one child, Stephanie, was the product of their union. Having worked her way up from a directory assistance...