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

Angela Marie "Annie" Lecompte

Angela Marie "Annie" Lecompte

Oct 28, 2019

Angela Marie LeCompte passed on October 28, 2019. Angela was born on June 4, 1967 in Wilmington, DE to James Briscoe and Reba E. LeCompte. Angela will be missed by her children and friends.

Maurice Antonio Wright

Maurice Antonio Wright

Oct 27, 2019

Maurice Antonio Wright was born in Wilmington, DE on April 16, 1957 to Robert and Phyllis Wright. Maurice was employed at A. I. DuPont Children's Hospital. Maurice leaves found memories with his children, grandchildre, siblings other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Deaconess Bessie L. Haynes-Wright

Deaconess Bessie L. Haynes-Wright

Oct 24, 2019

Deaconess Bessie L. Haynes-Wright passed on October 24, 2019. She was born on October 3,1924 in Mobile, AL. to Hamilton Haynes and Bessie Osborn. She worked in the culinary industry as a Dietary Aide. Deaconess Wright leaves cherished memories to her family, friends, and her sons; James, Will and Dafore Wright; and her daughters; Susanne Jackson, and Maggie Grant.

James Arthur "Sunny; Bono" Broadnax

James Arthur "Sunny; Bono" Broadnax

Oct 20, 2019

James Arthur Broadnax passed on October 20, 2019. James was born on March 1971, in Wilmington, DE to James A. Todd and Judith Broadnax. James will be missed by his family, close relatives, and friends.

Anna Marie Latson

Anna Marie Latson

Oct 17, 2019

Anna was born June 21, 1932, in Wilmington, DE. Anna passed October 17, 2019. Anna worked as a Home Health Aide. Anna was a devout practicing Jehovah Witness from the Newark Delaware's Kingdom Hall and she will be missed by all whom lives she touched. She is survived by her daughters; Janet Wichess, Mary Ray and Linda Matthews ,son; Roger...

Bobby Bernard Swift

Bobby Bernard Swift

Oct 16, 2019

Bobby Swift was born on March 13th, 1958, in Chicago Illinois, to Bernard Swift & Essie Swift. He passed on October 16th, 2019 at Aristacare in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Bobby, better known as BB, recieved his early childhood education from John Robinson Elementary School. He graduated high school from Lincoln High. After high school he joined the US army where...

Charles M. Sisco

Charles M. Sisco

Oct 11, 2019

Charles Mike Sisco was born August 9, 1941 in Rock Hill, MD to Lois Rochester. Charles was employed as a public safety officer. Charles leaves cherished with his children, grand children, other relatives and friends.

John W Bordley

John W Bordley

Oct 11, 2019

John W. Bordley, Sr. was born in Summit Bridge, DE on September 28, 1939 to Walter Bordley and Ella Bordley. John had a love for cars especially antiques. He was employed with Chrysler Automotive as a mechanic. John is survived by his children, sister, grand children a host of other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Sylvester T. "Beezy" Harvey, Sr.

Sylvester T. "Beezy" Harvey, Sr.

Oct 9, 2019

Mr. Sylvester Tyrone Harvey, Sr. the 14th child born to the late Ira and Mary Emma Harvey was born September 22, 1939 in Belvedere, DE. Sylvester was affectionately known as "Beezy" to family and close friends. Sylvester attended the Wilmington Public School System. His early work life included Havac, General Motors, and Harvey & Knotts Bus Company. After 25 plus...

Anita Ann Oberton

Anita Ann Oberton

Oct 8, 2019

Anita was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 9, 1961 to Dolores Ann Oberton-Graves and Gilmond William Oberton. Anita was a caregiver and nurturer by heart. She was employed as an LPN. Anita leaves fond memories with her loving children, parents, siblings, grand children, a host of relatives and friends. A full obituary is forth coming.

Aubrey Walker

Aubrey Walker

Oct 6, 2019

Aubrey Walker, affectionately known as Aurb was born December 13, 1954 in Rocky Point, North Carolina to Delores Walker Lyle and Thomas Southerland (deceased). He transitioned to his heavenly home on October 6, 2019 at home. Aubrey received his early education in the Wilmington Delaware school system. He received certification as a painter from Job Corps in Joliet, IL. He...

Clarence Snow

Clarence Snow

Oct 5, 2019

Clarence Snow passed on October 5, 2019. He was born on November 7, 1959 in Wilmington, DE to Bentley and Daisy Snow. Clarence will be missed by his family and friends.

Joann D. "Toni" Watts

Joann D. "Toni" Watts

Oct 5, 2019

Joann was born in Camden, NJ to Thelma Hudson and Thomas Martin. Joann was employed by the State of Delaware. Joann leaves cherished memories with her son, siblings, other relatives and friends.

Clinton Taylor

Clinton Taylor

Oct 4, 2019

Clinton was born in Detroit, MI on September 18, 1953. Clinton was employed as a home health aide. Clinton leaves fond memories with his wife, children, siblings, other relatives and friends. A formal obituary is forthcoming.

Cynthia Nelson

Cynthia Nelson

Oct 2, 2019

Cynthia Lindsey born on March 12, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Ollie and Willie Miller. She received her wings on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 peacefully at home. Cindy as she was affectionately known as, received her early education in the public schools of Chicago and graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1966. After...

Robert L. Nelson

Robert L. Nelson

Sep 30, 2019

Robert Louis Nelson was born on June 4, 1945, in Oxford, PA, to the late Horatio Viscount Nelson, Sr. and Leanna Nelson Johnson. He passed on September 30, 2019. "Nelson" enjoyed spending time with his family, dancing, jazz, sports and visiting the beach. Nelson had such a warm and welcoming demeanor. He would always introduce himself as Uncle Nelson and...

Diane Helm-Pierson

Diane Helm-Pierson

Sep 28, 2019

Diane was born in Wilmington, DE on February 25, 1956. Diane was a resident of Penns Grove, NJ and passed on September 28, 2019. Diane spent a life of service as a home health aide. Diane leaves fond memories with her siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Sylvester L. Pettyjohn

Sylvester L. Pettyjohn

Sep 24, 2019

Sylvester L. Pettyjohn was born in Gulf Port, MS. Sylvester was born to Webster L. Pettyjohn and Beverly Pettyjohn. Sylvester leaves heartfelt memories with his mother, siblings, other relatives and friends.

Magda L. Torres

Magda L. Torres

Sep 23, 2019

Our beautiful mother, has left to meet with the Lord Almighty. She has found her resting place with his love, and her spirit lives on. We will all truly miss you but, "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord" is the greatest gift of all. Magda,...

Raymond Anthony Stewart

Raymond Anthony Stewart

Sep 23, 2019

Raymond Anthony Stewart was born in Wilmington, DE on May 17, 1975. Raymond is the son of Raymond Jones and Karen D. Stewart. Raymond was employed by the municipality of Salem, NJ. Raymond leaves fond memories with his daughter, parents, siblings, other relatives and friends.

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