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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
Lennell "Shep" Shepherd, Sr.
Sep 22, 2019
Lennell Shepherd, Sr. (Shep) was born on August 10, 1940 in Samson, Alabama to the late Jesse and Lillian Shepherd. Shep, as he was known by family and friends, departed this life on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at St Francis Hospital. Shep moved to Wilmington, DE with his parents when he was just a toddler. He joined the Christina Community...
Blanche M Hazzard
Sep 21, 2019
Blanche "Chewie" Hazzard, 62, of Wilmington, passed away September 21, 2019, surrounded by family at Christiana Hospital after a brief battle with lung cancer. Blanche was born in Wilmington on January 31, 1957 to Marie Johnson and Pablo Garcia. Blanche attended Wilmington High School. Blanche married Joel Hazzard, Valentine's Day 30 years ago, and together they raised two children, John...
Marjorie L. Lewis
Sep 21, 2019
Marjorie Lewis was born in Wilmington, DE on October 29, 1934 departed this life on September 21, 2019. Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents, Annie and Jesse Lockett; sisters, Delores Spellman, Hazel Lockett and Agnew Brown; brothers, Harold Lockett and Jesse Lockett. Marjorie is survived by her husband, James Lewis; sisters, Mildred Lipscomb and Inez Wilson; niece, Fern...
Derek Dwayne Breece
Sep 19, 2019
Derek was was born on October 1, 1973 and passed away suddenly on September 19, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents Rose and Mario Mili; sisters Deborah & Jennifer, brothers Ronald & Thorton, and a host of family & friends. A memorial service will be made at a later date. Contributions can be made to Rose Mili...
Philip H. Downing
Sep 16, 2019
Philip Downing was born in Philadelphia, PA to Patricia Downing and Michael White. Philip was employed as an automotive detailer. Philip leaves cherished memories with his loving family and friends.
Kenyotta N. Manuel
Sep 16, 2019
Kenyotta N. Manuel "Pre5ident 103" passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 in Wilmington, Delaware. Yotta was born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 17, 1998 to Tiffani Mills and Kenyotta E. Manuel. Yotta as he was affectionately called, received his education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware, graduating from A.I. duPont High School. Yotta received further education at All-State...
Robert Brutus Johnson
Sep 13, 2019
Robert B. Johnson (Rob) as he was affectionately known was born on December 8, 1946 in Wilmington, DE to the late Ruth Anne Hayes - Johnson and Norman Johnson Sr. He departed this life on Friday, September 13, 2019 surrounded by his family. Robert (Rob) was given the nickname of (Bunkie) by his father a name that he would carry...
Vikki R. Braxton
Sep 12, 2019
Vikki was born in Philadelphia, PA to Brenda Opher and James H. Braxton. Vikki was employed as a software specialist. Vikki leaves fond memories with her parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Darrell Scott
Sep 9, 2019
Darrell Scott was born in Andrews, SC to Herbert Lee Scott and Lizzie Scott Bagwell. Darrell enjoyed spending time with his family. Darrell leaves cherished memories with his wife, children, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Michael W. Capel
Sep 9, 2019
Michael Capel was born on January 29, 1964 in Wilmington, DE, to Walter Capel and Betty Jean Capel. He went home to God on 9/9/2019 at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Michael Capel received his early childhood education from North East Elementary School, also known as Eastside Charter today and Bancroft, making his way to Delaware Skills Center. Here he...
Staff Sergeant Alexis C. Saunders
Sep 5, 2019
Alexis Christopher Saunders was born November 8, 1959 to Evelyn Saunders Raison and the late Roland Draper. He departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Dover, DE. Alexis, affectionately known as Chris, received his early education from the Appoquinimink School District. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1978 with his high school diploma. After high school, he...
Gregory A. Ringgold
Sep 5, 2019
Gregory was born on August 8, 1952 in Wilmington DE to Maxine E Macklin Sanders Ringgold- Payne and Ronald Ringgold. Gregory passed on September 5, 2019 at the Season's Hospice in Newark, DE. Gregory received his early childhood education from the Wilmington Public School System, he attended Howard High and later received his GED from the James H. Groves Adult...
Isabella Rosetta Talton
Sep 5, 2019
Isabella Rosetta Talton, daughter of Cardell Talton and Amanda Livingston was brought into our lives through the grace of God on May 5, 2019. She was taken senselessly and mercilessly from all of us on September 5, 2019 Isabella's days were spent satisfied in watching Julien play with monster trucks, cuddling close to her Daddy as he relaxed for the...
Ray J. Romano
Sep 3, 2019
Ray J. Romano passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2019 in Baltimore, MD at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the age of 66. Ray Romano was born on March 21, 1953, in Wilmington, DE, where he was a lifetime resident. He worked as a self-employed contractor and a former Physical Education Teacher. He enjoyed watching sports and was a longtime fan...
Vernon Lee Cropper
Aug 28, 2019
Vernon Lee Cropper, son of Grace Drummond and the late Samuel Cropper, Sr., was born October 21, 1949 in Pocomoke City, MD. Vern departed this life Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., at home surrounded by his family. Vern, Vern Lee or Mr. Vern, as he was affectionately known, received his education in the Worcester County Public School System,...
David H. Coles, Sr.
Aug 28, 2019
Isaiah 41:10: '' FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU; BE NOT DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD; I WILL STRENGTHEN YOU,I WILL HELLP YOU,I WILL UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND". David H Coles Sr. gained his wings on August 28, 2019 in Wilmington DE. David was born on November 20, 1962 in Wilmington, DE to James and...
Douglas E. "Dougie" Lea, Iii
Aug 28, 2019
Douglas Edward Lea, III was born on August 9, 2000, in Newark, DE to Douglas E. Lea, Jr and Jessica Klase. He departed this life on August 28, 2019 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Douglas was baptized at Mount Salem UAME Church in Delaware City, DE. He attended school in Brockton, NY, also attended Dunkirk Middle/Dunkirk High/McKean High School...
