Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Howard Hawkins Brown, Esq.
Jan 23, 2020
Howard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 34 years, Marva Elizabeth Brown and son Stanley Howard Brown. He is also preceded in death by his Sister Doris Thomas and Brother Reginald Ridgley. He is survived by sons Steven I. and wife (Mihae) of Jacksonville, Florida, and Daniel DuVall of Wilmington, Delaware; 10 grandchildren (Darrius, Howard S., Steven,...
Rev. Dr. Barbara Jean Blackston
Jan 22, 2020
Rev. Dr. Barbara Jean Blackston was born to Phyllis Kee and Maxie Kee on January 11, 1944 in Camden, NJ. Her family resided in New Jersey until her early teen years at which time they relocated to Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating high school, Barbara was employed by New Castle County Office of the Prothonotary and Deputy Sheriff until her retirement....
Ramona Louise Clay
Jan 17, 2020
Ramona Clay was born on April 7, 1953 in Warrington, England in the United Kingdom to John H. Clay, Sr., Esquire, and Louise Fairley Clay. Both parents preceded her in death. Ramona, affectionately known as "Mona", was the oldest of 5 children, including John H. Clay Jr., CPA (who preceded her in death), Paula, Anthony, and Stacy. Ramona was raised...
Jaleel De’Shawn Perkins
Jan 15, 2020
On December 16, 1990 a precious baby boy, Jaleel De'Shawn Perkins, was born to Shawn Patrick Perkins and Shaneka D'vette Greene (Brokenbrough) in Newark, Delaware. Jaleel was raised along with his siblings in New Castle, Delaware. His grandmother, Gwendolyn Tolliver, aka "Mom Mom", played an important role in raising him. Jaleel graduated from William Penn High School in 2009. He...
Deaconess Lillian Marie Beard
Jan 12, 2020
Lillian Marie Beard was born on February 10, 1935 in St. Georges, Delaware to Alfred and Anna T. Vaughn. The Lord whispered gently into her ear and called her from labor to reward Sunday, January 12, 2020 as she was surrounded by her loving family. Lillian exhibited a spirit of grace, poise, and elegance from an early age, always being...
Dorothy E. Broadway
Jan 12, 2020
Dorothy Elizabeth (Black) Broadway, 93, of Wilmington, Delaware; transitioned from this life to eternal life on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Dorothy was born July 17, 1926 in Chestertown, Maryland to the late McKinley M. and Nora Black. Dorothy received her formal education at Garnett High School in Chestertown, MD. After leaving high school she worked...
Deaconess Russlean Eaddy
Jan 9, 2020
Russlean Eaddy was born on March 29th, 1934 (according to her mother) in Lake City, South Carolina to the late Hazard and Mettie Rue Cameron. Her Birth Certificate says she was born on March 24th, 1934. She slipped away quietly on January 9th, 2020 at her home. Russlean received her early education in Lake City, graduating from Lake City Colored...
Wayne Chester Caulk
Jan 9, 2020
Wayne Chester Caulk was born on December 18, 1960 to Alton and Grace Caulk. Wayne worked in the construction industry. Wayned will be missed by his companion; Maxine Kee, along with other close relatives and friends. Full obituary forthcoming....
Edmond Shepherd, Jr.
Jan 8, 2020
On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Edmond "Shep" Shepherd passed away peacefully at home after a year and a half battle with pancreatic cancer. He is preceded in death by his father, Edmond Shepherd, Sr. and his mother, Geraldine Miller. A lifelong resident of Delaware, Shep previously worked as a constable for Christiana Care. An avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and sports...
Elaine B. Williams
Jan 6, 2020
Elaine B. Williams was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 25, 1945 to Alma and Rudolph Blassengale. Elaine was employed as a supervisor in the banking industry. Elaine leaves fond memories with her husband Lindsay, siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming
Eric T. Gregory
Jan 4, 2020
Eric T. Gregory was born in Wilmington, DE on February 28, 1974. Eric leaves fond memories with his loving family. A full obituary is forthcoming.
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...
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,...
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...
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...
