Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Wayland Leon Lister, Sr.
Dec 15, 2019
Wayland Leon Lister, Sr. was born on January 21, 1942 in Pasquotank County, NC to Allen Lister and Rosie Brown-Lister. Wayland was a Steel Worker. Wayland will be greatly missed by his close family, relatives and friends.
Joseph C. Kinslow, Jr.
Dec 14, 2019
Joseph C. Kinslow, Jr., was born on March 23, 1954 in Wilmington, DE. He was the son of the late Joseph C. and Alice Kinslow, Sr. He departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Joseph graduated from DeLaWarr high school. He worked for Chrysler for 31 years until his retirement in October of 2015. He was a former member...
Nancy Lynne Kramer
Dec 13, 2019
Nancy Lynne Kramer was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 25, 1950 to Ralp Philip Kramer and Lillian Ruth Kramer. Nancy was a high school graduate. Nancy leaves fond memories with her sister Ellen, Sturmfels Family, host of family and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Roland Leo Dodd
Dec 12, 2019
Roland attended early childhood education in Hendersonville, NC. Roland received his General Education Development Diploma (GED) December 2013. Roland was a jack of all trades and held various positions such as carpentry, management, a cook, etc. Roland went through a rough patch at one time, then found Christ in 2008 and turned his life around. At that time, he attended...
Ella Mae Simpson
Dec 9, 2019
Ella Mae Short was born on July 17, 1924 in Brunswick County, Virginia to John J. Short, Sr. and Pearl Short. She passed on December 9, 2019 in Wilmington, DE. Ella graduated from Howard High School in Wilmington, DE. She worked for Wilmington Medical Center for more than 30 years. Ella was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church for...
Essie L. Reese
Dec 9, 2019
Essie Lee Guider Reese was born on September 8, 1922 in Blythewood, South Carolina. She was the 10th of 14 childrenborn to Charlie Guider and Cora L. Gadson Guider. Essie attended school in both Fairfield County, South Carolinaand Richland County, South Carolina. She was baptized at an early age and attended Little Zion Baptist Church in Blythewood. Once Essie reached...
Robert L. Watson, Sr.
Dec 3, 2019
Robert Lee Andrew Watson, Sr. also known to some as Lee or Bob, was born November 17, 1921, in Macon, GA to Alex and Bessie (Grier) Watson. He was the husband of the late Lillian L. Watson. At an early age the family moved to Detroit, MI where he attended grammar school and later graduated from Cooley High School. Upon...
Jaiwon James Pollard
Dec 2, 2019
Jaiwon James Pollard passed on December 2, 2019. Jaiwon was born on May 6, 1996 in Newark, DE to James Pollard and Earlene S. Ricketts. He was employed as a Bus Driver for DART Transportation. Jaiwon will be missed by his loving parents, and a host of close family, friends and relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
William Henry Benjamin
Nov 29, 2019
William Henry Benjamin, (also known as Ben) peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on November 29, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. A few days before Ben went to glory he told his family that he had a talk with God. William was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 10, 1932 to the late Henry and...
Audrey L. Hoopes
Nov 28, 2019
Audrey L. Hoopes passed on November 28, 2019. Audrey was born on November 28, 1949 in Roda, VA to Willie Hamlin and Katie M. Pinkston. Audrey will be missed by a host of close family, friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Michael Leon Sparrow
Nov 21, 2019
Michael Leon Sparrow passed on November 21, 2019. Michael was born on November 6, 1963 in Norfolk, VA to Joseph Leon Sparrow and Lorraine Maria Sparrow. He was employeed as a bus driver for Dart Transportation. He will be missed by his wife, Carmen, and a host of close family, friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Catherine Wilson
Nov 21, 2019
Catherine was born in Montgomery, AL on September 9, 1948. Catherine was employed as an educator for many years. Catherine leaves fond memories with her daughter Lisa, grandchildren, siblings, other relatives and friends.
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.
