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

Maurice D Harley

Maurice D Harley

Apr 10, 2019

Maurice D. Harley passed away suddenly on April 10, 2019. Maurice attended public schools in Wilmington, Delaware. Maurice was very talented and used his creative skills in a unique way. Maurice is survived by his mother Dianna K. Ray; father Bruce Harley; four children Chyrice Medley, Nasir Watson, Kasheem Watson and Rashad Nichols; siblings Shiree Willis, Kevin Willis, Leslie Willis...

Lewis Harley "Lew" Saunders

Lewis Harley "Lew" Saunders

Apr 10, 2019

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LEWIS HARLEY SAUNDERS Lewis Harley Saunders affectionately called Lew or Lewisie was born September 15, 1950, in Middletown Delaware, son of the late Leon and Edna Saunders. Lew was educated in the public schools of Middletown, his early years were at Louis L. Redding School and his high school years were at Middletown High School,...

Clarissa Fogle

Clarissa Fogle

Apr 6, 2019

Clarissa Fogle, 88, passed on Saturday April 6, 2019 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Seasons Hospice Care in Newark, Delaware. She was born November 8, 1930 to the late Clarence and Bertha Jones. She leaves to cherish her children: Robert F. Williams(Diane), Marguerite Mells, Clarissa Mills, Christine Williams, Evelyna Mitchell (Zachary), Allen J. Jones (Gwendolyn) and Penny Watson...

James E. Chandler

James E. Chandler

Apr 5, 2019

James Edward Chandler, lovingly known as Jamie, was born on January 30, 1953 in Wilmington, Delaware to Clarence and Louise Chandler. He passed away on April 5, 2019 in the Christiana Care Hospital in Christiana, Delaware. Jamie received his education within the Wilmington Public School System. After his education, he held several positions with the Jewish Community Center, General Motors,...

Barbara Ann Simon Hawkins

Barbara Ann Simon Hawkins

Apr 3, 2019

Barbara Ann Simon Hawkins was born on September 23, 1949. Barbara Ann as we know her, was affectionately called "Beebop" in her early years. She made her heavenly transition on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 surrounded by family following a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Otis C. Brooks and the late Annie Kate Felts. She was educated...

Virgil H. "Ver" Carter

Virgil H. "Ver" Carter

Apr 3, 2019

Virgil H. Carter was born on June 17,1956 in Philadelphia, Pa.He passed on April 3,2019 in Newark, Delaware. Virgil received his early education at A.I. DuPont High School. He was employed at Earle's Tire Sale for many years. His many hobbies included drawing, detailing his truck, assembling model cars, watching baseball, and he was a die-hard Eagles Fan. Virgil. H....

Elizabeth Pearl "Libby" Potts

Elizabeth Pearl "Libby" Potts

Apr 3, 2019

Libby passed on April 3, 2019. Libby was born on July 20, 1930 in Wilmington, DE to James Harrison Wright and Pearl Wright. Libby worked in public safety as a crossing guard. Libby leaves to mourn her children and a host of other family and friends.

Danny Lee "Tuck" Waters

Danny Lee "Tuck" Waters

Apr 2, 2019

Danny Lee Waters, affectionally known as "Tuck" and "Benny", the son of the late Clifton Emmanuel Waters and Hazel Virginia Thompson Waters, was born on September 11, 1959 in Elkton, MD. He departed this life on April 2, 2019, in Compass Regional Hospice Center in Centreville, MD. Danny received his early education from Cecilton Elementary School in Cecilton, MD and...

Jackqueline E. Quarles

Jackqueline E. Quarles

Mar 29, 2019

Jackqueline pased away peacefully on March 29, 2019. Jackqueline was orn on November 5, 1953 in West Chester Pennsylvania to James Quarles and Evella Armstead. Jackqueline spent a lifetime of service being employed as a social worker. Jackqueline will be missed by her loving family and friends.

Kenneth M. Allen

Kenneth M. Allen

Mar 29, 2019

Kenneth passed on March 29, 2019. Kenneth was born on September 1, 1940 in Wilmington, DE to Anna Mae Hollis. Kenneth leaves to mourn his beloved wife Luella Allen, daughter Tanya and a host of other family and friends.

Connie Eaddy

Connie Eaddy

Mar 29, 2019

Connie passed on March 29, 2019. Connie was born on July 11, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to Roman and Lillian Hugee. Connie worked in environmental services. Connie leaves to mourn her devoted children and a host of other family and friends.

Raymond T. Gardley

Raymond T. Gardley

Mar 27, 2019

Raymond passed on March 27, 2019. Raymond was born in Smyrna, DE on May 24, 1937 to Frank and Cora Gardley. Raymond also served in the U.S. Army. Raymond leaves to mourn his devoted daughters and a host of other family and friends.

William E. "Billy" Brown, Sr.

William E. "Billy" Brown, Sr.

Mar 25, 2019

Billy passed on March 25, 2019. Billy was born in Wilmington, DE on June 14, 1944 to James Barkley and Anna Mae King. Billy worked for the Wilmington Police Department from 1967 to 1982. Billy also served in the Navy. Billy leaves to mourn his devoted children and a host of other family and friends.

Johnnie B. Key

Johnnie B. Key

Mar 24, 2019

Johnnie passed on March 24, 2019 at Compassionate Care Hospice. Johnnie was born on October 9, 1938 in Dawson, GA to William Key and Swarnie Lee Lewis. Johnnie was employed by General Motors Corporation. Johnnie also served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Johnnie leaves fond memories with his loving daughter Michelle(Steven) Earl, grandchildren, other relatives and...

Clarissa S. Smith

Clarissa S. Smith

Mar 23, 2019

Clarissa S. Smith ( Boobie) was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Diane Smith and Strom Thurmond Davis on December 25, 1983. She departed this life on March 23, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Clarissa (affectionately known as Boobie), received her education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware. While In school, she met the love of her...

Eddie Franklin Bateman

Eddie Franklin Bateman

Mar 22, 2019

Eddie Franklin Bateman, also known as (Bubba) by family and friends, he was second eldest child born on September 9th 1936 in Hemingway South Carolina To the Late Eddie Bateman And Creola Washington-Bateman. He was raised in Andrews, SC where he received his education and receive tremendous skills of masonry. He was united in marriage to Cleyo Snow- Bateman on...

Fellington Jerome Chandler, Jr.

Fellington Jerome Chandler, Jr.

Mar 20, 2019

Fellington passed on March 20, 2019. Fellington was born in Exmore, VA on October 7, 1960 to Fellington Chandler and Gladys Sturgis Chandler. Fellington served in the US Army. Fellington leaves to mourn wife Rozalyn Edwards Chandler and a host of other family and friends.

Peyton E. Spencer

Peyton E. Spencer

Mar 20, 2019

The Journey of Peyton E. Spencer God's gift was born on June 1, 1957 in Wilmington, DE to Marion and Bernard Spencer. He passed peacefully surrounded by love ones on March 20, 2019 in Newark, De. He was raised by his mother along with 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He grew up in Wilmington, DE where he received most of...

Holly C. Jefferson Kennedy

Holly C. Jefferson Kennedy

Mar 16, 2019

Holly grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. She graduated from Wilmington High School. Afterward, she left to attend college at Morgan State University in Maryland. She then enlisted into the Army branch of the military, which took her all the way to Tacoma, Washington, where she met her husband. Holly discharged from the military and moved to her husband's hometown in...

Jean H. Austin

Jean H. Austin

Mar 16, 2019

Jean Mae Henry Austin was born on January 17, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. Jean was the fifth child born to John and Emma Woolfok Henry. Jean was employed by Ford Motor Company in 1969. Jean was married to Jack Austin, Sr. Jean peacefully went into the Lord's hands on March 16, 2019. She was a true inspiration to her family....

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