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

Delores Walker- Lyle

Delores Walker- Lyle

Nov 6, 2019

Delores Walker-Lyle affectionately known as "Granny" was born December 18, 1933 to the late Samuel and Carrie Henry Walker of Rocky Point, North Carolina. She departed this life on November 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her early public education was received in Rocky Point, NC. Later in life she was united in Holy Matrimony to the...

John D. "Moon" Miller, Jr.

John D. "Moon" Miller, Jr.

Nov 6, 2019

John Douglas Miller Jr., was born on January 31, 1960, in Ahoskie, NC to John Douglas Miller Sr., and Minnie Inez Miller (Tann). He transitioned from this life on November 6, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side. John Miller, also known as "Moon", received his early education at Elbert Palmer, and later Dunleith and De La...

Patricia A. Lambert

Patricia A. Lambert

Nov 3, 2019

Patricia was born on May 11, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware to Elwood and Edna Robertson. She passed on November 3, 2019 at Kent General Hospital in Camden Delaware. Patricia (Pun) received her early childhood education from Carrie Downie, she graduated from William Penn high school. After school she worked for Colonial school district as a bus driver. Patricia was a...

Icerene L. Johnson

Icerene L. Johnson

Nov 3, 2019

Icerene L. Johnson, known as "Snow", was boron on January 30, 1936 in Jemison, Alabama to Esley & Alice Johnson. She departed this life on November 3, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Icerene attended Jemison High School and also attended Tuskegee University for a year. Icerene worked as a CNA while living in New York. Icerene was...

Richard Fayson, Jr.

Richard Fayson, Jr.

Nov 3, 2019

Richard Fayson, Jr., son of the late Tempie and Richard Fayson, Sr, was born August 7, 1932 in Rocky Ford, GA. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in St. Francis Hospital. Richard received his early childhood education in Rocky Ford, GA., later moving to Delaware where he attended School number 29. He became employed by Woodlawn...

Shirley P. Jackson

Shirley P. Jackson

Nov 3, 2019

Shirley P. Jackson was born in Wake County, North Carolina on January 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Frank T. and Juanita P. Sutton. She transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Shirley received her early education from Fuquay Consolidated High School where she graduated salutatorian of her class in 1964. Later...

Sylvester Walston, Sr.

Sylvester Walston, Sr.

Nov 3, 2019

Sylvester Walston, Sr. was born February 7, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Richard Mercer and Rosa Lee (Battle) Walston. He was the second eldest of four children (Richard Walston, Jr (deceased), Ronald Walston and Regina Walston (Smith). Sylvester graduated from Thomas Alva Edison High School in 1967. His school had the highest casualty rate during the Vietnam War...

Ruth Graham Hayes

Ruth Graham Hayes

Nov 1, 2019

Ruth Graham Hayes was born in Manhattan, NY on January 7, 1956 to Mitchell and Lillie Mae Fowler. Ruth was owner and operator of Paradigm Secretarial Services. Ruth leaves cherished memories with her children, siblings, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Rev. Bernita A. Earle

Rev. Bernita A. Earle

Oct 31, 2019

Rev. Bernita Ann Earle was born in Denton, MD on February 26, 1935 to Geoge and Laura Johnson. Rev. Earle lived a life for Christ. She served as a chaplain for the State of Delaware. Rev. Earle was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earle and son, Derek Earle. Rev. Earle leaves cherished memories with her son Roderick; grand...

Mildred Duker

Mildred Duker

Oct 30, 2019

Mildred Duker passed on October 30, 2019. Mildred Duker was born on August 11, 1954 to Harry Garrett and Dorothy Duker. She was employed at Goodwill. Mildred leaves fond memories with her sibings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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.

Pastor Dr. Alton T. Johnson, Sr.

Pastor Dr. Alton T. Johnson, Sr.

Oct 28, 2019

Alton T. Johnson Sr. (Huck) peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on the morning of Monday, October 28, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Alton was born to the late Samuel Harris and Arnette Callahan on May 21, 1949 in Wilmington, DE at the Wilmington General Hospital. Alton was the eldest of seven siblings and...

Shirley Preston

Shirley Preston

Oct 28, 2019

Shirley Preston was born in Clewiston, Florida on February 14, 1948 to Sweetie Mae Brewer. Shirley was employed as a CNA. Shirley leaves loving memories with her children, grand children, siblings, other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.

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...

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.

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.

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