Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Sylvester T. "Beezy" Harvey, Sr.
Oct 9, 2019
Mr. Sylvester Tyrone Harvey, Sr. the 14th child born to the late Ira and Mary Emma Harvey was born September 22, 1939 in Belvedere, DE. Sylvester was affectionately known as "Beezy" to family and close friends. Sylvester attended the Wilmington Public School System. His early work life included Havac, General Motors, and Harvey & Knotts Bus Company. After 25 plus...
Anita Ann Oberton
Oct 8, 2019
Anita was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 9, 1961 to Dolores Ann Oberton-Graves and Gilmond William Oberton. Anita was a caregiver and nurturer by heart. She was employed as an LPN. Anita leaves fond memories with her loving children, parents, siblings, grand children, a host of relatives and friends. A full obituary is forth coming.
Aubrey Walker
Oct 6, 2019
Aubrey Walker, affectionately known as Aurb was born December 13, 1954 in Rocky Point, North Carolina to Delores Walker Lyle and Thomas Southerland (deceased). He transitioned to his heavenly home on October 6, 2019 at home. Aubrey received his early education in the Wilmington Delaware school system. He received certification as a painter from Job Corps in Joliet, IL. He...
Joann D. "Toni" Watts
Oct 5, 2019
Joann was born in Camden, NJ to Thelma Hudson and Thomas Martin. Joann was employed by the State of Delaware. Joann leaves cherished memories with her son, siblings, other relatives and friends.
Clarence Snow
Oct 5, 2019
Clarence Snow passed on October 5, 2019. He was born on November 7, 1959 in Wilmington, DE to Bentley and Daisy Snow. Clarence will be missed by his family and friends.
Clinton Taylor
Oct 4, 2019
Clinton was born in Detroit, MI on September 18, 1953. Clinton was employed as a home health aide. Clinton leaves fond memories with his wife, children, siblings, other relatives and friends. A formal obituary is forthcoming.
Cynthia Nelson
Oct 2, 2019
Cynthia Lindsey born on March 12, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Ollie and Willie Miller. She received her wings on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 peacefully at home. Cindy as she was affectionately known as, received her early education in the public schools of Chicago and graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1966. After...
Robert L. Nelson
Sep 30, 2019
Robert Louis Nelson was born on June 4, 1945, in Oxford, PA, to the late Horatio Viscount Nelson, Sr. and Leanna Nelson Johnson. He passed on September 30, 2019. "Nelson" enjoyed spending time with his family, dancing, jazz, sports and visiting the beach. Nelson had such a warm and welcoming demeanor. He would always introduce himself as Uncle Nelson and...
Diane Helm-Pierson
Sep 28, 2019
Diane was born in Wilmington, DE on February 25, 1956. Diane was a resident of Penns Grove, NJ and passed on September 28, 2019. Diane spent a life of service as a home health aide. Diane leaves fond memories with her siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Sylvester L. Pettyjohn
Sep 24, 2019
Sylvester L. Pettyjohn was born in Gulf Port, MS. Sylvester was born to Webster L. Pettyjohn and Beverly Pettyjohn. Sylvester leaves heartfelt memories with his mother, siblings, other relatives and friends.
Raymond Anthony Stewart
Sep 23, 2019
Raymond Anthony Stewart was born in Wilmington, DE on May 17, 1975. Raymond is the son of Raymond Jones and Karen D. Stewart. Raymond was employed by the municipality of Salem, NJ. Raymond leaves fond memories with his daughter, parents, siblings, other relatives and friends.
Magda L. Torres
Sep 23, 2019
Our beautiful mother, has left to meet with the Lord Almighty. She has found her resting place with his love, and her spirit lives on. We will all truly miss you but, "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord" is the greatest gift of all. Magda,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
