Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Vikki R. Braxton
Sep 12, 2019
Vikki was born in Philadelphia, PA to Brenda Opher and James H. Braxton. Vikki was employed as a software specialist. Vikki leaves fond memories with her parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Michael W. Capel
Sep 9, 2019
Michael Capel was born on January 29, 1964 in Wilmington, DE, to Walter Capel and Betty Jean Capel. He went home to God on 9/9/2019 at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Michael Capel received his early childhood education from North East Elementary School, also known as Eastside Charter today and Bancroft, making his way to Delaware Skills Center. Here he...
Darrell Scott
Sep 9, 2019
Darrell Scott was born in Andrews, SC to Herbert Lee Scott and Lizzie Scott Bagwell. Darrell enjoyed spending time with his family. Darrell leaves cherished memories with his wife, children, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Staff Sergeant Alexis C. Saunders
Sep 5, 2019
Alexis Christopher Saunders was born November 8, 1959 to Evelyn Saunders Raison and the late Roland Draper. He departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Dover, DE. Alexis, affectionately known as Chris, received his early education from the Appoquinimink School District. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1978 with his high school diploma. After high school, he...
Isabella Rosetta Talton
Sep 5, 2019
Isabella Rosetta Talton, daughter of Cardell Talton and Amanda Livingston was brought into our lives through the grace of God on May 5, 2019. She was taken senselessly and mercilessly from all of us on September 5, 2019 Isabella's days were spent satisfied in watching Julien play with monster trucks, cuddling close to her Daddy as he relaxed for the...
Gregory A. Ringgold
Sep 5, 2019
Gregory was born on August 8, 1952 in Wilmington DE to Maxine E Macklin Sanders Ringgold- Payne and Ronald Ringgold. Gregory passed on September 5, 2019 at the Season's Hospice in Newark, DE. Gregory received his early childhood education from the Wilmington Public School System, he attended Howard High and later received his GED from the James H. Groves Adult...
Ray J. Romano
Sep 3, 2019
Ray J. Romano passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2019 in Baltimore, MD at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the age of 66. Ray Romano was born on March 21, 1953, in Wilmington, DE, where he was a lifetime resident. He worked as a self-employed contractor and a former Physical Education Teacher. He enjoyed watching sports and was a longtime fan...
Vernon Lee Cropper
Aug 28, 2019
Vernon Lee Cropper, son of Grace Drummond and the late Samuel Cropper, Sr., was born October 21, 1949 in Pocomoke City, MD. Vern departed this life Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., at home surrounded by his family. Vern, Vern Lee or Mr. Vern, as he was affectionately known, received his education in the Worcester County Public School System,...
Douglas E. "Dougie" Lea, Iii
Aug 28, 2019
Douglas Edward Lea, III was born on August 9, 2000, in Newark, DE to Douglas E. Lea, Jr and Jessica Klase. He departed this life on August 28, 2019 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Douglas was baptized at Mount Salem UAME Church in Delaware City, DE. He attended school in Brockton, NY, also attended Dunkirk Middle/Dunkirk High/McKean High School...
David H. Coles, Sr.
Aug 28, 2019
Isaiah 41:10: '' FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU; BE NOT DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD; I WILL STRENGTHEN YOU,I WILL HELLP YOU,I WILL UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND". David H Coles Sr. gained his wings on August 28, 2019 in Wilmington DE. David was born on November 20, 1962 in Wilmington, DE to James and...
Oba S.K. Bey
Aug 27, 2019
Oba was born on October 4, 1948, in Wilmington, DE, to the late William James Lucas and Dorothy Victoria Lucas. He passed form on August 27, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Bro. Oba received his childhood education from the public schools of Wilmington. After school he worked for the City of Wilmington where he was employed for...
Helen Singletary Allen
Aug 26, 2019
Helen Lenore Singletary passed from earth to glory early Monday morning, August 26, 2019. She was born in Bridgeton, NJ to Georgia Bea and Claxton (Mr. Tucks) Singletary on April 17, 1961. Helen was affectionately known as "Sweet Thang", a name given to her by her father because he thought she was the sweetest thing (thang) on earth. Helen was...
Aaron Howard "Poohman, Tank" Pretlow Junior
Aug 25, 2019
Aaron Howard Pretlow Junior was born on July 2, 1993 in Baltimore, Maryland to Aaron Pretlow, Sr. and Kimberley Davis Pretlow. He received his Angel Wings on August 25, 2019 at his home in Newark, Delaware. Aaron earned his diploma from Appoquinimink High School in 2011. He briefly studied at the University of Delaware before he began his employment at...
Rev. Melvin Brown
Aug 25, 2019
Rev. Melvin Brown, son of the Charles Sr. and Geneva Brown was born on October 18, 1952. He departed this life on August 25, 2019. He was a graduate of the Penns Grove High School, Class of 1971, located in Carney's Point, NJ. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army. Melvin was an active member of the South Jersey...
Rev. Alfonzo Brown
Aug 25, 2019
Rev. Alfonzo Brown transitioned from earth to glory on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Rev. Brown was born in Johnsonville, SC on January 12, 1950 to Thelma and Gary Brown, Sr.. Rev. Brown loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. Rev. Brown leaves fond memories wiht his wife, Minister Mary Brown; children, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A...
Eric L. Wright
Aug 23, 2019
Eric Lavante Wright, know to some as "Longfellow" was called home on August 23rd. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur Hoover and Annie Lee Payne and Brother Anthony Payne. Also, Jarri Lumpkin and Stanley Tilghman who were major parts of the Payne clan. Eric was born on September 28, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware. He received his early...
Steven C. Eatmon
Aug 19, 2019
Steven C. Eatmon (aka Uncle Steve), age 43, departed his life on August 19, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1975, in Cleveland, Mississippi to Herbert and Jo Ann Badson-Eatmon. Steven received his early childhood education from Sharon Temple Academy. He graduated from Newark High School. He did one year of College at Delaware Technical Community College. After school...
Willard A. Lee
Aug 18, 2019
Willard A Lee was born in Choccolocco, AL. Lee gained his wings on Sunday August 18, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Willard served his country honorably in the United States Army. Lee was married to the late Annie B. Lee and father to the late William Caudle, Sr. Willard leaves fond memories with his daughters, Vynisha Richardson and Barbara Mobley,...
