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

William D. "Sam" Penn, Sr.

William D. "Sam" Penn, Sr.

Feb 11, 2019

William was born on May 31, 1954 in Rome, Georgia to the Betty A. Penn and late Hughdon Penn, Sr. He departed this life on February 11, 2019 with his family by his side. William was affectionately known as Donnell or Sam. He received his early education in Floyd County, Georgia and attended Wilmington High School. William later began working...

Cecil L. Edwards

Cecil L. Edwards

Feb 10, 2019

Cecil passed on February 10, 2019. Cecil was born on October 10, 1946 in Enfield, NC to Joe Edwards and Lillie Mae Lynch. Cecil was a member of the Local 1694. Cecil leaves to mourn his devoted children and a host of other family and friends.

Anna Mae French

Anna Mae French

Feb 4, 2019

Anna Mae was born in Buttonwood, New Castle, Delaware on October 13, 1923. Her parents were Harrison and Matilda Thurston. She transitioned on Monday, February 4, 2019, at 11:30 am, in her home here in Dunleith. Anna Mae received her early childhood education in a one room schoolhouse in Buttonwood, where she developed a love for reading. She was raised...

Stacia W. S. Thomas

Stacia W. S. Thomas

Feb 1, 2019

Stacia W. S. Thomas was born August 16, 1983 in Wilmington, DE. She is the daughter of the late Eileen M. Thomas and Raymond W. Pettyjohn. Stacia departed this life on Friday, February 1, 2019. Stacia received her early education in Newark Public Schools and graduated from Delcastle Technical High School in 2001. After graduating she continued her education at...

Michelle A. Mayo

Michelle A. Mayo

Jan 28, 2019

Michelle Mayo passed on January 28, 2019. Michelle was born on February 15, 1961 to John Mayo ansd Annie Ruth Carter. Michelle leaves to mourn her devoted and loving family and a host of others and friends.

Kae'Leah Ashley-Davis

Kae'Leah Ashley-Davis

Jan 27, 2019

Kae'Leah Jah'nae Ashley- Davis passed on January 27, 2019. Baby Kae'Leah was born on October 13, 2018 to Richard Davis and Ladaisha Johnson - Ashley. Baby Kae'Leah leaves to mourn her devoted and loving parents and a host of other and friends.

Delores Gracie Lolley-Watt

Delores Gracie Lolley-Watt

Jan 27, 2019

Delores Gracie Lolley-Watt was born in Wilmington, DE to Raymond Lolley and Gracie Lolley. Delores was a faithful member and usher of Latter Day Baptist Church. Delores leaves fond memories with her children, grandchildren, other relatives, church family and friends.

Floyd Collins

Floyd Collins

Jan 27, 2019

Floyd was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents Cornelius R. Collins and Ruth Jones-Collins on June 15, 1940. He received his early education in Philadelphia and later in Wilmington public schools after his parents relocated to Delaware. Floyd was a studious student who loved science. From his youth well into adulthood, he was small in stature, but a Giant in...

Karen Barnes

Karen Barnes

Jan 26, 2019

Karen was born on August 12, 1960 to Thomas Jenkins and Beverly Cooper in Wilmington, DE. Karen was formerly employed with Walgreens as a pharmacist. Karen leaves fond memories with her husband Linford Barnes, siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Linda Louise Bey

Linda Louise Bey

Jan 26, 2019

Linda Louise Taylor-Bey was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 2, 1948. She was one of the twin daughters (Linda & Brenda) of Norman and Ella Mae Taylor. On Saturday, January 26th 2019, Almighty GOD, in his infinite wisdom, mercy and grace called Linda home. Linda moved to Delaware at age 3 and was educated in the Wilmington Public School...

Linda R. Cotton

Linda R. Cotton

Jan 24, 2019

Linda Roberta Cotton was born on February 26, 1956 to Lillian Handy Cotton & Charles L. Cotton, Sr. On the morning of January 24, 2019, God called Linda into eternal rest at her residence in Chester, Pennsylvania. Linda was the 3rd born of 7 siblings. Linda was educated in the Somerset County Public School System and graduated from Washington High...

Larry Lee

Larry Lee

Jan 22, 2019

Larry was born on January 4, 1979 to Deborah Lee and Lawrence Mowbray in Wilmington, DE. Larry was formerly employed with Davies Tree Service. Larry leaves fond memories with his sons, parents, siblings, other relatives and friends.

Gerad Porell Adams

Gerad Porell Adams

Jan 21, 2019

As the shadows of the evening spread across the sky, Gerad, our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend departed this life. Gerad Porell Adams, was the second son born to Angie A. Demby and Gary P. Adams, Sr. on February 3, 1998 in Georgetown, South Carolina. Gerad received his early education in the Smyrna School District in Smyrna, Delaware....

Paul D. Purnell, Jr.

Paul D. Purnell, Jr.

Jan 21, 2019

Paul D. Purnell, Jr. was born on September 10, 1981 at Wilmington General Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware to Paul D. Purnell Sr. and Edna L. Davis. He peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to eternal life in heaven on Monday, January 21, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Paul or Paul-Paul as he was so affectionately called, attended...

Bishop Joseph N. Brown, Jr.

Bishop Joseph N. Brown, Jr.

Jan 21, 2019

Bishop Joseph Nathaniel Brown, Jr. (Junie, Horsey) son of the late Anna Pathenia Brown and Joseph Nathaniel Brown, Sr. was born May 31, 1932, in Cheraw, SC. He departed this life on Monday, January 21, 2019, in the comfort of his home. Joseph received his early education in the Wilmington Public Schools and was a graduate of Howard High School's...

Clinton D. Wilkins

Clinton D. Wilkins

Jan 21, 2019

Clinton was born on May 18, 1933 to Joseph and Minnie Wilkins. Clinton was formerly employed as a truck driver for ABF Freight and a dedicated member of Teamsters Local 312. Clinton leaves fond memories with his wife Louise Wilkins, children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Martin R Warren

Martin R Warren

Jan 19, 2019

Martin R. Warren was born Kenton, DE to Henrietta and Armstead Mead. Martin retired from Chrysler Corporation. He was a New England Patriots fan. Martin is survived by his wife Emily, children, a host of other relatives and friends.

Charles "Charlie C” Bell Gill, Sr.

Charles "Charlie C” Bell Gill, Sr.

Jan 16, 2019

Charlie C passed on January 16, 2019. Charlie C was born on January 24, 1950 in Evergreen, AL to James Edward Gill and Maliza Davidson. Charlie C worked in the railroad industry as a Tiinsmith Worker. Charlie C leaves to mourn his devoted wife RoseMary Gill, children and a host of other family and friends.

Earle Ashby Jackson

Earle Ashby Jackson

Jan 15, 2019

Earle Ashby Jackson, Jr. was born on April 1, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware to Earle Ashby Jackson Sr. and Barbara Jackson. Earle was the youngest of two children. At the tender age of three Earle lost his father to kidney disease and at the age of nine he lost his mother to heart disease. After the passing of his beloved...

Thomas H. Jones

Thomas H. Jones

Jan 13, 2019

Thomas H. Jones was born on April 23, 1939 in Snow Hill, MD to the late Evelyn and James Jones. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. ​Thomas (Tommy or Chick) received his early education in the Worcester County School System, and graduated from Worcester High School located in...

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