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

Andre Williams

Andre Williams

Nov 22, 2018

Andre passed on November 22, 2018. Andre was born on May 16, 1964 to Betty Backus and Willie Williams, Jr. Andre was an excellent detailer and could make any car shine. Andre leaves fond memories with his daughter, Andrea; mother, Betty; a host of other relatives and friends.

Rosie Lee Townsend

Rosie Lee Townsend

Nov 22, 2018

Rosie Lee Townsend was born on July 2, 1943 in Horntown, Virginia to David Joynes and Pearl Elizabeth Pitts. She enjoyed a vibrant life with her six children: Brenda Reid, Vanessa Williams, Curtis Townsend, Angela Wilson, Eunice Townsend, and Patricia Street. She also leaves her 13 grandchildren and her 18 great grandchildren who lovingly called her ‘Mom- Mom Rosie'. Rosie...

Janice Jones

Janice Jones

Nov 21, 2018

Janice transitioned on November 21, 2018. Janice was born September 29, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to John Pannell and Bensella Smith. Janice worked as a unit clerk for University of Penn hospital Janice leaves to mourn her devoted daughter Toni Harrison and a host of other family and friends.

Victor Louis Caulk, Sr.

Victor Louis Caulk, Sr.

Nov 19, 2018

Victor transitioned on November 19, 2018. Victor was born on July 23, 1959 in Townsend, DE to Alton Caulk and Grace Brown Caulk. Victor was employed by the State of Delaware. Victor leaves to mourn his devoted wife Pandora Caulk and a host of other family and friends.

Mary J. Buck

Mary J. Buck

Nov 19, 2018

Mary transitioned on November 19, 2018. Mary was born in Chester, PA to the late Irene & William Brown. Mary spent a lifetime of cultivating and loving her family. Mary is survived by her daughter Ernestine D. Collins; a host of other relatives and friends.

Henrietta Augusta Herbert

Henrietta Augusta Herbert

Nov 16, 2018

Henrietta A. Herbert (Dorsey), 70 of Hockessin, DE passed away on November 16, 2018 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by family and church clergy. Henrietta was born in Harwood, MD and was a 1966 graduate of Bates High School and also a 1970 graduate of Bowie State University. Henrietta is a retired school teacher from the Colonial School District. A devout...

Anthony E. Faulkner, Sr.

Anthony E. Faulkner, Sr.

Nov 16, 2018

Tony transitioned November 16, 2018. Tony was born August 4, 1972 in Wilmington, DE to Louis H. Faulkner and Linda McClendon. Tony leaves to mourn his devoted wife Brooke Faulkner and a host of other family and friends.

Craig Blango

Craig Blango

Nov 14, 2018

Craig Blango age 72, departed this life on November 14, 2018. Criag is survived by his wife, Nancy Blango, his children Craig Blango Jr. (Michelle), Mary Blango, step children Richard Saunders (Lisa), Roland Saunders (Kelly), Harry Saunders (Elesha), William Barnett Jr., and a prodigal son Taraye Goldberry. He also leaves to cherish 9 siblings, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, God...

Pearline Parker-Lewis

Pearline Parker-Lewis

Nov 11, 2018

Pearline was born on May 14th 1933 in Whitestone Virginia to George Stewart and Burdell Jackson. Pearline went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Christiana Hospital in Newark Delaware. She was surrounded by beloved family and friends. Pearline spent much of her youth in Crisfield, Maryland under the care of our dearly departed aunt...

Viola Hampton

Viola Hampton

Nov 10, 2018

Mother Hampton transitioned on November 10, 2018. Mother Hampton was born on August 29, 1928 in Rockingham Co., NC. to Monroe Blackstock and Sally Mae Neal. Mother Hampton was a faithful member of Rock of Ages Missionary Church, in Belvedere, DE. Mother Hampton leaves to mourn her beloved family.

Jean E. Booker

Jean E. Booker

Nov 6, 2018

Jean transitioned on November 6, 2018. Jean was born on November 15, 1938 in Magnolia, DE to Henry T. Jones, Jr and Edna Joyner Jean was employed as a prison guard with the Department of Corrections. Jean leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.

Grant U. Lewis

Grant U. Lewis

Nov 4, 2018

Grant transitioned on November 4, 2018. Grant was born on December 8, 1931 in Chester, PA. Grant was employed as a appliance repairman. Grant leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.

Frederick Nathaniel Elmore Bright

Frederick Nathaniel Elmore Bright

Nov 2, 2018

Frederick transitioned on November 2, 2018. Frederick was born on May 2, 1946 in Wilmington, DE to Gertrude Bright. Frederick leaves to mourn his wife Harriett Bright and a host of family and friends

Robert Angelo "Dickie" Stanford

Robert Angelo "Dickie" Stanford

Nov 2, 2018

Robert transitioned on November 2, 2018. Robert was born on June 22, 1952 in Wilmington, DE to George Stanford and Khadijah Rahim. Robert worked as a sales manager at Air Base Carpet Mart. Robert leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.

Rev. Dr. John Edward Bailey

Rev. Dr. John Edward Bailey

Oct 28, 2018

Rev. Dr. John Edward Bailey was born on September 15, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Carmen Kinch. He departed this life Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Temple University Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Deacon Sylvia Bailey and their daughter and son in law Kim and Dana Murray, Sr. Rev. Bailey received his early education in...

Chekita Sheree "Kita" Stevens

Chekita Sheree "Kita" Stevens

Oct 28, 2018

At the tender age of 34 years old, Chekita Sheree Stevens, heard God summon her to come home. She willingly answered the call on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Kita as she was affectionately called by family and friends was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 23, 1984 to Mary (Stevens)Daniels and Kevin Carroll. She was loved for 24 years of...

David Powell, Jr.

David Powell, Jr.

Oct 27, 2018

David Powell Jr, age 64, of Downingtown, PA, passed on Saturday, October 27, 2018. David was born in Wilmington, DE, to the late David Powell Sr. and Pauline Clifton-Powell. David was a proud Veteran who served in the Army from 1975-1979. For several years, David served as a Supervisor for the Laborer's Union, Local #199. David loved riding his scooter...

Valerie P. Holden

Valerie P. Holden

Oct 22, 2018

Valerie transitioned on October 22, 2018. Valerie was born on May 11, 1953 in Wilmintgon, DE to Pernest O. Holden and Claudia M. Baise. Valerie was an self-employed daycare provider. Valerie leaves to mourn her family and a host of friends.

Edna Margaret Williams

Edna Margaret Williams

Oct 18, 2018

Edna transitioned on October 18, 2018. Edna was born on Feburary 10, 1934 in Bridgeville, DE to John Henry Phillips and Zella Jackson Tull. Edna was employed as a bus driver. Edna leaves to mourn her husband, Charles and a host of family and friends.

Orissa "Rissa" Williams

Orissa "Rissa" Williams

Oct 14, 2018

Orissa Williams Boone was born on April 25, 1963 in Newark, NJ to Winifred Brown and David Bey. She received her wings on October 14, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Rissa received her early childhood and High School education from the New Jersey School System. She is a graduated of Delaware State University earning her BS degree in...

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