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

Theodore Clifford Brooks

Theodore Clifford Brooks

Jul 22, 2018

Theodore transitioned on July 22, 2018. Theodore was born on November 4, 1937 in Alexandria, VA Julius Berkley Brooks and Mary Matilda Randall Brooks. Theodore worked as an truck driver. Theodore also served in the Navy. Theodore leaves to mourn his wife Brenda Brooks and a host of other family and friends.

Deweese W. Keys

Deweese W. Keys

Jul 21, 2018

Deweese transitioned on July 21, 2018. Deweese was born on March 27, 1935 in Philadelphia , PA to Hidel and Nancy Keys. Deweese served the United States Army and acted as a Sergeant Major. Deweese leaves to mourn his devoted wife Elmira Keys and a host of other family and friends.

Roland S. "Reto" Rollins, Sr.

Roland S. "Reto" Rollins, Sr.

Jul 9, 2018

Roland transitioned on July 9, 2018. Roland was born on February 28, 1960 in Wilmington, DE to Williams S. Rollins III and Theodosia Leatherbury. Roland served in the U.S. Army. Reto was a licensed master barber and served as owner/proprietor of AGT. Reto leaves to mourn his wife, devoted children, a host of other family and friends.

Carolyn Robertson

Carolyn Robertson

Jul 7, 2018

Carolyn transitioned on July 7, 2018. Carolyn was born on July 11, 1948 in Wilmington, DE to Elwood Robertson and Edna Emory. Carolyn worked for the U.S. Attorney General as a computer specialist before retiring, and she also worked for Manor Care. Carolyn leaves to mourn her children and a host of other family and friends.

Sharlene M. "Babe" Brady

Sharlene M. "Babe" Brady

Jul 3, 2018

Sharlene Mayvette Brady affectionately known as "Babe" was born on November 6, 1961 in Wilmington, DE to the late Donald D. Brady and Grace M. Brady - Duker. She departed this life on Monday July 2, 2018 in Delaware City Delaware. Babe received her education from the Delaware City Public School System. Upon completing her education Babe became employed by...

Delores Doughty

Delores Doughty

Jun 27, 2018

Delores transitioned on June 27, 2018. Delores was born on May 16, 1952 to Prentis Harris and Leola Holder. Delores was a social worker. Delores leaves cherished memories to her husband Joseph S. Doughty, children, close relatives, family and friends.

Vernon Mckinley "Vern" Summers

Vernon Mckinley "Vern" Summers

Jun 24, 2018

Vern transitioned on June 24, 2018. Vern was born on March 1, 1967 in Wilmington, DE to Larry Chandler and Clara Charlene Summers. Vern worked as a manager for Attila Wings. Vern leaves to mourn his devoted wife Georgette D. Summers and a host of other family and friends.

Charlene Joyce Cromwell

Charlene Joyce Cromwell

Jun 20, 2018

Charlene transitioned on June 20, 2018. Charlene is survived by her husband, Dorsey Cromwell, Sr., 2 sons; Charles Cromwell and Dorsey Cromwell, Jr., 1 daughter, Doris Robinson(Carl) , 1 stepdaughter, Maryann Cromwell, 2 sisters; Celestine L.Hammond and Pauline M. Brown, 2 brothers; David B. Hammond(Marsha) and Anthony B. Hammond, granddaughter, Michelle J. Cromwell and 2 great grandchildren; Janya Washington and...

Zy-Ayre Da'Jour Jackson

Zy-Ayre Da'Jour Jackson

Jun 18, 2018

Zy-Ayre transitioned on June 18, 2018. Zy-Ayre was born on August 14, 1999 in Newark, DE to Oday Jackson and Tracy Turner. Zy-Ayre loved basketball and music. Zy-Ayre leaves to mourn his loving parents and a host of other family and friends.

Shirley M. Williams

Shirley M. Williams

Jun 18, 2018

Shirley transitioned on June 18, 2018. Shirley was born on October 30, 1947 in Wilmington, DE to Roy and Ruth Harrington. Shirley worked in the retail stores as a cashier. Shirley leaves to mourn her devoted husband Marvin K. Williams and a host of other family and friends.

Robert L. "Rob" Croom

Robert L. "Rob" Croom

Jun 16, 2018

Rob transitioned on June 16, 2018. Rob was born on February 23, 1968 in Meridian Mississippi to Ira and Dorothy Croom Sr. Rob worked as an communication tech. Rob leaves to mourn his devoted wife Tawanna and daughter.

Linda Ann Mcduffie

Linda Ann Mcduffie

Jun 11, 2018

Linda transitioned on June 11, 2018. Linda was born on April 6, 1961 in Miami, Fl to Leon McDuffie and Mary Owens. Linda leaves to mourn her children, a host of other family and friends.

Irma L. Harris

Irma L. Harris

Jun 10, 2018

Mother Harris transitioned on June 10, 2018. Mother Harris was born on March 12, 1932 in Montgomery, AL to Virginia Sanders. Mother Harris worked for the Delaware State Hospital. Mother Harris leaves to mourn her devoted children and a host of other family and friends.

William Henry "Sonny" Ragin, Jr.

William Henry "Sonny" Ragin, Jr.

Jun 8, 2018

William Henry Ragin, Jr. was born to William Henry Ragin, Sr. and Mary Magdalene Nathaniel Ragin on January 28, 1944 in Jamaica, New York. William was the forth born of six children. As a young man he met and married Joan McKenzie who bore four children as the fruit of this union. William spent most of his childhood years in...

Jacqueline Marie Hendricks

Jacqueline Marie Hendricks

Jun 7, 2018

Jacqueline transitioned on June 7, 2018. Jacqueline was born on August 21, 1943 in Hickory, NC to George Logan Johnson and Ida (Bell) Johnson Jacqueline worked in the banking industry Jacqueline leaves to mourn, her devoted husband John B. Hendricks and a host of other family and friends.

Aron Abrams, Jr.

Aron Abrams, Jr.

Jun 7, 2018

Aron transitioned on June 7, 2018. Aron was born on March 25, 1939 in Bishopville, SC to Aron Abrmas, Sr and Annie Bell Bradley Aron served in the Army. Aron worked as a dental tech. Aron leaves to mourn, his devoted wife Ethel M. Abrams and a host of other family and friends.

Mark Hayward Russ

Mark Hayward Russ

Jun 2, 2018

Mark transitioned on June 2, 2018 Mark was born on August 16, 1961 in Milford, DE to Merrill Russ and Mary Naomi Campbell. Mark will be missed by his two daughters; Courtney and Precious, two son; Omar and Jamal and a host of other relatives and friends.

Anna Elizabeth "Chink" Leatherbury

Anna Elizabeth "Chink" Leatherbury

Jun 2, 2018

Anna transitioned on June 2, 2018. Anna was born on October 7, 1926 in Wilmington, DE to Hattie Gordon Brooks Anna worked as LPN in the nursin field. Anna leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.

Juan A. "Tony" Flores

Juan A. "Tony" Flores

May 30, 2018

Juan Flores was called home on May 30, 2018. Flores was born on June 18, 1968 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Esther Colon. Juan was a facility manager at the Wilmington Job Corp for over 6 years. He always desired for his students to strive and be successful in life using the life skills he taught them. Juan was...

Kevin B. Gaines

Kevin B. Gaines

May 30, 2018

Kevin was born on March 12, 1968 in Wilmington, DE to Clarence Burdell Davis, Jr. and Veronica Elizabeth Gaines. Kevin transitioned on May 30, 2018. Kevin will be missed by his wife, close relatives and friends.

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