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

William E. "Billy" Brown, Sr.

William E. "Billy" Brown, Sr.

Mar 25, 2019

Billy passed on March 25, 2019. Billy was born in Wilmington, DE on June 14, 1944 to James Barkley and Anna Mae King. Billy worked for the Wilmington Police Department from 1967 to 1982. Billy also served in the Navy. Billy leaves to mourn his devoted children and a host of other family and friends.

Johnnie B. Key

Johnnie B. Key

Mar 24, 2019

Johnnie passed on March 24, 2019 at Compassionate Care Hospice. Johnnie was born on October 9, 1938 in Dawson, GA to William Key and Swarnie Lee Lewis. Johnnie was employed by General Motors Corporation. Johnnie also served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Johnnie leaves fond memories with his loving daughter Michelle(Steven) Earl, grandchildren, other relatives and...

Clarissa S. Smith

Clarissa S. Smith

Mar 23, 2019

Clarissa S. Smith ( Boobie) was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Diane Smith and Strom Thurmond Davis on December 25, 1983. She departed this life on March 23, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Clarissa (affectionately known as Boobie), received her education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware. While In school, she met the love of her...

Eddie Franklin Bateman

Eddie Franklin Bateman

Mar 22, 2019

Eddie Franklin Bateman, also known as (Bubba) by family and friends, he was second eldest child born on September 9th 1936 in Hemingway South Carolina To the Late Eddie Bateman And Creola Washington-Bateman. He was raised in Andrews, SC where he received his education and receive tremendous skills of masonry. He was united in marriage to Cleyo Snow- Bateman on...

Fellington Jerome Chandler, Jr.

Fellington Jerome Chandler, Jr.

Mar 20, 2019

Fellington passed on March 20, 2019. Fellington was born in Exmore, VA on October 7, 1960 to Fellington Chandler and Gladys Sturgis Chandler. Fellington served in the US Army. Fellington leaves to mourn wife Rozalyn Edwards Chandler and a host of other family and friends.

Peyton E. Spencer

Peyton E. Spencer

Mar 20, 2019

The Journey of Peyton E. Spencer God's gift was born on June 1, 1957 in Wilmington, DE to Marion and Bernard Spencer. He passed peacefully surrounded by love ones on March 20, 2019 in Newark, De. He was raised by his mother along with 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He grew up in Wilmington, DE where he received most of...

Holly C. Jefferson Kennedy

Holly C. Jefferson Kennedy

Mar 16, 2019

Holly grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. She graduated from Wilmington High School. Afterward, she left to attend college at Morgan State University in Maryland. She then enlisted into the Army branch of the military, which took her all the way to Tacoma, Washington, where she met her husband. Holly discharged from the military and moved to her husband's hometown in...

Jean H. Austin

Jean H. Austin

Mar 16, 2019

Jean Mae Henry Austin was born on January 17, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. Jean was the fifth child born to John and Emma Woolfok Henry. Jean was employed by Ford Motor Company in 1969. Jean was married to Jack Austin, Sr. Jean peacefully went into the Lord's hands on March 16, 2019. She was a true inspiration to her family....

Joseph Williams, Sr.

Joseph Williams, Sr.

Mar 14, 2019

Joseph passed on March 14, 2019. Joseph was born on October 20, 1952 in Chester, PA to Samuel Williams and Elizabeth Williams. Joseph was a skilled construction worker. Joseph leaves to mourn his beloved wife Alethea WIlliams and a host of other family and friends.

Al Augustus Kearney

Al Augustus Kearney

Mar 13, 2019

Al Augustus Kearney known as (Poppy) was born on July 5, 1983 in Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York to mother Renee Kearney and father Al Mullins. Poppy spent his childhood years in New York City where he attended PS.21 public school but later moved to Delaware where he completed his high school education at Glasgow High School. Poppy...

James William Young, Sr.

James William Young, Sr.

Mar 11, 2019

James passed on March 11, 2019 James was born on January 5, 1932 in Cecilton, MD. to James Alford and Mable Young. James worked in Construction. James also served in the U.S. Army. James leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.

Mother Mae Etta Jones

Mother Mae Etta Jones

Mar 10, 2019

A TIME TO BE BORN Mae Etta Jones affectionately known as Mother Jones was born in Baxley, Georgia on October 31, 1926. Mae Etta Mobley (maiden name) was born to John Wesley Mobley and Marina Cray Moble A TIME TO GROW Mother Jones earned her high school diploma at Appling County Public School in Baxley, Georgia. In 1950, after the...

Dana Sheryl Daniels

Dana Sheryl Daniels

Mar 9, 2019

We are honored to celebrate the life of Dana Daniels today and to recognize the tremendous impact she has had on those around her throughout her life. Her role as mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend has played a vital role in each of our lives and we are privileged to come together and honor her today. Dana S. Daniels...

Patricia E. Walker

Patricia E. Walker

Mar 8, 2019

Her Sunrise… Patricia was born October 5, 1945 to the late Delores Chisholm Ford and stepfather Earl Ford in Wilmington, Delaware. Affectionately known as "Patsy," "Pat" and "Nana" to her grandchildren. Patsy was very active and outgoing as a child, talented in softball and basketball while in high school. Patsy attended St. Joseph's and St. Mary's Catholic Schools in Wilmington,...

Raymond Russell Brown

Raymond Russell Brown

Mar 6, 2019

Raymond passed on March 6, 2019. Raymond was born to Renne Brown and the late Raymond Russell Clayton in Newark, DE. Raymond leaves fond memories with his son, Azeem; mother, siblings, a host of other relatives and friends.

Deaconess Evelyn Elizabeth Blount

Deaconess Evelyn Elizabeth Blount

Mar 5, 2019

Evelyn E. Blount, daughter of the late William and Helen Green was born on July 1, 1923 in Norfolk, Virginia. She peacefully departed this life to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Kentmere Manor. Mother Blount received her early education in Wilmington, Delaware and was a graduate of Howard High School. Although she...

Ka'Sai Naeem Jones

Ka'Sai Naeem Jones

Mar 2, 2019

Ka'Sai Naeem Jones entered this world in just 1 hour a strong 9lbs & 1oz 20in on March 13 2018. Nickname fatmans, stinkabutt & eyebrows & Mr.Handsome all wrapped in a bundle of joy. He suddenly departed this life March 2 2019. He enjoyed being with his mother Brittany Jones, pulling at her hair, smiling, given her kisses & rocking...

Dianne E. Rucker

Dianne E. Rucker

Feb 28, 2019

Dianne was born to the late Dillard M. Wells, Sr. and the late Elva E. Evans Wells on January 14, 1946 in Wilmington, Delaware. Dianne went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Wilmington Christiana Hospital. Dianne was educated in Delaware at the Millside School, Dunleith Community School and graduated from DeLaWarr High School....

Roger C. Williams

Roger C. Williams

Feb 26, 2019

Roger Carlton Williams, Sr. (also known as RC) peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Saint Frances Hospital, Compassionate Care Unit, Wilmington, Delaware. Roger was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 20, 1947 to Mamie Preston Williams and the Late Dollie Williams. He was the eldest of nine...

William Norman "Bill" Johnson

William Norman "Bill" Johnson

Feb 25, 2019

Bill passed on February 25, 2019. Bill was born on February 23, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA to Norman William Johnson and Louise Nelson Johnson. Bill worked in transportation services. Bill also served in the Navy. Bill leaves to mourn his devoted wife Belinda Johnson and a host of other family and friends.

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