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

Sherry L. Ponzo

Sherry L. Ponzo

Feb 23, 2019

Sherry Lynn Ponzo was born on July 19th 1962 in Salisbury, MD. She passed on February 23rd 2019 Sherry was employed by Brandywine School District for many years as a Food Service Worker, she then went on to Advanced Student where she drove the school bus for many years. Most recently she was employed by THG where she drove shuttle...

Genevieve F. "Genny" Lewis

Genevieve F. "Genny" Lewis

Feb 21, 2019

Genevieve or "Genny" as we called her was a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many people who loved her. A loving companion who will be missed by many. Genevieve was the fourth of five children born in 1967 to Norbert and Daphne Fauconier. Genevieve was born in Trinidad and Tobago where she attended St. Crispins E.C School,...

Donald King Taylor

Donald King Taylor

Feb 20, 2019

Donald passed on February 20, 2019. Donald was born on August, 15, 1942 in Accomac County, VA to Frances Taylor and Virginia King Taylor. Donald worked for an automotive company as an asembly line feeder. Donald also served in the U.S. Army. Donald leaves to mourn his devoted wife Annetta Jeffers Taylor, children, grandchildren and a host of other family...

Elwood Morris Byrd

Elwood Morris Byrd

Feb 18, 2019

Elwood passed on February 18, 2019. Elwood was born on August 23. 1955 in Wilmington, DE to Herbert Morris and Clementine Byrd. Elwood served in the Marines. Elwood worked for ILA. Elwood leaves to mourn his devoted children and a host of other family and friends.

Jolene Tyson

Jolene Tyson

Feb 16, 2019

Jolene passed on February 16, 2019. Jolene was born in Clarksburg, WV to Edward J. Hunter, Sr. and Bernice Lehn Hunter Jolene was employed as a Police Officer. Jolene leaves cherished memories with her children, siblings, grandchildren, a host of family and friends.

James H. Watts, Sr.

James H. Watts, Sr.

Feb 15, 2019

James Watts is the only son of Norman and Virginia "Janie" Watts who preceded him in death. James has three sisters, Bernice Fogg, Elizabeth Southerland and Lisa Bailey and was born in Parksley, Virginia on March11, 1947. On Friday morning, February 15, 2019 James passed quietly at home after smiling at his wife, Brenda when she assured him she would...

Mary Elizabeth Covington

Mary Elizabeth Covington

Feb 12, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Covington, born April 10, 1957 to the late Ella Belle Covington and Willie Reeder. She was the second of three children. Mary developed a lifelong love of family and appreciation for hard work. Her family was her major focus and the time she spent with her loved ones gave her a sense of happiness that lasted throughout her...

Lamont Henry Coker, Jr.

Lamont Henry Coker, Jr.

Feb 12, 2019

Lamont passed on February 12, 2019. Lamont was born on February 1, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA to Lamont Henry Coker, Sr. and Victoria Thomas. Lamont was a Communications Senior Technician. Lamont leaves to mourn his devoted wife Debra and a host of other family and friends.

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...

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...

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 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.

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