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

Mother Addie Lee Mccants

Mother Addie Lee Mccants

Aug 26, 2018

Addie Lee Cooper McCants peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving children. Addie, affectionately known as Mother McCants, Aunt Addie, Cousin Addie, Grandmom and last but not least, Mom, was born in Hemingway, South Carolina on February 11, 1918. At the young age of 5, she accepted the...

Lionel Benson

Lionel Benson

Aug 24, 2018

Lionel passed on August 24, 2018. Lionel is the son of the late Muhammad Ali and Brenda Atkins.

Michelle Antonette "Stay Scheming" Newkirk

Michelle Antonette "Stay Scheming" Newkirk

Aug 21, 2018

Journey of Michelle Antonette Newkirk Michelle Antonette Newkirk was born on March 27, 1992, in Newark, NJ to Michael Newkirk, Sr. and Ernestine Goggins. She was called home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2018 in Newark, NJ Michelle received her early education in East Orange Public Schools. while very young, Ernestine(mother), relocated to Delaware where she was...

Lyle Pierce

Lyle Pierce

Aug 17, 2018

Lyle transitioned on August 17, 2018. Lyle was born on September 23, 1962 in Patterson, NJ to Lawrence Paul Pierce and Alverna Pierce. Lyle worked as a self employed contractor and construction worker. Lyle leaves a host of family and friends.

Samantha C Brittingham

Samantha C Brittingham

Aug 14, 2018

Samantha C. Brittingham was born April 15, 1966, to the late Charlotte Brittingham and Douglas E. King. Samantha departed this life on August 14, 2018 at her residence in Wilmington, DE. Samantha was a graduate of Glasgow High School. She was a daycare owner, a great cook, loved poetry. She was a great mom. Some of Samantha's favorite past times...

Marshall Edward "Flash" Smith

Marshall Edward "Flash" Smith

Aug 11, 2018

Flash transitioned on August 11, 2018. Flash was born on June 13, 1956 in Somers Point, NJ to Charles Edward Smith and Barbara Elene Smith. Flash served in the Air Force. Flash worked as a casino manager. Flash leaves to mourn his devoted children and a host of other family and friends.

Michael Lee Kent

Michael Lee Kent

Aug 11, 2018

Michael transitioned on August 11, 2018. Michael was born on December 20, 1964 in Oxford, PA to Clement Earl KEnt, JR. and Janet Lee Kent. Michael worked as a truck driver for Schiber trucking company. Michael leaves his devoted wife Lynette and other family and friends.

Dwayne "Dj" Davis

Dwayne "Dj" Davis

Aug 10, 2018

Dj transitioned on August 10, 2018. Dj was born in Wilmington, DE on February 14, 1981 to Dwayne Bateman and Darlene A. Bateman. Dj worked as a fork lift operator. Dj leaves to mourn his devoted wife Jasmin Davis and a host of other family and friends.

Denise Joyce Hampton

Denise Joyce Hampton

Aug 7, 2018

Denise Joyce Hampton born September 29, 1958 to the late Henry and Hattie Mae Hampton. Denise departed this life on August 7, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware in the presence of her daughter Chardon. Denise was a graduate of Wilmington High School. Denise was preceded in death by her siblings, James, Larry,Kevin, Ralph Hampton, Marie Williams and...

Shawnyetta Ushery - Howard

Shawnyetta Ushery - Howard

Aug 4, 2018

Shawnyetta transitioned on August 4, 2018. Shawnyetta was born on April 30, 1980 in Wilmington, De to Calvin L Ushery, SR. and Vanessa Miller Ushery. Shawnyetta worked in the healthcare fields as a nurse. Shawnyetta leaves her loving mother and a host of other family and friends.

Ty'Mire S. "Block" Selby

Ty'Mire S. "Block" Selby

Aug 3, 2018

Ty-mire transitioned on August 3, 2018. Ty-mire was born on July 2, 2006 in Newark, DE to Shannon Selby and Natasha Brown. Ty-mire was headed to the 6th grade and attended New Castle elementary school. Ty-mire was a Philadelphia Eagles fan and was known for selling his bottle of waters on Governor Printz with his siblings and friends. Ty-mire leaves...

Brenda Joyce Cubbage

Brenda Joyce Cubbage

Jul 27, 2018

Brenda transitioned on July 27, 2018. Brenda was born on August 31, 1947 in West Chester, PA to William Cubbage and Barbara Ann Sutton. Brenda leaves to cherish her beloved children and a host of other family and friends.

Austin E. Waters, Sr.

Austin E. Waters, Sr.

Jul 26, 2018

Austin E. Waters, Sr. son of the late Alfred and Loleta Waters was born on August 7, 1937 in Middletown, Delaware. He departed this life on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Seasons Hospice in Christiana Hospital. Austin received his education at Louis L. Redding School in Middletown, Delaware. He joined the United States Army after leaving school. He worked for...

Walter Bright, Sr.

Walter Bright, Sr.

Jul 25, 2018

Walter transitioned on July 25, 2018. Walter was born on December 8, 1928 in Augusta, GA to Tom Willie Bright and Annie Lou Bright. Walter worked as an supervisor for the Wonder Bread Company. Walter leaves to mourn, his children and a host of other family and friends.

Jerome Avon Benson

Jerome Avon Benson

Jul 25, 2018

Jerome transitioned on July 25, 2018. Jerome was born on July 29, 1959 in Wilmington, DE to Calvin Cooper and Christine Cooper. Jerome worked as an computer engineer for the DuPont Company. Jerome leaves to mourn, his wife Alycia Benson and a host of other family and friends.

John Taylor

John Taylor

Jul 25, 2018

John transitioned on July 25, 2018. John was born on December 1, 1944 in Wilmington, DE to Rayfield Taylor and Annie Eliza Taylor. John worked in I.T. John also served in the Army. John leaves to mourn his devoted wife Geraldine Taylor, children and other family and friends.

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.

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