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

Charles L. Spencer

Charles L. Spencer

May 20, 2018

Charles was preceded in death by his wife Irene Spencer. Charlie Buck leaves fond memories with his sisters Dorothy Waters and Barbara Spencer and a host of other family and friends. On May 20, 2018, Charles Lawrence Spencer received a call that his work on earth was done. With that said, God called our beloved one home. Born March 31,...

Christopher Jamar Sadler

Christopher Jamar Sadler

May 19, 2018

Chris transitioned on May 19, 2018. Chris was born on October 12, 1976 in Wilmington, DE to Charles Evans and Hester Sadler. Chris worked in the HVAC industry. Chris leaves to mourn his devoted wife Yvonne Nicole Sadler, and a host of other family and friends.

Jay'Ceon Amiri Wise

Jay'Ceon Amiri Wise

May 19, 2018

Story Time Jay'Ceon Amiri Wise was born on February 1, 2016 in Wilmington, DE to his parents, Hashim Ahmad Wilson and Jacklyn M. Wise. Jay'Ceon enjoyed learning his ABC's, shapes and colors, he also had an infatuation with airplanes. Jay'Ceon will be forever loved by his family.

Juanita "Tit-Rainey" Whittaker

Juanita "Tit-Rainey" Whittaker

May 18, 2018

Juanita Whittaker was born on July 27th, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware to Jessie Rainey Sr. and Lottie Rainey. She attended Wilmington Public Schools. Before she became ill, she worked for manufacturing companies, janitorial services and her last past of employment, where she met her best friend Mary Brown, was working at Riverside Laundromat. Juanita enjoyed family times, especially playing cards,...

Donald J. Ballard

Donald J. Ballard

May 15, 2018

Donald transitioned on May 15, 2018. Donald was born on January 5, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA to William Ballard and AnnaBell Jones. Donald served in the Air Force. Donald also worked as a security constable at Christiana Care. Donald leaves to mourn his children, family and beloved caretaker Delores McDougale.

Tania Malone-Jackson

Tania Malone-Jackson

May 14, 2018

Tania Tashiana Malone-Jackson, 37, born to Gwendolyn Malone and Terrin Jackson in Bridgeton, New Jersey raised and loved on the Northside of Wilmington, Delaware by Dora Harris and David Webb. Tania peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, May 14, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Tania was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Joseph Benjamin Jackson,Jr. and Junius Malone;...

Opal M. Seeney

Opal M. Seeney

May 13, 2018

Opal transitioned on May 13, 2018. Opal was born April 29, 1947 in Fleming, GA to Wilton Hughes and Eva Mae Scott. Opal worked in food service as a cook. Opal leaves to mourn her devoted husband Randolph Seeney and a host of other family and friends.

Harry Edwards Spencer, Jr.

Harry Edwards Spencer, Jr.

May 12, 2018

Harry transitioned on May 12, 2018. Harry was born in Wilmington, DE to Harry Edwards Spencer, SR. and Lorraine Vincent. Harry was an avid Jazz musician. Harry leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.

James L. "Bacon" Bacon, Sr.

James L. "Bacon" Bacon, Sr.

May 11, 2018

James transitioned on May 11, 2018. James was born on November 21, 1942 in Wilmington, DE to Paul Bacon and Lillan Tann - Bacon. James was worked in public works for the City of Wilmington. James leaves to mourn his devoted children and a host of other family and friends.

Pedro Maurice ""Stinger" "Cat Fish"" Swann, Sr.

Pedro Maurice ""Stinger" "Cat Fish"" Swann, Sr.

May 11, 2018

Pedro transitioned on May 11, 2018. Pedro was born on December 8, 1949 in Wilmington, DE to John Smoot and Pearl Swann Toulson. Pedro woked as a chemical technican for Dupont. Pedro leaves to mourn his devoted wife Beverly Swann, children and a host of other and friends.

Willie L. Mcreynolds

Willie L. Mcreynolds

May 10, 2018

Willie transitioned on May 10, 2018. Willie was born May 11, 1948 in White Hall, AL to Clarence McReynolds and Lula Bell Reese McReynolds. Willie was the owner of M&W Trucking, INC. Willie leaves to cherish his devoted wife Marjorie McReynolds and a host of other family and friends.

David Marshall

David Marshall

May 7, 2018

David transitioned on May 7, 2018. David was born February 27, 1959. David was a devoted member of Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, DE. David leaves to mourn a host of family and church family.

Susie A. Butts

Susie A. Butts

May 5, 2018

In my father's house are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you, I'm going to prepare a place for you where I am ye shall be there also. - John 14: 2-3 On Saturday, May 5, 2018 she departed this life to be with the Lord! Susie Anna Butts was born on January 1, 1933...

Donna Lee Akala

Donna Lee Akala

May 2, 2018

Donna Lee Akala was born to Mollie and Herman Grimes on May 13, 1951 in Long Beach, California. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years John Akala; her Parents Mollie and Herman Grimes; an older sister Ruth (DeeDee) Grimes, and an older brother Otis Grimes. Donna is survived by her 5 children, Brounche Green, Hasani Green...

Katherine A. Murphy

Katherine A. Murphy

Apr 29, 2018

Katherine transitioned on April 29, 2018. Katherine was born on September 13, 1944 in New York, NY to Arthur and Catherine Murphy. Katherine worked as a nurse in the medical healthcare field. Katherine leave to cherish her devoted children and a host of other family and friends.

Cleo H. Dunham

Cleo H. Dunham

Apr 26, 2018

Ms. Cleo H. Dunham, departed this life on Thursday April 26, 2018 at the age of 90 in St Francis Hospital. Cleo, affectionately known as BeBe, was born on November 27, 1927 to the late Charlie Hannah and Fannie Hannah in Hemingway, South Carolina. Upon graduating from Hemingway High School, BeBe went on to work and live in New York...

John Evans, Jr.

John Evans, Jr.

Apr 23, 2018

Calvin Leroy Gibbs Jr. was born on June 6, 1945 to the late Calvin Leroy Gibbs Sr. and the late Catherine Moore-Epps at Union Hospital, in Elkton Maryland. He accepted his wings and went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2018 at Seasons Hospice, Newark Delaware. Calvin affectionately known as Willie received his early education at Levi...

Rasheena Rajae Brooks

Rasheena Rajae Brooks

Apr 21, 2018

Rasheena transitioned on April 21, 2018. Rasheena was born on December 5, 1989 in Wilmington, DE to Venus Thomas. Rasheena leaves to mourn her devoted mother Venus Thomas and a host of other family and friends.

Calvin Leroy "Willie" Gibbs Jr.

Calvin Leroy "Willie" Gibbs Jr.

Apr 18, 2018

Calvin transitioned on April 18, 2018. Calvin was born on June 6, 1945 in Cecilton, MD to Calvin Leroy Gibbs, SR. and Catherine Moore. Calvin leaves to mourn his beloved children and a host of other family and friends.

Mother Willie Teresa Singleton

Mother Willie Teresa Singleton

Apr 18, 2018

Willie Teresa Singleton, affectionallyknown as "Mother Singleton," peacefully departed this life on Wednesday April 18, 2018 at Pinnacle Nursing Home in Smyrna, DE. Mother Singleton was born on November 15, 1923 in Quitman, GA,she was the daughter of Charlie Mae McClendon, and Willie T. Mannings. Mother spent the early part of her childhood in Tampa, FL. She was joined in...

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