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

Eugene B Larkin, Jr.

Eugene B Larkin, Jr.

Dec 12, 2018

Eugene B Larkin, Jr. of Wilmington, DE departed this life peacefully on Wednesday December 12, 2018. Eugene was born on March 31, 1976 in Wilmington, DE to Eugene Bruce Larkin, Sr. and Linda M. Johnson-Larkin. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving fianc MaryAnn Kokoska, his parents Eugene B. Larkin, Sr and Linda Johnson-Larkin, his two devoted daughters Jovinae...

Booker "Gramps" Kimermon

Booker "Gramps" Kimermon

Dec 12, 2018

Booker Kimermon passed on December 12, 2018. Booker was born in Gould, AK to Velma Kimermon and Mary Ingram. Booker was employed with Local 199. Gramps leaves fond memories with his loving family and friends

Oscar Lee Edwards

Oscar Lee Edwards

Dec 10, 2018

Oscar Lee Edwardswas born on June 30, 1938 in Wilson, NC to Mabel and Roscoe Edwards. He passed on Monday, December 10th at Christiana Care in Newark, DE. "Shorty" as he affectionately was known finished his education by the 9th grade. He would then start his life of employment at a very early age. Shorty had a passion for using...

Marcella M. Bullock

Marcella M. Bullock

Dec 10, 2018

Marcella passed on December 10, 2018. Marcella was born on October 19, 1949 in Wilmington, DE to Jeremiah Bullock and Rebecca Mayhew. Marcella was employed by Garda. Marcella leaves to mourn devoted children Ronald, Lisa and a host of other family and friends.

Sarah E. Chavis

Sarah E. Chavis

Dec 7, 2018

Sarah passed on December 7, 2018. Sarah was born on June 17, 1937 in Port Deposit, MD to Clarence Bonds and Dorothy LaRue. Sarah leaves to mourn her devoted children, grand children, great grand children and a host of other family and friends.

Richard A. Smith, Jr.

Richard A. Smith, Jr.

Dec 3, 2018

Richard transitioned on December 3, 2018. Richard was born in Chester, PA to Richard Byrd and Mary Carson Smith on January 1, 1963. Richard worked as a security guard providing public safety. Richard leaves to mourn his devoted wife Karen Smith and a host of other family and friends.

George Roland Rochester

George Roland Rochester

Dec 1, 2018

George Roland Rochester, 81 transitioned this life on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Our Home in the Country II, Worton Maryland. He was born May 30, 1937 in Rock Hall, Maryland to James L Rochester Sr. and Estelle Mary Hawkins Rochester. George, "Pie or Rock" as he was known was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Helen Sheppard...

Darrell C. Gaylord

Darrell C. Gaylord

Nov 29, 2018

Darrell Courtney Gaylord, 60, of Greeneville Tennessee entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center. Darrell, born December 19, 1957 in Elkton, MD was the son of the late Leaters D. Gaylord Jr. and Lorraine Bernice Fitts. Darrell, affectionately known as Gator, received his education from the Cecil County Public School System. He excelled...

Charles Arthur "Sonny" Bratcher

Charles Arthur "Sonny" Bratcher

Nov 27, 2018

Charles Arthur Bratcher, age 60, departed this life at Hillside Center on the evening of Tuesday November 27, 2018. The son of James W. Bratcher Jr. and Lillian M. Bratcher. He was born in Wilmington, DE on April 29, 1958. Young "Sonny" was educated in the Red Clay School District. Attend Wilmington High School. In his 20s he began a...

Maggie J. Tilghman

Maggie J. Tilghman

Nov 27, 2018

Maggie J. Tilghman was born June 28, 1941 to the late John W. James, Sr. and Willie Ann James. Maggie gave her life to the Lord at an early age. Maggie was a member of St. Elmo Baptist Church in Windsor, NC under the leadership of Rev. Williams. She faithfully attended Sunday School and Church. She graduated from W. S....

Mother Ruby L. Wiggins

Mother Ruby L. Wiggins

Nov 26, 2018

Ruby L. Wiggins, age 89, returned to her heavenly home on November 26, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God proved to be an inspiration to all who loved her. Ruby was born to the late Robert L. and Isabell Collins-McRae, in McRae, GA on November 7, 1929. She attended...

William S. Deedon, Jr.

William S. Deedon, Jr.

Nov 23, 2018

William S. Deedon passed on November 23, 2018. William was born on August 31, 1938 to Sadie and William Deedon, Sr. William was previously employed by General Motors. William leaves fond memories with his daughter, Dawn Y. Butler; a host of family members and friends.

Andre Williams

Andre Williams

Nov 22, 2018

Andre passed on November 22, 2018. Andre was born on May 16, 1964 to Betty Backus and Willie Williams, Jr. Andre was an excellent detailer and could make any car shine. Andre leaves fond memories with his daughter, Andrea; mother, Betty; a host of other relatives and friends.

Rosie Lee Townsend

Rosie Lee Townsend

Nov 22, 2018

Rosie Lee Townsend was born on July 2, 1943 in Horntown, Virginia to David Joynes and Pearl Elizabeth Pitts. She enjoyed a vibrant life with her six children: Brenda Reid, Vanessa Williams, Curtis Townsend, Angela Wilson, Eunice Townsend, and Patricia Street. She also leaves her 13 grandchildren and her 18 great grandchildren who lovingly called her ‘Mom- Mom Rosie'. Rosie...

Janice Jones

Janice Jones

Nov 21, 2018

Janice transitioned on November 21, 2018. Janice was born September 29, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to John Pannell and Bensella Smith. Janice worked as a unit clerk for University of Penn hospital Janice leaves to mourn her devoted daughter Toni Harrison and a host of other family and friends.

Mary J. Buck

Mary J. Buck

Nov 19, 2018

Mary transitioned on November 19, 2018. Mary was born in Chester, PA to the late Irene & William Brown. Mary spent a lifetime of cultivating and loving her family. Mary is survived by her daughter Ernestine D. Collins; a host of other relatives and friends.

Victor Louis Caulk, Sr.

Victor Louis Caulk, Sr.

Nov 19, 2018

Victor transitioned on November 19, 2018. Victor was born on July 23, 1959 in Townsend, DE to Alton Caulk and Grace Brown Caulk. Victor was employed by the State of Delaware. Victor leaves to mourn his devoted wife Pandora Caulk and a host of other family and friends.

Henrietta Augusta Herbert

Henrietta Augusta Herbert

Nov 16, 2018

Henrietta A. Herbert (Dorsey), 70 of Hockessin, DE passed away on November 16, 2018 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by family and church clergy. Henrietta was born in Harwood, MD and was a 1966 graduate of Bates High School and also a 1970 graduate of Bowie State University. Henrietta is a retired school teacher from the Colonial School District. A devout...

Anthony E. Faulkner, Sr.

Anthony E. Faulkner, Sr.

Nov 16, 2018

Tony transitioned November 16, 2018. Tony was born August 4, 1972 in Wilmington, DE to Louis H. Faulkner and Linda McClendon. Tony leaves to mourn his devoted wife Brooke Faulkner and a host of other family and friends.

Craig Blango

Craig Blango

Nov 14, 2018

Craig Blango age 72, departed this life on November 14, 2018. Criag is survived by his wife, Nancy Blango, his children Craig Blango Jr. (Michelle), Mary Blango, step children Richard Saunders (Lisa), Roland Saunders (Kelly), Harry Saunders (Elesha), William Barnett Jr., and a prodigal son Taraye Goldberry. He also leaves to cherish 9 siblings, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, God...

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