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

Doris N. Mcadoo

Doris N. Mcadoo

Apr 17, 2018

Doris N. McAdoo was born March 30, 1940, in Dooley County, Georgia, to the late Wilson and Willie Mae McAdoo. She moved to Delaware in the summer of 1955. Doris continued her education in the public school system in Wilmington. She joined Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church in the summer of 1955. She was a very active member, serving as...

Kenneth Hale Grimes Ii

Kenneth Hale Grimes Ii

Apr 16, 2018

Kenneth transitioned on April 16, 2018 at Christiana Care Hospital. Kenneth was born on January 1, 1974 in Wilmington, DE to Kenneth H. Grimes and Sharon Sparrow Grimes. Kenneth is survived by his devoted wife Erika D. Grimes and a host of other family and friends

Larry Darnell "Woo" Broadus

Larry Darnell "Woo" Broadus

Apr 15, 2018

Larry Darnell Broadus was born on May 18, 1958 in Newark, Delaware. Larry was born to the late Mildred (Broadus) Dixon and Eugene Smith. Larry received his early education from Mary C. I. Williams School and later attended James H. Grove High School, graduating in 1976. He also attended Harris Business School, graduating in 2010. Larry joined the Delaware Army...

Deacon Robert Joseph Levesque

Deacon Robert Joseph Levesque

Apr 14, 2018

Deacon Robert Levesque was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on April 26, 1943. After graduating from high school, Bob enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and served in Italy and Crete. After his discharge, Bob entered the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart(the Josephites) as a religious brother. The Josephites serve the African-American population. Bob graduated from...

Henry L. "Christy" Christy

Henry L. "Christy" Christy

Apr 14, 2018

Henry L. Christy was born on April 8, 1949 in Wilmington, DE, to the late Leroy B. Christy and Bertha V. Lee-Randolph-Saunders. Henry departed this life quietly and peacefully on April 14, 2018. Henry received his early childhood education in the Wilmington Public School System. Christy was drafted into the military he served in active duty overseas in the Army....

Jennifer Mary Robbs

Jennifer Mary Robbs

Apr 14, 2018

Jennifer transitioned on April 14, 2018 Jennifer was born on Juy 12, 1985 in Newport, DE to Robert and Helen Burris. Jennifer worked at Claymont Steak Shop. Jennifer leaves to mourn her a devoted husband John Robbs and a host of other family and friends.

Gladys A. "Niter" Pritchett

Gladys A. "Niter" Pritchett

Apr 9, 2018

A life of eternal peace and rest was granted to Gladys Arnita Pritchett, (Niter) 70, of Newark, Delaware as she departed this life peacefully, on Monday April 9 ,2018, at Christiana Hospital, after a relatively short but chronic illness. Gladys Arnita, named after her Mother Gladys Beulah, lovingly called Niter by her family, was the 5th of 7 children born...

Rosa M. "Wella" Archeval

Rosa M. "Wella" Archeval

Apr 7, 2018

Rosa tramsitioned on April 7, 2018. Rosa was born on September24, 1951 in Guayama, PR to Vidal Archeval and Barbara Rodriguez. Rosa worked as a home maker. Rosa leaves to mourn a devoted fiance Roberto Garcia; daughter Rosa Jones and a host of other family and friends.

Keith Patrick Campbell

Keith Patrick Campbell

Apr 6, 2018

Keith P. Campbell, 58, of Annapolis, MD passed April 6th, 2018. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Janice Campbell. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Kathy) Campbell. Devoted father of Keith Kenneth Campbell, Nikki Bruninghoff (Jochen), Nicole Owens (Bill), Keith Dominick (Jamie) and Christen Gerry. Loving grandfather of Nathan Owens, Nya and Jayden Nichols, Lina and Finn Bruninghoff, Declan...

Baby Unique Cartier' Perrigan-Pinkston

Baby Unique Cartier' Perrigan-Pinkston

Apr 6, 2018

Unique was born in Wilmington, DE on April 4, 2018 to Dashan Perrigan and Dyamond Pinkston. Unique graced this earth for two days and passed on April 6, 2018 at A. I. DuPont Children's Hospital. Unique will forever be cherished by her loving family.

Keith Bernard Beecham

Keith Bernard Beecham

Apr 5, 2018

Keith Bernard Beecham, son of the late Betty Ann Beecham Dixon and Richard Barnes was born May 16, 1954 in Wilmington, Delaware. He departed this life on April 5, 2018 in the Wilmington Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Keith attended Wilmington Public Schools and graduated from P.S. Dupont High School. Keith loved all sports and loved fishing and swimming. He...

Albert "Aj" Carter, Jr.

Albert "Aj" Carter, Jr.

Apr 3, 2018

AJ was born on October 20, 1980 in Fort Meade, MD to Albert Carter, Sr. and Mary Knott-Ellis. AJ passed on April 3, 2018 at Wilmington Hospital. AJ was loved by his family and he loved them too. AJ is survived by his wife, Daria, his parents, and a host of other family members and friends.

Sandra J. Bond

Sandra J. Bond

Mar 31, 2018

Sandra departed this life on March 31, 2018. Sandra was the widow of Rodney H. Bond, Sr., and the mother of the late Rodney H. Bond, Jr. She leaves to mourn, daughter in law Tawanda Bond; grand daughter Alahna Jones; grandsons Bryson and Rodney H. Bond III; siblings, many friends and extended family.

Lester L. Harris

Lester L. Harris

Mar 30, 2018

Lester L. Harris son of the late James Lewis Harris and Mary Lee Thomas was born August 19, 1928 in Rowlandsville, Maryland. He was one of seven siblings: Thomas (Buzz), Cushman, George, Harold, Elizabeth (Liddy) and Beatrice (Beaz). His mother Mary went home to be with the Lord when Lester was an infant but GOD sent two loving angels Helen...

Keysha Mitchell

Keysha Mitchell

Mar 26, 2018

Keysha transitioned March 26, 2018 Keysha was born on December 8, 1970 in West Chester, PA to E. Wesley Robinson and Georgianna Chambers. Keysh Keysh worked as a CNA nurse. Keysha leaves to mourn her devoted husband William Mitchell and a host of other family and friends.

Missionary Denise Joy Dumpson

Missionary Denise Joy Dumpson

Mar 25, 2018

Missionary Denise Joy Dumpson- age 58, of New Castle, DE, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Missionary Denise was born on August 12, 1959, in Salem, New Jersey, to the late Clyde Osborne and Louise Ellison. After the death of her parents at an early age, Missionary Denise was raised by her Aunt, Mae Osburn. Missionary Dumpson received...

Russell Thomas

Russell Thomas

Mar 24, 2018

Russell Thomas was the oldest son of the late Eugene and Mary Thomas was born in Suffolk, Virginia on November 1, 1935. Russell attended the Public Schools in Suffolk, Virginia. His parents build a strong foundation for him and taught him to stand on the promises of God. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour at a very young age....

Joan Marcella Hackett

Joan Marcella Hackett

Mar 22, 2018

Joan Marcella Hackett was born on March 19, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pa. to ILear Lindy Hackett. She passed away on March 22, 2018 at Seasons Hospice Christiana Hospital, Wilmington, De. Joan received her early childhood education in the Philadelphia Public schools. She graduated from Thomas McKean High School, Wilmington, De. After school she worked at Home Depot, Sheraton Hotel, Wilmington...

Mildred Evelyn Rider-Johnson

Mildred Evelyn Rider-Johnson

Mar 21, 2018

Mildred E.(Rider)Johnson was born on April 20, 1930 in Smyrna, Delaware to the late Walter J. Rider and the late Gertrude(Green)Rider. She passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Mildred graduated from Delaware State College with a B.A. Degree as a Dietician. She also received a special award in Fashion design. She retired from the Wilmington School District as a...

Ernestine L. Parker-Lee

Ernestine L. Parker-Lee

Mar 17, 2018

Ernestine L. Parker-Lee was born on June 27, 1951 in Wilmington, DE to Ethel Parker and Ernest Thomas. She passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at home with her loved ones in West Hartford, CT. "Tina" received her GED from James Groves Education School. Afterwards she worked at Wilmington Head Start for 20 years. She also worked at The...

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