Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Pearline Parker-Lewis
Nov 11, 2018
Pearline was born on May 14th 1933 in Whitestone Virginia to George Stewart and Burdell Jackson. Pearline went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Christiana Hospital in Newark Delaware. She was surrounded by beloved family and friends. Pearline spent much of her youth in Crisfield, Maryland under the care of our dearly departed aunt...
Viola Hampton
Nov 10, 2018
Mother Hampton transitioned on November 10, 2018. Mother Hampton was born on August 29, 1928 in Rockingham Co., NC. to Monroe Blackstock and Sally Mae Neal. Mother Hampton was a faithful member of Rock of Ages Missionary Church, in Belvedere, DE. Mother Hampton leaves to mourn her beloved family.
Jean E. Booker
Nov 6, 2018
Jean transitioned on November 6, 2018. Jean was born on November 15, 1938 in Magnolia, DE to Henry T. Jones, Jr and Edna Joyner Jean was employed as a prison guard with the Department of Corrections. Jean leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.
Grant U. Lewis
Nov 4, 2018
Grant transitioned on November 4, 2018. Grant was born on December 8, 1931 in Chester, PA. Grant was employed as a appliance repairman. Grant leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.
Frederick Nathaniel Elmore Bright
Nov 2, 2018
Frederick transitioned on November 2, 2018. Frederick was born on May 2, 1946 in Wilmington, DE to Gertrude Bright. Frederick leaves to mourn his wife Harriett Bright and a host of family and friends
Robert Angelo "Dickie" Stanford
Nov 2, 2018
Robert transitioned on November 2, 2018. Robert was born on June 22, 1952 in Wilmington, DE to George Stanford and Khadijah Rahim. Robert worked as a sales manager at Air Base Carpet Mart. Robert leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.
Rev. Dr. John Edward Bailey
Oct 28, 2018
Rev. Dr. John Edward Bailey was born on September 15, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Carmen Kinch. He departed this life Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Temple University Hospital surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Deacon Sylvia Bailey and their daughter and son in law Kim and Dana Murray, Sr. Rev. Bailey received his early education in...
Chekita Sheree "Kita" Stevens
Oct 28, 2018
At the tender age of 34 years old, Chekita Sheree Stevens, heard God summon her to come home. She willingly answered the call on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Kita as she was affectionately called by family and friends was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 23, 1984 to Mary (Stevens)Daniels and Kevin Carroll. She was loved for 24 years of...
David Powell, Jr.
Oct 27, 2018
David Powell Jr, age 64, of Downingtown, PA, passed on Saturday, October 27, 2018. David was born in Wilmington, DE, to the late David Powell Sr. and Pauline Clifton-Powell. David was a proud Veteran who served in the Army from 1975-1979. For several years, David served as a Supervisor for the Laborer's Union, Local #199. David loved riding his scooter...
Valerie P. Holden
Oct 22, 2018
Valerie transitioned on October 22, 2018. Valerie was born on May 11, 1953 in Wilmintgon, DE to Pernest O. Holden and Claudia M. Baise. Valerie was an self-employed daycare provider. Valerie leaves to mourn her family and a host of friends.
Edna Margaret Williams
Oct 18, 2018
Edna transitioned on October 18, 2018. Edna was born on Feburary 10, 1934 in Bridgeville, DE to John Henry Phillips and Zella Jackson Tull. Edna was employed as a bus driver. Edna leaves to mourn her husband, Charles and a host of family and friends.
Orissa "Rissa" Williams
Oct 14, 2018
Orissa Williams Boone was born on April 25, 1963 in Newark, NJ to Winifred Brown and David Bey. She received her wings on October 14, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Rissa received her early childhood and High School education from the New Jersey School System. She is a graduated of Delaware State University earning her BS degree in...
William Henry "Bunny" Allen, Jr.
Oct 13, 2018
William "Bunny" Allen Jr. was born April 20,1934 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late William H. Allen Sr. and Lena Mae Glasco. Bunny departed this life on October 13,2018. Bunny as he has been known since childhood was educated in the Wilmington Public Schools and attended Howard High School. Bunny accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at...
Jerilyn Marshall
Oct 12, 2018
Jerilyn Marshall, was born in Wilmington Delaware on December 31, 1949 to the late P. Elizabeth and Perry L. Davis, Sr. Departing this life on October 12, 2018 at Christiana Hospital the Lord called her home from her labor to her eternal rest. "Jeryl" as she was affectionately known, received her early education in the Wilmington Public School System. Shortly...
Carolyn E. Stewart
Oct 11, 2018
On January 31, 1948, in Wilmington, DE, Virgil Lamont and Alma Cecelia Stewart welcomed their first child, Carolyn Elaine, into the world. She would be the first of two. Just two years later, Carolyn would become a doting older sister to her "Bay-Bro" Virgil Lamont, Jr. Carolyn was enrolled in the Wilmington Public Schools, attending Bancroft and graduating from Wilmington...
Henry B. Marshall
Oct 10, 2018
Henry B. Marshall, age 86, passed away on October 10, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nina Marshall; daughter, Barbara Burton. He is survived by his children, Dr. Alton Williams (Bonita), Patricia W. Whitaker, Gail Bartley (Benjamin), Kelley Bowers (Arthur), Wayne Marshall; a devoted companion, Sylvia Allen, 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; a host of other...
Jean Alston
Oct 10, 2018
Jean Alston was born in November 7, 1946 in Queens, New York to Florine Woods and Jesse Betts. She transitioned from the world on October 10, 2018 in Christiana, Delaware. Jean was raised in Richmond, Virginia. She graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School in Richmond, Virginia. She decided to get on the "love train" and head to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
Sarah Jane Glasco
Oct 6, 2018
Sarah J. Glasco passed away at 90 years of age on October 6, 2018, in Newark, DE. She was a former longtime resident of Kennett Square, who worked for many years at Pocopson and Brandywine Nursing Homes. Sarah was predeceased by daughter Gail P. Glasco and son Richard G Glasco. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Clyde Glasco...
Rudolph C. Lewis
Oct 4, 2018
Rudolph transitioned on October 4, 2018. Rudolph was born on November 29, 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica to John Lewis and Irene (Grossett) Lewis. Rudolph was employed as a skilled carpenter. Rudolph leaves to mourn his family and a host of friends.
Roger Dean Bacon
Oct 2, 2018
Roger was born in New York City on May 9, 1960 to David L. Bacon and Geneva Bacon. He was raised in Manhattan, and attended Public and Catholic grade school until the family relocated to East Orange, New Jersey and eventually settled in Neptune, New Jersey. Roger was the eldest of three sons and has always enjoyed learning and exploring...
