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

Aloma Lillian "Heavy" Thompson

Aloma Lillian "Heavy" Thompson

Jan 10, 2018

Aloma transitioned on January 10, 2018. Heavy was born on June 22, 1942 in Wilmington, DE to Russell and Vandella Wing Dorsey. Aloma worked in the food service industry. Aloma will be missed by her family and friends.

Rebecca Lee

Rebecca Lee

Jan 7, 2018

Rebecca transitioned on January 7, 2018. Rebecca was born on December 20, 1945 in Johnsonville, SC to John Albert Brown and Odessa Druscilla Peterson. Rebecca worked as a Daycare provider. Rebecca will be missed by her sons and a host of other family and friends.

Rudolph Alberts, Sr.

Rudolph Alberts, Sr.

Jan 5, 2018

Rudolph passed on January 5, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. Rudolph was born in Waycross, GA on September 3, 1927 to John and Allie Mae Alberts. Rudolph served our country honorably in the United States Army. Rudolph is married to Laura Alberts.

Darrell Lynn "Speedy" Guy

Darrell Lynn "Speedy" Guy

Jan 3, 2018

Darrell transitioned on January 3, 2018. Darrell was born September 24, 1953 in Anchorage, Alaska to John and Mary Guy. Darrell work in lawn service and served in the Air Force. Darrell will be missed by a host of family and friends.

Brenda P. Brown

Brenda P. Brown

Dec 30, 2017

Brenda transitioned on December 30,2017. Brenda was born January 5, 1956 in Fayetteville, WV. Brenda work as an accountant for the State of Delaware. Brenda leaves cherished memories with her devoted husband of 34 years Joseph N. Brown, Jr., 4 children Tyfynie (Joseph) Byers, IYanna L. Brown, Joseph N. (Kaula) Brown III, and Joshua C. Brown. 3 siblings Sharon D....

Lester Alexander Gordon

Lester Alexander Gordon

Dec 30, 2017

Lester transitioned on December 30, 2017. Lester was born on February 2, 1937 in Trelawny, Jamaica to Hopeton Gordon and Serene Grant. Lester worked as a fireman. Lester leaves to mourn his children, grandchildren, siblings and a host of other family and friends.

Jereld Cecil Robinson

Jereld Cecil Robinson

Dec 29, 2017

Jereld transitioned on December 29, 2017. Jereld was born July 18, 1986 in Wilmington, DE to Jerome and Cecilia Robinson. Jereld served in the U.S. Army. Jereld leaves his devote wife Pepci Robinson and other loving family and friends.

Walid Bourjal

Walid Bourjal

Dec 27, 2017

Obituary not available.

James C. Dawkins

James C. Dawkins

Dec 27, 2017

James transitioned on December 27, 2017 James was born on September 19, 1947 in Blacksburg, S.C. to Floyd Ford and Estella Dawkins Townsend. James worked as a truck driver. James leaves a devoted wife Renee Dawkins and a host of other family and friends

Troy Lamont Butler

Troy Lamont Butler

Dec 26, 2017

Troy transitiomed on December 26, 2017. Troy was born on November 10, 1968 to his parents ,Gary Butler and Edith Butler. Troy was a chef in the culinary industry. Troy will be missed by his family and friends.

Richard Allen Shaub, Jr.

Richard Allen Shaub, Jr.

Dec 26, 2017

Richard transitioned on December 26, 2017. Richard was born on December 27, 1955 to Richard & Natalie Shaub. Richard was employed with General Motors Corporation for 33 years in several departments, but spent many years working in their Body Shop. Surviving his loss is his wife Dr. Christine Shaub; son Rick Shaub; daughters Alison Bohn, Joni Hunt and Candace Martin.

Ethel M. Jackson

Ethel M. Jackson

Dec 26, 2017

Ethel passed on December 26, 2017. Ethel was born on August 8, 1919 in Chester,PA to Daniel and Edna Massey. Ethel was a seamtress for NYA. Ethel leaves to cherish her devoted children and a host of family and friends.

Margaret Hanlon

Margaret Hanlon

Dec 25, 2017

Margaret passed on December 25, 2017 at Arbors at New Castle. Margaret was born on September 27, 1914 in Steeno, Italy. Margaret lived a long and prosperous life her memory will remain alive in the hearts of her family.

Booker T. Reed

Booker T. Reed

Dec 25, 2017

Booker T. Reed, Sr. was born on March 17, 1940 in Townsend, DE. He was preceded in death by both his parents Susie Mae Bleen and Daniel Webster Reed. Booker went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2017. Booker graduated from Louis L. Redding School of Middletown, DE. He began working at E.I. DuPont in December of...

Jeffery L. Cook

Jeffery L. Cook

Dec 23, 2017

Jeffery passed on December 23, 2017. Jeffery was born on July 24, 1958. Jeffery was born in Seaford, DE to Earl and Mary Cook. Jeffery worked as an manager for Midas. Jeffery leaves to cherish his devoted children and host of other relatives and friends.

Mother Catherine Barber

Mother Catherine Barber

Dec 23, 2017

Catherine transitioned on December 23, 2017 at Gilpin Hall. Catherine was born on January 13, 1921 in Cambridge, MD to Edward and Lacey Smith. Catherine was the mother of Bethel AME Church in Wilmington where she served for more than 50 years. Mother Barber is the loving mother of GloRia J.(MyRon) Smith. She will be missed by her family, church...

Darrell Jeffrey Sparks

Darrell Jeffrey Sparks

Dec 22, 2017

Darrell transitioned on December 22, 2017. Darrell was born on December 24, 2017 in Newark, DE to Chavis M. Dorsey and Alice Sparks. Darrell work for Amazon. Darrell will be missed by his parents and a host of other family and friends.

Ernest J. Williams

Ernest J. Williams

Dec 22, 2017

Ernest passed on December 22, 2017. Ernest was born in Ellendale, DE to Herman B. Williams and Hazel Williams. Ernest leaves fond memories with 4 children, Ernestine, Ernestka Johnson, Denise Lenoir and Alexander Wall; 2 step children, Yvonne Malloy and Lacey Weddington; 2 sisters, Victoria(Cedric) Thomas and Charlene Bailey; 3 brothers, Kenneth, Nelson and Sherman Williams; 19 grandchildren and 12...

Shantel Shanquanna Ashley

Shantel Shanquanna Ashley

Dec 22, 2017

Shantel passed on December 22, 2017. Shantel was born on July 1, 1986 in Bronx, NY to James and Gia Kellie Ashley. Shantel will be missed by a host of other family and friends.

Messiah Mirai Livings

Messiah Mirai Livings

Dec 19, 2017

Messiah passed on December 19, 2017. Messiah was born on January 26, 1989 in Newark, DE. Messiah was born to Valerie V. Samuels and Robert Samuels. Messiah will be missed by all.

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