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

Denise Joyce Hampton

Denise Joyce Hampton

Aug 7, 2018

Denise Joyce Hampton born September 29, 1958 to the late Henry and Hattie Mae Hampton. Denise departed this life on August 7, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware in the presence of her daughter Chardon. Denise was a graduate of Wilmington High School. Denise was preceded in death by her siblings, James, Larry,Kevin, Ralph Hampton, Marie Williams and...

Shawnyetta Ushery - Howard

Shawnyetta Ushery - Howard

Aug 4, 2018

Shawnyetta transitioned on August 4, 2018. Shawnyetta was born on April 30, 1980 in Wilmington, De to Calvin L Ushery, SR. and Vanessa Miller Ushery. Shawnyetta worked in the healthcare fields as a nurse. Shawnyetta leaves her loving mother and a host of other family and friends.

Ty'Mire S. "Block" Selby

Ty'Mire S. "Block" Selby

Aug 3, 2018

Ty-mire transitioned on August 3, 2018. Ty-mire was born on July 2, 2006 in Newark, DE to Shannon Selby and Natasha Brown. Ty-mire was headed to the 6th grade and attended New Castle elementary school. Ty-mire was a Philadelphia Eagles fan and was known for selling his bottle of waters on Governor Printz with his siblings and friends. Ty-mire leaves...

Brenda Joyce Cubbage

Brenda Joyce Cubbage

Jul 27, 2018

Brenda transitioned on July 27, 2018. Brenda was born on August 31, 1947 in West Chester, PA to William Cubbage and Barbara Ann Sutton. Brenda leaves to cherish her beloved children and a host of other family and friends.

Austin E. Waters, Sr.

Austin E. Waters, Sr.

Jul 26, 2018

Austin E. Waters, Sr. son of the late Alfred and Loleta Waters was born on August 7, 1937 in Middletown, Delaware. He departed this life on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Seasons Hospice in Christiana Hospital. Austin received his education at Louis L. Redding School in Middletown, Delaware. He joined the United States Army after leaving school. He worked for...

John Taylor

John Taylor

Jul 25, 2018

John transitioned on July 25, 2018. John was born on December 1, 1944 in Wilmington, DE to Rayfield Taylor and Annie Eliza Taylor. John worked in I.T. John also served in the Army. John leaves to mourn his devoted wife Geraldine Taylor, children and other family and friends.

Jerome Avon Benson

Jerome Avon Benson

Jul 25, 2018

Jerome transitioned on July 25, 2018. Jerome was born on July 29, 1959 in Wilmington, DE to Calvin Cooper and Christine Cooper. Jerome worked as an computer engineer for the DuPont Company. Jerome leaves to mourn, his wife Alycia Benson and a host of other family and friends.

Walter Bright, Sr.

Walter Bright, Sr.

Jul 25, 2018

Walter transitioned on July 25, 2018. Walter was born on December 8, 1928 in Augusta, GA to Tom Willie Bright and Annie Lou Bright. Walter worked as an supervisor for the Wonder Bread Company. Walter leaves to mourn, his children and a host of other family and friends.

Theodore Clifford Brooks

Theodore Clifford Brooks

Jul 22, 2018

Theodore transitioned on July 22, 2018. Theodore was born on November 4, 1937 in Alexandria, VA Julius Berkley Brooks and Mary Matilda Randall Brooks. Theodore worked as an truck driver. Theodore also served in the Navy. Theodore leaves to mourn his wife Brenda Brooks and a host of other family and friends.

Deweese W. Keys

Deweese W. Keys

Jul 21, 2018

Deweese transitioned on July 21, 2018. Deweese was born on March 27, 1935 in Philadelphia , PA to Hidel and Nancy Keys. Deweese served the United States Army and acted as a Sergeant Major. Deweese leaves to mourn his devoted wife Elmira Keys and a host of other family and friends.

Roland S. "Reto" Rollins, Sr.

Roland S. "Reto" Rollins, Sr.

Jul 9, 2018

Roland transitioned on July 9, 2018. Roland was born on February 28, 1960 in Wilmington, DE to Williams S. Rollins III and Theodosia Leatherbury. Roland served in the U.S. Army. Reto was a licensed master barber and served as owner/proprietor of AGT. Reto leaves to mourn his wife, devoted children, a host of other family and friends.

Carolyn Robertson

Carolyn Robertson

Jul 7, 2018

Carolyn transitioned on July 7, 2018. Carolyn was born on July 11, 1948 in Wilmington, DE to Elwood Robertson and Edna Emory. Carolyn worked for the U.S. Attorney General as a computer specialist before retiring, and she also worked for Manor Care. Carolyn leaves to mourn her children and a host of other family and friends.

Sharlene M. "Babe" Brady

Sharlene M. "Babe" Brady

Jul 3, 2018

Sharlene Mayvette Brady affectionately known as "Babe" was born on November 6, 1961 in Wilmington, DE to the late Donald D. Brady and Grace M. Brady - Duker. She departed this life on Monday July 2, 2018 in Delaware City Delaware. Babe received her education from the Delaware City Public School System. Upon completing her education Babe became employed by...

Delores Doughty

Delores Doughty

Jun 27, 2018

Delores transitioned on June 27, 2018. Delores was born on May 16, 1952 to Prentis Harris and Leola Holder. Delores was a social worker. Delores leaves cherished memories to her husband Joseph S. Doughty, children, close relatives, family and friends.

Vernon Mckinley "Vern" Summers

Vernon Mckinley "Vern" Summers

Jun 24, 2018

Vern transitioned on June 24, 2018. Vern was born on March 1, 1967 in Wilmington, DE to Larry Chandler and Clara Charlene Summers. Vern worked as a manager for Attila Wings. Vern leaves to mourn his devoted wife Georgette D. Summers and a host of other family and friends.

Charlene Joyce Cromwell

Charlene Joyce Cromwell

Jun 20, 2018

Charlene transitioned on June 20, 2018. Charlene is survived by her husband, Dorsey Cromwell, Sr., 2 sons; Charles Cromwell and Dorsey Cromwell, Jr., 1 daughter, Doris Robinson(Carl) , 1 stepdaughter, Maryann Cromwell, 2 sisters; Celestine L.Hammond and Pauline M. Brown, 2 brothers; David B. Hammond(Marsha) and Anthony B. Hammond, granddaughter, Michelle J. Cromwell and 2 great grandchildren; Janya Washington and...

Zy-Ayre Da'Jour Jackson

Zy-Ayre Da'Jour Jackson

Jun 18, 2018

Zy-Ayre transitioned on June 18, 2018. Zy-Ayre was born on August 14, 1999 in Newark, DE to Oday Jackson and Tracy Turner. Zy-Ayre loved basketball and music. Zy-Ayre leaves to mourn his loving parents and a host of other family and friends.

Shirley M. Williams

Shirley M. Williams

Jun 18, 2018

Shirley transitioned on June 18, 2018. Shirley was born on October 30, 1947 in Wilmington, DE to Roy and Ruth Harrington. Shirley worked in the retail stores as a cashier. Shirley leaves to mourn her devoted husband Marvin K. Williams and a host of other family and friends.

Robert L. "Rob" Croom

Robert L. "Rob" Croom

Jun 16, 2018

Rob transitioned on June 16, 2018. Rob was born on February 23, 1968 in Meridian Mississippi to Ira and Dorothy Croom Sr. Rob worked as an communication tech. Rob leaves to mourn his devoted wife Tawanna and daughter.

Linda Ann Mcduffie

Linda Ann Mcduffie

Jun 11, 2018

Linda transitioned on June 11, 2018. Linda was born on April 6, 1961 in Miami, Fl to Leon McDuffie and Mary Owens. Linda leaves to mourn her children, a host of other family and friends.

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