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Wilmington, DE (302) 762-8448 | Penns Grove, NJ (856) 299-5517 | Smyrna, DE (302) 659-5517
Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Rev. Mary Elizabeth Johnson
Jan 4, 2024
Seasons of Life
The Rev. Mary Elizabeth Johnson, also known as Elizabeth, was born November 1, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA. She was raised in the loving home of her parents, the late Jessie Mae Smallwood Wright and Thomas Wright, with her siblings Bessie, Carrie, Florence and Irene, along with a host of other children cared for by her mother.
Elizabeth attended Wesley...
Robert Mckinley Thomas
Jan 1, 2024
Robert McKinley Thomas, age 74, peacefully departed this life on Monday, January 1, 2024, with his loving and dedicated wife Gloria and his dog Henry by his side.
He was born in Buckingham County, Virginia on December 21, 1949, to the late George Thomas Sr and Jannie Thomas. Robert, affectionately known as Bob and BT by his wife and friends, was...
Derrick Elijah Lightfoot
Dec 31, 2023
Derrick Elijah Lightfoot, known to his loved ones as Derry, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Wilmington, Delaware, at the age of 73, after a short illness. He was born on May 3, 1950, in Massillon, Ohio, to his late father, Elijah Lightfoot, and his mother, Ann Lightfoot, who is 95 years old. Derry was baptized and accepted Christ...
Annie Doris Barnes
Dec 20, 2023
Fruitful Life Story of Annie Barnes
Annie was born on June 19 ,1953 in Wilmington, DE to Carrie Barnes and Thomas Barnes Sr. She was
raised in South Wilmington along with her siblings. She was returned back to the lord on December 20 ,
2023.
Annie, affectionately known as Doris or Ann received her education in the Wilmington public school
system. She graduated from Howard...
Oreese "Reese Royal" Young
Dec 20, 2023
Oreese Young was born on November 26,1987 in Wilmington, Delaware to Renee Young and Maurice Osborne. He transitioned from this life on December 20,2023 at Christiana Hospital Newark, Delaware surrounded by his loving family.
Oreese (Reese Royal) Young received his early childhood education in the Wilmington Delaware Public School System. Oreese attended Glasgow High School and Wilmington Job Corp Center where...
Deacon Andrew Napier
Dec 19, 2023
Deacon Andrew J. Napier (1949–2023)
To sum up the life of Deacon Andrew Napier, it
would be, I will trust in the Lord until I die. Deacon
Andrew Jackson Napier Jr. Age 74, of Wilmington,
DE, peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to
his heavenly rest surrounded by his family on
December 19, 2023. The family believes that during
his transition, Deacon Napier caught a glimpse of
glory...
Marvalyn Pancita Gaynor
Dec 19, 2023
Marvalyn (Marva) Poncita Gaynor was born on June 17, 1959 in St. Thomas, Jamaica to
Petrona and Kenute Gaynor.
Marvalyn was known for her kind spirit and animated personality since a child. She
received her early education from Pear Tree River Elementary School and Stokeshall Secondary
School. As an adolescent, she was surrounded by her loving family, and later on was blessed to
have five...
Jacqueline Harmon
Dec 18, 2023
Jacqueline Marie Harmon, daughter of Donald Sr and Trecy Miller was born July
7, 1955, in St. Georges, DE. On the morning of Monday December 18, 2023, she
gained her wings.
Jacqueline received her early education in the Middletown, DE, and graduated
from Wilmington High School in 1973. She attended Drexel University where she
studied Fashion Design and then Wilmington College where she obtained her
Associates...
Jaime Ferrer
Dec 17, 2023
Jaime Ferrer 74, longtime resident of Greenwich, NJ departed this life at his home, Sunday December 17, 2023, surrounded by his adoring family. Jaime was born November 29,1949 in Loi’za, Puerto Rico to the late Maria Socorro Rodriguez Andino and Eduardo Ferrer Rivera. Besides his parents Jaime was preceded in death by his Favorite Uncle Johnny Rodriguez, Two brothers Luis...
Geneva Catherine Skinner
Dec 17, 2023
Geneva Catherine Skinner (Waters), loving daughter of the late Madeline Mae and David Moody was born on January 14th, 1929 in Elkton, MD and peacefully departed her life on December 17th, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
Geneva received her education at Louis L. Redding School in Middletown, DE and Delaware State High School in Dover, DE. On June...
Joseph S. Doughty
Dec 15, 2023
Apostle Joseph Doughty was born on January 12, 1952, and with his loving and doting daughters at his bedside, peaceably commended his spirit to Yahweh on December 15, 2023. We will always cherish the memories of his life with us, his legacy of faith, his smile, his caring heart and the way he embraced the needs of his family.
Growing up...
