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

Leonard Joseph "Joe" Young, Sr.

Leonard Joseph "Joe" Young, Sr.

Mar 10, 2016

Leonard Joseph Young, Sr. affectionately known as Joe, made his transition to eternal rest on Wednesday, March 10, 2016 after a short illness. Joe's transition comes only 40 days after the transition of his beloved wife, Vivian. Joe and Vivian were married for 73 years and had a long and very good life. Their lives were intertwined like the roots...

Rev. Myrtle E. Mitchell

Rev. Myrtle E. Mitchell

Mar 8, 2016

Rev .Myrtle E. Mitchell (Nee Green) 71, of Brookhaven,PA transitioned from Earth to Eternal life on March 8,2016 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Rev. Mitchell is the beloved mother of William and Crystal Mitchell.

Elister Theodora Mckray

Elister Theodora Mckray

Mar 8, 2016

Obituary not available.

Carolyn C. Wright

Carolyn C. Wright

Mar 8, 2016

Carolyn daughter of the late Herbert L. Sr. and Harriett H.Davis was born August 1, 1952 in Wilmington, DE. She departed this life surrounded by her family, Tuesday,March 8, 2016 in the home of her son and daughter-in-law Aaron and Charity Wright in Frederick, MD. Carolyn graduated from DeLaWarr High School in 1970. Then she went on to further her...

Leroy Collins, Jr.

Leroy Collins, Jr.

Mar 7, 2016

Leroy passed on March 7, 2016. Leroy leaves to cherish his memories, children, Brandon and Eternity Collins; mother, Genoa Jackson; Dad, Leroy Collins, Sr and a host of other families and friends.

Mary Frances Williams

Mary Frances Williams

Mar 7, 2016

Mrs. Williams passed on March 7, 2016 at Heartland Hospice House. Please visit back for a full obituary.

Rev. Charlotte Anne Wisher

Rev. Charlotte Anne Wisher

Mar 7, 2016

Rev. Wisher passed on March 7, 2016. Rev. Wisher leaves to cherish her memory: her living children, Theresa A. Wisher, Rochelle D. Wisher-Williams (Joseph); Reverend Charlene A. Wisher-Howard (Louis), a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Cheryl Herring, Debbie Thompson and Michelle Price; four brothers, Theodore Benson, Howard Harris, James Harris and Alvin Harris and a host of nieces,...

Thelma V. Powell

Thelma V. Powell

Mar 5, 2016

Mrs. Powell passed on March 5, 2016 at Brandywine Nursing Home.

Tracy E. Jolly

Tracy E. Jolly

Mar 5, 2016

Tracy passed on March 5, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Tracy is the beloved son of Janice Jolly.

Claretta Louise Kelly

Claretta Louise Kelly

Mar 3, 2016

Mrs. Kelly passed on March 3, 2016 surrounded by her family. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Deacon Edward Ronald "Porky" Myatt

Deacon Edward Ronald "Porky" Myatt

Feb 29, 2016

Deacon Myatt departed this life suddenly on February 29, 2016. Deacon Myatt is survived by wife Denise O. Myatt; father of Rhonda Pearson, Erika Roundtree, Erin Myatt, Nicolle Ashley and Ebonni Myatt; grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of 8. Also survived by a host of other family members and friends

Robert L. Davis, Sr.

Robert L. Davis, Sr.

Feb 26, 2016

Robert went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Lucy Davis. He was predeceased in death by his daughters Bette Davis, Kathy Davis and one brother, Willie Davis. Robert is survived by three sons, Gregory B. Davis, Robert L. Davis, Jr. and Roby Gray; two daughters, Augusta Davis, Joan Bradley; 8 grandchildren; 10...

Ronald Sylvester Price

Ronald Sylvester Price

Feb 25, 2016

Ronald passed on February 25, 2016. Ronald leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Terry R. Price; children, Crystal Holden, Latitica (Bernard) Smiley, Ronald Wallace, Corey (Kendra) Wallace; father, Oliver E. Price, Sr.; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 brother; 6 sisters; man's best friend, Gizmo and a host of other family and friends.

Pauline Parker Tucker

Pauline Parker Tucker

Feb 24, 2016

Pauline passed away peacefully at ManorCare on February 24, 2016. Born and raised in Oak Hall, VA, Pauline relocated to Salem, NJ at an early age. She was predeceased by her parents (Janettie and John Parker), husband of 32 years, Otis Tucker, daughter and son-in-law, Hazel and Augustus Janey, son, Lawrence Duncan, six brothers, one sister, three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law...

Jean R. Myers

Jean R. Myers

Feb 24, 2016

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Roberta M. Stewart

Roberta M. Stewart

Feb 23, 2016

Roberta passed on February 23, 2016. Roberta leaves to cherish her memory, son, Robin Slowe; devoted granddaughter, Monique Slowe; grandchildren, Roland and Ramonni Slowe, LaToy, Tangi and Drew Robertson; devoted great grandson, Lerone Slowe; 8 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Richard Allen "Rich" Seth, Jr.

Richard Allen "Rich" Seth, Jr.

Feb 20, 2016

Rich is the beloved son of Leslie L. Myers and Richard Allen Seth, Sr.

Joseph J. Orr

Joseph J. Orr

Feb 20, 2016

Joseph was born on November 23, 1970 in Wilmington, DE. Joseph was the third child of the late William and Bonita Orr. He departed this life on February 20, 2016 at Temple University Hospital. Joseph was educated in the Christiana School district. He worked various jobs as a laborer. He had a passion for writing and composing music. He loved...

Franklin Marshall Taylor

Franklin Marshall Taylor

Feb 20, 2016

Frank passed on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in San Diego, CA. Frank is the son of the late Reverend Elliott N. Taylor and Indiaola Taylor. Frank leaves to cherish his memory his devoted son Justin; 9 sisters, Teel(Eugene) Petty, Vickie(Joe) Garrett, Violet ( Lee) Williams, Catherine Hammond, Jacqueline Taylor, Natalie White, Sarah Richards, Eloise Saunders and Khadeejah Bint and a...

Larry W. Washington

Larry W. Washington

Feb 20, 2016

Larry passed on February 20, 2016 at Christiana Hospital. Larry leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Gwendolyn; 4 children Lamont Washington, LeShawn Washington, Zabrina Hoskins and Nikki Small; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 4 siblings Joan (Tom) Groce, Mary Washington, William (Thelma) Washington, and James Washington.

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