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

Ursula Nadine Phares

Ursula Nadine Phares

Apr 5, 2016

Ursula passed on April 5, 2016. She is the daughter of Emma Phares and the late Utha N. Phares.

James Garfield Rochester

James Garfield Rochester

Apr 3, 2016

James passed on April 3, 2016. James leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Alfreda Victoria Rochester-Cain (Wilbert), two sons, Alfred Rochester (Regina) and Bernard Rochester (Gracie); five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Howard Vaughn Rooney

Howard Vaughn Rooney

Mar 31, 2016

departed this life on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at University of Penn Hospital surrounded by family. Howard worked for 26 yrs. at VWR International in Bridgeport, NJ, where he later retired. He enjoyed Nascar (Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.), Baseball, Hockey, a diehard EAGLES fan. He also enjoyed bowling, playing softball, watching game shows, doing crossword puzzle and reading...

Janiya Danae Battle

Janiya Danae Battle

Mar 29, 2016

Janiya passed on March 29, 2016. Janiya leaves to cherish her memory Mother and Father, Gennifer and Tomar Bivens; Father and Mother, Andre and Tabe Battle.

Gladys J. Dickerson

Gladys J. Dickerson

Mar 28, 2016

Ms. Dickerson passed on March 28, 2016 in New Castle, DE.

Dennis Franklin "Jr" Thomas, Jr.

Dennis Franklin "Jr" Thomas, Jr.

Mar 28, 2016

On this day we have all come together to show our love and appreciation for someone whom exudes the true meaning of the word L.O.V.E. Dennis F. Thomas, Jr., born August 5, 1961 in Wilmington, DE to Annie M. Thomas and Dennis F. Thomas, Dr. He departed his life March 28, 2016, after a short illness. He was educated in...

Joyce C. Wright

Joyce C. Wright

Mar 27, 2016

Joyce passed on March 27, 2016. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Floyd E. Wright, Jr.; children, Janice M. Vick, Veronica D. Downing and Lauren Wright; 2 grandchildren, Savanna Downing and Paul Downing, II; and a host of other family and friends.

Henry Burwell

Henry Burwell

Mar 23, 2016

All Services are Private

Virginia L. Malott

Virginia L. Malott

Mar 19, 2016

Virginia passed on March 19, 2016 at Compassionate Care Hospice.

Terria Mason

Terria Mason

Mar 18, 2016

Terria passed on March 18, 2016. Terria leaves to cherish her memory, her children whom she lived for Darrell, Jaiden and Morgan, Jr.; 3 grandchildren Janyese Mason, Taniyah Spencer and Dar'yiana Mason; God Daughter Cierra Carlton; 2 sisters Dawn Mason and Stephanie Loat; 3 brothers Steven Mason Demeatrius and Edward Loat; Grandfather Wee-Jay Cephas and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Thomas L. Bullock

Thomas L. Bullock

Mar 18, 2016

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have finish my course, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7) Thomas was born September 30, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware to late Oscar Miller Bullock and Rebecca White. He passed on March 18, 2016. He graduated from Howard High School and attended Delaware Technical Community College. Thomas...

William Earl Bowe

William Earl Bowe

Mar 16, 2016

William passed on March 16, 2016 at Wilmington Hospital. William is the husband of Ilma A. Bowe.

John David "Dave" Williams

John David "Dave" Williams

Mar 14, 2016

John passed on March 14, 2016 at home. John is the loving husband of Marsha; father of, John, Jr., Tyrone and David Williams; 4 grandchildren John, III, Jonajia, Chardia, Day'miur and a host of other family members and friends.

Beverly Coates Lawson

Beverly Coates Lawson

Mar 14, 2016

Beverly passed on March 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Sherman Lawson, Jr. Beverly is the beloved mother of Derek and Jeffrey Lawson.

Dillard Webster Christmas

Dillard Webster Christmas

Mar 13, 2016

Dillard passed on March 13, 2016. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Edward Rentoul

Edward Rentoul

Mar 13, 2016

All Services are Private

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...

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