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

Dec 1, 2024

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Etta (Matthews) White was born on July 9, 1936, in Blackville, South Carolina to the late Andrew Matthews, Sr., and Mary (Bradley) Matthews. She departed this life on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of 88. Mary was the seventh of nine children. As a child, her family moved to Wilmington, Delaware. She received...

Nov 30, 2024

Terrissa Rene Commodore was born February 10th, 1982, in Connecticut to Barthenia Rochester and Terrence Commodore. She was called home November 30th, 2024 in Christiana Hospital surrounded by loved ones. 

Tess received her early childhood education from Rock Hall Elementary. She attended William Penn High School. She enjoyed taking care of the elderly so she spent the majority of her career...

Nov 29, 2024

Nov 29, 2024

Ludy Monroe Leatherbury was born on January 3, 1954, in Wilmington, Delaware to Anna E. & Ludy L. Leatherbury. He departed this earth on November 29, 2024, at Christiana Hospital of Newark, embraced with love by his daughter, Simone Leatherbury.

Ludy aka “Lute,” received his early education from Wilmington Highschool. He then enlisted into the United States Airforce in 1973 and...

Nov 25, 2024

Nov 23, 2024

On November 23, 2024, Ronald Garrett Webb, Sr., affectionately known as “Ron,” completed his journey on this earth, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 13, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Mabel Webb and Herman Davis, Ron’s life was a testament of resilience, dedication and boundless love.

Ron was a man of remarkable character and strength,...

Nov 23, 2024

Robert Lee Mills, Jr. was born on August 26, 1964, in Crisfield, MD to Robert Lee Mills, Sr. and Dinah Harris Benn. He peacefully transitioned with his family by his side on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Robert, affectionately now “Boe” received his education in the New Castle County school system in Delaware, graduating from Wilmington High School...

Nov 22, 2024

Pastor Tim Couch, Jr. A man of dignity. A man of integrity. A man of faith.

He was born in Wilmington, DE in 1955; the last of seven children to the late Tim & Ruthabell Couch. He peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Christiana Care.

Elder Couch was a 1974 graduate of PS DuPont High School. Upon...

Nov 20, 2024

Lennox Fitzgerald Nembhard, affectionately known as "Len" or "Chicken Hawk," was born on October 9, 1966, in Clarendon, Jamaica, to Merlon Francis and the late Felix Nembhard. On November 20, 2024, Len departed this life, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of humor, strength, and love.

Len graduated from Kellits High School in Clarendon in 1984 and, in 1986, migrated...

Nov 20, 2024

Service of Triumph for Deaconess Addie Turner Cole

On November 20, 2024, Deaconess Addie Turner Cole went home to be with the Lord. A faithful servant of God, Addie was baptized in 1939 by the late Rev. Isaac Holmes at Tabernacle Baptist Church. She immersed herself in the Church Community, participating in the choir, serving as an usher and Junior Church...

Nov 17, 2024

Nov 15, 2024

On November 15, 2024, our hearts mourned the passing of a beloved soul, Joan M. Pratcher.

Born on February 1, 1950, in Ridgely, MD, she graced this world with 74 years of love, faith,

service and joy. Joan was a resident of New Castle, DE and was employed by Christiana Care for

46 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter...

Nov 13, 2024

Nov 11, 2024

Luvinia was born on February 16, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Henrietta Wyatt & Thomas Belton. She passed on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 460 Bethune Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801, her place of residence.

Luvinia, lovingly called by several nicknames: Vinnie, Beanie and Baint, received her education in the Philadelphia Public School system. After school she worked at Gladd Brothers in...

Nov 8, 2024

Helen Hazel Miller was born in Delaware City, DE and was the daughter of the late Cora

Watson and Arthur Watson. She was born on February 9,1930 and departed this life on

November 8, 2024, peacefully at home.

Helen received her elementary, middle and high school education from the Delaware City

Public Schools #118. In 1960, she married the love of her life Walter...

Nov 7, 2024

James I. McDaniel, better known as “Jimmy” was born on February 2, 1952 in Chester, PA to the late Lewis & Thelma McDaniel. He passed unexpectedly on November 7, 2024.

Jimmy, as he was affectionally known, was educated in the Delaware County School District, ultimately being amongst the first class of African American students to graduate from Springfield High School. Prior...

Nov 5, 2024

Nov 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Preston Brown Jr., affectionately known as

"Butterball," who left this world on November 4, 2024, at Christiana Care in Wilmington, Delaware.

Born on June 7, 1962, at Wilmington General Hospital, Butterball was a cherished son of Mamie

Brown and Preston Brown Sr.

From a young age, Butterball illuminated the lives of those around...

Nov 4, 2024

Sophia Pearl Lester was born on October 4, 1940, in Marion, South Carolina to Lucious

and Cora Lester. She entered eternal rest on November 4, 2024, after a brief illness.

Sophia was the eighth of eleven children. She graduated from Claflin University in

Orangeburg, South Carolina where she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority Inc. While a student at Claflin University, she...