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

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William Smack, born on March 26, 1951, in lower Delaware. He departed this life on February 24, 2025, in Newark, Delaware at Christiana Hospital at the age of 73. Willie brought so much love and laughter into the lives of everyone around him. He had a vibrant personality and a memory that was sharp as a tack (he would always...

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Trente Alexander Womack son of the late Alfred and Marry Louise Womack was born February 24, 1963. He departed this life suddenly on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Trente received his early childhood education and then he faced some medical challenges in his life, but God brought him threw. Trent gave his life to Christ under the leadership of Pastor Elder Deriffy....

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Deborah Simmons, affectionately known as Deb/Debbie was born in Engelhard, North Carolina on August 23, 1956. She departed this life on February 10, 2025. 

She received her early childhood education in Engelhard, North Carolina before relocating to Wilmington, Delaware as a teen. She worked for many years in the hospitality industry. A career she truly enjoyed. 

Her radiant smile lit up a...

Feb 9, 2025

Lillie Jane Miller was born on May 31, 1941 to Mary McClamy and Anderson Hansley, in Rocky Point, NC. 

Lillie entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2025 surrounded by family in Concord, NC. Lillie attended public schools in Pender County, NC. She was later adopted by Albert James Southerland and Maggie Southerland.

Lillie would later marry Edward Underwood Miller and move...

Feb 7, 2025

William A. Bryan, affectionately known as Billy, was born on December 7, 1967, in Wilmington, Delaware to Eartha (Barbara) Bryan and the late William A. Bryan. He passed away at home in Hockessin, Delaware, on February 7, 2025.



Billy received his early childhood education at Douglas Elementary School and later graduated from Post 21. Billy participated in the Special Olympics for...

Feb 7, 2025

Constance U. Locke, affectionately known as Connie, was born on June 4, 1948, in Farmville, Virginia (Prince Edward County), to Gladys Marie Price and William Lee. She peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, at 11:22 p.m. at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.

Connie’s early education was interrupted by segregation, which led her to take on the role of homemaker for...

Feb 5, 2025

Delores Ann Milbourne, the second born of four children, was born in Newark, New Jersey. Delores was a lifelong resident of Dover, Delaware and transitioned on February 5 th , 2025, at the Delaware Hospice in Milford, Delaware. Delores was preceded in death by both parents Sarah Ellen Scott and John Westley Milbourne as well as her three brothers William...

Feb 3, 2025

Nancy was born on September 9, 1956 in Wilmington, DE, to Mildred Poteat Carter and Amos Carter. She passed on February 3, 2025 in Wilmington, DE.Nancy received her early childhood education from Warner elementary school. She graduated from P.S Dupont. After school she worked as a court clerk for court 11. She received her associates degree from Delaware Technical Community...

Feb 3, 2025

Betty Jane Robinson, age 90, of New Castle, Delaware, peacefully transitioned on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Christiana Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1934, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph P. Yates Sr. and the late Dorothy I. Yates (Sims).

 Betty received her early education in the West Chester School District and later graduated from West Chester...

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Jan 29, 2025

James Elijah Hope’s “Jim” journey on earth ended and he went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2025. James was born in Temperanceville, Virginia to the late Benjamin Layton and Almarine (Watson) Hope Sr. During his childhood, he joined the Jerusalem Baptist church at the age of 11 and remained until moving to Delaware. James's foundation in church...

Jan 28, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Sandra Johnson on January 28, 2025, at her home. Born on January 13, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Mattie and Howard Wright, Sandra was raised in a Baptist home before becoming a baptized Jehovah’s Witness, embracing her faith with kindness and devotion.

Sandra had a lifelong love for music, earning the...

Jan 27, 2025

Shayne Lee Petrey was born on January 7, 1985, on Dover Airforce Base in Dover, DE, to Adam Petrey and Charlene Jackson. 

He passed on January 27, 2025, in an apartment on Elk Chase Drive in Elkton, MD. Shayne Lee Petrey left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone he touched. He was a courageous person with an unbreakable spirit...