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

Apr 3, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Cynthia R. Johnson was born on August 14, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware to Preston E. Johnson and Rosa O. Johnson. Cynthia passed away on April 3, 2025, in Wilmington, Delaware after a prolonged illness.

She received her early education from Wilmington public schools, graduating from Pierre S. DuPont High School in 1969. Cynthia then worked at the University of Delaware for...

Apr 2, 2025

Nila Monyette Waters Crain was born on May 8, 1982, to Stanley O. Waters Jr. and Darlene H. Waters (Holt). On April 2, 2025, in Northeast, Maryland, God called her home.

A proud graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 2000, Nila shined as a track and field star, excelling in shot put and discus. It was on the field in...

Apr 1, 2025

Larry Edwin Waters, Sr. lovingly known as Skipper, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Larry was born in Delaware on July 7, 1952 to the late Ida Waters and Manuel Santiago. He grew up in Wilmington. In his teenage years, he moved to New York, where he attended and graduated from high school. He...

Mar 28, 2025

Mar 27, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Our loving mother, Constance M. Benjamin, departed peacefully on 20 March 2025 in Newark, Delaware. She was born on 7 December 1936 in Buxton, Guyana, South America, to the late Clarice A. Stewart and the late Lyndon O. Barton Sr. She was the wife of the late John C. Benjamin; mother to Eleanor (Judy Lord) Maragia, Kwame (Gary) Lord, the...

Mar 20, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Joe Eddie Easley Sr. was born on May 4th 1946 in Myrtlewood, Alabama to Johnnie V. Easley (Father) and Mellie Evans Easley (Mother). At a very young age, Joe Eddie was fortunate to have a bonus Mom, Fannie Mae Easley who helped raise him in Mobile, Alabama.

Joe Eddie was the second to oldest child of 11 siblings. He made transition...

Mar 19, 2025

Willie H. Tucker, age 86 departed this life peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Willie was born in Halifax, Virginia on May 12, 1939; to the late Joseph (Joe) Tucker and Emma Lovelace Tucker.  He received his early education in Halifax County School District. Willie farmed for most of his young life, until he met and...

Mar 16, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Ronald E. Johnson, the beloved son, of Sterling Ellis and Isabel Robertson (Preceded him in death) entered this life on January 1, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York.

Ronald was raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. He attended and graduated from George Westinghouse Technical and Vocational High School.

Ronald was dedicated and proud to serve as a New York State Correction Officer...

Mar 9, 2025

Dwight Daniel Hinton, affectionately known as “Danny,” was born on August 22, 1957, in Milford, Delaware, to James and Thelma Hinton. After a life well lived, Dwight departed this world peacefully on March 9, 2025, in Newark, Delaware, at the age of 67.

A devoted family man, Dwight’s love for his family was evident throughout his life. He met his soulmate,...

Mar 9, 2025

Debbie L. Holmes, the daughter of John Willie Parker & the late Shirley C. Parker was born on November 10, 1963 in Lewes, DE. She transitioned from this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025 with her husband by her side.

Debbie met Anthony D. Holmes, Sr. in 1983 and on May 31,1985 was united in Holy Matrimony and from this union...

Mar 8, 2025

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Mar 6, 2025

Christine Delores Spencer, daughter of the late Dorothy Christine and James Leroy Spencer, was born on August 31, 1951, in Wilmington, Delaware. She received her early education in the public schools of Wilmington and graduated from DeLaWarr High School in 1969. She went on to further her education, graduating from the Nursing School of Wilmington in 1982. She worked for...

Mar 5, 2025

Mar 5, 2025

Elder Donna Maria Jones, daughter of the late Elder Jerusha Lee Jones and the late Naomi Elizabeth Jones, was born on October 5, 1967, in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on March 5, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Elder Donna’s early education began at St. Patrick’s School and continued at St. Mark’s High School, where she earned her high school diploma....

Mar 2, 2025

Delores Ann Hinson, lovingly known as “Lorse,” was born on July 10, 1947, in Wilmington, Delaware. A trailblazer in every sense, she embodied strength, resilience, and unwavering faith. As the eldest daughter of Isaac Hinson and Cora E. Hinson- Munson, Lorse learned early on the value of independence and perseverance.

She received her early education at Bancroft High School and later...