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

Sep 19, 2025

Olistine (Foote) Davis transitioned from this life on September 19, 2025, in Newark, Delaware where she resided with her youngest daughter Monica.

 Olistine (Foote) Davis was born December 21st, in Rockhill, South Carolina to the late Gage and Evelyn (Wylie) Foote. The family migrated north first settling in Boonton New Jersey, until 1949 when the family moved to Morristown, where Olistine...

Sep 19, 2025

Life Story

Earldine Roundtree was born on October 15, 1946, in Halifax County, North Carolina, to the late Rachel and Hugh Jones. On September 19, 2025, at 6 pm she departed this world peacefully at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, who will miss her dearly. Earldine moved to Delaware with her parents and her siblings as a child, where...

Sep 11, 2025

Sep 23, 2025

Carroll Alderman, Jr., (Junior), 76 passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Wilmington, DE after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Son of Essie Lee and Carroll Alderman, Sr, he was born May 23, 1949 in Surrency GA. At the tender age of 18, he moved to Wilmington, DE and with an eighth-grade education he was able to hold down a...

Sep 20, 2025

Betty Marie Davis, daughter of the late John L. Davis and Flossie Mae (Smith) Davis was born on November 10, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware. She peacefully transitioned on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Betty received her early education in the Wilmington public schools and graduated from Pierre S. duPont High School in 1971. During her school years, she found joy in singing,...

Sep 17, 2025

Journey of a Fruitful Life

Arthur Leonard Strickland was born on November 11th 1933, in Belvedere Delaware to James and Cornelia Strickland. He passed away on September 17, 2025.

Arthur graduated from Howard High School and then joined the Army. Once he left the Army, he attended the University of Delaware. After school, he worked at various jobs and retired from Dupont.

He...

Sep 16, 2025

Sep 10, 2025

Mrs. Adrienne Sharlene Medford, affectionately known as “Lady A”, was born on August 7, 1952, in Wilmington, DE to the late Verdene Luther and late Russell Woods. She returned to God peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving son. She received her education through the Wilmington Public School System. 

She dedicated over 16 years of her life to working...

Sep 9, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Ernestyne (Tyne) Martin, 77, of Wilmington, Delaware, on September 9, 2025.

Tyne was a devoted mother to her son, Shaun Gale; a loving sister to Robertine M. Cale; and a cherished aunt to her niece, Kristen Cale of Florida, and nephew, Bernard “Jerry” Cale of Texas. She held dear the friendship of...

Sep 9, 2025

Geraldine Henry, 80 years of age, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at her home in Elkton, Maryland. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments; despite battling Alzheimer’s for the last five years of her journey, Geraldine maintained her kindness, grace, and compassion. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever be cherished...

Sep 4, 2025

Coggie Hubert Ashby was born in Camden, NJ to the late Gwendolyn Fleming and Earl Mitchell on January 25th, 1942. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, peacefully at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware. 

Coggie was educated in the Camden City School System. At an early age, He developed a fondness for...

Sep 2, 2025

Warner Otis Henry (Pete) was born at home on February 23, 1936 in Townsend, DE to Joseph D. and Bealuh Henry. Surrounded by loved ones, he peacefully entered eternal life on September 2, 2025, in Dover, Delaware. Pete received his early childhood education from The New Discovery Elementary School in Townsend, DE. He graduated his Senior year from Louis L....

Sep 1, 2025

Aug 21, 2025

Jerome R. Campbell, affectionately known as “Fudgie,” was born on December 18, 1950, in Middletown, Delaware, to the late Robert and Shirley M. Campbell. A proud graduate of De La Warr High School, Class of 1968, Jerome was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, and friend to many.

On August 21, 2025, Jerome’s passing came suddenly and unexpectedly, touching...

Aug 10, 2025

Rebecca V. Butler, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, was born to Edith Rhoadas and Raymond Pettyjohn on May 22, 1935, in Milford, Delaware, and peacefully passed away on August 10, 2025, in New Castle, Delaware.



Educated at Benjamin Banneker in Milford, Rebecca was known for her sweet spirit, warm heart, and unwavering devotion to her family. She worked tirelessly...

Aug 10, 2025

Sherita Janeen Jackson was born on March 15, 1978, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the parents of Larry Jackson and Paulette Jackson. Sherita passed on August 10, 2025, at her home in Wilmington, Delaware. 

Sherita, also known as "Reet Reet," graduated from Dickerson High School and attended Cobbs Elementary and Gauger Middle School. Sherita was blessed to have and raise three sons...

Aug 10, 2025

Sharon Marie Campbell was born on August 12, 1955, in Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, to the parents of Samuel Campbell, Jr. and Ernestine Campbell.

Sharon passed on August 10, 2025, in Chadds Ford, PA. Sharon better known as “ShaSha”, graduated from Thomas Jefferson H.S. and attended Hunter College for Nursing. Sharon met her future husband Robert Lee Williams at Hunter...

Aug 9, 2025

Alma Kathleen Harris (1943–2025)

A mother’s heart is a patchwork of Love – Unknown

Alma Kathleen Harris was born on March 11, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA to Alberta Ruff. She passed away on August 9, 2025, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.

Alma, affectionately known by family and friends, as Sweetie Pie, received her education in the Ardmore School District, and graduated from...

Aug 5, 2025

Randolph Holmes was born on March 4, 1968, to Jennie Holmes in Newark, New Jersey, and departed this life on August 5, 2025, at home.

Randolph, also known as Randy or Stimmey to immediate family and friends, left Newark, New Jersey in his teens and travelled to Penns Grove New Jersey with his family. Randy matriculated through Salem County New Jersey...

Aug 4, 2025