Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Joseph Robinson Sr.
Jun 1, 2025
Joseph Robinson Sr. was born on September 20, 1969 in Elizabeth city North Carolina. Space he passed away peacefully at home and Wilmington, Delaware.
Joe “ PHAT KATT” Received his early education in Elizabeth city North Carolina. He graduated from Wilmington high school. After graduation he became employed by shorts, Enterprises, where he worked for 15 years and Became A master...
Dewayne S. Broadwater
May 27, 2025
DeWayne Stevenson Broadwater, born September 22, 1958, to Emma Doris Broadwater and Ervin Savage, in Accomack County, Virginia; where he was raised for most of his childhood, peacefully took his rest on May 27, 2025. DeWayne was second to the oldest of four children, two girls and two boys.
DeWayne received...
Mary Jean Traylor
May 24, 2025
Mary Jean Traylor, affectionately known as “Sister”, was the second child born to the late Abraham Traylor Sr. and Beatrice Traylor on December 7, 1953, at the family home in Yentley, Alabama. She transitioned into eternal peace on May 24, 2025, at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.
As a child, Mary moved around with her family from Yentley, Alabama, to...
Lorraine Fountain
May 23, 2025
Ms. Lorraine Jeanette Fountain, affectionally known as "Raine", was born on September 30, 1939, in Westover, MD to Robert Fountaine and Inez Fountaine. She passed away at Accent Care Hospice in Wilmington, Delaware on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Lorraine received her early education in Somerset County, Maryland. She later studied cosmetology at Howard Career Center and graduated in 1958. She did...
Louise Artist-Etheridge
May 21, 2025
Louise Artist-Etheridge was born on June 28, 1944, to Benjamin Robert Artist and Alma Eckels-Artist. A proud native of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, she spent her early years living in both the Marcy Projects and on Jefferson Avenue. It was there that she met the love of her life, Edward Etheridge, whom she would later marry. Together, they raised their three children—Cynthia,...
Loretta Jones Bordrick
May 18, 2025
We gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Loretta Jones Bordrick, who passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2025, at the age of 90.
Born on November 20, 1934, in Delaware, Loretta was the beloved daughter of the late Martha Willis and Benjamin Jones. She was a proud graduate of Howard High School-the first Black high school in...
Robin Wilson Barnard
May 15, 2025
Robin Wilson Barnard was born October 11, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Alice G. Murphy and Willie Norwood. She went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving and dedicated family.
Robin grew up in Riverside and was educated in the Wilmington Public School System. She worked...
Gerald Anthony Taylor
May 15, 2025
Gerald “Tony” Taylor was born on August 18th, 1958, in Wilmington, DE to Mary and Herman “Pete” Taylor. He passed away on May 15th, 2025, in Wilmington, DE.
Tony received his early childhood education at Mary C.I. Williams School. He graduated from P.S. Dupont High School. After high school, he enlisted in the air force, where he was honorably discharged after...
Sandra Lee Davis
May 15, 2025
Sandra Lee Davis (lovingly known as San-Lee) was born on March 7, 1950 to Alfred Davis and Hazel Mapson. She was the fourth of eight siblings (all girls). She passed on May 15, 2025 at her home.
Sandra received her formal education in Wilmington, NC. After relocating to New York, she worked for the New York City Housing Authority, where she...
Lonnie T. Edwards
May 15, 2025
Lonnie T. Edwards was born on August 2, 1939, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Cecil Haig Edwards
and Sarah Morris Edwards. He departed this life on May 15, 2025, in Wilmington, Delaware, after a long
illness. We who are left behind acknowledge humbly God's will.
Following in his mother’s footsteps, he graduated from Howard High School in 1957 and enlisted in the
Navy...
Courtland L. Jones
May 15, 2025
Courtland L. Jones (Corky) was born on December 7, 1972. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 15, 2025. He received his early education in the Colonial School District in New Castle, Delaware and worked in the Information Technology Field during his adult career. At an early age, Courtland was baptized at the Shiloh Baptist Church...
Edward D. "Ed" Pitts
May 13, 2025
Edward Douglas Pitts was born January 16, 1949 in Salem, New Jersey. In 1969 he
married Pamela Brown (former wife) and from that union they had a son Eric. Edward’s
parents Gloria Shorts Pitts and Edward R. Pitts, both predeceased him.
Ed graduated from Penns Grove High School in Penns Grove, New Jersey, and nurtured
a lifelong passion for learning. His intellectual curiosity led...
Beth Ann Boyer
May 9, 2025
Beth Ann Boyer, our beloved family member and friend, made a peaceful transition to eternal rest on May 9, 2025. Her life began in York, PA on April 22, 1967. She was the only child of the late Richard E. Boyer and the late Phyllis Letha Jones Boyer.
As a child, Beth knew the Lord early and was baptized at Friendship...
Joseph W. Archie, Jr.
May 9, 2025
Joseph William Andrew Archie Jr.
Joseph William Andrew Archie Jr., affectionately called Joe-Joe, by his mother & father, Joe to those who knew him well, and “Part Time” to his Chrysler Co-workers, was born on June 20, 1944, at Thomas Corner in Odessa, Delaware. He was the son of the late Joseph William Andrew Archie, Sr. and Helen Rebecca Archie.
Joseph gained...
Jah'Mir Terrell Johnson
May 8, 2025
Jah’Mir Terrell Johnson, was born May 15, 2003 in Wilmington, Delaware. His
parents are Sherrell and Kimwana. He was the older brother to Cameron and
Mo’Nae.
He gained his wings on Thursday May 8, 2025 at Christiana Hospital, Wilmington,
Delaware.
Jah’Mir in his early education had attended Kuumba Academy. Where he
graduate 8th grade. He then graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. Where
he played J.V. football....
