Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
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 Jones
May 15, 2025
Courtland passed peacefully on May 15, 2025. Courtland's service information will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers please send donations in honor of Courtland Jones to Shiloh Baptist Church's Scholarship Fund 215 West 23rd Street, Wilmington, DE 19802.
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....
Lillian "Bobbie" Wiley
May 6, 2025
“Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Prayer Warrior
and Servant of the Most High God”
Lillian Wiley, also affectionately known as “Bobbie” made her transition from her earthly body to her
eternal heavenly body on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Lillian was born May 5, 1932, in Newark, New Jersey, to the Late Charlie and Jannie West, as the fourth
oldest child...
Marian Lee Smith
May 4, 2025
Marian Lee (Horsey) Smith peacefully took her rest on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. She was born and raised in Laurel, Delaware on February 19th, 1947 to the late William and Lucinda Horsey. Marian Lee was number seven of fourteen children; nine boys and five girls. She received her early education at Paul Laurence Dunbar School and attended Jason High School.
Marian...
Henry Jefferson Genwright
May 2, 2025
Henry Jefferson Genwright was born in Centenary, South Carolina, on Friday, June 4, 1937, to Wade and Hattie Genwright.
He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware.
Henry was the seventh of ten children. He received his childhood education from the Zion School District, and attended Palmetto High School in Williamston, South...
Rosa " Rose" B. Coates
Apr 29, 2025
Rose B. Coates known affectionately as “Rose Mo-Jane Coates died on Tuesday April 29th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born Rosa Beatrice Russell on April 14th, 1943, in Damascus, Georgia to the late Clinton and Sally Russell.
In her early childhood her family moved to Delaware to pursue new business ventures and a better life for their family. They successfully...
Karen Lyle James
Apr 27, 2025
Karen Ann James was born to Pearl R. Lyle and Maurice H Spencer on February 23, 1948, in Wilmington, DE. She peacefully departed this life to gain her heavenly wings surrounded by family on April 27, 2025, after a brief illness in Christiana Care Accent Care.
She received her early education from the Wilmington Public school system and graduated from P.S....
Marcus Lamar Harrison
Apr 25, 2025
Marcus Lamar Harrison, affectionately known as “Markee’D,” was born on December 7, 1984, in Wilmington, Delaware. He went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025, in Petersburg, Virginia. He was the beloved father of Marcus Harrison Jr., Shawn Harrison, and Mariana Harrison.
Marcus was a graduate of Great Valley High School in Malvern, PA. After graduation, he obtained a...
Cornelia Ann Maddrey
Apr 24, 2025
Cornelia Ann Maddrey 60, of Wilmington DE, was born July 4, 1964 to Cornelia Maddrey and the late John William Simmons. She departed this life on April 24, 2025 at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
"Ann" as she was affectionately known received her early education in Colonial School District before going on to attend Howard High School of Technology...
Cynthia Marie Spence-Brown
Apr 23, 2025
Cynthia Spence Brown, born on November 28, 1964, to the late Barbara J. Coleman and the late James Taylor Sr.
Cyndy, as she was also known, peacefully departed her earthly life surrounded by
family on April 23, 2025, at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington Delaware.
Cyndy attended the Quinton Township Elementary School and Salem High School,
where she served as a cheerleader. Cindy furthered her...
Charlene Artie Winchester
Apr 23, 2025
Charlene Artie Winchester was born on November 6, 1956 to the late LeGrand H. Taylor and the late Alyce (Coleman) Taylor in Salem Memorial Hospital in Salem, NJ.
Charlene departed this life on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital under the care of Accent Care Hospice at the age of 68.
Charlene was a graduate of Woodstown High School...
Freida M. Brown
Apr 21, 2025
Freida Mae (Lewis) Brown affectionately known as “Bootsie” was born on January 28, 1933 in Iron Hill, DE to the late Edith B and Ernest E Lewis Sr. Bootsie transitioned peacefully on April 21, 2025, surrounded by loving family in Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.
Bootsie received her early education at Iron Hill School in Iron Hill, DE. She then went on...
Shamarea Jackson
Apr 20, 2025
Shamarea Chardae Jackson was born on February 05,2000 in Voorhees NJ to Sheila Stanback Jackson, Stevenson Jackson. Passed at home Paulsboro, April 20,2025 She was loved by many with her charming child. Her nickname was given by her two sister Charmaine(Deceased)Kandice BUTT-BUTT and BOOTY. She graduated WOODBURY JR,SR HIGH SCHOOL, Woodbury NJ. She was employed at Amazon and various retail...
