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

Jul 5, 2025

On Saturday July 5, 2025 at Christiana Care Hospital, Barbara Jean Sulton-Butler silently left to be at rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Although doctors, family, and even herself did everything they could to prolong her life, it was GOD’s will to call her to her eternal heavenly home.

Barbara Jean was born on February 11,1947 to the late...

Jul 2, 2025

Legacy

Donald L. Jenkins (Stinker), age 65 of Wilmington, Delaware, died in Christiana Hospital of lung cancer on 2 July 2025.

Donald was born in Wilmington, Delaware to his parents, the late Shirley C. Jenkins and Arnold Johnson. Donald received his education from Wilmington High School before enlisting to serve his country in the United States Army.

Donald was an avid walker, he...

Jun 29, 2025

Elroy Collins S.R, born on November 27,1941, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, July 29, 2025 surrounded by love and joy at the age of 83.

Elroy was a devoted Christian, dedicated husband, father, and a proud veteran honorably discharged after serving in the United States Army.

Elroy Collins is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Ruth Helen Collins...

Jun 27, 2025

Her Life Story

Deaconess Merline Sharpe was born on March 1, 1948, in Chesterville, MD to the late James Wilson and Betty Mitchell. She departed her life peacefully at home, on Friday, June 27, 2025.

While living in Maryland, at an early age, Merline attended Asbury Methodist Church, where she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and was baptized. At the age...

Jun 26, 2025

Bishop Robin D Matthews was born on December 1, 1955, here in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Olivia Matthews and Jimmy Lynn Copper. She went home to be with the lord on June 26, 2025, in the Foulk Manor Nursing Home.Bishop received her early education in the colonial school district, graduating from De La Warr High School in 1973. After...

Jun 23, 2025

Pearl Elizabeth Reed was born on September 19, 1939, in Ridgley, Maryland, to the late Clarence Seth

and Corrine Wright-Seth. She departed this life peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on

Monday, June 23, 2025.

Pearl received her education in the Wilmington Public Schools. After school, she was employed at

Eastwind Productions and Playtex for many years. Pearl loved spending time at...

Jun 19, 2025

Baynard Wright was born on February 17, 1957, in Wilmington, DE to the late Wilbert Sr. and Mildred Wright. He went home to be with the Lord on June 19,2025 in the comfort of his home.

 Baynard graduated from Middletown High School and soon after joined the Delaware National Guard where he was honorably discharged in 1976. He also worked in...

Jun 16, 2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025, God sent angels from heaven to claim the soul of one of his children, our beloved Deacon George Thomas Mitchell, Sr.; for his labor of love here on earth was over and his work for the Master was done. It is time for him to rest.

George was born in Colerain, NC on December 3, 1922,...

Jun 12, 2025

Richard was born on February 10, 1948, to Elvie (Greene) and Emmanuel Jenkins. He was born in Elkton, MD, but raised in Warwick, MD. He attended and graduated from Elkton High School, where he also played basketball. He later moved to Harrington, DE, with his sister Dorothy, where he met the love of his life, Karen Dixon, in 1968. They...

Jun 12, 2025

Clara Mae Robinson was born, eldest daughter to the late Willie and Odallier Culley on Tuesday, January 27, 1931, in Colt, Arkansas.

She received her education in the public schools of Forest City, AR, proudly graduating with the class of 1952 of Lincoln High School. Upon completing her secondary education, Clara moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she furthered her education in...

Jun 10, 2025

Jun 8, 2025

Today, we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Amir Scott, a truly genuine soul who touched so many hearts during his time with us.

Amir was born on April 21, 1985 in Newark, DE to Patricia Scott and from the beginning, he was a light in the lives of those who knew him. He was kind, thoughtful, and full...

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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...

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May 28, 2025

Mother Eleanor Virgina Robertson was bon on September 27,1935 to Mother Ethel Robertson and Joshua Wander. Departed her life on May 28, 2025, at Accent Care Center in Wilmington Hospital.

Eleanor received her education at Maryland Public Schools systems. After, school Eleanor was employed at Christiana Care Hospital, Wilmington Senior Center as first cook, Northeast Elementary School in the cafeteria, Pino...

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...

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...