Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
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...
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...
Deacon Melvin Allen Dillard, Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
As for me my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me--the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the Lord the righteousness Judge will give me on the...
Irvin C. Wilson
Apr 18, 2025
Irvin Clark Purnell Wilson (Pick), son of the late James Phillip Purnell II and Beulah Virginia Briscoe was born in Middletown in New Castle County, DE on February 15, 1933. He transitioned from his earthly life peacefully on April 18, 2025 at his home in Gilbert, AZ.
Irvin (Pick as he was affectionally called) received his early education at Louis L. Redding...
Ronald B. Patton, Jr.
Apr 17, 2025
Ronald B. Patton, Jr. departed this life peacefully on April 17th at his home in Bear, Delaware. He was born on June 24th, 1967, to Ronald B. Patton, Sr., and Debra J. Moss Scott. He was raised in Wilmington, Delaware, where he actively embraced life. Ron was baptized on November 9th, 1977 at Union Baptist Church.
Ronald was a proud graduate...
