Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
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...
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...
Careen Lammar Mann
Apr 12, 2025
Careen Lammar Mann was born July 6, 1981 in Wilmington, Delaware to LaTonya Elizabeth Mann and Chester Lamar Ridgeway. He was called home on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Careen received his early childhood education at Penns Grove Carneys Point public school system. He graduated from Penns Grove High School with the class of 2000. He then went on to attend Harris...
Marie Rhines
Apr 12, 2025
Mrs. Marie Rhines answered God's call on April 12, 2025. She accepted her Lord Jesus Christ at a very young age while attending St. Augustine A.M.E Zion and later Mt. Zion A.M.E churches in Bridgeton, New Jersey with her parents as a child.
Marie attended and graduated from Seabrook Elementary School, and Bridgeton High School.
After graduating from high school, she attended...
