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

Claire Patricia Dudley

Claire Patricia Dudley

Jul 22, 2024

Claire Patricia Livingston (Dudley) was born on February 13, 1947, in Kingston, Jamaica to the

late Thaddeus Livingston and Edith Paddyfoot. She transitioned on July 4, 2024, at Kings

County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY.

She attended Chetolah Park Primary School and Kingston Senior School in Jamaica before

migrating to the United States on July 21, 1969. Claire initially lived with the Black family and

then with...

Alonzo Jones

Alonzo Jones

Jul 18, 2024

HUSBAND TO PATRICIA (BLACK)FATHER TO TAYLOR (JONES)MIA (JONES) and TIA (FULMORE now CALLAHAN)predeceased by daughter Jasmine (Jones)His Mother Loretta ScottHis Father (deceased) James BordrickHis surviving siblings: Loretta Ann Watson, Betty Jones, Rozanna Bordrick, Wayne Dixon, Brandon Bordrick & Derwin BordrickCharlane Jones (deceased) and Myron Jones (deceased) nieces Shavonne Taylor, Lakesha Bordrick, Shalon Bordrick, Shannon Jones, Brandon Maddox, Jamal Maddox, Casey...

Queen Esther Ushery

Queen Esther Ushery

Jul 18, 2024

Queen Esther Ushery the daughter of late Bertha and Wesley Ushery was born in belle Glade, Florida on May 17, 1957. She departed this life on July 18, 2024 at the Christiana hospital in Newark.

Queen received her early childhood education at the Bancroft Elementary school in Wilmington. She attended Howard Highschool. Queen held a janitorial position at busy B's. She...

Jonathan A Dennis Sr.

Jonathan A Dennis Sr.

Jul 17, 2024

Jonathan A Dennis was born February 3, 1969, at what was then the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. His

parents were George (Jack) Dennis and Donna Pennington. Jonathan’s great-grandfather drove his

mother to the hospital that cold, snowy night. He had already jokingly told her he would take her if it

was after midnight, then it would be his birthday, February 3 rd . Jonathan...

Deirdre E.  Howard

Deirdre E. Howard

Jul 8, 2024

Full obituary will be forthcoming 

Vivian  Lue  Davis

Vivian Lue Davis

Jul 7, 2024

Vivian Lue Davis, born on March 3, 1940, in Edgerton, Virginia, was the cherished eldest daughter of Robert Valentine and Sarah Saunders. She peacefully departed this life at her home on July 7, 2024. Vivian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Lee Davis, her brother, Theodore (Buster) Valentine, her cousin, Homer (Buck) Callis, Sr., and her brothers-in-law,...

Ava M. Jackson

Ava M. Jackson

Jul 6, 2024

Life Story of Ms. Ava Maxine Jackson

Ms. Ava (aka “Big Max”) was born to the late Matthew Russell and Ava Hines Russell

Thomas on March 1, 1948, in Manhattan, New York, the eldest of three children. She

quietly entered her heavenly home at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE on

Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the age of 76 after experiencing a short...

Stephen Edward Wickes, Sr.

Stephen Edward Wickes, Sr.

Jul 1, 2024

Our beloved Stephen Edward Wickes was born in Chestertown, Maryland on May 30, 1964 to

Brenda and the late Walter Edward Wickes, Jr. Stephen passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024

surrounded by his loving family.

Stephen graduated from Delcastle Technical High School, Wilmington, DE in 1982. During his

high school years, he was a master in Culinary Arts and excelled in football where...

Mary Lou Spencer

Mary Lou Spencer

Jun 26, 2024

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Satina N. Colon

Satina N. Colon

Jun 23, 2024

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

Ryne Virgil "Hoss" Martin

Ryne Virgil "Hoss" Martin

Jun 15, 2024

Ryne Virgil Martin, age 65 transitioned to his final resting place on Saturday, June 15 th , 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Christiana Hospital. Ryne was born on July 18, 1958, to Bernis and Grace Martin. Ryne was the 4 th of 5 children.

Ryne began his educational journey at George Gray Elementary School, followed by Warner Elementary School,...

Darline  Jenny  Kilpatrick

Darline Jenny Kilpatrick

Jun 12, 2024

Full obituary will be forthcoming. 

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