Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Ernest G. Wickes
Aug 18, 2024
First and foremost Ernest loved the Lord and Shiloh Baptist Church.
Ernest " Tick "Garfield Wickes entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Regency Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, DE when he heard God called his name.
Born October 24,1946 in Chestertown, Maryland. He was the son of late Viola Wilson and late Howard Wickes.
Ernest "Tick" received his education at...
Julia Ann Denzmore
Aug 14, 2024
Julia Ann Denzmore, or Julie, born on February 24, 1954, in Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024. A free spirit with a strong will, Julie set out for California but ultimately found her home in Delaware, where she began a new chapter of her life.
In 1974, Julie graduated from Job Corps, marking the start of a dedicated career...
W. Beatrice Whitworth
Aug 14, 2024
W. Beatrice Whitworth was born on March 25, 1943, in Mason, Tennessee, to Odessa and Charles Adams. She passed away on August 14, 2024 in Dover, Delaware.
Beatrice graduated from Charles Sumner High School in St. Louis, Missouri (class of 1962). She received her Associate in Applied Science/Data Processing from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park in 1987, and Bachelor...
Walter Thomas Brown
Aug 13, 2024
Walter Thomas Brown of Bear, Delaware, was born on October 7, 1953 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was born to Lilburn V. Brown, and Marjorie Virginia Brown. He transitioned to be with the Lord on August 13, 2024 at Christiana Care in Newark, Delaware.
Walter received his early childhood education at Mary C.I. Williams Elementary, and Bayard Middle School. He graduated from...
Dora A. Polk
Aug 10, 2024
Mother Dora Ann Polk was born in Salem, New Jersey on September 3rd, 1935 to the late
Ralph L. Anderson Sr. and Pearl F. Anderson.
Dora was one of six children (Ralph Anderson Jr., Jean Anderson-Watkins, Elaine Anderson,
Marie Russ, and Allen Anderson) and raised in a Christian home. She was educated in the
Salem county public school system.
Dora worked for thirty-three years at...
Alice Mae Johnson
Aug 6, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of Alice Johnson of Smyrna, DE . Surrounded by family Alice passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the age of 80.Alice Johnson was born November 11, 1943, to the late Henrietta and Louis Johnson Sr., she lived in Laurel, DE with her siblings: the late...
Linnell " Lenny" Norris Church
Aug 4, 2024
Linnell Norris Church was born to the late James O. and Maria E. Church on May 9, 1956. He
departed this earthly life on Sunday August 4, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Lenny received his elementary and secondary education in Wilmington, DE public schools. He
loved playing little league baseball, amongst other sports. He attended P.S. DuPont High School
for a couple...
Preston R. Hudson, Sr.
Aug 4, 2024
Preston Roscoe Hudson, Sr. was born in Snow Hill, MD on November 18, 1940, to the late James and Louise (Collins) Hudson. He later moved to Wilmington, DE during his early years.
Preston departed this earthly life peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from labor to eternal rest. He was affectionately called “Hard Rock” and “Little Head” by his family and...
Lamotte S. Chandler
Aug 3, 2024
Lamotte S. Chandler better known as "Spuddy" was born on December 19th, 1960 to Barbara Chandler Dozier and the late Clarence Murphy in Wilmington, Delaware. Lamotte transitioned on August the 3rd, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Spuddy attended Howard Vocational High School where he received his formal education. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1979 where he...
Willie Terry, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Willie Terry Jr. was born on January 5, 1931. He departed this life on August 1, 2024, with his granddaughter Kacia by his side. He was 93 years of age.
Willie Terry Jr., more commonly known as “Bill,” was born in Buena Vista, Georgia, to Willie Terry Sr. and Lola Merrit-Terry. He received his education in the Buena Vista, GA school...
Rita Yvonne Edwards
Jul 28, 2024
Rita Yvonne Morgan Edwards was born on March 12, 1950 in
Brooklyn, New York to Maude Dozier and Roger Morgan.
Rita grew up in Brooklyn and Queens and matriculated though the NYC Public School
System. Rita graduated from Howard University where she studied
Education. She also earned two Master's Degrees one in Counseling and
one in School Administration. Rita was a Guidance Counselor for 30...
Armand S. Jones
Jul 26, 2024
Armand Scharif Jones better known to many as “Poppy” was born
along with his twin sister Chariss "Resse” on November 15, 1988,
in Wilmington, DE to Marian Jones and Thomas Fletcher. Poppy
departed this life on July 26, 2024, at Christiana Hospital.
“Poppy” received his education in the Red Clay, and Christina
School Districts, graduating from Glasgow High School. After high
school Poppy attended the Wilmington...
Hilda Margaret Chapman
Jul 26, 2024
Hilda Margaret Chapman was born on November 12, 1929, in Hockessin, Delaware to Highland Henry Sr. and Rosie Henry. She passed away on July 26, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Hilda received her early childhood education at the Hockessin All Colored school and went to Howard High School for high school. She also graduated from Delaware Technical and Community college with an...
