Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
John Wesley ""Honey Drip"" Dennis
Apr 8, 2016
John Wesley Dennis also affectionately known as "Honey Drip" or "Drip" was born October 23, 1945 in Princess Anne Maryland. He departed this life peacefully on April 8, 2016 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. John served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967, during the Vietnam War. He was a man of honor, integrity, dignity and respect. He...
Ursula Nadine Phares
Apr 5, 2016
Ursula passed on April 5, 2016. She is the daughter of Emma Phares and the late Utha N. Phares.
James Garfield Rochester
Apr 3, 2016
James passed on April 3, 2016. James leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Alfreda Victoria Rochester-Cain (Wilbert), two sons, Alfred Rochester (Regina) and Bernard Rochester (Gracie); five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Howard Vaughn Rooney
Mar 31, 2016
departed this life on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at University of Penn Hospital surrounded by family. Howard worked for 26 yrs. at VWR International in Bridgeport, NJ, where he later retired. He enjoyed Nascar (Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.), Baseball, Hockey, a diehard EAGLES fan. He also enjoyed bowling, playing softball, watching game shows, doing crossword puzzle and reading...
Janiya Danae Battle
Mar 29, 2016
Janiya passed on March 29, 2016. Janiya leaves to cherish her memory Mother and Father, Gennifer and Tomar Bivens; Father and Mother, Andre and Tabe Battle.
Dennis Franklin "Jr" Thomas, Jr.
Mar 28, 2016
On this day we have all come together to show our love and appreciation for someone whom exudes the true meaning of the word L.O.V.E. Dennis F. Thomas, Jr., born August 5, 1961 in Wilmington, DE to Annie M. Thomas and Dennis F. Thomas, Dr. He departed his life March 28, 2016, after a short illness. He was educated in...
Joyce C. Wright
Mar 27, 2016
Joyce passed on March 27, 2016. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Floyd E. Wright, Jr.; children, Janice M. Vick, Veronica D. Downing and Lauren Wright; 2 grandchildren, Savanna Downing and Paul Downing, II; and a host of other family and friends.
Thomas L. Bullock
Mar 18, 2016
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have finish my course, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7) Thomas was born September 30, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware to late Oscar Miller Bullock and Rebecca White. He passed on March 18, 2016. He graduated from Howard High School and attended Delaware Technical Community College. Thomas...
Terria Mason
Mar 18, 2016
Terria passed on March 18, 2016. Terria leaves to cherish her memory, her children whom she lived for Darrell, Jaiden and Morgan, Jr.; 3 grandchildren Janyese Mason, Taniyah Spencer and Dar'yiana Mason; God Daughter Cierra Carlton; 2 sisters Dawn Mason and Stephanie Loat; 3 brothers Steven Mason Demeatrius and Edward Loat; Grandfather Wee-Jay Cephas and a host of nieces, nephews,...
William Earl Bowe
Mar 16, 2016
William passed on March 16, 2016 at Wilmington Hospital. William is the husband of Ilma A. Bowe.
Beverly Coates Lawson
Mar 14, 2016
Beverly passed on March 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Sherman Lawson, Jr. Beverly is the beloved mother of Derek and Jeffrey Lawson.
John David "Dave" Williams
Mar 14, 2016
John passed on March 14, 2016 at home. John is the loving husband of Marsha; father of, John, Jr., Tyrone and David Williams; 4 grandchildren John, III, Jonajia, Chardia, Day'miur and a host of other family members and friends.
Dillard Webster Christmas
Mar 13, 2016
Dillard passed on March 13, 2016. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Leonard Joseph "Joe" Young, Sr.
Mar 10, 2016
Leonard Joseph Young, Sr. affectionately known as Joe, made his transition to eternal rest on Wednesday, March 10, 2016 after a short illness. Joe's transition comes only 40 days after the transition of his beloved wife, Vivian. Joe and Vivian were married for 73 years and had a long and very good life. Their lives were intertwined like the roots...
