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

Ronald Sylvester Price

Ronald Sylvester Price

Feb 25, 2016

Ronald passed on February 25, 2016. Ronald leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Terry R. Price; children, Crystal Holden, Latitica (Bernard) Smiley, Ronald Wallace, Corey (Kendra) Wallace; father, Oliver E. Price, Sr.; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 brother; 6 sisters; man's best friend, Gizmo and a host of other family and friends.

Pauline Parker Tucker

Pauline Parker Tucker

Feb 24, 2016

Pauline passed away peacefully at ManorCare on February 24, 2016. Born and raised in Oak Hall, VA, Pauline relocated to Salem, NJ at an early age. She was predeceased by her parents (Janettie and John Parker), husband of 32 years, Otis Tucker, daughter and son-in-law, Hazel and Augustus Janey, son, Lawrence Duncan, six brothers, one sister, three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law...

Jean R. Myers

Jean R. Myers

Feb 24, 2016

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Roberta M. Stewart

Roberta M. Stewart

Feb 23, 2016

Roberta passed on February 23, 2016. Roberta leaves to cherish her memory, son, Robin Slowe; devoted granddaughter, Monique Slowe; grandchildren, Roland and Ramonni Slowe, LaToy, Tangi and Drew Robertson; devoted great grandson, Lerone Slowe; 8 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Joseph J. Orr

Joseph J. Orr

Feb 20, 2016

Joseph was born on November 23, 1970 in Wilmington, DE. Joseph was the third child of the late William and Bonita Orr. He departed this life on February 20, 2016 at Temple University Hospital. Joseph was educated in the Christiana School district. He worked various jobs as a laborer. He had a passion for writing and composing music. He loved...

Richard Allen "Rich" Seth, Jr.

Richard Allen "Rich" Seth, Jr.

Feb 20, 2016

Rich is the beloved son of Leslie L. Myers and Richard Allen Seth, Sr.

Larry W. Washington

Larry W. Washington

Feb 20, 2016

Larry passed on February 20, 2016 at Christiana Hospital. Larry leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Gwendolyn; 4 children Lamont Washington, LeShawn Washington, Zabrina Hoskins and Nikki Small; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 4 siblings Joan (Tom) Groce, Mary Washington, William (Thelma) Washington, and James Washington.

Franklin Marshall Taylor

Franklin Marshall Taylor

Feb 20, 2016

Frank passed on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in San Diego, CA. Frank is the son of the late Reverend Elliott N. Taylor and Indiaola Taylor. Frank leaves to cherish his memory his devoted son Justin; 9 sisters, Teel(Eugene) Petty, Vickie(Joe) Garrett, Violet ( Lee) Williams, Catherine Hammond, Jacqueline Taylor, Natalie White, Sarah Richards, Eloise Saunders and Khadeejah Bint and a...

Ricky V. Waters

Ricky V. Waters

Feb 19, 2016

Ricky is the beloved son of Ruth Williams. All services are private.

Ruth Mae Luke

Ruth Mae Luke

Feb 17, 2016

Ruth passed from this life on February 17, 2016. Ruth leaves to cherish her memory, 4 children, Michael (Leslie) Brown, Annette (Ray) Stevens, Richard(Dorri) Brown and Victor Brown; 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.

Jerry Robbins

Jerry Robbins

Feb 17, 2016

Mr. Robbins passed on February 17, 2016. Jerry leaves fond memories with his loving wife Vivian V. Robbins, children and a host of other family members and friends.

Ruth Legette Harper

Ruth Legette Harper

Feb 16, 2016

Ruth B. Legette-Harper, age 64, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2016 at CCMC with her niece Felicia Cleveland-Dean by her side. Ruth touched the lives of so many and always willing to help when called upon. Ruth is predeceased by her parents, Roosevelt Legette, Sr., Ruth D. Legette and her sister, Pearline Legette-Craig. Ruth is survived by her devoted...

Louise D. "Nicsey" Murray

Louise D. "Nicsey" Murray

Feb 16, 2016

Nicsey passed on February 16, 2016. Nicsey leaves to cherish her memory her husband Bruce Murray; daughter Shonta Parson and sons James Parson, Bruce Murray, Bryan Murray and James Murray; mother Mary Parson and mother-in-law Barbara Kelley; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, 1 brother and a host of other family members and friends.

Mary Z. Dodson

Mary Z. Dodson

Feb 15, 2016

Mary Z. (Fowlkes)Dodson, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Belvedere Nursing Home in Chester, Pa. Mary Z. Dodson was born August 4, 1924 in Keysville, Virginia to the late Rufus and Louise Fowlkes. She was educated in the Charlotte County Public Schools and later moved to West Chester, Pa where she married the late Nathan Dodson....

Laura E. Turner

Laura E. Turner

Feb 15, 2016

Laura E. Turner joined her mother and father, Victoria and Robert, sister Margaret and devoted great nephew/niece Leroy and Jaqueline Ames Sr. in heaven on February 15, 2016. Laura leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted great niece, Laura Ames and niece and nephews, Theresa, Arthur, and Leroy Ames, other family and friends. Thanks to the 2nd Floor Staff at...

Dr. Emmanuel Babatunde Durosomo

Dr. Emmanuel Babatunde Durosomo

Feb 8, 2016

Dr. Emmanuel Babatunde Durosomo, beloved first son and third child of Elijah Olarewaju Dursomo of Olobado's compound in Oshogbo, Nigeria; and Victor Taiwo Dursomo(nee Odubanjo) of Itantebo quarters in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria, was born on May 26, 1953 in Lagos, Nigeria. Dr. Tunde Durosomo attended Christ Apostolic Church Primary School in Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria for his elementary education. He attended...

Ella Mae "Hannah" Lovett

Ella Mae "Hannah" Lovett

Feb 8, 2016

Ella leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Bobbye Gilmore (Walter) of Bear, De, Gwendolyn Lovett of Wilmington, DE; two sons, Frederick Lovett(Stacie) of New Castle, DE; Cardell Lovett of Wilmington, DE; one brother, Charles Edward Robertson, Sr. of Millen, GA.; five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, twelve great great grandchildren, one cousin, Willie Mae Johnson of Millen, GA.; a dedicated...

James E. Franklin

James E. Franklin

Feb 7, 2016

James E. Franklin was born in Knoxville, Tennessee September 11, 1941. He entered into eternal rest on February 7, 2016 at Christina Hospital in Newark, Delaware. After graduating high school he left Tennessee to pursuit bigger dreams and he landed in Connecticut where he took up playing bass guitar. He eventually landed in Brooklyn New York and became a very...

Sheila Ann Sessoms Parker

Sheila Ann Sessoms Parker

Feb 5, 2016

Sheila passed on February 5, 2016 at Seasons Hospice. Sheila leaves to cherish her memories daughters, Shariee and Pauline Sessoms, son Ernest Sessoms; and devoted friends Malikah Burrell, whom she called daughter and Ronisha Skinner, along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Lucinda Mae Trawick

Lucinda Mae Trawick

Feb 4, 2016

Ms. Trawick was called to rest on Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Gertrude Harris and one of eight siblings. Ms. Trawick leaves to cherish her memory two sons Minister Andrew Hughes (Gwendolyn) Traywick and Eric Trawick; four grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives & friends. Services will be...

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