Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Frederick E. Hawkes, Sr.
Sep 16, 2024
Frederick E. Hawkes, Sr., 81, passed into eternal glory on September 16, 2024, in Wilmington, Delaware at Accent Care Hospice. He was born the sixth child to the late Robert E and Laura J. Driver Hawkes on April 24, 1943, and he was a twin to Frances. Frederick was a loving father to Terry and Robin Fassett, Charmaine (Joanne) and...
Charles Robert Miller
Sep 13, 2024
Charles Robert Miller was born on December 29, 1961 in Wilmington Delaware, to Sarah
Maxine Terrell and Charles Sterling Miller-Bey. He passed away on Friday September 13, 2024
in Wilmington Delaware.
Charles received his education in Wilmington Public Schools, Northeast Elementary, Warner
Middle School and Brandywine High School. After school, Charles enlisted in the US Navy.
Charles was proceeded by his parents and his sisters,...
Minister of Music Roy James Johnson
Sep 13, 2024
Roy James Johnson was born on May 16, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Lionel
Johnson, Sr. and Audrey Olivia Johnson. He moved from labor to reward on September 13,
2024, surrounded by family and devoted friends. Roy left a lasting legacy of love, friendship,
and faith.
“Dr. Johnson,” as he was affectionately called, was reared in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and
graduated from...
Thomas J. Rawley
Sep 11, 2024
Thomas Jefferson Rawley was born on October 13, 1940 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to the late Virgil Calhoun Rawley and the late Marie Johnson. In his hometown, he was affectionately known as “Buck” because of his love for horses.
Thomas attended JJ Jones High School where he began his career in football. He was recruited by Coach Bryant to attend...
Robin Rochelle Washington-Ohuanbor
Sep 10, 2024
Robin Rochelle Washington Ohuanbor was born on April 19, 1967 to the late Robert and Gloria Washington in Lakewood, NJ. She was educated in the public school system and graduated from Lakewood High School. As a child, Robin was high spirited and strong willed, characteristics that prevailed throughout her lifetime. Her sense of humor was one of her greatest assets,...
Karl David Walker
Sep 10, 2024
Karl David Walker, affectionately known as “Rascal” was born October 10, 1953 to the late
Delores Walker-Lyle and King David Bordeaux (KD) in Rocky Point, NC. He departed this life
September 10, 2024 in the company of his love ones. His early public education was received in
the Wilmington, Delaware school system. Karl worked for the Wilmington Housing Authority
Maintenance Department after his time...
Debra (Debbie) Sims
Sep 9, 2024
Debbie Sims, 67, of Trenton, New Jersey passed away on September 9, 2024. Forever missed loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Ulysses G. Wilson
Sep 9, 2024
Ulysses G. Wilson, age 90, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Christiana Hospital. He was born in Chester County PA, on August 13, 1934, to the late Paul, and Mary Lou Wilson.
He attended the Avon Grove School District in Avondale, PA. Ulysses worked for Penndale Trucking Company until he retired as his own independent business owner....
Wilma C. Dickerson
Aug 31, 2024
Wilma C. Dickerson was born on October 29, 1932 in Greenwood, Delaware. She received her education in the Wilmington school system. She peacefully transitioned on August 31, 2024 at the age of 91.
Wilma worked at Wilmington Dry Goods in downtown Wilmington for many years until she was transferred to Tri-State mall, which became Value City. She worked there until she...
Deacon Samuel Lee Reeves, Sr.
Aug 27, 2024
Samuel L. Reeves, Sr., affectionately known as Big Daddy, Slice, and Brownie, was born on October 20, 1938 to the late Boyd Raymond and Rosiebell Reeves in Oxford, PA. He was the fourth of nine siblings. On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Sam departed this life at the Chester County Hospital with his wife, oldest daughter, and his granddaughter (his personal...
Jeffery Lynn Wooten
Aug 23, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Wooten was the sunshine born to the late Rufus and
Mattie Corene Wooten on a very cold day, February 12th, 1958. He quietly slipped
away from us on Friday, August 23rd, 2024 in the Chestnut Hill Lodge and
Rehabilitation Center, where he resided for the past two years.
Jeff was educated in Wilmington, where he attended Northeast Elementary School, Burnett Middle School....
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...
