Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
King Solomon Beavers, Sr.
Jul 25, 2024
King Solomon Beavers, Sr. affectionately known as Beav, Slang, Zoom, and King Beav was born December 24th ,1964 in Brooklyn, New York to the late James & Emma Beavers and peacefully fell asleep at Seasons Hospice in Newark, DE on July 25, 2024 surrendered by his family & prayer warriors.
Beav was the youngest sibling to the late James “Junie” Beavers...
Joy Germaine Hunter
Jul 25, 2024
Joy Germaine Hunter was born November 1, 1941 to the late
Lionel and Lucille Trotman in Brooklyn, New York. Joy was
educated through the school system of New York City. She was
baptized at an early age under Reverend Chapman of Bethel
Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY. Her mother Lucille and
grandparents Deacon and Deaconess Ralph and Lillian Paulson
kept Joy grounded in the word. Joy...
Pamela D. Newby
Jul 23, 2024
Pamela D. Newby was born on December 13, 1950, In Wilmington, Delaware to Evelyn D. and Raleigh E. Moore. Pamela passed on July 23, 2024 In Wilmington, Delaware.
Pamela received her early education in Wilmington, Delaware Public School System. Pamela was a homemaker until her children were school age. Pamela worked several jobs throughout her life. Pamela retired from the City...
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...
Bertha Marie Williams
Jul 21, 2024
Bertha Marie Bordley-Williams came into this world on February 27, 1936 to Elanore Bordley, in
Armstrong, DE. Bertie or Bert as she was affectionately called, attended and graduated from Louis L.
Redding School.
Bertie had no siblings but she was doted on by her mother and grandmother Ella Bordley. Bertie had
17 uncles and aunts who were like her brothers and sisters.
Bertie met and...
Thelma G. Jones
Jul 20, 2024
Thelma Geneva Jones was born on May 16, 1931, to Thelma and Emmit Smith in Wilmington,
Delaware. She blessed us with 93 years of a beautiful life well lived.
Thelma, affectionately known as “Tootsie”, received her education through the Wilmington public
school system and graduated from Howard High School class of 1949. She played on the
women’s basketball team. She married her high school...
Helen Sabrina Hall
Jul 19, 2024
Helen Sabrina Hall was born on January 16, 1973, to Deborah Jean Hall and Edward Clinton Hall, Sr. She was raised in Philadelphia by her mother and grandmother and later by her step-grandfather, Arthur Taylor (Daddy T). Michael Mosely greatly assumed the fatherly role and supported Deborah and Helen until his death.
Helen, named after her Nana,...
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
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.
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...
Aaden Jayon Bailey
Jul 16, 2024
Aaden Jayon Bailey was born February 14, 2009 to the proud parents, Andraea Marshall and Damon Bailey in Newark,
Delaware.
Aaden departed this life on July 16, 2024. Aaden, in his early years, was raised in Wilmington, Delaware
and later moved to Houston, Texas. Aaden attended Elisk High School in Alief ISD in Houston, Texas. Aaden enjoyed rapping,
singing and spending time with his...
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
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...
