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

Bishop James L. Drewry, Sr.

Bishop James L. Drewry, Sr.

May 22, 2015

passed away peacefully on May 22, 2015 at home with his wife by his side. Bishop James L. Drewry is the Presiding Bishop of True Vine Holiness Churches in Wilmington, DE and Rocky Mount, NC. He was also the Senior Advisor to The Repairer's of the Breach Apostolic Alliance Board. All donations can be sent to True Vine Holiness Church...

Linda Marie Mcghee Brokenbrough

Linda Marie Mcghee Brokenbrough

May 20, 2015

Age 64 passed away peacefully on May 20, 2015.

Emma Louise Tinsley

Emma Louise Tinsley

May 20, 2015

Mrs. Tinsley transitioned on May 20, 2015 at Wilmington Hospital.

Waylyn E. Warrington

Waylyn E. Warrington

May 14, 2015

Waylyn leaves to cherish fond memories with her children, Tiron, Tiwanda and Tilynn Warrington; grandchildren, Tinylah, Brandon, Bra'Ron and Rayniyah; nieces, Aniya Warrington, Ryannah and R-e'annah Wilson; sister, Wanda(Ryan) Wilson; brother, Wayne(Carolyn) Warrington and a host other relatives and friends.

Cassandra Rose

Cassandra Rose

May 11, 2015

All services for Ms. Rose are private.

William Marshall ""Honey" "Daddy" "Wil"" Wilson, Sr.

William Marshall ""Honey" "Daddy" "Wil"" Wilson, Sr.

May 7, 2015

Passed on May 7, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 64 years, Alpaine E. Wilson; 5 daughters, Delphaine Reed, Sherry Glasco (Joseph), Marcia Rider ( Donald), Alexis Fenwick (Terry), Faith Lively (Jeffrey); 2 sons, Marshall Wilson, Jr. and Glenn Wilson; 18 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other family and...

Willie Edward "Pops June" Wright, Jr.

Willie Edward "Pops June" Wright, Jr.

May 5, 2015

Willie was a seasoned mechanic at A.C.Layman. He later became self employed as one of the best mechanics in Wilmington, DE. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Georgia; children, Willie III, James, Mary and Brenda Wright; mother Mary Elizabeth McCray; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.

Queen Esther Gardner Malik

Queen Esther Gardner Malik

May 3, 2015

passed on May 3, 2015 surrounded by her family. Queen was predeceased by her daughter, Vandere Gardner. Queen leaves cherished memories with her husband, Taqiyy S. Malik; daughter, Pamela Lafate; aunt, Louise Ashley Richardson; 4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers donate to your favorite charity in her honor.

David Alan Grant, Sr.

David Alan Grant, Sr.

May 1, 2015

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Mary E. Brooks

Mary E. Brooks

Apr 25, 2015

passed on April 25, 2015 at Christiana Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Councilman Wallace E. Brooks, Sr.; parents, Mary E. Smith-Lewis and Ruben Smith and step-father, Earl Simpers. Mary was previously employed by Wilmington General Hospital and Franklin & Simon. She retired from Delaware Trust Bank. She was a former member of Shiloh Baptist Church for...

Joanne T. Robinson

Joanne T. Robinson

Apr 23, 2015

Ms. Robinson passed on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Joanne leaves to cherish her memories: son, Tyrone(Marshina)Robinson; grandson, Tyrone, Jr. "TJ"; nephew Barry & Carmal Terrell; nieces, Carla Carter and Crystal Weathers Carter; a host great nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Wendy Wilhelminia Crawford

Wendy Wilhelminia Crawford

Apr 21, 2015

Wendy leaves to mourn her memory, her parents, Norman and Jeraldine "Nellie" Cooper; 6 brothers, Howard(Shonie) Craighead, Dondi Craighead, Norman Cooper, III, Darryl L. Cooper, Arnold (Faith) Cooper and Donald (Corrin) Cooper; 2 sisters, Regina(Clifton) Carr and Kathy(George) Murray; life-long companion, Felix Morales; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

George Aaron Richardson

George Aaron Richardson

Apr 19, 2015

George is the beloved husband of Sharon Matthews-Richardson. He also leaves to mourn his mother, Virginia B. Lucas and a host of other family members and friends.

Andrew G. "Jack" Jackson

Andrew G. "Jack" Jackson

Apr 17, 2015

Mr. Jackson passed on April 17, 2015 at Wilmington Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy Hines-Jackson.

Nyeisha Ryenae "Kiwi" Spence

Nyeisha Ryenae "Kiwi" Spence

Apr 17, 2015

Nye was very out spoken, lovable, caring and funny. Nye loved taking pictures with her mother. Nyeisha leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Detoshia Spence; father, Dale-Juan Waters; brother, Dredon Waters; grandparents, Devene & Hazel Spence,Sr., Hilary & Burlessa Waters and Cassie Johnson; great grandparents, Jeanette & Robert Hayman, Elmer & Johnnie Conquest, Shelia Hall, George & Irene Fisher...

Annie Bernice Johnson

Annie Bernice Johnson

Apr 17, 2015

passed on April 17, 2015 at Seasons Hospice. Annie leaves to cherish her memory her grandchildren, Dante, Darius, Rayha and Bari; brother, Melvin Rogers and a host of other relatives and friends.

Lindbergh Bowe

Lindbergh Bowe

Apr 16, 2015

Obituary not available.

Nathaniel A. "Nate" Guerrier

Nathaniel A. "Nate" Guerrier

Apr 16, 2015

Nathaniel relocated to Delaware at the age of 7 with his parents.Nate played football and baseball for various teams. He leaves to cherish his memory mother, Isabel Guerrier; father, Gabriel Guerrier; brother, Gabriel(Sierra) Guerrier III; grandmother, Dorothy Gordon; nieces, Nyasia and McKinley Guerrier; nephew, Nikolai Guerrier and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Lady Yvonne Vaughan

Lady Yvonne Vaughan

Apr 14, 2015

Lady Vaughan passed on April 14, 2015 at Seasons Hospice. Lady Vaughan leaves fond memories with her husband of 34 years, Pastor Larry Vaughan; two children, Layvonne(Kurt) Laylor and Doris Michelle Conway; mother, Doris Williams; sister, Sarah(Michael) Cooper; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, Mt. Sinai Church Family and friends.

Robert Edward Ames

Robert Edward Ames

Apr 11, 2015

Robert Ames went home to be with his Lord April 11, 2015. Born February 18, 1957 in Wilmington Delaware to the Late Leroy Ames Sr. and the Late Rosemary Bivens, and the mother that helped raise him, the Late Jacqueline Ames. He leaves to cherish his memory siblings Teresa, Trina(Hason), Yvette, and devoted sister Laura; Arthur Sr., Michael, and Leroy...

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