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

Ruby N. Williams

Ruby N. Williams

Sep 7, 2014

Ruby N. Williams was born on June 10, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Charlotte and Paul Woodard. She went home to be with Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2014 after spending the weekend with her family at her side. Ruby moved to Wilmington, Delaware in her adolescence but often spent her summers in Tennessee. She attended Howard High...

Larry M. Banks

Larry M. Banks

Sep 4, 2014

age 58, passed away on September 4, 2014. Larry was born to Dorothy Glover and the late William J. Banks in Trenton, New Jersey. He was preceded in death by 1 sister Jean Banks and 3 brothers Milton Banks, Walter Banks & Bob Banks. He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Dorothy Glover; children Lafaya Evans, Lashanda Williams, Yolanda...

Lorraine Jarman

Lorraine Jarman

Sep 2, 2014

Our Lord and Savior, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, sent his ministering angels to call our beloved Lorraine Jarman to eternal rest on September 2, 2014, after 84 years of dedicated service to family, faith, and friends. Lorraine was a warm, beautiful, soldier in His army who faithfully demonstrated agape love. Her encouraging, family-centered spirit will be long remembered....

Ulysses Brown

Ulysses Brown

Sep 2, 2014

Age 55, passed away on September 2, 2014. Read Ulysses Brown, Jr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Carolyn R. Francis

Carolyn R. Francis

Sep 1, 2014

age 73, passed away on September 1, 2014. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Quinton Jones and Marcella Jones, sisters Sandra Thomas, Maria Jones and Yvonne Jones and brother William H. Jones. She leaves to cherish her memories 2 sons Derrick Francis (Mary) and Dwayne Francis; 1 sister Joyce Collins (Lawrence); 9 grandchildren Dwayne Jr., Devon, Deshaunda, Darren,...

Diana Lee Collick

Diana Lee Collick

Sep 1, 2014

Diana leaves to cherish her memories her children; Melinda Collick of Snow Hill, MD, Earl Collick, Jr.(Sheila) of Stockton, MD, Amanda Collick of Stockton, MD, Clara Hall (Wayne) of Philadelphia, PA, Adam Collick of Hyattsville, MD and Danaa Collick (Natashia) of Berlin, MD; twenty grandchildren, Mark, Eddie, Lee, Leroy, Leron, Reed, Janika, Danielle, Tierra, Charles, Dana, Derreck, Iesha, Darius, Little...

Howard Dwayne Watkins

Howard Dwayne Watkins

Aug 31, 2014

Age 33, passed away on August 31, 2014. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Marie & Ike Berry, Sr., maternal grandparents Hazel Watkins & Chester Watkins, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories children, Howard Dwayne Watkins, Jr., Tamere Watkins, Howleshia Marie Watkins and Tameria Watkins; parents Deserie Watkins & Howard Berry; 1 brother Michael Watkins, 1...

Princess Ujunwa Ibekaku

Princess Ujunwa Ibekaku

Aug 27, 2014

age 29, passed away on August 27, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Ejike Ibekaku. Read Princess Ibekaku's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Iris Maria Jolly

Iris Maria Jolly

Aug 26, 2014

Born in Wilmington, De. on July 14, 1944 to the late William T. and Marion M. Wilkerson, departed this life peacefully on August 26, 2014. She is survived and cherished by her 2 sons George (Kim) and Pierre (Rose)Jolly, both of Wilmington, De.; 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 4 siblings and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members...

Betty Ann Young

Betty Ann Young

Aug 23, 2014

age 63, entered into eternal rest on August 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter Shalynn Young. She is survived by her husband John Young, 2 sons Bruce Selby (Niakeesha) and Michael Selby (Shawn). Read Betty Young's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Jean Lorraine Warner

Jean Lorraine Warner

Aug 22, 2014

Jean Lorraine (Thomas) Warner the daughter of Doris O. Washington and the late Dennis R. Thomas departed this life at home surrounded by family on August 22, 2014 at the age of 63. She was educated in the Wilmington Public School System and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1969. She met and was united in Holy Matrimony to...

Rose M. Wells

Rose M. Wells

Aug 22, 2014

Age 63, passed away on August 22, 2014. Rose was preceded in death by her father Dillard Wells and brother Paul Wells. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter Mia Wells, 3 sons Benjamin Crocker, Andre Wells and Ralphford Wells; 4 sisters Jackie Harmon, Diane Rucker, Kathy Jackson and Bonita Lewis; 2 brothers Dillard Wells and Thomas Wells and...

Mildred E. Bivens

Mildred E. Bivens

Aug 21, 2014

age 89, passed away on August 21, 2014. Read Mildred Bivens's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Mildred Estelle Bivens

Mildred Estelle Bivens

Aug 21, 2014

age 89 passed away on August 21, 2014. Mildred was preceded in death by 1 brother Joseph Matthews, Jr. and 1 son Victor Bivens. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter Jacquline Brown and 1 son Tyrone Matthews, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, a host of other family members and friends. Read Mildred Bivens's Obituary and...

Shelley Ray Broadnax

Shelley Ray Broadnax

Aug 18, 2014

Shelley Ray Broadnax , son of the late Garland & Vinnie Broadnax was born July 19, 1939 in Spray, North Carolina. He went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife Brenda, his loving children James (Michelle) Ward and Tania (Brundon)Brown, 6 grandchildren, 1 godson Terrene Bernard; a host...

Ernestine Chandler

Ernestine Chandler

Aug 17, 2014

passed on August 17, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories 2 sons, Dwayne Chandler (Dottie) and Nigel Chandler;5 sister, Barbara D. Young, Lorraine Nelson, Rosemary Brown (Donald), Sheila Evans (Harvey) and Sharon Briscoe (Clifton); 3 brothers, Kenneth Chandler (Sharon), James Chandler and Robert Chandler (Rosetta); sister-in-law, Celeste Chandler; grandchildren, Elrdra Ray, Brittany Nicole Chandler, Ebony Nigel Palmer, Kristina Gibbs,...

Deshawn J. Saunders

Deshawn J. Saunders

Aug 16, 2014

age 39, passed away on August 18, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories, her father and mother Lewis and Lorraine Saunders; 2 daughters Zuri and Raven; 1 brother Devon (Krista); 3 nieces Brittany, Brandy and Shannon; a host of other family members and friends. Read Deshawn Saunders's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Brice M. Hall

Brice M. Hall

Aug 15, 2014

age 59, passed away on August 15, 2014. Brice was preceded in death by his parents Harrison and Hannah Hall, 1 brother Vaughn Hal; 3 sisters Aretha Hall, Irene Spence and Doretta Adkins; 1 niece Linda Tull and in-laws Robert Barnes, William Tull, James Toon, Edna Toon and Purnell Spence. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife Mary Larnice Hall...

Stanley Edward Scott

Stanley Edward Scott

Aug 15, 2014

Stanley Edward Scott, who was affectionately called Stan, was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 5, 1938 to the late John and Genieve Scott. He was one of four siblings. His brother, Preseton, and his sisters, Margaret and Genieve, all predeceased him. Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, quietly called Stanley home to rest from his labor on August 15,...

Dorothy Hines Jackson

Dorothy Hines Jackson

Aug 14, 2014

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories, her beloved husband, Andrew Jackson; two sons, Clayton Hines and Maurice Jackson (Evang. Barbour); three daughters, Marie Blakeney (Jason), Gloria Jackson and Yvonne Jackson; daughter-in-law, Jackie Hines; two brothers, Roland and Howard Cook (Bessie); one maternal grandson, Norman Hines, Jr.; 19 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; goddaughter, Tyus Walker; a host...

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