Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Ethel Linda Payne
Jun 4, 2014
Age 63, passed away on June 4, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter Gia Viet Dixon; 5 grandchildren Sonia Renee Dixon, Ernestine YuShonda Barrett, Kyree T. Dixon, Toni DuShawn Dixon and Ky'Airr Dixon-Shelby; 1 sister Cheryl Calicott-Trawick, 2 brothers Terrence Lee Payne and Daryl Eugene Payne of Manchester, CT.; 2 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, colleagues...
Ruth Ann Burgess
Jun 3, 2014
Age 62, passed away on June 3, 2014 surrounded by the loving staff of Regal Heights Nursing Facility. She was preceded in death by her parents James Willard and Julie McFadden Burgess. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter Cassandra Gorham(Corey), 1 son Bryan Burgess(Alysha); granddaughters Sierra, Kashaya, Courtney, Bryanna and Aaliyah; great-grandchildren Devon, Janiyah, Rocshir and Jaelyn; sisters...
Wesley E. Bleen
May 31, 2014
Age 84, departed this life on May 31, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife Marian, children: Gary, Janet, Shari Morrow (Ron), Wesley, Jr. and Yolanda; 1 sister, Josephine Dawson. Read Wesley Bleen's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
James Charles Whitaker
May 27, 2014
A long time Salem County, NJ employee, was called to his permanent home, suddenly on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Pearl M. Whitaker; daughters, Marlo Whitaker Callahan and Angela D. Whitaker, a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to the Disabled American...
Sue Bailey
May 23, 2014
Age 68, passed away on May 23, 2014. Read Sue Bailey's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Johnnie Thompkins
May 20, 2014
Entered into eternal peace surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Season's Hospice. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted son, Raymond V. Thompkins, a daughter-in-law, Melva Thompkins, 7 grandchildren; Raymond V. Thompkins, Nathaniel V. Thompkins (Bena), Anthony L. Thompkins (Sheila), Estherleah R. Bias (Robert), Shawn V. Thompkins (Deneen), Allen and Marco Valencia; 16...
Mary E. Hudson
May 19, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Hudson March 3, 1918 - May 19, 2014 Mary E. Hudson departed this life following a long illness. She was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to Sharecropper, parents Jimmie and Inell Jones. Married to Billie Hudson, Sr. on December 28, 1940, moved to Newark, New Jersey in 1952 and to Newark, Delaware in 2004. She was faithful...
Corey Douglas Mcmanus
May 18, 2014
"DJ Versatyle" age 41, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Corey was born in Wilm., DE on December 31, 1972. He fought the good fight of faith; he finished his race and won. He leaves to cherish his memory; his mother Angel McManus-Brown, stepfather, Carmen Alfonso Brown, grandmother, Lucille Jackson McManus and a host...
Janice Margaret Sweat
May 18, 2014
Janice Margaret Lawrence Sweat, 76, died on May 18, 2014, peacefully in her sleep. She was born on February 27, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to Alfonso and Margaret Hall. Janice was the 5th child of 6 children. Her brothers Alfonso (Al), Leon, and Charles (Father Chuck) predeceased her. She grew up in the West Philadelphia area until she married in...
Eloise Page
May 17, 2014
passed on May 17, 2014. Read Eloise Page's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Cynthia Denise Harris
May 16, 2014
passed on May 16, 2014 at her residence. Read Cynthia Harris's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Michele Lee Hines
May 15, 2014
Departed this life on May 15, 2014. She was born to Jacqueline S. Hines and the late Norman L. Hines, Sr. She leaves to cherish, her mother, Jacqueline; children Kira Hines, YaKyra Smith-Hines and Malachi Smith-Hines; brother Norman Hines; granddaughter Elayna; Grandparents Dorothy Hines-Jackson & Andrew Jackson; a host of other family and friends. Read Michele Hines's Obituary and Guestbook...
James A Chavis
May 15, 2014
James Alfred Chavis son of the late Reverend James J Chavis, and the late Luvenia Chavis of Baltimore, MD; was born on May 1, 1939 in the city of Baltimore, MD. James peacefully departed this life at his home at the age of 75, on May 15, 2014 in Wilmington, Delaware. James A. Chavis was a great family man and...
Elsie R. Waters
May 6, 2014
age 62, passed away on May 6, 2014. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Christine McQueen. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 son Laron Waters, 1 daughter Bonita Waters(Wesley), 4 grandchildren, 1 sister Becky McQueen Hutt(Howard), 1 brother Frank McQueen, a host of other relatives and Friends. Read Elsie Waters's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Dalila Tamara Carter-Taylor
May 4, 2014
Dalila was born on September 22, 1973 to Jeffrey Blake and Phyllis Carter at the General Hospital in Wilmington. Her parents preceded her in death. Dalila has 5 brothers: Victor Carter, Ifeon Carter, Frederick Bivens Jr., Ryan Blake, and Jeffrey Blake Jr. She also has 3 sisters: Sonja Carter, Tyree Bivens, and Jeanetta Bivens. Dalila was a tomboy that hated...
Betty Gibbs
May 3, 2014
passed on May 3, 2014. Betty leaves to cherish her memory; 3 children, Lavash A. "Candy" Spicer, Roderick A. "Rick" Gibbs (Cindy) and Tanya "Toni" Gibbs-Barnes; 2 brothers; Russell (Shirley) Cury and Harold Silas; 7 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren;17 great great grandchildren; an devoted friend Gerald Derry and a host of other relatives and friends. Read Betty Gibbs's Obituary and...
Elwood Wilson
Apr 30, 2014
passed on April 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; parents and one sister. He leaves to cherish his memories, 1 son, Deveral (Rev. Tracey) Wilson; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 3 sisters-in-law, Florence, Ruth, Margie; Goddaughter, Kina Jones Warren; 1 devoted niece, Dr. Cherita Carroll and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read...
Wilbert Matthew "Poppy" Brown
Apr 28, 2014
age 47, passed away on April 28, 2014. After attending Glasgow High School, Wilbert became an employee for Heysers Landscaping where he became foreman for about 10 years. After leaving Heysers he continued his employment at various temporary services until he landed a full-time position at Boscovs Department store. After sometime Wilbert sustained injuries which left him with more than...
