Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Gerald E Pennington
May 9, 2024
Wilmington, Delaware has lost one of its unsung maestros. Born on January 14, 1962, Gerald was a man who could turn a regular day into a symphony. His early childhood education began at head start then on to Northeast Elementary, which later became Martin Luther King Elementary School. Gerald's early years were a blend of books, blocks, music and occasionally...
Darrin A. Foster
May 8, 2024
Darrin Anthony Foster, lovingly enter this World on January 1, 1971, to Faith Thompson
and David Flammer-deceased, in Wilmington, DE. He departed this life on May 8, 2024.
Born into the tribe of Edith V. Williams, on the Northside of Wilmington, Darrin
was cultivated in a home full of family. He was raised with aunts who were more like
mothers, and shared a room...
Robert Wilson Lindsay
May 6, 2024
Robert Wilson Lindsay entered this world on October 5, 1940 in York County, South Carolina, born to his loving parents Cecelia Bowens Lindsay and Robert Edward Lindsay. He was the second son of six siblings. At the age of 83, Robert was called home to eternal rest on May 6, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware.
His early life was accentuated by several...
Oscar F Mitchell
May 1, 2024
Oscar Fry Mitchell, affectionately known as "Mitch," entered the world on November 13, 1932, in Smyrna, Delaware, born to his cherished parents Raliegh L. Mitchell and Cora Mitchell. At 91, he peacefully transitioned from his earthly existence on May 1st, 2024, in Hockessin, Delaware.
A graduate brimming with pride from Delaware State College in Dover, Oscar's path took a patriotic turn...
Frances Elizabeth Sessoms
Apr 29, 2024
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
Evangelist Frances E. Sessoms, age 82, of Hertford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, after a life richly lived. She is our Christmas baby, born on Christmas Day in...
Tameka Schrelle Jackson
Apr 25, 2024
Tameka Schrelle Jackson was born on April 14, 1985 in Brooklyn NY, to Yvonne Mills and Harmon Jackson Jr. Tameka went home to be with our Heavenly Father on April 25, 2024 in Middletown DE.
Tameka’s name means a child of beauty she had several nick names aka Meme, aka Meka mo, aka Meek Mek aka Meka. Tameka graduated from Jamaica...
Paul J. Foster
Apr 25, 2024
Paul J. Foster was born on April 3, 1950 in Newark, NJ to Frager Fred Foster Sr. and Priscilla Pickens Foster. He passed on April 25, 2024 in Wilmington, DE at Delaware Hospice, surrounded by friends and family.
PJ attended South Side High School in Newark, New Jersey and was a member of the 1965 Undefeated City Champion football team, where...
June Diane Christopher
Apr 22, 2024
June Diane Christopher was born on Dec. 19th, 1959, in Wilmington, DE to Lillie Culbreth and Ellis Reid. She passed Apr. 22nd, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital.
June received her early childhood education from George Read. She graduated from PS DuPont. After school she worked at Kentmere. She was employed for many years.
June was a faithful member of New Mount Olive....
Henry Wilbert Sherrill, Jr.
Apr 20, 2024
Henry W. Sherrill, Jr. 60 was born on November 15, 1963, in Salem, New Jersey to the
late Henry W. Sherrill, Sr and Lula Mae Sherrill. Henry transitioned peacefully on April
20, 2024, at the State Veteran Home in Salisbury, North Carolina with his family by his
side.
Henry also affectioned known as “Hen Pen” a nickname that was carried down from his
father Henry...
Tammy Copes
Apr 18, 2024
Tammy E. Copes was born on August 2, 1961, to the late Mary L. Copes and Irvin Johnson in Easton,
MD. She went on to be with the Lord on April 18, 2024, at Christiana Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Tammy received her education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware. She was employed as a
manager for McDonalds Corporation until her retirement.
Tammy...
Bernice Ruth Cannon
Apr 16, 2024
Bernice Ruth Cannon was a caring and prayerful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on April 16, 2024 at age 97 after a battle with dementia and sudden decline in her health.
Bernice was born on November 24, 1926 to Joel and Ruth Irving in Memphis, Tennessee. The family eventually relocated to Coraopolis, Pennsylvania where...
Roger W. Stanford, Iii.
Apr 10, 2024
Roger W. Stanford, III was born on September 8, 1985 to Ralene Commodore and Roger Stanford, Jr.
Roger passed away suddenly along with his mother Ralene Commodore-Smith on April 10, 2024 in Bear, Delaware.
Roger attended Christiana High School. Roger worked various jobs from a flagger for road work or as a forklift operator.
Roger enjoyed spending time with his two sons. He...
James "Babe" Smith
Apr 10, 2024
James Clifford Smith was born on November 12, 1963, in Wilmington, Delaware to Shirley Loretta Smith and Robert Henry Smith. James was affectionately called “Babe” or “Baby”, as a child.
James received his early childhood education at Mary C. I. Williams School, BancroftMiddle School and graduated from Christiana High School in 1981.
As a teenager, James gained the nickname “Baby Bongos”...
Ralene Commodore-Smith
Apr 10, 2024
Ralene Commodore-Smith was born on February 8, 1967 to Shirley Commodore and Raymond Gardley. Ralene passed away suddenly along with her son Roger Stanford, III on April 10, 2024 in Bear, Delaware.
Ralene graduated from McKean High School. After high school, she went on to work for several banks, from Mellon Bank,WSFS to Bank of America (MBNA), where she worked for...
