Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
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...
Aliyah Ahvi Nelson
Jul 4, 2024
Aliyah Ahvi Nelson, second child of Alonzo Nelson, and Lariyah Hawkins
was born on October 12, 2023. She departed this life on July 4, 2024, at St.
Christopher Hospital for Children.
Aliyah was a happy baby girl. She loved her big brother Dante. Aliyah was
affectionately known as “Li-Li”. She attended Little Steps Daycare. Li-Li
loved to watch Gracie’s Corner, clapping her hands and eating...
Stephen Edward Wickes, Sr.
Jul 1, 2024
Our beloved Stephen Edward Wickes was born in Chestertown, Maryland on May 30, 1964 to
Brenda and the late Walter Edward Wickes, Jr. Stephen passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024
surrounded by his loving family.
Stephen graduated from Delcastle Technical High School, Wilmington, DE in 1982. During his
high school years, he was a master in Culinary Arts and excelled in football where...
Ryne Virgil "Hoss" Martin
Jun 15, 2024
Ryne Virgil Martin, age 65 transitioned to his final resting place on Saturday, June 15 th , 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Christiana Hospital. Ryne was born on July 18, 1958, to Bernis and Grace Martin. Ryne was the 4 th of 5 children.
Ryne began his educational journey at George Gray Elementary School, followed by Warner Elementary School,...