Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Linda Carolyn Watts
Feb 18, 2024
Linda Carolyn Watts (nee Davis), age 71, the second child of the late Deacon Maxie and Frances Wootten Davis
was born on June 19, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on Sunday, February 18, 2024 after
a lengthy stay at the Christiana Hospital surrounded by her family members and friends.
Linda was raised in Wilmington, Delaware in the acclaimed community of...
Catherine L. Cephas
Feb 17, 2024
Catherine Louise Jones Cephas born June 3, 1935 transitioned from this life and
went to glory on Feb 17, 2024. Affectionately called “Sister” by the family,
Catherine was the oldest daughter of the late Rev. Fredrick Glenwood Jones and
Hattie Jane Jones of Fruitland, MD.
Catherine was a graduate of Salisbury High School and Bowie State University
formerly Bowie State Teachers College. Catherine was an...
Nichelle Denise Sparrow-Bowden
Feb 16, 2024
Nichelle Denise Sparrow-Bowden was born June 29,1969 in Wilmington, Delaware to Venita M. Sparrow and Brian Jones (step-father). She transitioned to her final resting place on February 16, 2024 in Newark, Delaware.
Nichelle “Chelle” as she was affectionately known, received her education in Delaware public schools. She graduated from John Dickinson High School in 1987. She also studied business at Wilmington...
Marlene Wilson Owens
Feb 13, 2024
Marlene Wilson- Owens was born on June 11, 1950, in Wilmington Delaware, to Elease Marian Haile and Frederick Flemming Wilson JR. She departed this life on February 13, 2024. Leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories, Marlene was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend; whose impact touched the lives of many.
Marlene attended Howard High...
Lizzie Ware
Feb 11, 2024
Lizzie Johnson Ware was born on February 23, 1932, in Hampton, South Carolina to the late Jim Johnson and Rose Ann Doctor. She received her education in her early years in the Hampton County public schools. She later left home at the age of 16, to move with her aunt and uncle Marie and Fred Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa where...
Bria Marie Nix
Feb 10, 2024
Bria’s Life Journey
On November 12, 1993, Lillian (Shelley) and Harold Nix were blessed with a gift from God, their first daughter, Bria Marie Nix. On Saturday, February 10 th , God collected His gift and called her home.
Bria was the light of Shelley and Harold’s world. From the start, Bria was a fashionista, where her mother often changed her 2-3...
Lucinda Kenner
Feb 9, 2024
Lucinda Kenner was born on 1/30/1937, in the city of Philadelphia,Pa to Fannie Belle Jackson and Louis Carter. Lucinda passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children and granddaughter on Friday February 9,2024 at 6:19 pm.
Lucinda received her early childhood education in the Philadelphia public school system. Lucinda graduated High School and went into business school. After school Lucinda...
Ralph E. Moore
Feb 3, 2024
Ralph Edward Moore, born on December 18, 1953, in Wilmington, Delaware, entered this world at Wilmington Hospital as the beloved son of Mrs. Blanche J. Moore and the late William L. Moore. His journey on earth came to a peaceful close on February 3, 2024, within the comforting confines of his home.
From his earliest days, Ralph displayed a keen intellect...
Michelle Renee Claudette Hicks
Feb 1, 2024
Michelle Renee Claudett Hicks was born on January 5, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York to Elijah Campbell, Jr. and Annabell Campbell. She peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest on February 1, 2024, at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware.
Michelle earned the nick name “chicken” from her late grandparents Elijah Campbell, Sr. and Claudia Campbell.
She received her education from Howard Vocational...
Major Janet Kathleen Smith
Feb 1, 2024
I am writing this on July 15 th , no reason just wanted to get it
started before I had no time left. 71 years old today.
Obituary
No one could do this any better than me. I was born on
February 6 th 1947 to one Catherine Louise Watson. I was raised
by Catherine(aka)(Cappy) and my Daddy John Jules Ringgold.
You see John (Johnny) took...
Lucille J. Mcmanus
Jan 31, 2024
Lucille Jackson McManus was born July 13, 1933 in Blackville, South Carolina. She departed this life on January 31, 2024, leaving a legacy of service to the Lord, her family, and all who knew her.
Lucille was raised by her grandparents, James Sr., and Almetter Jackson. She attended public schools in Wilmington, Delaware and obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree...
Inez Ponder
Jan 27, 2024
Inez Ponder was born on January 17, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, at the Wilmington General Hospital, to Mildred Clements. Inez passed on January 27, 2024 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.
Inez known to her family as Tiny received her education and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School. After school Inez worked at J.P. Morgan Chase, where she was employed...
