Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Shameeka Mayo
Jun 6, 2024
Shameeka Lorraine Mayo (affectionately known as Mookie) aged 32, was born August 15, 1991 in Wilmington, Delaware to Terrence J. Taylor and Malika Mayo. She departed this Life suddenly on June 06, 2024 in the St Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware
Shameeka received her early education in the Wilmington Public School System and graduated from McKean High School class of 2009....
Ludell Downing (Gray)
Jun 1, 2024
Ludell C. Downing (Gray) was born on June 12, 1944, in Johnsonville, South Carolina to Edward Eaddy and Bernice Tilghman. She passed on Saturday June 1, 2024 at home in Wilmington, Delaware.
Ludell received her early childhood education from Pyle Elementary and Bancroft Middle schools. She graduated from Howard High School. After school, she worked for Avon Products, USA Training Academy,...
Jashown Banner-Wisher
Jun 1, 2024
JaShown Isaiah Banner-Wisher entered eternal rest on June 1, 2024 at the tender age of 13 years old in Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. JaShown was born on January 13, 2011 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, DE to Shaylynn Wedderburn (Banner) and Joshua Potts. JaShown was educated in public schools of Wilmington, DE. He graduated kindergarten in 2017...
Bruce Lamont Bennefield
May 20, 2024
Full obituary will be forthcoming
On behalf of the Bennefield family they wish to thank you for your prayers and support during this difficult time.
Bruce was loved by many and if your able to assist the family with any financial contributions and donations please send to House of Wright Mortuary.
Again, thank you on behalf of the Bennefield family.
Reginald M. Boney Sr.
May 20, 2024
Reginald Boney affectionately known as "Reg or Reggie or Boney", age 66 departed this life on May 20, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was born in Rosehill, North Carolina on November 17, 1957 to Barbara Boney and Robert Boney-deceased.
He received his early education in the public school at PS Dupont in Wilmington, Delaware. After attending PS Dupont, in 1975 he...
Yazmyn Stewart
May 14, 2024
Yazmyn Monea Sheniah Stewart, 23 of Wilmington, DE, our most beloved daughter,
sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2024. She
was born in Newark, Delaware to Kimwanna Stewart and Marlin “South” Chapman.
Yazmyn attended schools in the Wilmington Public School system, and later
completed the workforce program called the Challenge Program. She enjoyed
dancing, playing cards, and rapping with...
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...
