Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Dinah Benn
Jul 8, 2011
Dinah F. Benn, daughter of the late Sarah and John Harris, born July 7, 1945 in Crisfield, MD. She graduated from Carter G. Woodson High School, attended University of Maryland Eastern Shore and received a Masters in Theology from United Christian College. She worked for the Wilmington Hospital for 29 years. She is survivedy by 3 children, Robert and Michael...
Bernice Maddrey Brown
Jul 7, 2011
Bernice Maddrey Brown departed this life on Thursday, July 7, 2011 in Mercy Suburban Hospital. Preceded in death by her mother, Gussie E. Maddrey and brother Gerald E. Maddrey. She leaves to cherish her memories, her father, Roy M. Maddrey; her siblings, Roy E. Maddrey (Maxine), Paul W. Maddrey (Regina), David B. Maddrey (Rosalind) and Wanda M. Randolph; sister-in-law Muriel...
Sydney Mckisic
Jul 5, 2011
Sydney Dillard McKisic (USN Retired) peacefully took his rest on July 5, 2011 at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. Read Sydney McKisic's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Stephanie R. Ruffin
Jul 3, 2011
Stephanie Renee Ruffin, slipped away to eternal peace July 3, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Stephanie attended school in Delaware and then went on to attend Cheyney University. Stephanie moved to Philadelphia to began a career with McDonald's. She relocated to Valdosta, GA until her health required her to return back to Delaware where she was cared for...
Dewitt A Cannon
Jul 3, 2011
Dewitt A. Cannon, Sr. was born on August 26, 1924 to James and Mary E. Cannon in Sardis, MS. Dewitt maried his wife, Bernice in 1948. He was a member of Bethany Lodge #31 and a member of the Shriners Golconda Temple #24. Dewitt is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bernice, sister Grace Cannon allison, three children, Annie...
Lucille S. Hayes
Jun 28, 2011
Mrs. Lucille S. Hayes passed away peacefully on June 28, 2011 in Wilmington, DE at the age of 82. Mrs. Hayes is survived by her loving children, Diane (Milton) Williams, Bishop Ronald (Cheryl) Hayes, Pastor Alvin (Arlene) Daniels and Evangelist Phyllis Moore; 2 brothers, 1 sister, 2 aunts and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends....
Deborah B Edwards
Jun 27, 2011
She leaves to cherish her memories 2 children, Ronnette L. Woods (Devynn) and Michael I. Edwards; 2 grandchildren, Ashton and Ashlee Woods;devoted niece, Valerie Lloyd (with whom she lived); companion and friend, William Newmuis; 7 brothers, Courtney (Gertrude) Charles (Zenobia), Ronald (Dorothy), Granville (Ina), Larry (Vondra) and Thurmond (Linda); 4 sisters, Roselyn Summers, Rebecca Benson, Gwendolyn Tolliver and Barbara Saddler;...
Eloise C Savage
Jun 26, 2011
Eloise C. Savage passed away peacefully on June 26, 2011 in Milford, DE. She is survived by her loving children, Sharon Spence, Clifton Savage, Anthony Savage, Michael (Henrietta) Savage, Laverne Savage and Brian Savage; one daughter-in-law, Tyvonda Savage; one sister Pastor Lula Cooper; grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Read Eloise Savage's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Aubrey Marcus Duncan
Jun 25, 2011
Aubrey Marcus Duncan passed away peacefully on June 25, 2011 at the VA Center in Wilmington, DE Read Aubrey Duncan's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
James N. Hocker
Jun 15, 2011
James N. Hocker "Jim" age, 77 departed June 15, 2011 in Wilm., DE. He received his education in Howardsville VA. School System. Son of the late Albert and Bessie Hocker. Father of James Coles (Margie). He also survived by 3 granddaughters; 2 great granddaughters; devoted nieces, Eva Pierce, Nichole Hocker and a host of family and friends. Read James Hocker's...
Valeria Louise Jones
Jun 14, 2011
Valeria Louise Jones went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at the age of 73. She retired from Christiana Care Health System after many dedicated years of service. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Deborah (Michael) Dale, Etowja (Michael) Butler and Regina L. Jones; son James...
Samuel Shepard
Jun 13, 2011
SAMUEL LEE SHEPARD AKA BENNIE GRAHAM Samuel Lee Shepard, also known as Bennie Graham, age 69, stepped into eternity on June 13, 2011; he passed peacefully in his home in Wilmington, DE. Read Samuel Shepard, Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Colburn Scott Sewell
Jun 10, 2011
Colburn Scott Sewell Colburn Scott Sewell was born on August 29, 1936, the 16th of 17 children born to the late Perry H. and Edna G. Sewell. He departed this life on June 10, 2011. He died eight days after his brother, James Irvin Sewell. Colburn attended George Washington Carver High School in Elkton, Maryland. Over the years, he was...
Mark J Carter
Jun 7, 2011
Mark Jose Carter "Booster" departed this life June 7, 2011 at his home in Wilmington, DE after a battle with lung cancer. He will be greatly missed and leaves to preserve and cherish his memory his loving wife, Lucinda; his daughter, Jazmine Allen; stepdaughter, Janetta Randolph (Triandos), his parents, Gertrude and Jack Carter; 3 sisters, 4 brothers and a host...
Reverend Lester O. Kilson
Jun 3, 2011
Rev. Kilson was preceded in death by his wife, the late Florence P. Kilson. Read Reverend Lester Kilson, Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Ruby Holloway
May 31, 2011
Ruby I. Holloway, "Aunt Ruby, age 101, went on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Manor Care, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her siblings, The Honorable Senator Herman M. Holloway, Sr., John, Fannie and Alfonzo Holloway, Rosalie Smith, Alice Bolden and Faustine Potts. She is survived by her sister, Hennibell Park and...
