Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ

Clarence J English

Clarence J English

Jun 20, 2010

Clarence James (C.J.) English Sr., age 80 departed this life June 20, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Geneva Harper English; daughter, Betty Skinner; sons, Clarence J., Jr., Henry L., Lloyd C. English and Andrew Washington. Read Clarence English, Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

William Earl Cheeks

William Earl Cheeks

Jun 15, 2010

William Earl Cheeks, Sr. "Bill" "Poussam" of Wilmington, DE passed on June 15, 2010 at Christiana Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 32 years Carrie Cheeks; children, Tashonna Brooks, William Cheeks, Jr., Tracie Hinson, Gloria Cheeks, Linda Thomas and Jeffery Richardson; siblings, John, Mark, Vincent, Beverly and Pamela Cheeks; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Hughdon Penn

Hughdon Penn

Jun 14, 2010

Hughdon Penn Sr., known as "Red Bone" who went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rome, Georgia on July 4, 1930 to the late Lillie Bell-Penn and Henry Penn Sr. He is survived by his long time sweetheart of fifty-seven years, Betty Ann, and from this blessed...

Dorothy Limberry Brinsfield

Dorothy Limberry Brinsfield

Jun 9, 2010

Dorothy Limberry Brinsfield of Wilmington, DE went away to live with the Lord on June 9, 2010 surrounded by her family. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Dorothy "Pudden" Limberry; 2 sons, Sam Limberry and Howard Lee Limberry, Sr. and a daughter -in-law, Taunja Limberry; In addition Dorothy leaves 8 grand children, 10 great grandchildren, family and friends....

Terrnice Rene Valencia Thompkins

Terrnice Rene Valencia Thompkins

Jun 9, 2010

Terrnice Rene' Valencia Thompkins (Tweedy) of Newark, DE passed away at home on June 9, 2010. She leaves to cherish her memories, Bill Lane; 2 daughters, Che' McNair (Brian) and E-Lisa Lane; 1 son, B.J. Lane; parents, Raymond V. and Melva Thompkins; 4 brothers, Raymond V., Nathaniel V., Anthony L. and Shawn V. (Deneen) Thompkins; 1 sister, Esther T. Bias...

Vernon L Hunter-Goldstein

Vernon L Hunter-Goldstein

Jun 6, 2010

Vernon L. Hunter/Vernon Goldstein Vernon, age 51 departed this life Sunday, June 6, 2010. Son of late Venter Wright and Rachael Harrison. He had been employed for many years with the Grand Opera House. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Howard Harrison and brother Mitchell Wright. He is survived by his wife, Theila Brown; son Vernon Brown;...

Darlene L. Grimes

Darlene L. Grimes

Jun 4, 2010

Darlene L. Grimes , daughter of Ruth A. and the late Nathaniel E. Grimes went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Heartland Hospice House. Darlene was born May 19, 1957 in Wilmington, DE. She received her early education in the Wilmington Public Schools. She graduated from Howard High School in June of 1975 with...

Delores S. Drummond

Delores S. Drummond

Jun 1, 2010

Delores S. Drummond, Sunrise December 27, 1935 Sunset June 1, 2010 Delores S. Drummond was the daughter of the late Lambert and Louise Sharp, she was precdeceased by her husband Stanford Drummond and their son Stanford R. Drummond. Her memory will be cherished by six loving daughters, Tonecia McMillan (Thomas) of Oxon Hill, MD; Charlotta Cartwright (Carlton) of Pocomoke City,...

Sharonette Ward

Sharonette Ward

May 29, 2010

Sunrise 6-29-1978 Sunset 5-29-2010 Sharonette A. Ward was born on June 29, 1978 in Wilmington, DE and departed this life on May 29, 2010. Netta as she was affectionately called, was the daughter of Gregory and Cynthia (Ward Medley and stepfather, Derek White. She was educated in the Wilmington Public Schools and graduated from Wilmington High School. She then went...

Janice Johnson

Janice Johnson

May 27, 2010

Janice Johnson of Wilmington, DE passed on May 27, 2010 at Compassionate Care Hospice. She is survived by her mother, Ann Johnson; step-father, Ishmael Dunn;children, Dante, Shabari, Rayha and Darius Johnson and a host of other family members and friends. Read Janice Johnson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Elaine E. Jones

Elaine E. Jones

May 27, 2010

Elaine E. Jones, age 66 departed this life on May 27, 2010. Elaine was born March 21, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, raised in Buckingham, VA and later moved to Wilmington, DE. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilton R. Jones. She is survived by 1 daughter, Charlotte Briggs of Dillwyn, VA; 3 granddaughters, Angelica Chambers and Bianca Reed...

Robert Wilde Raymond Chesson

Robert Wilde Raymond Chesson

May 26, 2010

Obituary not available.

James Edwards

James Edwards

May 26, 2010

James Edwards (Jimmy) of Wilmington, DE, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at age 89. Jimmy was born in Cheraw, SC on February 2, 1921. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothea (Dot) Reynolds Allen Edwards for 46 years. Their union brought them a daughter, Karen Lee Edwards. Jimmy was a member of Canaan Baptist Church and...

Brenda Joyce Brice Harrigan

Brenda Joyce Brice Harrigan

May 25, 2010

Brenda Joyce Harrigan departed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Sister Brenda was the daughter of Leroy and Mayola Thomas, born January 8, 1943 in Elizabeth, NJ. She received her early education in the public schools of Elizabeth, NJ She relocated to New York to live with her brothers and...

Wallace Bryant

Wallace Bryant

May 22, 2010

Wallace Bryant, Jr. of Wilmington, DE, age 78, departed this life on May 22, 2010 at Hillside Nursing Home. He received his education from Georgia and Delaware public School Systems. He was self employed as a carpenter/painter for sixty-years. He is survived by 1 uncle, Almon J. Adams, 3 daughters, Sheryl Brooks (Thaddeus), Deidrelaith Moore and Denyse Porter; 5 sons,...

Lucille K Mowbray

Lucille K Mowbray

May 22, 2010

August 5, 1920 - May 22, 2010 Mrs. Lucille K. Mowbray, age 89 of Wilmington, DE, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2010 at Hillside Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, William (Billy) Mowbray. She leaves behind, a devoted caregiver/grandson, Kevin L. Gaines and relatives and friends. Read Lucille Mowbray's Obituary and Guestbook on...

Harvey S Taylor

Harvey S Taylor

May 21, 2010

Obituary not available.

Trecy A Miller

Trecy A Miller

May 21, 2010

Trecy A. (Fields) Miller, age 77, of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21, 2010. She is survived by 4 sons, Donald Jr. (Angela), Kenneth, devoted son Terry (Terri) and Wayne; 3 daughters, Jacqueline Harmon, Cathy and Linda; 1 brother, Earl Fields (Helen) of Lincoln, DE. She will be deeply missed by 14 grandchildren;...

Kennedy Rose Ramos

Kennedy Rose Ramos

May 17, 2010

Obituary not available.

Betty Mcmanus

Betty Mcmanus

May 13, 2010

Betty J. McManus God took her home to rest after a long illness on May 13, 2010. She was married to the late Alexander McManus. Her parents late Irene Colburn and late Oliver Gibbs. Siblings preceded Betty in death, sister Lorraine Bowers (Arthur - Buddy), Leon Colburn, Jr., and Charles Colburn. She was survived by her daughter Gloria J. Johnson,...

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