Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
James E. Ballard
Aug 3, 2009
James E. Ballard, Age 79 left this physical world for his heavenly home on Monday, August 3, 2009 after a lengthy illness at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was born in Mound City, IL on January 9, 1930 and relocated from New York City to Newark, Delaware in August 1989. James served in the U.S. Army for 20...
Doris G Bratcher
Jul 31, 2009
Doris G. Bratcher (Dotty), age 70 shut her eyes and entered into eternity on July 31, 2009 at Heartland Hospice. Doris was a retired rmployee from the City of Wilmington and Brandywine School District (Harlan). Doris was a woman full of wisdom and strength. She never worried or stressed, she truly understood Ecclesiastes 3:1, to everything there is a season...
Anne W Brown
Jul 29, 2009
Anne Seldon Wright Brown was born on January 14, 1921 in Eastville, VA to William Temple Wright and Sarah E. Winder Wright. She departed this life on July 29, 2009 in Newark, DE. Anne earned her Bachelors Degree in Business education from A&T University, Greensboro, NC in 1942 and her Masters Degree in Education from Columbia University in 1957. Anne...
John Alexander Whittington
Jul 28, 2009
John Alexander Whittington, age 90 of New Castle, DE passed away July 28, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a member of Local 199 Laborers International Union of North America for more than 50 years. John was a member of Ezion-Mt. Carmel united Methodist Church where he served in various organizations. John was preceded in death...
Lillie Mae Edwards
Jul 26, 2009
Lillie Mae Green Edwards known by Many as Ms. Boston, went peacefully to sleep at Wilmington Hospital on July 26, 2009 at the age of 75. She was born and raised in King William County, Virginia. Sister Edwards went to her rest surrounded by beloved family and friends. A favorite to many and adopting several names of affection, like "Granny"...
Colleen C Moore
Jul 19, 2009
Mrs. Colleen C. Moore, age 73, of Wilmington, DE departed on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at her home after a long illness. Mrs. Moore was born in Spartanburg, SC on April 13, 1936, daughter of the late Leo A. and Pauline Copeland. A talented homemaker, she dedicated her life in taking care of her family, others aka "Mom Moore" and...
Willie Ed Brown
Jul 17, 2009
Willie Ed Brown age 74, of Wilmington, DE passed away on July 17, 2009 at Heartland Hospice House. Mr. Brown retired from the Chrysler Corporation after 40 years of service He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Marvin Ford of Detroit, MI; Dawn Graham, La'Tanya Graham of Rochester, NY; Michael Brown (Pam), Yvette C. Brown (Dean), Monica Coston (Grandville...
Robert Washington
Jul 11, 2009
Robert Washington, age 61, passed away on July 11, 2009 in the Wilmington Hospital. Son of the late Rev. Dennis Washington, Sr. and Virginia P. Washington. Survived by his sister, Delores P. Smith (Joseph) and brother, Dennis Washington, Jr. (Lois). Preceded in death by his brothers, Rev. Carlton H. Parker and George T. Parker. Robert was a member of the...
Dwayne Pearson
Jul 7, 2009
He leaves to cherish his memories 2 children, Dwayne Pearson, Jr. and Danika (Marsalis) Haskins; his mother Janice (C. Lawler, Sr.) Rogers and his father Benjamin Person; his siblings Damon (Janel) Pearson, Deron (Nicole) Pearson, Anita Pearson, Donte Davis and Terica Pearson Price; 4 grandchildren; best friend Gordon Gordy and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends....
James E Jackson
Jul 7, 2009
James Edward Jackson, Jr. of Wilmington, DE. Age 38 passed on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Christiana Hospital. Viewing will be 10:00am - 12:00 p.m., with service at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at The House of Wright, 208 East 35th Street, Wilmington, DE He leaves to cherish, his daughter, Ja-Mya Jackson, his son, Malik Jackson; mother, Elva...
Maurice E Hackett
Jul 2, 2009
Maurice E. Hackett "Pop" "Hackett" of Wilmington, DE, age 70 passed away July 2, 2009 at Heartland Hospice. He was born July 6, 1938 to the late Alex and Corrine Hackett. He wroked at General Motors for 29 years and also worked in the Red Clay School District for 9 Years plus other jobs. He enjoyed foing to Health Spa's....
Kenneth F Ashley
Jul 1, 2009
Kennety F. "Puppet" Ashley of Wilmington, DE, age 47 passed July 1, 2009 at Wilmington Hospital. Heleaves to cherish his memories, daughter, Tiesheisha Lloyd; mother Mary E. Ashley and one granddaughter. Read Kenneth Ashley's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Betty J Geter
Jun 30, 2009
Betty J. Geter daughter of the late George B. Beatrice Kasey, was born December 7, 1954 in Wilmington, DE. She departed this life on June 30, 2009 after a long terminal illness. Betty was employed with the Christiana School District at West Park Place Elementary School for the past several years and grew to love the students and faculty dearly....
Kadeem Sekayi Young
Jun 28, 2009
Kadeem Sekayi Young, born September 24, 1991, the loving son of Louis Young and Essie Sumpter in Long Island, New York. His flight to immortality occurred Sunday June 28, 2009 in Newark, DE. Kadeem recently graduated from St. Mark's High School. He enjoyed academics, sports and was an avid reader. Kadeem's celebration of life will be remembered and cherished by...
