Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Francis Curtis Bell
May 27, 2009
Francis Curtis Bell, 43 of Claymont, DE suddenly passed away May 27, 2009 in the Christiana Hospital. Francis received his education in the New Castle County Colonial School District and he worked for many years as a cook at Kentucky Fried Chicken. He is preceded in death by his father, George Smallwood; 3 brothers, Benjamin, George Thomas and donald Bell....
Rachel R Rembert
May 25, 2009
Rachel Rembert age 95 of New Castle, DE passed away Monday, May 25, 2009 at Wilmington Hospital after bravely fighting a shot illness. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Leona Hicks and Ellen Brown. Rachel is survived by two daughters, Clarice Brown and Leona Smart; 3 grandchildren, Kwamsha Evans, Quincy Smart and Quinton Smart and 4 great-grandchildren. Read...

Baby Jahmir Noel Boyce-Shields
May 23, 2009
Baby Jahmir Noel Boyce-Shields leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Daquan T. Boyce and Dyesha B. Shields. Read Baby Jahmir Boyce-Shields's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Walter J Brown
May 15, 2009
Walter J. (Eric) Brown age 42 of Wilmington, DE passed away Friday May 15, 2009 at Christiana Hospital after bravely fighting a long illness. He was predeceesed by his father Walter Fullman. Eric is survived by his son, Eric D. Brown; loving and caring mother , Gwendolyn Brown Dye; his step-father James (Bubbie) Dye, Jr.; devoted brother, Darold (Skeet) Brown;...

Debbie Ann Faber
May 10, 2009
On Sunday, May 10, 2009, Debbie Ann Faber, age 45 of Wilmington, DE walked through the shadows of darkness into the radiating and beautiful light of everlasting peace at Heartland Hospice. Debbie's precious memories will be dearly cherished by daughter, Lauren Nicole Faber; grandchildren, Da'Quoine Brown, Jr and Amerie Edgar; grandmother, Minnie Baker; stepmother, Netta Lee; sister, Donna F. Faber;...

Margaret Jane Carter
May 8, 2009
Margaret Jane (Janie) Carter, age 85 years old, of Wilmington, DE died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 8, 2009 at her home. Service 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Coleman Memorial UM Church, 465 1/2 Anderson Dr., Wilmington, DE. Viewing, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Reindeers Ritual 12:30 PM. Burial will be private. Her husband, Ottaway (Bus)...
Harriet M Brinkley
May 8, 2009
Harriet M. Brinkley on May 8, 2009 surrounded by her family, departed this life at the age of 89. Born and raised in Middletown, DE. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Harriet Ashe, her husband, Edgar Brinkley, Sr.; son, Terrance and daughter, Allison. Harriet attended the public schools in Middletown, receiving her graduation diploma. She was...

William Oscar Scott
Apr 26, 2009
William Oscar Scott, son of the late Charles and Lelia Scott was born in Grasonville, Maryland on June 10, 1925. He departed this life on April 26, 2009. He received his early education at Grasonvilles Public Schools. He worked numerous jobs during his career. His most loved job was with Windfield farms where he work with horses. He worked at...

Gladys Beulah Pritchett
Apr 26, 2009
On early Sunday morning God with His loving mercy called Mother Gladys Beulah Pritchett, age 92, home. Miss Gladys was a resident of Brandywine Convalescent Home and a longtime resident of the Wilmington and New Castle area. She was born in Churchhill, Maryland educated there and married to Josiah Ezekiel Pritchett who preceded her in death in 2004 also at...
Michael A Anderson
Apr 24, 2009
Michael Jermaine Anderson, Jr. age 17 of Wilmington, DE, died April 24, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Michael Jermaine Anderson, Sr. and Lisa Ann Marie Forney-Anderson; stepmother, Barbara Boddie; brothers, Jhason Dixon of Pittsburgh, Anthony Forney of Chester; Deric & Eric Forney of Delaware; sister, Aaliyah Anderson of Georgia; brother, Kaarlo Anderson and Dominque Roberts both...

Mary Louise Wilson
Apr 19, 2009
Mary L. Wilson, age 77 of Wilmington DE passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at home. She leaves to cherish, her daughter, Colleen Wilson; sisters, Helen Davis and Carolyn Husband; grandchildren, Jerome, Jeffrey, Terron, Maurice, Darius, Jeray, Robert and Garland Wilson; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. Read Mary Wilson's Obituary and...

Ruth Melvina Chapman
Apr 16, 2009
Ruth Melvina Chapman of Wilmington, DE age 85, passed Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Christiana Hospital. Ruth was early educated at the Parachial School System and later attended Howard High School. She worked at St. Francis Hospital as a messenger until retirement. She leaves to mourn her memory, 1 daughter, Iris Wisher and 1 brother, William Wilson, both of Wilmington,...
John Saddler
Apr 15, 2009
John M. Saddler of Middletown, DE, age 73 passed Wednesday, April 15, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory, 2 loving children, Deborah Bartley and Joanne M. Carter of Wilmington, DE; 1 brother, Simon J. Saddler (Barbara); 1 sister, Viola Saddler Naylor (Charles); 1 grandson, Jeff Moore III all of Wilmington, De and a host of other family members and...

Aaron Earnest Shockley
Apr 14, 2009
Aaron E. Shockley, Sr. "Sockie" of Steelton, PA, age 39 passed Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at his residence. His memory will be cherished by his son, Aaron E. Shockley, Jr.; parents, James and Cynthia Matthews; his sisters, Theresa Le'Mon (Shawn) and Monica Porter (Justin); grandmother, Sara Shockley and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in...
Mary J Brisco
Apr 14, 2009
Mary J. Brisco "Janey" passed away peacefully at home April 14, 2009. She was born on April 6, 1949 in Wilmington to John and Pinkie Thomas. She is survived by Clarence Brisco and two children, Yvette and Xavier Brisco; also two grandson's, Loile and Attila Brisco along with a great granddaughter Andrea Rose. She has five sisters, Merelyn Cooper, Ernestine...

Mary J Clay
Apr 14, 2009
Mother M. Johnetta Clay, age 81, was born August 17, 1927 to John M. and Mary Reba Wright. She passed on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Heartland Hospice House. She was the fifth of thirteen children. She received her education in the Wilmington Public Schools. Mother Clay was a member of Cathedral of Fresh Fire under Pastor Emma L. Creamer,...

Ethel Y Williams
Apr 10, 2009
Ethel Y. Williams of Wilmington, DE, age 77 passed Friday, April 10, 2009 at home. She leaves to cherish her memory, two loving children, Cathy R. Young and Breena D. Arnold both who reside in Wilmington, DE; cousin, Clara Graham and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read Ethel Williams's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

Phyllis Helm
Apr 8, 2009
Phyllis Beatrice Helm, born to the late Alfred E. Helm and Helen Helm Harris on August 22, 1940 in Wilmington, DE. She departed this lefe on April 8, 2009 at the Wilmington Hospital of the Christiana Care Medical Center, Wilmington, DE. Phyllis is survived by her son, Thomas Helm; grandchildren, Lavarr, Nastassica and Dollicia Rogers and Michael Jackson; siblings, Norman...