Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Mary E. Hawkins James
Jun 15, 2009
Mary E. Hawkins James of Newark, DE, was born January 20, 1936 in Chester, PA. Daughter of the late Mable V. Reed and the late Frederick LV Reed peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Wilbert T. James, Jr; 5 daughters, Renee Reed, Diana Reed Henry (Kenneth),...
Elsie Dale Wilson
Jun 14, 2009
Rev. Elsie Dale-Wilson, age 62, went home to be with Lord on June 14, 2009. Rev. Wilson was born in Snow Hill, MD on August 14, 1947, daughter of the late George and Irene Dale. She retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of DE after 30+ years. Elsie enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, going to yard sales and preaching...
Isaac Adedokun Coker
Jun 13, 2009
Isaac Adedokun Coker, Sr. of Claymont, DE, age 61 died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA. Service 9:00 AM and viewing 8:00 AM-9:00AM, Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Atonement Methodist Church, 3519 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE. Issac Coker Sr. is survived by his wife, Rev. Ethel Mae Coker; children, Issac Tokunbo Coker, Pearl Mojisola Coker and...
William Kenneth Reed
Jun 12, 2009
William Kenneth Reed of Wilmington, DE. Age 46. William K. Reed was born in Neptune Township, N.J. on July 31, 1962. He went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2009 at Christiana Hospital in Newark. Service 7:00pm Thursday, June 18, 2009 at The House of Wright Mortuary 208 E. 35th Street Wilm., DE. Viewing 5-7pm on Thurs....
Irvin H. Carty
Jun 12, 2009
Irvin Henry Carty, Jr., son of Joseph Irvin Henry Carty, Sr. and Rita "McHeard" Carty was born August 17, 1931, in Wilmington, Delaware. He passed away June 12, 2009, at his Gilpin Hall residence, also in Wilmington. Irv known to his family as Junie, attended St. Joseph's Parochial School as a child and graduated from Howard High School in 1951....
Doris A Wright Springfield
Jun 9, 2009
She is survived by four children: Robyn Springfield of Temple Hills, MD, Darrell (Zina) Sprinfield, Sr. of Woodlyn, PA, Robert Springfield, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD and Lisa (Alan) Collins of Easton, PA; eight grandchildren: Shavonn, Shahara, Danielle, Darrell, Jr., Antoine, Jasmin, Essence, and Shantell; one great granddaughter: Samaya; one sister, Gloria Wright of Chester, PA; two brothers Robert L....
Larry Riley
Jun 9, 2009
Larry "Reese" Riley, age 56, died suddenly June 9, 2009 at the Christiana Hospital. Son of the late Vincent Riley and Margie Perkins Riley. He was also predeceased by sisters, Anna and Malinda Perkins. He leaves to cherish his memories, 2 sisters, Ruth Grimes and Hattie Perkins; 4 brothers, Robert Perkins, Dennis and Vincent Riley and his twin Gary Riley;...
Salima Yaasmin Jefferson
Jun 6, 2009
Salima (Starr) Jefferson, age 33 of Wilmington, DE passed away on June 6, 2009. Starr was born in Brooklyn, NY to Louise Jefferson and Kenneth Ellis. She was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Jefferson. She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Louise Jefferson; father, Kenneth Ellis; 3 sons, Kenneth Davis, Darnell and Destin Lloyd; brother, Bilal Jefferson; devoted best...
Carol J. Taylor
May 31, 2009
Carol J. Taylor, age 70 of Newark, DE departed this life on May 31, 2009. Born in Patterson, LA to Grace Kelly and the late Berry Kelly. She retired after 35 years from Christiana Care Hospital. Mo Mo enjoyed cooking, singing, traveling and loved watching her game shows. Her husband, Leroy S. Taylor predeceased her in 1999. She leaves to...
Robert Turner Aka Dameon Roberts
May 30, 2009
Dameon Roberts, age 80, passed Saturday, May 30, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. Service 9:00am Thurs. June 4, 2009 at The House of Wright Mortuary 208 E. 35th St. Wilm, DE viewing, 8-9:00am. Dameon leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Rosa "Rosie" Roberts, daughter Stephanie Turner; brother, Charles Duvall and wife; grandsons, Preston J. Easton and Lee Turner; 5 great...
Warner J. Conway
May 29, 2009
Warner James Conway Jr. "Snake" of Wilmington, DE, age 51, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 at his residence. Father of Tamar Clark, Tiffany Smith, and Tilaj Gibbs of Coatesville, PA; 4 grandchildren; loving companion, Emma Wilson; 3 sisters, Jean Hicks of Coatesville, PA, Doris Alexander and Ada Conway-Barber; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Read Warner...
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...
