Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
William Griffin
Jan 4, 2009
William Griffin, 81 of Newark, DE passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2009. William was born in Columbia, MS, son of the late Bill and Viola Griffin. Aa a young man after finishing high school, he joined the military. He was wed in 1955 to wife Carrie McNair (deceased) and while they were stationed in England they adopted...
Alvin Lawrence Wiggins
Jan 1, 2009
Alvin is survived by his father and mother, William and Laura Wiggins; sisters, Maryann Wiggins-Biddle, Joanne Wiggins-Collins, Doris Wiggins, Tina Wiggins-Benjamin (Terry)and Ursula Wiggins; brothers, Kenneth, Donald, Douglas (Gina) and Tyrell Wiggins; son, Tae Turner and a host of nieces, nephews and other fmaily members and friends. Read Alvin Wiggins's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Dorothy L. Sullivan
Dec 29, 2008
The daughter of the late Harvey L. Fisher and Louise Hatcher Fisher. An active church and civic member, Dorothy was a devoted member of Central Baptist Church and former president of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club of Wilmington, DE. She is survived by her sister, Brenda (Johnny) Hemingway; sister-in-law, Sallie Fisher; her daughters, Paulette Sullivan...
Patricia Higgin
Dec 29, 2008
She was the 5th of 10 children. Patricia migrated to the United States in 1989 from Jamaica to join the rest of her relatives. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Trevor Vassel; children, Devon and Evol Johnson, and Robert Nelson; grandchildren Nashawnte and Christopher Johnson; mother, Gwendolyn Higgin;sisters Vernie Boswell, Ohio , Nezlyn Higgin and brothers, Elder Derrick, Errol...
Lee "Running Bear" Hemingway
Dec 27, 2008
Levern Lee (Running Bear) was born July 5, 1937. Running Bear was a member and employed with LIUNA Local 199 for over 30 years. He leaves to cherish 24 nieces, nephews and a host of great nieces, nephews and other relatives and a special friend, Deloris Walker. Read Lee Hemingway's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Leona Cora Kimermon
Dec 20, 2008
Leona C. Kimermon, age 85, departed this life Saturday, December 20, 2008 in Parkview Nursing Home. Daughter of the late Charles Nichols and Sadie Driver Purnsley; devoted wife of Booker Kimermon; beloved mother of Charles W. Driver, Victoria D. Wilson(Gary), sister of Evangelist Juanita E. McManus, Leroy W. Driver, Arnold L. Purnsley (Elaine), Rev. Marie E. Purnsley-Smith, Charles Nichols and...
Earnest Rice
Dec 20, 2008
Earnest retired from the City of Wilmington as a Water Treatment Specialist. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Katie Claude Rice; 3 sons, Kevin Jordan (Vivian) of Alabama, Richard Claude Jr. (LaDonna) of Texas and Eric Claude of Delaware; 3 daughters, Sharon Pankey (Edmund) of Maryland, Audrey Thompson (Clayton) and Edith Moyer of Delaware; 2 sisters, Arlene Webster...
James Duncan
Dec 19, 2008
James Duncan, age 60 departed this life peacefully at home Friday, December 19, 2008 surrounded by his family at his side. He was born February 18, 1948 to the late Willie Mae Andrews and James Robert Duncan in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a longtime resident of NewCastle, DE. James was raised by both aunts Sarah Brown and Willie Mae Williams....
Michael D. Jefferson
Dec 18, 2008
Michael D. Jefferson, age 52, suddenly passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2008 in Christiana Hospital. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Regina A. Jefferson and George O. Blackiston. Michael was a dedicated state employee. He began his career with the Dept. of Corrections in 1979-1990 and continued his employment with Family Court in 1992 until...
Grover Cleveland
Dec 16, 2008
Grover Cleveland Jr. of Elkton, MD, age 42 departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 22, 2008 at Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church, 28 Meadowbrook Ave., Belvedere, DE 19804. Viewing will be 9:00AM-11:00AM. He is survived by his wife, Sonya;...
Percival Augustus Downs
Dec 16, 2008
Percival Augustus Downs born June 12, 1922 in St. Ann Jamaica, a long time resident of Wilmington, DE, moved on to be with the Lord on December 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Eliza Downs of 54 years of marriage; 7 children, Collin, Bosie, Thelma, Joyce, Melton, Mackey and John; 29 grand children and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral...
Mary Odams
Dec 8, 2008
Mary Odams is survived by one daughter, Verna Phillips, 3 grandchildren, Charles, Cicely and Rhonda Phillips. Read Mary Odams's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Brandon Lee Brinkley
Dec 6, 2008
Age, 25, Brandon was a craftsman working with his uncle, Wayne at "Brinkley Electrical", construction and a barber. Brandon was a fun loving and enjoyed life, family and friends. You could always get a laugh when talking to Brandon. He exemplified loved and will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Warren E. Brinkley, Sr; great...
Clayton A Snowden
Dec 5, 2008
Clayton retired from the Red Clay School District. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Clara and Lawrence Snowden. He is survived 2 sons, Byrhen and Ibe Lyles; daughter, Nyree Carter; companion, Nadine Carter; 2 siblings, Brice and Eunice Snowden; 5 granddchildren; and godbrother, Johnny (Smithy) Smith. Read Clayton Snowden's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
