Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Constance M. Benjamin
Mar 20, 2025
Our loving mother, Constance M. Benjamin, departed peacefully on 20 March 2025 in Newark, Delaware. She was born on 7 December 1936 in Buxton, Guyana, South America, to the late Clarice A. Stewart and the late Lyndon O. Barton Sr. She was the wife of the late John C. Benjamin; mother to Eleanor (Judy Lord) Maragia, Kwame (Gary) Lord, the...
Joe Eddie Easley, Sr.
Mar 19, 2025
Joe Eddie Easley Sr. was born on May 4th 1946 in Myrtlewood, Alabama to Johnnie V. Easley (Father) and Mellie Evans Easley (Mother). At a very young age, Joe Eddie was fortunate to have a bonus Mom, Fannie Mae Easley who helped raise him in Mobile, Alabama.
Joe Eddie was the second to oldest child of 11 siblings. He made transition...
Willie H. Tucker
Mar 19, 2025
Willie H. Tucker, age 86 departed this life peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Willie was born in Halifax, Virginia on May 12, 1939; to the late Joseph (Joe) Tucker and Emma Lovelace Tucker. He received his early education in Halifax County School District. Willie farmed for most of his young life, until he met and...
Ronald E. Johnson
Mar 14, 2025
Ronald E. Johnson, the beloved son, of Sterling Ellis and Isabel Robertson (Preceded him in death) entered this life on January 1, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York.
Ronald was raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. He attended and graduated from George Westinghouse Technical and Vocational High School.
Ronald was dedicated and proud to serve as a New York State Correction Officer...
Dwight Daniel Hinton
Mar 9, 2025
Dwight Daniel Hinton, affectionately known as “Danny,” was born on August 22, 1957, in Milford, Delaware, to James and Thelma Hinton. After a life well lived, Dwight departed this world peacefully on March 9, 2025, in Newark, Delaware, at the age of 67.
A devoted family man, Dwight’s love for his family was evident throughout his life. He met his soulmate,...
Debbie L. Holmes
Mar 9, 2025
Debbie L. Holmes, the daughter of John Willie Parker & the late Shirley C. Parker was born on November 10, 1963 in Lewes, DE. She transitioned from this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025 with her husband by her side.
Debbie met Anthony D. Holmes, Sr. in 1983 and on May 31,1985 was united in Holy Matrimony and from this union...
Christine D. Spencer-DuBose
Mar 6, 2025
Christine Delores Spencer, daughter of the late Dorothy Christine and James Leroy Spencer, was born on August 31, 1951, in Wilmington, Delaware. She received her early education in the public schools of Wilmington and graduated from DeLaWarr High School in 1969. She went on to further her education, graduating from the Nursing School of Wilmington in 1982. She worked for...
Donna Maria Jones
Mar 5, 2025
Elder Donna Maria Jones, daughter of the late Elder Jerusha Lee Jones and the late Naomi Elizabeth Jones, was born on October 5, 1967, in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on March 5, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Elder Donna’s early education began at St. Patrick’s School and continued at St. Mark’s High School, where she earned her high school diploma....
Delores Ann Hinson
Mar 2, 2025
Delores Ann Hinson, lovingly known as “Lorse,” was born on July 10, 1947, in Wilmington, Delaware. A trailblazer in every sense, she embodied strength, resilience, and unwavering faith. As the eldest daughter of Isaac Hinson and Cora E. Hinson- Munson, Lorse learned early on the value of independence and perseverance.
She received her early education at Bancroft High School and later...
William Alfred Brown
Mar 2, 2025
We gather to honor and remember the extraordinary life of William "Brownie" Brown, who peacefully entered eternal rest on March 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born in Twin Oaks, Pennsylvania, William was a resilient and dedicated man whose profound impact touched the lives of many.
William was a dedicated family man...
Alicia Rosemary Tillery
Mar 1, 2025
Alicia Rosemary Cleveland- Tillery was born July 31,1980 in Chester, PA, to Rosemary Legette and Grover Cleveland Sr. She passed on March 1,2025.
"Lil Rosie" as she was affectionately known received her early childhood education from Faith Temple Christian School. She attended Mount Pleasant High School in Claymont, Delaware where she was Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps( JROTC) . After high...
Chester Pettit III
Feb 27, 2025
Brother Chester Pettit was born on August 30,1956 in Newark City, NJ to the late Chester Pettit Jr. and the late Luellen Pettit. At the age of sixty-eight, Brother Chester was called to take his rest on February 27, 2025.
Affectionately known as “Chuckie,” Chester began his education in Accomack County Public School System, and later graduated from high school in...
William A. Smack
Feb 24, 2025
William Smack, born on March 26, 1951, in lower Delaware. He departed this life on February 24, 2025, in Newark, Delaware at Christiana Hospital at the age of 73. Willie brought so much love and laughter into the lives of everyone around him. He had a vibrant personality and a memory that was sharp as a tack (he would always...
