Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Alma Kathleen Harris
Aug 9, 2025
Alma Kathleen Harris (1943–2025)
A mother’s heart is a patchwork of Love – Unknown
Alma Kathleen Harris was born on March 11, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA to Alberta Ruff. She passed away on August 9, 2025, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.
Alma, affectionately known by family and friends, as Sweetie Pie, received her education in the Ardmore School District, and graduated from...
Randolph Holmes
Aug 5, 2025
Randolph Holmes was born on March 4, 1968, to Jennie Holmes in Newark, New Jersey, and departed this life on August 5, 2025, at home.
Randolph, also known as Randy or Stimmey to immediate family and friends, left Newark, New Jersey in his teens and travelled to Penns Grove New Jersey with his family. Randy matriculated through Salem County New Jersey...
Leroy Downey
Aug 3, 2025
Following a lengthy illness, Leroy Downey, 77, son of the late Florine Woods, departed this life into peaceful rest on Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Valicia “Laverne” Downey.
Leroy was born on December 8, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia, and attended Richmond Public Schools. Once of age, he started working for the Philip Morris Company...
Henry Ford White, Sr.
Jul 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the White and Sambola families announce the homegoing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin, Mr. Henry Ford White Sr. who transitioned to be with the Lord on Monday July 28, 2025, at his home in Delaware, USA.
Henry Ford White was born in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia...
Maureen N. Allen
Jul 26, 2025
November 14, 1933 – July 26, 2025
Maureen Allen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on November 14, 1933, in Kingston, Jamaica, Maureen was the second daughter of Miriam and Alvin Fairclough. She was one of six children and her father, who had a profound influence...
Charles L. Taylor
Jul 22, 2025
Charles Larry Taylor, affectionately known as “Chopper,” was born on November 25, 1955, to Charles Larry Ross and Christine A. Taylor at the Old Wilmington General Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. He departed this life suddenly on July 22, 2025, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.
Chopper received his early education at Stubbs Elementary School and proudly graduated from P.S. Dupont High...
Norman S. Wilkerson
Jul 22, 2025
Norman S. Wilkerson was born on November 4, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late William and Marion Wilkerson. He peacefully gained his wings at home on July 22, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Norman received his education in the Wilmington Public School System and graduated from Howard High School. After school he worked in a factory before becoming a truck...
Keturah Ivory Pelt
Jul 21, 2025
Her Life, His Glory
Keturah Ivory Pelt was born on April 8, 2002 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD to Eric and Wanda Pelt. From the moment she arrived, Keturah was our precious angel on earth, a radiant light to all who met her. On July 21, 2025 Keturah peacefully transitioned into the arms of our Heavenly Father surrounded by...
Arthur Lee Poindexter
Jul 16, 2025
Arthur Lee Poindexter, affectionately known as 'Tub Tub, Tugboat and Tubby', peacefully gained his wings on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Tubby was born at the Wilmington General Hospital on July 15, 1962, to the late Janie Marie Earl (Ronnie) and the late Claude Arthur Poindexter (Anne). Tubby grew up in Cleveland Heights in Newark, Delaware and attended Central Elementary and Shue...
Kevin G. Price
Jul 13, 2025
Kevin Price was born September 28, 1958, in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Millicent Barneer and the late Carl Price, Sr. He passed away peacefully in Christiana Care on July 13, 2025.
Kevin was raised in Atlantic City, NJ, where he attended public schools and about 30 years later, he moved to Delaware where he made it his permanent home. On...
Olivia Webb
Jul 12, 2025
Olivia “Libby” Webb was born on August 7, 1942 in Wilmington, DE the 16th of 17 children, to the late William H. and Daisy E. Webb. She departed this life on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Wilmington.
Libby received her early education from Wilmington Public Schools. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High school. Following her graduation she worked as a home...
