Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Janet Coleman
Jun 14, 2005
Janet was born April 27, 1938 in Kaolin, Pa. She rececived her education at Hockessin #107 for colored people. She was empolyed by maids for you for 11 years until she retired. She will be greatly missed but not forgotton. She was predeceased by her father and mother, the late John H. Coleman, Sr., and Lottie Mae Gasby Coleman; 1...
Ruby Jean Gibson
Jun 13, 2005
Age 65 of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 13, 2005, surrounded by her beloved family. Mrs. Gibson was the daughter of the late Eugene and Bertha Miller. Survived by her devoted children, Charles Miller of Arkansas, Cherry English, Deborah Gibson, Dywine and Christopher Dawkins and Waynita Stanford all of Delaware. Also surviving are 1 daughter-in-law;...
Robert Bratten
Jun 9, 2005
Although he is no longer with us, his spirit will live in the hearts of his wife, of 52 years, Clara Bratten; two daughters, Robin Gaitwood of Newark, DE and Crystal Bratten Gardner of Wilm., DE; one son Daniel Bratten of Wilm., DE; two son-in laws, Chris Gaitwood, Sr., of Jacksonville, FL. and Galen Gardner of Wilm., DE; mother-in-law, Emma...
Charles H. Martin
Jun 9, 2005
Charles H. Martin, Sr. (Bill) died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 9, 2005 after suffering a long illness. Bill was born in Denton, Maryland on September 6, 1931 to the late James C. and Mary Scott Martin. Bill was a sergeant in the army and then worked as a contractor for William H. Steward & Sons for 30 years....
Robert Lee Williams
Jun 9, 2005
Elder Robert Lee Williams was a member of Local 199. During his service with the union he worked in several locations including Sun Oil and Texaco Refinery in Delaware City, from which he retired in 1990. As part of the union Robert also worked on a span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Read Robert Williams's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Berdine Allen Lee
Jun 2, 2005
Berdine Allen Lee, Sr., aka "Butch" son of the late Berdine R. lee and the late Pastor & Mother Essie D. Lee was born January 19, 1948. After a short illness, he departed this life in the Christiana Hospital on June 2, 2005. He graduated from Wilmington High School in 1967. He attended the Holy Tabernacle of Our Lord Jesus...
Beatrice A. Downs
May 31, 2005
Age 87 of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at Manor Care Nursing Home. Mrs. Downs was born in Queen Anns County, Maryland to Isaac and Edith Downes. Beatrice moved to Wilmington in the 1940's and retired from domestic work in 1998. She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted nephew Michael T. Downes, his wife Mary...
Rupert George Richards
May 28, 2005
Rupert George Richards, Senior of Newark, Delaware who was born in St. Ann, Jamaica was called home to the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2005. He is survived by Barbara Jean Richards, Daisy Browne, his children; Dwight Richards, Erica Richards Bruce, Rupert Richards II, Yvonne Boykin and Dean Browne. Other survivors include his stepmother, Winifred Richards and sisters; Nadine Fraser...
Wilbert Lee Jones
May 26, 2005
Uncle Bo, born, May 8, 1930 in Milford, Delaware, a retired veteran went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2005 while at the Veterans Hospital. Uncle Bo is survived by his silblings, Roman Jones, Jr; Naomi Lyons both of Philadelphia, PA and Obessia Warren of Dover, Delaware; a host of nieces, nephews and a devoted companion, Mercedes...
Baby Dayanara Irene & Baby Nadirah Dawn Mcintyre
May 20, 2005
The McIntyre Twins are survived by their parents Dwayne McIntyre and Adrianna Ramirez; grandparents, Dawn McIntyre, Blanca Mercado and Nelson Alvarez. Read Baby Dayanara Irene & Baby Nadirah Dawn McIntyre's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Carvel Ross
May 18, 2005
Carvel "Bill" Ross, son of the late Matthew and Josephine Ross was born May 1, 1924 in Union, Maryland. He departed this life at Arbors Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. He was educated in the Wilmington Public Schools and served in the United States Army During the Korean War. He was employed by Allied Corrugated Container Corporation (ACCC)...
Phyllis Carter Bivens
May 18, 2005
Phyllis is survived by her husband Frederick Bivens, Sr; 3 sons, Victor, Ifeon Carter, Frederick Bivens, Jr; 4 daughters, Sonja, Dalila Carter, Jeanetta and Tyree Bivens; 1 stepdaughter Sernita Bivens; 3 grandchildren, Nyzhe Brown, Masson & Alexxus Carter Read Phyllis Bivens's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.
Charles Edward Wright
May 17, 2005
Charles Edward Wright, Sr., of Middleburg, FL, formerly of Chester, PA age 70 died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the Orange Park Medical Center. Charles was the son of the Hattie V. and Oliver M. Wright. He was a graduate of Chester High School. Charles served in the in the U.S. Army for 21 years. He is a retired Air...
Bishop Lester L. Gordy
May 15, 2005
BISHOP LESTER L. GORDY, SR., age 88 of Wilmington, Delaware went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 15, 2005. Bishop Gordy was the Pastor & Overseer of the United Independent Methodist Church. Bishop Gordy leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Mrs. Gladys L. Gordy; 7 sons, Randel (Ianus), Ernest Turner (Patricia), Lester, Jr, (Rerate), Donald (Phyllis),...
