Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
William Edward Taylor , Jr.
Sep 13, 2023
William Edward Taylor, Jr was born on April 21, 1961, in Philadelphia, PA to Elva Marie Taylor and William Edward Taylor, Sr. He passed on September 13, 2023 at home in Newark, DE.
Known as Blue, Budder, Bill, and Dad (Pops), he received his early childhood education from Cassidy Elementary and Shoemaker Junior High. He graduated from Haddon Heights High School....
William C. Jenkins
Sep 13, 2023
William Conway Jenkins Sr. was born on September 5, 1954, in Wilmington Delaware to the late Arthur
F. Jenkins and Virginia E. (Pauls) Jenkins. He was the first of their seven children together. He
transitioned to glory on September 13, 2023, in Christiana Hospital Hospice Care surrounded by family
and friends.
William received his early education in the DeLaWarr School District graduating high school...
Edith E. Napier
Sep 8, 2023
Edith E. Napier was born on December 29th, 1936, in Franklin County, North Carolina to William and
Roberta Sloan. She transitioned on September 8th,2023 at Christiana Care Hospital, Wilmington, DE.
Edith received her early education in the public school system of North Carolina and graduated from
Perry’s High School in 1955. She worked for Wilmington Hospital for 35 years as a Nurse Tech.
Edith...
Joseph Thomas Beauford Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
Joe was born on July 6, 1946 in Chester PA to Joseph Thomas Beauford Sr. and Edith Mae Harris Beauford. Joseph departed this earthly life suddenly at home on the evening of September 4, 2023.
He was born and raised in Chester and received his education in the Chester Upland School District. He played baseball, football and was a record breaking...
Aaron Jerome Woody
Sep 1, 2023
Aaron Jerome Woody departed this life on September 1, 2023.
Aaron was born to parents Aaron Robert Woody Sr. and Shana Chanel Blakeney in
Wilmington, Delaware on February 5, 2010.
Aaron (Sonshine and A.A.Ron as family would affectionately called him) received
his education though Early Childhood Center, Brennan and Southern Elementary
and then onto George Read Middle School.
Aaron was a very happy child, he loved...
Michael Derrick Mills
Aug 31, 2023
“The important thing is not how many years in your life, but how much life in your years.” - Edward J. Stieglitz, M.D.
Michael Derrick Mills was born January 16, 1998, to Sonya Moneak “Nikki” Lewis, and the late Clinton W. T. Mills, Sr. He unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas. ...
Parlee Terry
Aug 28, 2023
Parlee Terry was born on July 8,1934 in Buena Vista, Georgia to the
late Jimmy and WillieMae Sampson. Parlee peacefully transitioned
at home.
Parlee received her education in the Buena Vista School System.
Parlee worked as a nurturing and dedicated housekeeper and
caretaker to many long-term families who absolutely adored her.
In her family, Parlee was the heart and soul. Her love for her family
knew no...
Rodney Anthony Patterson
Aug 20, 2023
Rodney A. Patterson born on February 17, 1968 to Helen Artis. He departed this earth on August 20,
2023 at 5:04am peacefully.
He began his education in Delaware Public school system.
He was an amazing athlete and stood out in middle and high school. He was a star running back for
Wilmington High School, better known as the “Rook” or “R” for those who...
Jerome R. Dickenson
Aug 20, 2023
Jerome Reese Dickenson, the only child of Blanche and Richard, was born September 7, 1936 in Lakeland Florida. He entered into eternal rest at 6:45 pm., Sunday, August 20, 2023 at DE Hospice Society, Wilmington, DE.
His early years was spent in Lakeland Florida. At a young age he relocated to New York with his parents. There he attended Junior High...
