Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Lorraine Ragin
Jun 9, 2023
On Friday, June 9, 2023, Lorraine Ragin, a beloved mother, passed away at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. She was 76. Lorraine was born on September 16, 1946 in Queens, NY to Mary M. Nathaniel-Ragin and William H. Ragin, Sr. She was the fifth of six children: Betty Baker, Dorothy Ragin-Suddler, Yvonne Brockenbaugh, William H. Ragin, Jr., and Michael Ragin.
Although...
David Allen Ray
Jun 9, 2023
David Allen Ray was born on March 13, 1955, in Wilmington, Delaware to Elmer Ray and
Margaret Ray. David passed on June 9th. 2023 at home in Bear, Delaware.
David received his early education at Cleveland Elementary School and graduated from
Salesianum High School. After school he worked for Sears Automotive for over 30 years.
David was also a faithful member of Scott A....
Shawn Anthony Ellis
Jun 7, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Shawn Anthony Ellis, 52, of Middletown, DE. Shawn is
originally from Jamaica Queens, NY where he attended August Martin High School. Shawn was
born on May 17, 1971 to Ernestine Ellis & William Wade Sr. of Brooklyn, NY. He passed away
on June 7, 2023 suddenly after a short battle with an unforeseen illness surrounded...
Virginia Beatrice Barner
Jun 4, 2023
Virginia Beatrice Barner was born on August 23, 1947 to the late Dorothy Wilson and William Lucas. She peacefully departed this life on June 4, 2023 in Parkview nursing home.
Lovingly known as Jenny she received her education in the public school systems of Wilmington. She worked for many years at the Masonic home of Delaware before retiring in 2015.
Jenny was...
William Edward Rhem
Jun 2, 2023
William Edward Rhem was born on September 18, 1936, in New Bern, North Carolina to Clara and James Rhem. At the age of 86, he departed this life during the early morning hours of June 2, 2023.
The oldest of six children, he was raised and educated in the New Bern School System. In 1954 he graduated from West Street High...
Shelia Renee Chambers
Jun 1, 2023
Sheila “Reneè” Chambers was born on Tuesday December 25th, 1962 in Wilmington, Delaware. She passed away peacefully on Thursday June 1st, 2023 in Accent Hospice Care in Wilmington Delaware surrounded by her family.
Reneè attended William Penn High School where she graduated with her diploma and from there she went on to attend Charleston Job Corp Center in Charleston, West Virginia...
Preston John Hickman, Jr.
May 27, 2023
Preston John Hickman, Jr. was born on December 19, 1970 in Wilmington, Delaware to Pamelar Yvette McCoy and Preston John Hickman, Sr. He passed on May 27, 2023 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware surrounded by his family.
Preston Hickman, lovingly known by his family as Man, received his early childhood education in the Colonial School District, Saint Catherine’s Cathedral and...
Vivian I. Gregory
May 25, 2023
Vivian Irene Gregory was born December 29, 1939. Vivian was fondly and affectionately known as Aunt Vivian," "Grandma," and "Ms. G." Her parents, Sadie Abel and Joseph Martin, predeceased her. Vivian went home to be with the Lord on May 25 , 2023 while in Christiana Hospice in Wilmington , Delaware. Vivian's last earthly days were filled with long visits...
Maurice Johnson
May 23, 2023
Maurice Johnson, 62, born August 8, 1960, passed away peacefully, with loving family by his side, in Newark, Delaware at Christiana Hospital, on May 23, 2023. Maurice was a native of Wilmington, Delaware and was born at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. He loved telling stories of the early years growing up in the South Bridge neighborhood of Wilmington; later...
Donald Eugene Saunders
May 22, 2023
Donald Eugene Saunders was born January 1, 1940 in Middletown, DE to the late Ruth A. Saunders and the late Eugene Garnett. He departed this life on Monday, May 22, 2023 in Wilmington, DE.
Donald, affectionately known as “Rags” received his early education from the Louis L. Reading School. He was employed by the Chrysler Motor Company for a number of...
David Footman
May 19, 2023
David Footman was born July 3, 1964, in Wilmington, Delaware to John and Georgia Footman who are both deceased. He passed on on May 19, 2023 at 2713 Speakman Place in Wilmington, de 19802.
David received his early childhood education at George Gray Elementary School, and he graduated from Howard High School. He worked as a landscaper with Kevin Gandy, known...
Shayler Dwayne Gibson
May 15, 2023
Shayler was such a lovable guy. A leader to his siblings, preaching about how life was too short, and at short notice, with life still ahead of him, god called him home. Not gone from our hearts but gone from the physical world. He loved who all loved him back. Those who didn’t weren’t a worry in his mind. His...
Rev. George H. Beachum, Iv
May 14, 2023
Through the grace and mercy of Almighty God, Reverend George H. Beachum, IV was born on May 6, 1936, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Anna Elizabeth (Campbell) Beachum and George H. Beachum, III. Reverend Beachum answered God’s call to come home to glory on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Wilmington, Delaware.
Reverend Beachum grew up in the cities of Wilmington...
Keith O. Robinson
May 9, 2023
Keith Robinson was born February 7, 1962, to Shirley Ponzo Robinson and the
late Charles Robinson in Wilmington, Delaware. He made his transition into
eternal joy on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Keith accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour at a very young age with spiritual
guidance from his grandmother, Margaret Ponzo. He was baptized at Friendship
Baptist...
Darryl Tyrone Price
May 8, 2023
Darryl Tyrone Price, age 58 was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 4, 1964, to Frances Price Stafford. He departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home in the city of Wilmington.
Darryl accepted Christ at an early age at St. Paul UAME Church where he was an active member of the Sunday School, the Youth Choir and...
