Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ

Dhalia Jessop

Dhalia Jessop

Aug 6, 2022

Dhalia Amryll Rheta Jessop was a simple, no-nonsense girl who was dedicated to her God, her husband and the work of the Kingdom of God. Dhalia was born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to Ewart and Iona Davis. She was the first of five children to Iona and the third to Ewart, a widower. Dhalia was homeschooled from...

Kwaku Akosah-Yiadom

Kwaku Akosah-Yiadom

Aug 6, 2022

A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Glenwood Cemetery 20 West Mt. Vernon Street Smyrna , DE 19977 Previous Events Public Viewing SEP 17. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Smyrna 48 East Commerce Street Smyrna, DE 19977 Loading map Celebration of Life SEP 17. 11:00 AM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Smyrna...

Cornell Garvin Sr.

Cornell Garvin Sr.

Aug 6, 2022

Cornell Garvin was born August 30, 1955 in Charleston, South Carolina to Rosella Garvin and the late Willie Bush. Cornell passed away at home peacefully in his sleep on August 6, 2022. Cornell was raised by his aunt Dorothy Garvin in Elko, South Carolina. He received his education in the Elko South Carolina School System, and at the age of...

Marie Blakeney

Marie Blakeney

Aug 5, 2022

Marie Blakeney, the daughter of the late Ruby Lee Jackson and Andrew G. Jackson was born on April 4, 1949 in Wilmington, Delaware. She was the eldest of eight children. She received her early education through the public school system of Wilmington, Delaware. She graduated from Wilmington high school in 1970. Marie loved her family. The Lord blessed her with...

Georgianna Leftwich

Georgianna Leftwich

Aug 1, 2022

A full obituary is forthcoming. Previous Events Public Viewing AUG 12. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map Celebration of Life AUG 12. 11:00 AM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map Resting Place AUG 12 (ET)...

Gerald Amon Holmes Sr.

Gerald Amon Holmes Sr.

Jul 31, 2022

Gerald Amon Holmes, Sr. passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was born on August 21, 1958 in Washington, DC to the late William Holmes and Carolissa M. Bowie. He moved to Wilmington, Delaware and was raised by his parents Samuel & Evelyn Harris and Almon Adams. He completed his early education in the Wilmington Public School system...

Antoine Carlton "Toot" Bryson

Antoine Carlton "Toot" Bryson

Jul 29, 2022

Antoine Carlton Bryson was born December 16, 1997, in Wilmington, De to Taiwan Flood and Angela Bryson-Flood. Antoine made his transition into eternity on July 29, 2022. Antoine received his education within the Delaware school system graduating from Middletown High School in 2016. He was a diligent worker and held jobs at Amazon and Walmart. He was a lover of...

Valerie Aleta Townsend

Valerie Aleta Townsend

Jul 25, 2022

Valerie Aleta Townsend, daughter of the late Mary Camper, and Ralph Mason, was born on January 4, 1947, in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on the 25th of July 2022 at Seasons Christiana Hospice Center in Newark, Delaware. Valerie received her early childhood education in the public schools of Wilmington. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1965. After...

Gordon J. Bright

Gordon J. Bright

Jul 25, 2022

Gordon J. Bright was born on August 15th, 1963, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Gordon Julian Bright and Emma L. Bright. He passed away on July 25th, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware. Gordon graduated high school in Wilmington, Delaware. Upon high school graduation he became a member of the armed forces. After school he worked at the USPS Postal Service Distribution center....

Essie Lavenia Dollard-Whittaker

Essie Lavenia Dollard-Whittaker

Jul 23, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Public Viewing AUG 2. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) Immanuel Church 2414 Pennsylvania Avenue Wilmington, DE 19806 Loading map Celebration of Life AUG 2. 11:00 AM (ET) Immanuel Church 2414 Pennsylvania Avenue Wilmington, DE 19806 Loading map Resting Place AUG 2 (ET) Silverbrook Cemetery 3300 Lancaster Ave Wilmington, DE 19805 Loading...

Daphine A. Scrivens

Daphine A. Scrivens

Jul 21, 2022

Daphine Anette Scrivens was born July 18, 1952 to the late Blanche Russ and Lawrence Randy Nichols in Wilmington, Delaware. On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Daphine passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware surrounded by family and friends. Daphine received her education in the public school system in Wilmington, Delaware. She worked at Pack and Process and then...

Frances Denise Fairley

Frances Denise Fairley

Jul 19, 2022

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Nate' Marie Harris

Nate' Marie Harris

Jul 17, 2022

A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Public Viewing JUL 30. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) Victorious Faith Christian Worship Center 500 Concord Avenue Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map Celebration of Life JUL 30. 12:00 PM (ET) Victorious Faith Christian Worship Center 500 Concord Avenue Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map

Danny Mitchell Woods

Danny Mitchell Woods

Jul 16, 2022

The Journey of Danny Mitchell Woods Danny Mitchell Woods was born on July 23, 1948 in Kingston, TN to Leander & Mae Katherine Woods. Danny passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at home; in Newark, Delaware. Danny received his education from the Roane County School System in Tennessee. After school, he served time in the United States Air...

Garland Melvin Coleman Iii

Garland Melvin Coleman Iii

Jul 9, 2022

A full obituary is forthcoming. Cemetery Details Silverbrook Cemetery 3300 Lancaster Ave Wilmington, DE 19805 Loading map Previous Events Viewing AUG 3. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) New Galilee Baptist Church 414 Cedar Ave Wilmington , DE 19804 Loading map Celebration of Life AUG 3. 11:00 AM (ET) New Galilee Baptist Church 414 Cedar Ave Wilmington, DE 19804 Loading...

Akeem Smith

Akeem Smith

Jul 9, 2022

Akeem Jabar Smith AKA "Bizz" born February 2, 1987 to Beth Anita Smith, and the late Ernest "Peter" Murray. Akeem attended the Mt. Pleasant School System, in Wilmington Delaware class of 2005. Akeem was previously employed at the Delaware Park and Casino as a Security Officer for several years, he enjoyed doing Security work. Akeem was a very private, but...

Shakur T. Black

Shakur T. Black

Jul 8, 2022

Shakur T. Black, 25, was born January 12, 1997 to Yvette Johnson, and Thomas Dunn. He passed on July 8, 2022. "Keep Countin" as he was affectionately known, received his education in the Wilmington public school systems. He was previously employed as a Forklift Operator. Shakur was a loving, proud father of his one son, Haji. He is preceded in...

Dora Mae Faulkner

Dora Mae Faulkner

Jul 8, 2022

Dora Mae Faulkner, eldest daughter of the late Walter, Sr. & Hazel Brown, was born on December 12, 1934 in Wilmington, De. She peacefully departed this life on Friday July 8, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Dora received her early education in the Wilmington Public School System and she attended Howard High School. Dora was affectionately known...

Malik Jahmir "Lik" Nath

Malik Jahmir "Lik" Nath

Jul 7, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Public Viewing JUL 19. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map Celebration of Life JUL 19. 11:00 AM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary - Wilmington 208 East 35th Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map Graveside Service JUL 20....

Charlotte V. Johnson

Charlotte V. Johnson

Jul 6, 2022

A full obituary is forthcoming. Previous Events Viewing JUL 22. 10:00 AM (ET) Ezion Mount Carmel United Methodist Church 800. N Walnut Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map Celebration of Life JUL 22. 11:00 AM (ET) Ezion Mount Carmel United Methodist Church 800. N Walnut Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading map Resting Place JUL 22 (ET) Gracelawn Memorial Park 2220...

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