Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Rosalie "Butchie" Crisden
Feb 25, 2022
Rosalie Crisden was born on September 2, 1943 in Wilmington, DE to Joseph and Margaret Crisden. Having completed her assignment here on earth Rosalie quietly transitioned on February 25, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. Rosalie received her early education in the Wilmington Public School System. She graduated from Wilmington High School class of 1961. After graduating Rosalie...
Martha L. Ballard
Feb 23, 2022
Martha L. Ballard was born 12/4/1937 in Tampa, Florida to Mattie L. Wright and Leroy Allen. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her residence in Wilmington. DE. Martha received her early childhood education in the Florida public school system. She attended Howard High School. After High School, she worked at People's Settlement as a teacher's aid...
Michekyla Fairley
Feb 21, 2022
Michekyla J. Fairley, daughter of Shalitha Williams and Jeffrey Fairley was born on July 30, 2001 at 28 weeks. Although, Michekyla was born premature, she came into this world with a fighting spirit at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Michekyla departed this life on February 21, 2022. Michekyla received her early education in Escambia County (FL) School District, from there...
Malachi Nisim Raison
Feb 21, 2022
On the day of love, February 14, 2003, Malachi Nisim Raison also known as "Hoodie" or "Kai" was born to Laphia "Trudy" and Hahim Raison, on the anniversary of their wedding, their love child. Love seemed to be the theme that followed Malachi as he and the love of his life Michekyla Fairley were called home together on February 21,...
Joseph C. Thomas Jr.
Feb 16, 2022
FIRST THINGS FIRST, JOE LOVED HIS "EAGLES" Joe was born on October 25, 1945, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Ava Tinnin and Joseph Thomas Sr. On February 16, 2022, Joe departed his life at age 76. Joe received his early education in the public school systems of Hockessin and Wilmington, DE, and graduated from Howard High School. He also...
Derek Keon Brown
Feb 15, 2022
Derek Keon Brown, 21, was born February 21, 2000 in Wilmington, Delaware, to Derek Herring and Keondra Brown. Derek departed this life suddenly on February 15, 2022. Derek received his education in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and Wilmington public school systems. He worked in construction as a laborer. Derek loved his daughter Nylah Brown and was a devoted father to...
Emma Lewis
Feb 12, 2022
Emma Jane Lewis was born on April 16,1942 in Lewes DE to Alfred William Tingle and Eva (Baynard) Tingle. Emma left this life on February 12, 2022 at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford DE Emma Jane Lewis attended school at William C. Jason High School in Georgetown DE, it was here she wrote the note for June to pick her up...
Kenneth Douglas Brown Sr.
Feb 12, 2022
Kenneth Douglas Brown, Sr. Born July 21, 1940, affectionately known as "Kenny Brown" made his peaceful transition on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Wilmington, Delaware surrounded by his caring son Darryl. Kenny was a well-known vibe musician and over the past 50 years played in several clubs when things for Wilmington musicians were jumping. He was greatly influenced by Wilmington's...
Cherril M. Anderson
Feb 11, 2022
Cherril May Anderson was born on October 8, 1946 in Trelawny Jamaica. She was the daughter of the late Wilford and Beryl Anderson. Cherril departed this world on February 11, 2022 after a brief illness at Churchman Village Nursing Home, where she was a resident. Cherril, a.k.a mom-mom, completed her primary and secondary education in Trelawny, Jamaica. She migrated to...
Michael Rutland
Feb 11, 2022
Michael Steven Rutland was born on January 21,1955 in New York City, New York. He was the son of Wally Lee Rutland and the late Shirley D. Sawyer. He is the grandson of Etlyn Sawyer and Wallace and Althea Sims-Rutland. Michael graduated from Springfield Gardens High School in 1973. He attended Lincoln University where he was the Co-Captain of the...
Thelma Agnes Walker
Feb 10, 2022
Mrs. Thelma was born on June 9, 1920, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Sylvester and Mary Lou Robinson. She returned to the Lord on February 10, 2022, in Wilmington, Delaware, four months shy of her 102nd birthday. Mrs. Thelma was raised on a 300-acre farm in Fayetteville, NC with her parental grandparents Octavius and Agnes Robinson. Thelma developed her work...
Gladys Scott
Feb 7, 2022
Our beloved mother Gladys Scott was born on June 5, 1926 in Norfolk, VA to the late Evelyn and Arthur Copening Sr. Gladys departed this life on February 7, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She received her education in the public schools in Norfolk, VA. Gladys married the late Samuel Scott. Their love lasted 46 years until...
Edith Lindsay
Feb 5, 2022
Edith Lindsay departed this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Edith was born November 14, 1927, in Jamaica, West Indies to Frank and Talitha Royes. Edith will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Zoom Live Streaming You are invited to a Zoom webinar. The live stream will...
Noreen B. Maddox-Johnson
Feb 5, 2022
Devoted Mother, Wife, Believer, and Caregiver Noreen Maddox-Johnson, 62 was called home to our Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1959, in Wilmington, Delaware to William "Dutch" Burton and Mary Lindo. In 1977 she graduated from Wilmington High School. Noreen married Keith William Johnson on July 13, 1996, and they enjoyed 25 years of...
Tanya Renee Anderson
Feb 4, 2022
Tanya Renee Anderson was born on December 27, 1960, in Camden, NJ to the late George A. Thompson and Delores Thompson (Gerald Jocko Watson, stepfather). She departed her earthly vessel on Friday, February 4, 2022. Tanya received her early education in the Camden Public School System. She played the trumpet throughout her school years. She graduated from Camden High School...
B. Carl Yates
Feb 4, 2022
Johnny was born on November 27, 1945, in the city of Merryville, Lousiana to Murray R. Yates and Clynice Johnson. He passed on February 4, 2022, at home. Johnny received his early childhood education in Chester Upland School District, then served his country in the Vietnam War, receiving an honorable discharge. He then attended Cheyney University receiving a Master's Degree...
Latanya M. Miller
Feb 3, 2022
Latanya "Tanya" went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2022. Latanya was born on September 1, 1971, to Shirley Samuel and Preston Jones in Chester, PA. She received her early education from New Castle County public schools and later attended James H. Groves to receive her GED. Tanya was a bank auditor up until she became ill....
Walter Henry Tate, Aka Salahuddin Hassan Ii
Jan 31, 2022
Walter Henry Tate, II departed this life on Monday, January 31, 2022 Walter was born on January 17, 1938, in New Castle, DE, to Walter Henry Tate, I and Julia J. Duckery. Walter was in the United States Army and was a cosmetologist who owned several beauty salons. He was well known in Wilmington as "Tate The Beautician." Walter will...
Gregory Scott
Jan 29, 2022
A life and eternal peace and rest were granted to Gregory Scott,76, of Newark Delaware as he departed this life on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at his home after a long illness. Gregory Scott was born on July 7, 1945; the youngest of 4 children was born to the late Ernest Scott and Beatrice Scott. He was educated in the...
