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

Jul 22, 2025

Charles Larry Taylor, affectionately known as “Chopper,” was born on November 25, 1955, to Charles Larry Ross and Christine A. Taylor at the Old Wilmington General Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. He departed this life suddenly on July 22, 2025, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.

Chopper received his early education at Stubbs Elementary School and proudly graduated from P.S. Dupont High...

Jul 22, 2025

Norman S. Wilkerson was born on November 4, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late William and Marion Wilkerson. He peacefully gained his wings at home on July 22, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Norman received his education in the Wilmington Public School System and graduated from Howard High School. After school he worked in a factory before becoming a truck...

Jul 21, 2025

Her Life, His Glory

Keturah Ivory Pelt was born on April 8, 2002 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD to Eric and Wanda Pelt. From the moment she arrived, Keturah was our precious angel on earth, a radiant light to all who met her. On July 21, 2025 Keturah peacefully transitioned into the arms of our Heavenly Father surrounded by...

Jul 19, 2025

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Jul 16, 2025

Arthur Lee Poindexter, affectionately known as 'Tub Tub, Tugboat and Tubby', peacefully gained his wings on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Tubby was born at the Wilmington General Hospital on July 15, 1962, to the late Janie Marie Earl (Ronnie) and the late Claude Arthur Poindexter (Anne). Tubby grew up in Cleveland Heights in Newark, Delaware and attended Central Elementary and Shue...

Jul 14, 2025

Jul 14, 2025

A Precious Life Well Lived 

Jul 13, 2025

Kevin Price was born September 28, 1958, in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Millicent Barneer and the late Carl Price, Sr. He passed away peacefully in Christiana Care on July 13, 2025.

Kevin was raised in Atlantic City, NJ, where he attended public schools and about 30 years later, he moved to Delaware where he made it his permanent home. On...

Jul 12, 2025

Olivia “Libby” Webb was born on August 7, 1942 in Wilmington, DE the 16th of 17 children, to the late William H. and Daisy E. Webb. She departed this life on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Wilmington.

Libby received her early education from Wilmington Public Schools. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High school. Following her graduation she worked as a home...

Jul 10, 2025

A Life Well Lived

Chevonne Tuere Edwards was born on April 30, 1984 to Charles & Rita Edwards. She was the

youngest of their three children. Chevonne grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of

Brooklyn, NY and was an active member of Concord Baptist Church of Christ. Chevonne developed a

love of dance. She trained at the Charles Moore Dance Studio and shared her...

Jul 5, 2025

On Saturday July 5, 2025 at Christiana Care Hospital, Barbara Jean Sulton-Butler silently left to be at rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Although doctors, family, and even herself did everything they could to prolong her life, it was GOD’s will to call her to her eternal heavenly home.

Barbara Jean was born on February 11,1947 to the late...

Jul 2, 2025

Donald L. Jenkins (Stinker), age 65 of Wilmington, Delaware, died in Christiana Hospital of lung cancer on 2 July 2025.

Donald was born in Wilmington, Delaware to his parents, the late Shirley C. Jenkins and Arnold Johnson. Donald received his education from Wilmington High School before enlisting to serve his country in the United States Army.

Donald was an avid walker, he...

Jun 29, 2025

Elroy Collins S.R, born on November 27,1941, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, July 29, 2025 surrounded by love and joy at the age of 83.

Elroy was a devoted Christian, dedicated husband, father, and a proud veteran honorably discharged after serving in the United States Army.

Elroy Collins is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Ruth Helen Collins...

Jun 27, 2025

Her Life Story

Deaconess Merline Sharpe was born on March 1, 1948, in Chesterville, MD to the late James Wilson and Betty Mitchell. She departed her life peacefully at home, on Friday, June 27, 2025.

While living in Maryland, at an early age, Merline attended Asbury Methodist Church, where she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and was baptized. At the age...

Jun 26, 2025

Bishop Robin D Matthews was born on December 1, 1955, here in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Olivia Matthews and Jimmy Lynn Copper. She went home to be with the lord on June 26, 2025, in the Foulk Manor Nursing Home.Bishop received her early education in the colonial school district, graduating from De La Warr High School in 1973. After...

Jun 23, 2025

Pearl Elizabeth Reed was born on September 19, 1939, in Ridgley, Maryland, to the late Clarence Seth

and Corrine Wright-Seth. She departed this life peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on

Monday, June 23, 2025.

Pearl received her education in the Wilmington Public Schools. After school, she was employed at

Eastwind Productions and Playtex for many years. Pearl loved spending time at...

Jun 19, 2025

Baynard Wright was born on February 17, 1957, in Wilmington, DE to the late Wilbert Sr. and Mildred Wright. He went home to be with the Lord on June 19,2025 in the comfort of his home.

 Baynard graduated from Middletown High School and soon after joined the Delaware National Guard where he was honorably discharged in 1976. He also worked in...

Jun 16, 2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025, God sent angels from heaven to claim the soul of one of his children, our beloved Deacon George Thomas Mitchell, Sr.; for his labor of love here on earth was over and his work for the Master was done. It is time for him to rest.

George was born in Colerain, NC on December 3, 1922,...

Jun 12, 2025

Richard was born on February 10, 1948, to Elvie (Greene) and Emmanuel Jenkins. He was born in Elkton, MD, but raised in Warwick, MD. He attended and graduated from Elkton High School, where he also played basketball. He later moved to Harrington, DE, with his sister Dorothy, where he met the love of his life, Karen Dixon, in 1968. They...