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

Frederick Douglas Sampson Jr.

Frederick Douglas Sampson Jr.

Dec 25, 2021

Frederick Douglas Sampson Jr, affectionately known by family, friends and colleagues as Fred or Freddy departed this life unexpectedly on December 25, 2021, at the age of 55. Fred Jr was born in Chestertown, Maryland to Frederick and Andrea Sampson on December 6, 1966; and raised in New Castle, Delaware with his siblings Michelle and Wendell Sampson. Fred attended Hodgson...

Iman Dawson

Iman Dawson

Dec 24, 2021

Iman Dawson was born March 6, 1983, to Malcholm and Teresa Dawson in Wilmington Delaware. She grew up in Wilmington Delaware where she received her education in the Red Clay School District and graduated from Alfred I DuPont High School. Iman was always a great student and excelled in her academic endeavors as an honor student. She later studied at...

Murriel L. E. Davis

Murriel L. E. Davis

Dec 23, 2021

Murriel Davis departed this life on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Murriel was born in Mannboro, Virginia to John and Pearl Evans. Murriel was employed as a Nurse's Aide. Murriel will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Gracelawn Memorial Park 2220 North Dupont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 Loading...

Lonnie C. Robinson

Lonnie C. Robinson

Dec 18, 2021

Lonnie Robinson passed on December 18, 2021, in Newark, Delaware. Lonnie was born in Ohio to James and Della Robinson. Lonnie was employed as a maintenance operator. Lonnie will be missed by his family and friends. Cemetery Details Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery 2465 Chesapeake City Road Bear, DE 19701 https://vets.delaware.gov/ Loading map Previous Events Public Viewing JAN 11. 9:15 AM...

Sarah Elizabeth Garrett

Sarah Elizabeth Garrett

Dec 4, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Garrett passed on December 4, 2021, in Smyrna, Delaware. Sarah was born June 13, 1933, in St. Georges, Delaware to Frank Perkins and Annie Marie Perkins. Sarah was employed as a custodian. Sarah will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Public Viewing DEC 18. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM...

Harry N. Carter

Harry N. Carter

Dec 3, 2021

Harry Nelson Carter was born on March 25, 1947, to the late Robert and Dora Carter. He's proceeded in death by 4 brothers, James, and Robert Wright. Joseph and Sherman Carter three sisters Annamae and Pauline Wright and Mattie James. Harry got his early education in Wilmington public schools and attended Brown Vocational technical school before joining the Marine Corp....

Violet Foster

Violet Foster

Dec 3, 2021

Violet Foster passed on December 3, 2021 in Newark, Delaware. Violet was born on May 16, 1947 in Hanover,Jamaica to Eugene Davis and Gertrude Davis. Violet was employed as a child care worker. Violet will be missed by her husband, Ralston Foster, along with a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89127192338?pwd=MWpqSkhFQ2I1alUxb2t5bEpVc2JEZz09...

Reginald A. Sterns

Reginald A. Sterns

Dec 2, 2021

Reginald A Sterns, Sr. was born January 5, 1977 to Gregory A Sterns and Hellen A Sterns in Wilmington, DE. After graduation from A I DuPont, High School Reginald attended Lincoln Tech in Philadelphia, PA where he pursued an automotive technology degree. Reginald owned a repair shop for a short period of time and worked in the automotive repair business...

Eddie Lee Collins

Eddie Lee Collins

Nov 30, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Military Honors & Committal DEC 22. 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM (ET) Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery 2465 Chesapeake City Road Bear, DE 19701 https://vets.delaware.gov/ Loading map

Emma L. Gardner

Emma L. Gardner

Nov 30, 2021

Emma L. Gardner passed on November 30, 2021. Emma was born on September 30, 1924, in Durant, Mississippi to Johnny Wash and Cora Wash. Emma will be missed by her family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Public Viewing DEC 13. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) Ezion Fair Baptist Church 1400 B Street Wilmington, DE...

James E. Henry, Jr.

James E. Henry, Jr.

Nov 28, 2021

James Edward Henry, Jr., son of James Edward Henry, Sr. and the late Theodosia "Ann" Henry, and grandson of the late James W. Henry and Lois Henry, was born on August 5, 1968 in New Castle, Delaware. He departed this life on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Seasons Hospice Wilmington Hospital Inpatient Center in Wilmington, Delaware. James received his education...

Brianna S Jackson

Brianna S Jackson

Nov 27, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Public Viewing DEC 10. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) Deliverance Evangelistic Church 2001 W. Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19132 Loading map Celebration of Life DEC 10. 11:00 AM (ET) Deliverance Evangelistic Church 2001 W. Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19132 Loading map Graveside Service DEC 11. 10:30 AM (ET) Gracelawn Memorial Park...

Aletha M Earley

Aletha M Earley

Nov 24, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute.

Imogene F. Chandler

Imogene F. Chandler

Nov 24, 2021

Imogene Foxx Chandler was the second eldest of six children born to Henry Foxx and Anna Mae Truesdale. She was born on August 3, 1934, in Mount Holly, NC, and departed this life peacefully on November 24, 2021. In 1957, Imogene married Lucian L. Chandler, Sr. and through this union, three children were born, Lucian Jr., Lita, and Lynnette. Mrs....

Norman Cooper, Jr.

Norman Cooper, Jr.

Nov 21, 2021

Norman Cooper, Jr. was born on March 5, 1940, in Johnsonville, South Carolina to Hessie & Norman Cooper, Sr. He passed in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Norman (aka Coop and Junior) received his early childhood education from the Wilmington public school system. After school he worked at Shopper's Fair...

Walter K. Jefferson

Walter K. Jefferson

Nov 16, 2021

Walter Kenneth Jefferson, affectionately called "Kenny" by his family and friends was born on November 23, 1954, in Camden, NJ. Kenny departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at home. Kenny was born to the late William Andrew Jefferson and Pauline Hilda Jefferson. In his early years, Kenny fellowshipped with Hopewell Baptist Church and in his later years...

Ethel Morrison- Nichols

Ethel Morrison- Nichols

Nov 13, 2021

ETHEL MAY MORRISON - NICHOLS was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on April 29, 1951,and went home to be with her Lord on November 13, 2021. Ethel graduated from P.S. High School in Wilmington, Delaware. Ethel was employed with SaintFrancis Hospital for 20 years and transitioned to Christiana Care being employed for 23 years while working as the textile services...

Gloria L. Tinsley

Gloria L. Tinsley

Nov 12, 2021

Gloria Luvenia Tinsley, affectionately known as "Sook," daughter of the late Walter and Louise Tinsley, was born on August 15, 1958, in Wilmington, DE. She transitioned to eternal rest on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Christiana Care Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Gloria received her early education through homeschooling and later attended De La Warr High School, graduating in 1976. Gloria...

Valencia L. Harvey

Valencia L. Harvey

Nov 12, 2021

Valencia Harvey was born July 24, 1940, in Northampton NC to Pauline and Lee Bottoms. She passed on November 12, 2021. Valencia was proceeded in death by her mother Pauline Bottoms, her father Lee Bottoms, her son Dwayne Wilks, daughter Lisa Brown and son James Harvey jr. Val is survived by her son Wayne "Petey" Harrison, 7 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren,...

Alexis Nyree Black

Alexis Nyree Black

Nov 12, 2021

Alexis Nyree was born on January 2nd, 1993, to Patricia Black and David Christopher Tymes. She passed on November 12th, 2021, in Wilmington, Delaware. Lexi as she was affectionately called by family and friends, received her education in the public schools of Delaware. She graduated from Wilmington Job Corp. After school, she worked various jobs including retail, housekeeping, and up...

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