Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Carla R. Crosby
Aug 3, 2021
Carla Regina Posey Crosby was born to Linda Posey and Clarence "Boo" Johnson on August 11th, 1963. This black doll baby with gorgeous brown skin and long, thick beautiful hair would go to be the oldest of a collective of 10 children. She would be the link in the chain that tied the Johnson and Posey families together forever. Raised...
Traci Yvonne Whittle
Jul 31, 2021
Traci Yvonne Whittle, born on March 26, 1966 in Wilmington, DE to Mary E. Whittle. Traci was a beautiful soul. She departed this life on Aug 31, 2021. Growing up in Wilmington, Traci received her early childhood education at Shortlidge Elementary School. She attended The Wallace Wallin School and the Special Olympics, where she won several awards for her running...
Ishmail B. Thompson
Jul 29, 2021
Ishmail B. Thompson was born December 27, 1991, in Wilmington, Delaware to Joyce and Ted Thompson. He sadly passed away on Thursday, July 29th, 2021 in Harrisburg, PA. Ishmail received his early childhood education from Gauger-Cobbs Middle School and He graduated from Christiana High School. After high school, he went to All-State Career Institute for Tractor-Trailer Drivers and received his...
Deaconess Laurabelle Elizabeth Hope
Jul 28, 2021
Deaconess Laurabelle Elizabeth Loper Hope, affectionately known as Laura, was born on January 27, 1939, in Elk Neck, MD to Rosay Loper and Malcolm Ford. Laurabelle spent her formative years in Ambler, PA, and Charlestown, MD. After graduating from George Washington Carver High School in Elkton, MD, she matriculated at Morgan State College and earned a Bachelor of Science in...
Kevin Kennedy Thompson
Jul 26, 2021
Kevin Kennedy Thompson was born September 8, 1988, in Wilmington, DE to Charlotte Thompson-Hall and the late Kevin Flemings. Kevin went home to be the Lord on July 26, 2021. Kevin received his education in the Christina School System. Kevin enjoyed people, he loved children and the children loved him. Kevin loved to cook, spend time with his children, joke...
Melinda Rochelle Thornton
Jul 24, 2021
My Journey….. Melinda Rochelle Thornton was born August 11, 1968, in Wilmington DE to the parents of Franklin (Frankie) And Betty Thornton. God quietly called her home to a perfect rest on July 24, 2021. Melinda received her early childhood education from Dunleith Elementary School and graduated from William Penn High school. She also attended Goldey Beacom College for 2...
Brenda Broadnax
Jul 22, 2021
Brenda Margaret Broadnax was born on March 19, 1952, to the late Eleanor Preston and Arthur Preston Sr., in Wilmington, DE. She gained her heavenly wings on July 22, 2021, peacefully in the Seasons Hospice. She received her early education from St. Mary's Catholic School and later graduated from De La Warr High School in 1970. In her earlier years,...
Ja Quan Khalif Johns
Jul 20, 2021
Ja Quan was born on March 26, 1999, in Wilmington, Delaware to Jamil Johns and Priscilla Brockenbrough. Ja Quan passed on July 20, 2021, in Wilmington, Delaware. Ja Quan "Quanny" completed his early education at Thomas Edison Charter School. He graduated from Glasgow High School. After school, he enrolled with Delaware Technical College, Potomac Job Corps Center, and the Challenge...
Roxanne J. Barger
Jul 17, 2021
Roxanne J. Barger of Elkton, Md passed away on July 17, 2021. Roxanne was born on September 13, 1957 to Clara Williams and the late Andrew Jordan, Sr. Roxanne was married to Leroy Barger with whom she shared 45 years. Roxanne graduated from Howard High School and the University of Delaware where she earned a master's degree. She was employed...
Margaret Frances Brown
Jul 16, 2021
Margaret Frances Brown passed on July 16, 2021, in Elkton, Maryland. Margaret was born on May 6, 1935, in Chestertown, Maryland. Margaret was employed as a Domestic Engineer. Margaret will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Viewing JUL 26. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) Ezion Fair Baptist Church...
Wendell R.H. Harper
Jul 16, 2021
Wendell Richard Hicks Harper ("Rick") was born on June 3, 1982, at Darnall Army Medical Center, Ft. Hood, TX (Killeen) to Wendell R. Harper and Terri L.H. Wanzer. On the afternoon of July 16, 2021, God saw fit to dispatch His angels to bring Rick home to rest from his labors and find eternal life in heaven. Rick lived in...
Richard Allen Urquhart
Jul 14, 2021
Excerpts from a life well-lived An avid reader, a devoted spiritual teacher, a talented decorator, a world traveler, an adored family member, and friend - Richard Allen Urquhart lived a rich and full life until he passed on July 14, 2021. Richard was born to Whalon and Maryemma Urquhart in Wilmington, Delaware on April 7, 1946. Richard valued education, graduating...
Michael Henry Solomon
Jul 12, 2021
Michael Henry Solomon was born on August 16th, 1965 to Henry Solomon (deceased) and Addie Richardson in Philadelphia, PA, before moving to Wilmington, DE as a young child where he received his education. He attended Concord High School, Job Corps, and Del Tech. Michael was a jack-of-all-trades but was most proud of his work mentoring his community at the Creative...
Marcus Lee Reddick
Jul 12, 2021
Journey of a Fruitful Life Marcus Lee Reddick was born on February 17th, 1987 to Linda Reddick and Ernest Johnson. Marcus departed his life on earth, July 12th, 2021 at the Salem Medical Center located in Salem NJ. Marcus, known to many as "Fresh" received his childhood education in the Salem School district, later on receiving his GED. Marcus was...
Kenneth L. Chandler, Sr.
Jul 11, 2021
Kenneth Lee Chandler Sr. Son of the late Clarence and Louise Chandler was Born December 14, 1951, in Middletown, DE. He departed this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Christiana Care, Wilmington Hospital. Kenny received his education within Middletown, Delaware Public School System. After he received his education, he held many positions starting with Dupont Hotel as a Cook...
Ernest Chalbert Hall
Jul 8, 2021
"To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens:" - Ecclesiastes 3:1 A TIME TO BE BORN Ernest Chalbert Hall, affectionately called Ern, was born on October 21, 1933, in Ocean View, Delaware to the late James Garfield Hall and the late Maggie Elizabeth Rogers Hall. He was the youngest of eleven children. A...
Richard Brokenbaugh, Sr.
Jul 8, 2021
Richard Lee Brokenbaugh, Sr. affectionally known by friends and family as "Duke" was born on March 20, 1944, to George Wordley Brokenbaugh and Louise Bouler Brokenbaugh in Paulsboro, New Jersey. While at home and surrounded by family, Duke peacefully transitioned to heaven on July 8, 2021. After completing his education in Paulsboro, New Jersey, and a career of service, including...
Thelma Best Smith
Jul 6, 2021
Evangelist Thelma Sease was born on December 4th, 1944 in Bamberg, SC to the late Brother Melvin and Missionary Emma Ree Sease. On July 6th at 8:30 am, a still small voice whispered and called her from labor to reward. She joined the Savior in that home not built with hands whose maker and builder is God. Evangelist Smith was...
Daniel James Smith
Jul 2, 2021
Daniel James Smith was born Sunday, August 25, 1935, in Dunn, North Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Wilmington Hospital. Daniel received his early education from the Harnett County Schools in North Carolina. After school, he moved north to Wilmington Delaware. Daniel worked for Local 199 for 27 years as a Laborer. Daniel was...
Nellie Jane Parson
Jun 30, 2021
"Let the Work that I have Done Speak for Me" Nellie was born in Havana, Florida on December 23, 1928. Upon the death of her mother and at an early age, she moved to Wilmington, Delaware to live with her beloved great-aunt, Mary Jane Talbert. She attended elementary school No. 29 and was in the 1947 graduating class of Howard...
