Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
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...
Braxton Curtis Cabble, Sr.
Jun 30, 2021
Braxton Curtis Cabble Sr, "BC", 86 years, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born in Haynesville, Alabama on April 29, 1935 to Mary Hall and Hugh Cabble. Braxton was raised in Detroit, Michigan by Hugh's sister Bessie. He married Connie Mae Williams on January 13, 1958. Together they had five children Teresa, Braxton Jr,...
Portia Ruth Denise Owens
Jun 27, 2021
Portia Ruth Denise Owens was born on April 12, 1969, in Wilmington, Delaware to the parents of Peggy Anne Taylor and Courtland Walker. She passed on June 27, 2021, at her home in Wilmington, DE. "Pork Chop", as she was called, received her education at James Grove Adult Education. Employment to her was a full-time wife and grandmother. Portia loved...
George Porter
Jun 26, 2021
George Porter was born on May 10, 1956, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Albert Porter Sr. And Catherine Roundtree-Porter. He passed on June 26th, 2021 at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. George received his early childhood education from Mary C. I. Williams Elementary School. He also went to Bayard Junior High School. After school, he worked at Ingleside Retirement Home for...
Willie T. Singleton, Sr.
Jun 26, 2021
Willie Thomas Singleton Sr. affectionately known as "Tommy" peacefully went home to be with the lord on Saturday, June 26th, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family. Tommy was born on September 8th, 1953 in Salisbury, MD. He was the son of Rev. Malachi Singleton and Mother Willie Theresa Singleton. Tommy spent the early part of his childhood in...
Donna Lee Buckworth
Jun 21, 2021
Donna Lee Buckworth was born on April 12, 1950, in Wilmington, DE to Irene and William Buckworth. She passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Donna received her early childhood education in the public schools of Wilmington. She had several different jobs until she found herself in the construction field. Donna retired...
Robert Lee Johnson
Jun 20, 2021
Robert Lee Johnson, the son of the late Lena Johnson and Gibb Williams, was born in Berlin, Maryland on April 26, 1939. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Wilmington, Delaware. He was married to the late Sheila Thompson Johnson, who passed away July 29, 2016. Robert, Rob, "Uncle Rob", as he was affectionately called...
Latoia Williams
Jun 19, 2021
LaToia Elizabeth (Glover) Williams was called home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2021. LaToia was born on September 2, 1979, to Juanita Elizabeth Glover and Byron Edgar Preston. LaToia leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Trevor M. Williams; children, Beautiful T. Williams, Trenton E. Williams and Marquis' Z. Williams; Siblings, Jamar Watts, LaCresha Drayden (Philip), Jermayn...
Sonia Michelle Dunbar
Jun 19, 2021
We sadly mourn the passing of an incredibly well-loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, colleague, and confidante - Sonia Michelle Dunbar. Sonia, a Bronx, New York native made New Castle, Delaware her home for 39 years where she raised a family and served as a Global Human Resources Leader at W.L. Gore & Associates where she has worked for the...
Angelia Gibbs
Jun 17, 2021
Angelia was born on May 1, 1964, in Engelhard, North Carolina to the late Helen Gibbs. She passed from this life on June 17, 2021, at Wilmington Hospital. Angelia received her early childhood education in the public schools of Delaware. After school, she worked as a substitute teacher and for a cleaning company. Angelia loved people and lived for her...
Mary L. Hamilton
Jun 15, 2021
Mary "Lucy" Hamilton was born on February 8, 1927, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She passed on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Lucy received her education in the city of Wilmington Public Schools, graduating from Howard High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Franklin Hamilton and from this marriage, 6 children were born. Lucy worked in sales at John Wanamaker's for...
James L. Green
Jun 13, 2021
Celebrate the Homecoming of James L. Green also known as Jimmy Jimmy was born on March 26, 1958, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Henry Green Sr. and Dorothy Hayward, both deceased. He passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Milford, Delaware. Jimmy received his early childhood education from Bayard Middle School. Where he became well known on Westside. He received his...
Edward Mason
Jun 9, 2021
Edward Mason was born December 5, 1962, in Wilmington Delaware to Leonard Mason and Priscilla Mason, Eddie passed away on June 9, 2021, at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eddie received his early childhood education at Palmer Elementary school. Eddie graduated from Newark High School. He became a Head lifeguard at Eden Park pool for many years, he also worked...
Bessie G. Cephas
Jun 9, 2021
Bessie G. Cephas started her earthly journey on August 16, 1946, in West Palm Beach Flordia to the late Robert and Catherine Mickens. God saw fit to grant her eternal rest on June 9, 2021, at Wilmington Hospital. Bessie Gail received her early childhood education from West Palm Beach Public School system. After school, she worked as a housekeeper. She...
Charlette A. Dale
Jun 8, 2021
Charlette A. Dale passed on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Charlette was born on June 4th, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware to Charles Dale, Sr. and JoAnn Dale. Charlette was employed with the State of Delaware. Charlette will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Memorial Service JUN 18....
Lucian Chandler, Jr.
Jun 7, 2021
Lucian Louis Chandler, Jr. was the oldest child and only son born to Lucian L. Chandler, Sr. and Imogene Chandler. He was born on February 13, 1958, in Wilmington, DE. Lou, as he was affectionately called, departed this life on June 7, 2021. As a young boy, Lou spent his time playing little league baseball at Kingswood Community Center and...
Elizabeth Santos Lloyd
Jun 4, 2021
Elizabeth "Lisa" Santos Lloyd, daughter of the late Jorge Santos and Ramona Nieves-Lamboy, was born on February 27, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. She went home to the Lord peacefully with her daughters by her side on June 4, 2021. She received her early education in Brooklyn, NY, and graduated from Wilmington High School in Wilmington, DE. She later received...
Pearl L. Brister
Jun 4, 2021
Pearl Brister was born on July 7, 1934, in Newark, Delaware to Thomas Brister and Evanita Roy. She passed on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Newark, Delaware. Pearl was loved by many people. She was a woman who took care of herself, she did not want help. With her feistiness, full animation, energy, and courage this champion overcame her illness....
James A. Watson
May 31, 2021
JAMES ANTHONY WATSON was born January 12,1969 in Salem, NJ; to Regina Watson Fedd and the late James Todd. He passed away on May 31,2021, peacefully at his home in Salem, NJ. James attended the Salem City Schools. He was a proud graduate of the Class 1987 at Salem High School. Go Rams! He then went on to graduate in...
