Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Rose Nell Barr
May 29, 2021
Rose Nell Barr was born on November 23, 1948, in Johnsonville, SC, to Luther Rufus Barr and Mary Leona Brown Barr. She departed this life on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, two sisters, Elvora Barr and Lynette Barr, and one brother, Lygette Barr. Rose leaves to cherish her memories with one...
George Dorsey
May 28, 2021
George R. Dorsey was born on January 22nd, 1957, to his late parents Margaret E. Dorsey and James R. Dorsey. He passed on Thursday, May 27th, 2021, at home in Wilmington, DE. George received his education at Wilmington High School. After high school, he worked various jobs including sanitation for The City of Wilmington and Concord Beverage. George was once...
Robert Alexander, Jr.
May 28, 2021
Robert Alexander, Jr. passed on Friday, May 28th, 2021 in Elkton, Maryland. Robert was born on June 11th, 1933 in Florida. Robert was employed as a Longshoreman. Robert will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Viewing JUN 8. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary -...
Rosetta Violet Williams
May 27, 2021
Rosetta V. Williams departed this life and earned her wings to glory on May 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Rosetta, affectionately known as "Violet or Vi," was born on June 8, 1942, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Pastor Elliott and Indiaola Taylor. Violet received her education at The Buttonwood School and graduated from William Penn High School....
Jerome C. Jackson Sr.
May 26, 2021
Jerome, 67, passed May 26, 2021, at Temple University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. "Jackson" is survived by his wife, Marilyn; step-daughter, Lakeisha; children, Katina and Jerome, Jr., and a host of other family and friends. Previous Events Viewing JUN 7. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) Victorious Faith Christian Worship Center 500 Concord Avenue Wilmington, DE 19802 Loading...
Mittie A. Tucker
May 26, 2021
Mittie Ann (Drewry) Tucker was the first child of James L. Drewry and Annie B. (Williams) Drewry, born on August 29th, 1939 in Greensville County, Emporia, VA. She began elementary school in Adams Grove, VA. The family migrated to New York City in 1950, and Mittie finished her educational studies there, obtaining a commercial diploma from the Girls' High School...
Elizabeth Addison
May 23, 2021
Elizabeth Addison passed on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 in Newark, Delaware. Elizabeth was born on August 21st, 1960 in Wilmington, Delaware to James Addison and Charlotte Addison. Elizabeth was employed with the News Journal. Elizabeth will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Memorial Service JUN 5. 1:00 PM (ET)...
Emmagene Madeline Brummell
May 20, 2021
Emmagene Madeline Thornton Brummell lovingly known as "Ding" departed this life to begin life anew and everlasting on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Emma was born to the late Richard and Marion Thornton on August 5, 1951 by a midwife at the family home located in Paulsboro, NJ. She attended Paulsboro High School and retired from MBNA Bank in Newark, Del....
Diana E. Thomas
May 20, 2021
Diana E. Thomas, age 79 of Wilmington, Delaware was born on January 6th, 1942 and went home on May 20th, 2021. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James W. and Ruth B. Thomas. Diana leaves to cherish her memory her loving niece and caregiver Edna Fairley, longtime friend Annette Ruff, her Windsor Apartment Family and a host...
Daamon Lamontte Simmons
May 13, 2021
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest". Matthew 11:28 Daamon LaMontte Simmons was the first-born child to the late Carl R. Trammell and Judith M. Simmons on August 25, 1981. He departed this life on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Daamon was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jerry and...
Edith Isabel Williams
May 12, 2021
Edith Isabel "Bell" Williams was born on May 17, 1927 to Geraldine Callendar and Alberto Griffith in Panama City, Panama. She is one of 3 siblings, sister Elena Pinnock (deceased) and brother, Leonard Griffith. On May 12, 2021, in Orlando, Florida, God called Edith home. As a young adolescent, Edith worked at the commissary in Balboa as a cashier. She...
La'Kecia A. Trainer
May 4, 2021
La'kecia Alexis Trainer was born on March 13, 1987, in Newark, Delaware, to Joan Annise Pharr-Trainer Hamilton and Anthony Sammons. She passed on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Kecia received her early childhood education from Brandywine and Colonial School Districts. She graduated from William Penn High School. After school she worked at Delaware Title Loan as a Loan...
Florence L. Burton
Apr 29, 2021
Florence L. Burton passed on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Florence was born on August 6th, 1941 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Charles Simpson and Wilma Simpson. Florence was employed at Kimberly Clark. Florence will be missed by her husband, Frank Burton, Sr. , along with a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous...
Carmen L. Velez-Mendez
Apr 29, 2021
The True Story Camren L. Velez Carmen Lydia Velez Mendez was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on September 13, 1960. To parents Concepcion Mendez and Marcelino Velez. She grew up with her father solely and she was educated in the Puerto Rico School System. Soon after she fell in love with Armando Claudio Santiago, and later born a child...
Keith L. Wallace
Apr 29, 2021
Life Story of Keith "Keithie" Wallace Keith Lamotte Wallace, son of Sandra Wallace and Keith Brown was born July 6, 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware. He transitioned this life peacefully at Wilmington Hospital surrounded by close friends and family on April 29, 2021. Keith was affectionally known as "Keithie." He was born at Wilmington General Hospital. Though, he was Sandra's only...
Ellis Mcfarlin
Apr 28, 2021
Ellis McFarlin passed on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Ellis was born on November 16th, 1947 in Patrick, South Carolina to Bonzel McFarlin and Massie McFarlin. Ellis was employed with McFarlin Motors. Ellis will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Gracelawn Memorial Park 2220 North Dupont Highway...
Prince A. Hasan
Apr 26, 2021
Prince A. Hasan passed on Sunday, April 26th, 2021 in Camden, New Jersey. Prince was born on June 26th, 1959 in Nassua to James Edwards and Gertrude Horton. Prince will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Viewing APR 29. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET) House of Wright Mortuary...
Ernestine Joyce Waterman
Apr 25, 2021
Ernestine (Tina) Joyce Waterman, daughter of Samuel D. Pratcher Jr. and Joan M. Pratcher was born on March 31, 1970, in Wilmington, Delaware. She made her heavenly transition to the arms of God on April 25, 2021. Tina graduated from Concord High School in 1988 and continued her education at Delaware State University, formerly known as Delaware State College. Tina...
Dr. Benjamin John Caldwell
Apr 24, 2021
A Legacy of Life and Honor Benjamin John Coleman-Caldwell affectionately known to the family as "Benny" was born on December 16, 1961 in the city of Washington DC to the late Arrell Sr. and Nola Markle-Coleman. Benny was the youngest of eight children three preceding him in death. Very quietly and peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Almighty God...
James P. Manlove-Mcknight
Apr 23, 2021
On Friday, April 23rd, 2021, our beloved James Phillip Manlove-McKnight affectionately known as "Jader" departed this life. Jader was loved by his family and friends and anyone who came across this gentle giant would remember his big smile. Jader was a true Gemini and Protector to all whom he encountered. James Phillip Manlove-McKnight was born on May 31st, 1989 in...
