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

Gloria Selma Benson

Gloria Selma Benson

Apr 18, 2021

Gloria Selma Benson was born April 25, 1942, in Wilmington, Delaware to James and Gloria Benson. She graduated from William Penn High School in 1961. After graduation she attended Delaware State College. In 1962 Gloria enlisted in the U. S. Navy. The Navy nurtured her love of travel and exploration which would become one of her many passions. After the...

Leonard David Alston

Leonard David Alston

Apr 16, 2021

Leonard David Alston passed on Friday, April 16th, 2021. Leonard was born on June 25th, 1963 in Philadephia, Pennsylvania. Leonard was employed as a Cook with the Food Service industry. Leonard will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Events Details are pending.

Charles J. Cromwell

Charles J. Cromwell

Apr 15, 2021

Charles J. Cromwell passed on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Charles was born on July 26th, 1965 in Wilmington, Delaware to Dorsey Cromwell, Sr. and Charlene Cromwell. Charles will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Previous Events Viewing APR 30. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET) House of Wright...

Paula Renee Sutton

Paula Renee Sutton

Apr 13, 2021

Paula Renee Sutton was born on February 2, 1979, in Wilmington, DE, to the late Rudolph and Roxann May Sutton. She departed this life on April 13, 2021, at her home. Paula received her early childhood education in the schools of the Colonial School District (Pleasantville Elementary, McCullough Elementary, George Read Middle), graduating from William Penn High School in 1997....

Marlene D. Graves

Marlene D. Graves

Apr 10, 2021

Marlene D. Graves, daughter of the late Loile Graves Jr. and Cozella Graves was born February 26, 1956, in Chester County Pennsylvania. She went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Wilmington Hospital. She received her early childhood education in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and graduated from P.S Dupont. She then worked as a clerk for Christiana...

Jessica Sellers

Jessica Sellers

Apr 10, 2021

Jessica Sellers passed on Saturday, April 10th, 2021. Jessica was born on August 9th, 1982. Jessica will be missed by her husband, Joe Wonderler, along with a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Events Details are pending.

Randall A. Cain

Randall A. Cain

Apr 10, 2021

Randall Andrei Cain was born on October 12th, 1956 in Chestertown, MD, to the late Clifton G. Cain Sr. and Laura Leona Banks. Randall passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in the Seasons Hospice in Wilmington Hospital. Randall graduated from Queen Anne's County High School in Centreville, MD. Randall was a state baseball champion and a state football player....

Matthew Jerome Broadnax

Matthew Jerome Broadnax

Apr 9, 2021

Matthew Jerome Broadnax was born on August 10, 1952 to the late Marvin Broadnax, Sr. and Sarah Broadnax-Norwood. He departed this life on Friday, April 9, 2021. Matthew received his early education in the Wilmington Public School System. After high school, he was employed by several companies including AVON, the Radisson Hotel, Chrysler, Christiana Care, and lastly, The Fresh Grocer...

Gardner S. " Yogi " Powell

Gardner S. " Yogi " Powell

Apr 6, 2021

On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Gardner Scott Powell, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 57. Born October 26, 1963, in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the youngest of 4 children. At a young age, Gardner received his nickname "Yogi" as he could imitate Yogi the Bear voice perfectly, among other beloved cartoon characters. Shortly after high school,...

Tiffany A. Washington

Tiffany A. Washington

Apr 6, 2021

Tiffany A. Washington passed on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Tiffany was born on January 17th, 1975 in Wilmington, Delaware to Marshall Washington and Marlene Graves. Tiffany was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Tiffany will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Events Details are pending.

Keith Vernell Perkins

Keith Vernell Perkins

Apr 5, 2021

Keith Vernell Perkins passed on Monday, April 5th, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Keith was born on January 18th, 1971 in Wilmington, Delaware. Keith 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 New Castle, DE 19720 Loading map Previous Events Viewing APR 15. 9:00...

Warren Hakim Roane

Warren Hakim Roane

Apr 5, 2021

Warren Hakim Roane passed on Monday, April 5th, 2021. Warren was born on February 15th, 1968 in Wilmington, Delaware to Warren Mowbray and Gloria Roane. Warren was employed as a Cook within the Food Service industry. Warren will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Silverbrook Cemetery 3300 Lancaster Ave...

Roland Ulysses Byrd, Jr.

Roland Ulysses Byrd, Jr.

Apr 1, 2021

ROLAND ULYSSES BYRD, JR. was born on September 18, 1950, in KYOTO, JAPAN to the late Roland Ulysses Byrd, Sr. and Lola Emily Byrd (Driggins). He was their only surviving child. Roland grew up in a military family, traveling the world with his parents. He spent his early years in Ramstein Air Force Base in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where he went...

Kevin I. Williams

Kevin I. Williams

Apr 1, 2021

Kevin I. Williams passed away peacefully at the age of 66 in Christiana Hospital on April 1st, 2021. Kevin was born on March 8th, 1955 in Middletown, Delaware to the late Thelma Saunders Williams and Henry Williams. Kevin graduated from Delaware High School. He was employed by the City of Wilmington for 26 years. Kevin loved to watch wrestling on...

Mae Virginia James

Mae Virginia James

Mar 31, 2021

Mae Virginia James passed on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 in Newark, Delaware. Mae was born on April 29th, 1931 in Dillwyn, Virginia to Forrest Harris and Signora Harris. Mae was employed as a clerk with USPS. Mae will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Silverbrook Cemetery 3300 Lancaster Ave...

George A. Mcleish, Jr.

George A. Mcleish, Jr.

Mar 28, 2021

Celebration of Life George A. McLeish Jr. February 18, 1979 - March 28, 2021 Life Story George A. McLeish Jr. was born on February 18, 1979 in Wilmington, Delaware to George and Rochelle McLeish. He passed away peacefully on March 28, 2021, at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. George received his early education in the Brandywine School District. As a...

Earthell Frazier

Earthell Frazier

Mar 27, 2021

Earthell Frazier, son of the late Johnnie Sr. and Willie Mae Frazier, was born January 26, 1956 in Wilmington, Delaware. He gracefully departed this life on Saturday March 27th, 2021, surrounded by his love ones at St Francis Hospital. Earthell was known to many as "Cloudy", "Ert" and the one and only "EARTHELL FRAZIER". He received his education in the...

Larry B. Pipes, Sr.

Larry B. Pipes, Sr.

Mar 22, 2021

Larry Bernard Pipes, Sr., 71 of Wilmington, Delaware; transitioned from this life to eternal life on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by family. Larry was born September 18, 1949 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Homer and Margaret Pipes. He was raised in the Southbridge Community of Wilmington, Delaware. Larry received his formal education at Howard High...

Clarence Edward Tilghman, Sr.

Clarence Edward Tilghman, Sr.

Mar 20, 2021

Clarence Edward Tilghman, Sr. passed on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 in Salisbury, Maryland. Clarence was born on November 26th, 1948 in Upper Hill, Maryland to Harold Tilghman and Sarah Tilghman. Clarence was employed as Fork Lift Operator with Huhtamaki. Clarence will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Johnson &...

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