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

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 &...

Dwaine K. Brown, Sr.

Dwaine K. Brown, Sr.

Mar 18, 2021

Dwaine Kevin Brown, Sr., Coach Brown, AKA Bark, was born August 6, 1964 in Azores, Portugal to the parents of Harvey Lee Brown Sr. and Cassie M. Brown. He transitioned on Thursday March 18, 2021. Dwaine received his early education from Piscataway High School, in Piscataway, NJ. After High School he attended Middlesex Community College in Edison, New Jersey for...

Herbert Eugene Woodley

Herbert Eugene Woodley

Mar 18, 2021

Herbert Woodley was born on December 1st, 1954 in New York, NY to Jessie and Herbert Woodley. He passed on March 18th, 2021 in Annapolis, MD. Gene graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School. He worked at numerous banks over his life but diligently spent over 20 years at HSBC in New York and then Delaware. Gene was a loving husband...

Yolanda Wilmoth

Yolanda Wilmoth

Mar 16, 2021

Yolanda "Lisa" Wilmoth was born August 27, 1966 the oldest child to Charles David Mobley and Barbara L. Caudle in Wilmington Delaware. Lisa received her angel wings on March 16, 2021. Lisa graduated from A.I. DuPont High School in 1984. After graduating she attended Delaware Technical & Community College receiving her Associates Degree in Medical Assistant/CNA. Shortly after she received...

Demier E. Chambers

Demier E. Chambers

Mar 16, 2021

Demier Edward Chambers born on August 20th, 1992. He departed this life on March 16th, 2021 devoted husband to Ava Simms, father to Wynter and Sapheera Chambers, beloved son of Irvette Chambers(Sam) and Anthony Cheatwood, devoted grandson of Delores Cheatwood and Williard Richards. Preceded in death by grandparents Samuel and Janice Johnson,. Survived by brothers and sisters Kyree and Napier...

James Robertson

James Robertson

Mar 15, 2021

James Robertson passed on Monday, March 15th, 2021. James Robertson was born on December 12th, 1918 in Mobile, Alabama. James Robertson was employed at Roman Tile Company. James Robertson will be missed by his wife, Sheila M. Robertson, along with a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Gracelawn Memorial Park 2220 North Dupont...

Vincent Gordon

Vincent Gordon

Mar 13, 2021

Vincent Gordon passed on Saturday, March 13th, 2021. Vincent Gordon was born on April 13th, 1960 to John D. Gordon and Delsener E. Gordon. Vincent was employed as a Supervisor. Vincent Gordon will be missed by his wife, Karen C. Gordon, along with a host of other family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming. PLEASE DO NOT SEND...

Drewy L. Richardson, Jr.

Drewy L. Richardson, Jr.

Mar 12, 2021

Drewy L. Richardson, Jr. was born on 05/15/1959, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Drewy L. Richardson, Sr. and Gladys V. Richardson. He passed on 03/12/ 2021 at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Junie as many would call him graduated from Howard High School at the age of 18. After high school Junie entered the military. He served 19 years and 9mos...

Troy D. Harvin

Troy D. Harvin

Mar 11, 2021

Troy D. Harvin passed away on Thursday, March 11th, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Troy D. Harvin was born on May 18th, 1970 in Wilmington, Delaware to David Harvin and Mary Fox. Troy D. Harvin was employed as a Welder. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Cemetery Details Silverbrook Cemetery 3300 Lancaster Ave Wilmington, DE 19805 Loading map Previous Events Graveside...

William Morgan

William Morgan

Mar 11, 2021

William Morgan passed on Thursday, March 11th, 2021 in Newark, Delaware. William was born on April 30th, 1943 in Chester, Pennsylvania to John A. Morgan and Sophie P. Morgan. William was employed as a barber at Morgan's Barbershop. William will be missed by a host of family and friends. A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Jeanette Rochelle Kennard

Jeanette Rochelle Kennard

Mar 10, 2021

Jeanette Rochelle Kennard was called home by her Lord and Savior "Jesus Christ", on March 10th, 2021, at Select HealthCare in Wilmington Delaware. She was the daughter of Linda Carole (Price) Cain, and the late George Jackson Jr. She was born in Wilmington Delaware on Wednesday February 19th 1975 at 6:00 am and continued to bring joy and laughter to...

Herbert Junius Purnell

Herbert Junius Purnell

Mar 7, 2021

Herbert J. Purnell was born on May 21, 1932 in Newark, Maryland to the late Herbert and Alice Purnell. God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to place another flower in his bouquet, so he plucked Herbert on March 7, 2021 approximately at 8pm, on Sunday evening at his home 412 Sterling Street, New Castle, Delaware. Herbert graduated from Snow...

Demiki Jeanette Smith

Demiki Jeanette Smith

Mar 5, 2021

Demiki Jeanette Smith was born on June 4th,1982 to Wilnette Smith and the late William E. Smith, Jr. She passed peacefully on March 5th, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital. Demiki Smith/ Meeka recieved her early child educaation at Bandcroft Elementary and high school education at Thomas McKean High School. After school, she worked at Wendys for 2 years and child...

Barry Arthur Golding

Barry Arthur Golding

Mar 4, 2021

Barry Arthur A. Golding was born on December 22, 1958 in Clarendon, Jamaica to the late Icelious Golding and Madge Walcott. He passed on March 4, 2021 in New Castle, Delaware. Barry received his early education in England. He worked for Wilmington Trust for 30 years, UPS for 15 years and Social Security Administration in Baltimore, Maryland for 2 years....

Carla Anita Moore

Carla Anita Moore

Mar 4, 2021

Carla was preceded in death by Parents: Evelyn Moore and Raligh Edward Moore Siblings: Judith Ann, Lawrence, Beverly Mosely, Eric Moore, Raligh Moore, Christopher Moore, Jackie Jones Carla was survived by Sons: Tyrone Moore and Shannon Moore Siblings: Bernadette Moore, Carliss Moore, Cassaundra Moore, Pamela Newby, Pamela Moore, Ronald Jones and Veronica Moore Grand Children: Dyllen Moore, James Moore, Keisha...

John H. Prigett, Sr.

John H. Prigett, Sr.

Mar 3, 2021

John passed away at 88 years old on March 3rd, 2021, while visiting with his children in California. John was brought home to New Castle, Delaware, where he will be laid to rest. Viewing services/live streaming will be at "The House of Wright" (www.houseofwright.com), date and link to be announced. John's burial will be private at Silverbrook Cemetery in Wilmington,...

Louisa Groce

Louisa Groce

Mar 1, 2021

Pastor Louisa Davis Groce passed away peacefully at home on March 1st, 2021. She lived in Philadelphia where she raised her family and then resided in Willingboro, NJ for over 40 years. At age 102, she lived a long fulfilling life. Her incredible career began as a special education teacher with the Philadelphia School District. Upon retiring from the school...

Reverend Luther Lee Walker, Jr.

Reverend Luther Lee Walker, Jr.

Feb 28, 2021

The Rev. Luther L. Walker, Jr. was a native Delawarean. He was born in Armstrong Corner, Middletown, Delaware on September 13, 1932 to the late Lee L. Walker and Rose Anna Jones Walker. He had six siblings, George, Earl, Sr., Virginia, James Sr., Alberta, and Ardie. Rev. Walker was educated during his early years at Louis L. Redding School No....

Christina Ann Price

Christina Ann Price

Feb 28, 2021

Christina Ann Lloyd (Price) was born on September 6th, 1958 in Atlantic City, NJ to parents Clarence Wilmore and Betty Lloyd. "Chris" as she was affectionately called by everyone who knew her moved to Delaware right after her birth where she attended Drew Pyle elementary and middle school as well as Bancroft for junior high school. Chris moved to Lewes,...

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