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

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 &...

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...

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