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

Jan 12, 2021

Rosalie Xaras,transitioned on January 12,2021,in Smyrna,Delaware. Rosalie,was born on November 15,1921,in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,to Malatesta Pasquale and Antoinetta Nellie. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Jan 11, 2021

Annette Marie Newman, affectionately known as Penny was born on April 20, 1949 to the late Allen Joseph Newman and Jacqueline Newman in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on Monday, January 11, 2021. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1968. She worked at Ronson's Factory; then on to the Department of Correction where she worked for 30...

Jan 11, 2021

Sunrise September 4 1946 Sunset January 11 2021 Today we celebrate the life of Diane J. Worthy. Diane was born September 4 1946 in New Rochelle, New York to James Coleman and Doris M. Coleman (Landrine) Diane was educated in the New Rochelle school system where she also worked and retired after 30 years. She loved working with children, and...

Jan 11, 2021

Ronnie Lee Mathis was born May 3, 1957, in Pine Bluff, Ark. to the late Florida Mae Mathis, and Eddie Mathis Jr. He departed his life peacefully at home January 11, 2021. Ronnie received his education in the public schools of Wilmington, De. He graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1975. He also attended Delaware Tech shortly after graduating....

Jan 10, 2021

Preston Clinton Richmond (Richman) 78 of Brooklyn, New York was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on December 28th 1942 to the late Richard Robert Richmond Sr. and Amelia Ann Berry and the husband of Ruth (Jacobs)Richman who departed this life on January 10, 2021 at the Mount Sinai Hospital New York, N.Y. Preston attended Bridgeton Public Schools and began working...

Jan 10, 2021

Mildred J. Scudder was born January 6, 1938, in Passaic, New Jersey. Daughter of the late Ida Bradshaw Johnson and George E. Johnson, Mildred departed this life under the peaceful hand of the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021, with her son and granddaughter at her bedside. Mildred received her education in the Passaic New Jersey School System, graduating from...

Jan 9, 2021

Cornelius T. Hurtt, Sr. (Ted) was born on September 8, 1949, to the late Lucille Hurtt and Theodore Johnson. He was educated in the Wilmington School District. Ted was employed with the City of Wilmington, retiring after 20 plus years. He was later employed with the Brandywine School District, where he retired in 2000. Ted was a man of conviction,...

Jan 8, 2021

In his infinite wisdom and mercy, our Lord and Savior sent his angels to call our beloved Brenda Lee Jackson to rest on January 8, 2021. Brenda was born at the old family home in Delmar, Maryland's Woodlawn Section, with assistance from a midwife. Her parents were Floyd Jackson and Lorraine West. She was the third of four children born...

Jan 6, 2021

Leona L. Washington was born September 8, 1945, in Wilmington Delaware. Daughter of the late Lorraine Elmore and James Wilson, She departed this life peacefully at home on January 6, 2021. Leona received her education at Warner Jr. High; where she was affectionately known as Sophia by family and friends for her sportsmanship and academic achievements in softball. In addition...

Jan 4, 2021

Batista S Russ was born on December 11, 1972, in Milford Delaware, to Sara Lorraine Russ and James W Palmer. She passed on January 4, 2021 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Batista (Tish) received her early childhood education from Ada H. H. Lewis in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from Widener Memorial High School in Philadelphia, PA....

Jan 1, 2021

James "Jim" Carter departed this life on January 9, 2021 after a long illness at his home. He was born on March 9, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA., to the late Mary Longstreth Carter and Henry Carter. The youngest and longest lasting of seven children. Jim graduated from Bensalem High School in 1950. Following four years in the USAF he spent...

Jan 1, 2021

Clarence Ray Raynor; affectionately known as Ray, was born on May 10, 1933 in Ahoskie, North Carolina to the late Timothy Raynor and Cleo Pittman. He transitioned this life on January 7, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, in Newark, Delaware. Ray received his early education in North Carolina and was a hard worker from an early age; helping to support his...

Dec 31, 2020

Dec 31, 2020

Kybria Shamier Dobson, affectionately known as "Bree" or "Breezy" was born on October 31st, 2000 to parents, Sheila Dobson and Kevin Righter. Kybria departed her life on Thursday December 31st, 2020. Kybria received her education through the Brandywine School District. Kybria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, but most of all, her only daughter, Keayrra "Toot" Douglas- Dobson....

Dec 31, 2020

Brian B. Fitzgerald transitioned to be with the Lord on December 31, 2020 at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. Brian was born on November 9, 1967 in Wilmington, Delaware to Diane R. Fitzgerald (deceased October 28, 1994). Brian is the oldest of 4 children. Brian was educated in the Wilmington Public School System. Brian graduated in 1985 from Christiana High...

Dec 30, 2020

Bernard Gay,passed on December 30,2020. Benard was born on October 24,1943 in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. A full obituary is forthcoiming

Dec 28, 2020

Mary Ellen Dollard Dorsey was born in Hemingway, SC on February 10, 1925. Ms. Dorsey peacefully passed away on Monday December 28, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Ms. Dorsey is survived by her children; two daughters, Dr. Betty Foster (Jesse Sr. ) and Orie Lee Brown (Kenneth Sr.) and one son Jerome Dorsey (Truee). 8 grandchildren; Donna Jones,...

Dec 28, 2020

Michael Earl Aikens, 58, he was born to Robert Aikens and Eloise Aikens in Wilmington, DE on February 27, 1962 departed this life December 28, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. MIchael received his early education in the public school system of Wilmington, DE. He graduated from Concord High School in 1980. MIchael worked at Hotel DuPont for a few years, then...

Dec 28, 2020

On December 28, 2020, James David Garrett, born December 8, 1937 in Bedford, VA, lovingly transitioned from this life. He was 83 years old. James (known to family and friends as Dave) was the youngest son of John Woody and Alcora Garrett born on December 8, 1937. James received his childhood education from Virginia public schools and later relocated from...

Dec 26, 2020

Edward Lee Williams was born on December 5, 1938, in Richmond County, NC to Alex Williams and Hattie Belle Hasty. Edward passed on December 26, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Edward received his education in the Hampton, VA. public school system. Edward moved to Philadelphia, PA at the age of 18. Later he met Ella Mae, and they were married in...