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

Aug 20, 2020

Linda Prophet-Thornton, daughter of Blondell Prophet and the late Ben Prophet Sr., was born January 22, 1953 and peacefully departed this life on August 20, 2020 in Christiana Hospital. Linda received her early education in the New Castle County public schools. She attended Wilmington College and later received a Master's Degree in Human Services from Springfield College (Wilm. Campus). Linda...

Aug 20, 2020

Carl D. Bond, Sr. was born on May 23, 1941 in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Cecil W. and Frinjela Bond. He peacefully departed this life in his sleep on August 20, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Carl graduated from Chester High School in 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1963, and shortly after married the love of his...

Aug 18, 2020

Keith was born September 5, 1943 in Seaford, DE, the sixth of eight children of the late Martha Vincent and Granville Nathan Dorman. Keith completed the first nine years of his education at Frederick Douglass Junior High School. W.C. Jason High School in Georgetown, DE, provided his secondary education. He then attended Delaware State University where he received his BS...

Aug 18, 2020

Yusef Theo Jackson was born on Thursday, October 13, 1988. It was 55 degrees and partly cloudy, but he brought a ray of sunshine into the Jackson household. Yusef means God increases and Theo means Divine gift. "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." ~1 Peter 4:10 Yusef...

Aug 17, 2020

Marcella Olivia Boyer was born on January 29, 1956 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Robert and Mary Boyer Sr. She departed this life on August 17, 2020 at Wilmington Hospital. Marcella attended schools in Wilmington, Delaware graduating from Pierre S. DuPont High School in 1974, where she marched with the school's band as a head majorette. After high school,...

Aug 16, 2020

Iantha Isabella (Smith) Gilliam was born January 20, 1947 to the late Liston Young, Sr. and Christine Isabella Smith in Tappahannock, VA. She married John R.S. Gilliam, Jr., the father of her two daughters in 1969. She was born again at the age of 9 years old. Her church membership started at Mr. Olivet U.A.M.E. Church, Penns Grove, NJ, for...

Aug 16, 2020

Ms. Kekian Coke, affectionately called Miss Joe or Ma Joe, was born in the Parish of Westmorland, Jamaica West Indies on January 20, 1959 to parents Gerald Sterling and Amy Douglas. However, she grew up in Kingston, Jamaica with adoptive parents Harold and Violet Coke who have predeceased her. Kekian attained her high school education at ST Annie's High School...

Aug 14, 2020

Dwight Eugene Roy (Somollie) was born on January 13, 1968 to Hannah and Eugene Wise. He transitioned this life on August 14, 2020 at his home. He received his early education in the Christiana School District ultimately Graduating from Christiana High School in 1986. Dwight played basketball for his alma mater and was the star point guard. He enjoyed professional...

Aug 12, 2020

Raleigh S. Evans Jr., was born on September 16, 1967, in Wilmington, DE to Roxie Evans and Raleigh Evans, Sr. Raleigh had a sudden passing on August 12, 2020 in his home state Delaware. Raleigh, also known as "Rolo", received his early education at Colwick, Miqudale, and Dunleith elementary schools, as well as going on to receive his diploma at...

Aug 10, 2020

Aug 7, 2020

Monte' Dashawn Murray Jr. affectionately known as "MJ", was born into this life on Saturday June 13, 2020 at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford DE. He departed this life and gained his eternal wings on Friday August 7, 2020 at the AI DuPont Children's Hospital in Wilmington DE. "MJ" will Long be remembered by his beautiful, infectious smile that...

Aug 6, 2020

Clement D. Maynard was born on December 23, 1947 in Bronx, NY to the late Conrad A. Maynard, Sr. and Martha Maynard. He passed away suddenly on August 6th, 2020 at the age of 72. Clement, known to family and friends as "Butch" graduated from Rahway High School in Rahway, NJ. Upon graduation, he attended Shaw University in Raleigh, NC....

Aug 5, 2020

Richard Cheatwood, of the late Carolyn Lea of Wilmington, DE, was born January 8, 1968. He went home to be with the lord on Wednesday August 5th 2020. He attended William Penn High School and later graduated from Keystone JobCorp in Pennsylvania. Richard was by trade an electrician and in his spare time he loved to fish, watch movies, spend...

Aug 4, 2020

On August 4, 2020, Alton "AL" Lee Bryant was called home to the Lord at the age of 77. Alton was born on February 7, 1943 on a farm in Wade, NC to the late Gentris L. and Lula E. (McQueen) Bryant. Alton was the third of five children: Charles L. Bryant, Mary A. Rivers (Deceased), Delores B. Spurlock and...

Aug 2, 2020

Joan Moxley was born on August 13, 1942 to the late Charles A. Moxley and Mildred C. Lewis. She was the oldest girl child of the seven children her parents enjoyed together. On Sunday morning, August 2, 2020 at 9:20am, Joan departed this world peacefully in her sleep from Alzheimer's disease. She was educated in the Public School system located...

Jul 30, 2020

Tyler "T.Y." Brooks was born on September 20, 1957 in Easton, Maryland to Kenneth and Helen Brooks. He passed on Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. T.Y. is a proud graduate of Howard High School's Class of 1975. After school he worked for Amtrak for 33 years before retirement. He also was a barber by trade for 45 years,...

Jul 29, 2020

Nyzere D. Seth affectionately known as "Poppa" was born January 28, 2003 to Tony and Sheanell Seth. He departed this life way to early on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Poppa received his early education thru Brandywine School District and was currently attending William Penn High School. Poppa had a very outgoing personality and greeted everyone with smile, kiss, and/or some...

Jul 29, 2020

Khalil Nathaniel Ameer- Bey, son of Khalil Ameer-Bey and Natalie Dollard, was born on August 17, 1995 in Newark, Delaware. He departed this life on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. He was proceeded in death by his maternal grandfather, Nathaniel "Blue" Bennett; paternal grandfather, Mustafa Ameer-Bey; two cousins, Raheem Ameer-Bey Jr and Markita Stevens. Khalil was raised in...

Jul 25, 2020

Mattie L Hall, 87, passed away on July 25, 2020. She was born to parents Mary Eubanks and Norman Hale on March 18, 1932 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated from Dunbar High School Class of 1949. Like most Black women during her era mom started working as a domestic worker. She also worked at RCA and the Veterans Administration for...

Jul 25, 2020

Moses A. Brunson, Jr. was born on April 28th, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Moses A. Brunson, Sr. and Rachel Emory Brunson. He passed away suddenly on July 28th, 2020 at the age of 75. Moses, known to his family as "Junie", graduated from DeLaWarr High School in New Castle, DE. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Army...