Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Tyler Palmer "T.Y." Brooks
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,...
Ny'Zere Devjah "Poppa" Seth
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...
Khalil Nathaniel Ameer-Bey
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...
Mattie L. Hall
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...
Moses A. Brunson, Jr.
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...
Pedro Ramos Perez
Jul 20, 2020
Pedro Ramos Perez was born on February 6, 1978 in Las Ranas, Michoacn, Mexico. Pedro passed on July 20, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Maria, his children and other relatives and friends. A full obituary will follow at later time.
Mary Ann Jones-Demby
Jul 19, 2020
Mary Ann Jones-Demby peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital. Mary Ann was born in Newark, Delaware on December 31, 1951 to Charles and Grace Jones. Mary Ann was employed as a Seamtress at City Cleaners in Wilmington, DE. Mary Ann leaves behind cherished memories to her beloved husband and children, her close friends,...
Alexander Anthony Land
Jul 14, 2020
Alexander Anthony Land was born on May 8, 1958 in Wilmington, Delaware to Willie Carroll Land and Loretta Carter. Alex peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Christiana Hospital. Alex was educated in the Christina School District. After completing PS Dupont High School, he attended Job Corp in Harpers Ferry, WV. It was there he received his...
Dorothy T. Lloyd
Jul 12, 2020
Dorothy T. Lloyd, was born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 27, 1968 to the late Dorothy M. Lloyd and Thomas P. Johnson III and her beloved foster mother who helped raise her, the late Rev. Blanch Hallman. Spending her final hours surrounded by her loved ones, she transitioned to her eternal rest on July 12, 2020. "Tina" as she was...
Robert Antione Charles
Jul 10, 2020
Robert Antione Charles passed on Friday, July 10, 2020. Robert was born on July 4, 1981 in Wilmington, DE to Oliver Webb & Genevieve Charles. Robert made an impact on everyone around him as a Life Coach. Robert leaves behind cherished memories to his immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Janet G. Cannon-Ellison
Jul 10, 2020
Janet Gail Cannon - Ellison Was born on June 24, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware to Mary Frances Cannon and the late Ira Roach. She departed this life on July 10, 2020 at Christiana Hospital, in Wilmington, Delaware. Janet received her education in the Wilmington Public schools. She was very good in English and spelling. Janet was very outgoing, and her...
Reuben E. Headley
Jul 10, 2020
Reuben Emanuel Headley, affectionately known as "Papi" was born on December 5, 1919 in Westmoreland, Jamaica, to the late Ursula Galloway and Percival Headley. Reuben was the eldest of eight children. Reuben completed his earthly journey on July 10, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his family at home after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Euvine,...
Maxine R. Sam
Jul 8, 2020
Maxine Revis Sam, daughter of Mack D. Revis, Sr. and Mabel B. Revis (both deceased) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and raised in Linwood, Pennsylvania. She attended school in Linwood and Boothwyn, where she graduated from Chichester High School in 1958. After graduating high school, she attended The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing with a full scholarship from the...
David Anthony Pennewell
Jul 7, 2020
David Anthony Pennewell Jr., "Dawud", age 47, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Dawud was born on November 1, 1972 in Dover, Delaware to his parents David Pennewell Sr. and Thelma B. Parker. Dawud was a loving son, brother, father, nephew, uncle, grandfather, and supportive friend. He graduated with his high school diploma and received his Associates Degree in...
Leroy M. Jones, Jr
Jul 7, 2020
Leroy Marshall Jones, Jr., son of the late Leroy Jones Sr. and Florence Jones, was born Feb 16, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware. He departed into God's hands, at his residential home, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He attended Brown Technical High School in Wilmington, Delaware and went on to graduate in 1961. While at Brown Technical High School, he loved...
Rev. Dr. Charles A Frazier
Jul 6, 2020
Rev. Dr. Charles A Frazier, 88 passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 surrounded by family. He was life-long resident of Penns Grove, NJ. He worked and retired from the PG-CP School District. He also was a retired Air Force Veteran, and a pastor for over 40 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Lavender Frazier, 6...
Andre Terrell Emmanuel "Zaid" Hickson
Jul 6, 2020
Andre Terrell Emmanuel Hickson was born on December 23, 1982. On Monday July 6, 2020 Andre Terrell Emmanuel Hickson's life was taken too soon. A son, brother, father, nephew, cousin, friend, or any other relation to the world. Through Andre's life he graduated in 2001 from Mt. Pleasant High School, and in 2005 he became a Muslim realizing that his...
Azurah C. Tillman
Jul 6, 2020
Azurah C. Tillman passed on Monday, July 6, 2020. Azurah was born on July 13, 2002 in Philadelphia, PA to Craig Tillman and LaToya Taylor. Azurah leaves behind cherished memories to her immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Mark Anthony Lewis, Ii
Jul 5, 2020
Mark Anthony Lewis II, affectionately known as Mark Mark and Squeeze to his family and friends, was born November 11, 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mark and Angela Lewis. On Sunday, July 5, 2020, Mark was welcomed home into his eternal resting place. Mark began his education in several Christian and Charter schools in Philadelphia. In 1999, Mark's family moved...
Willie L. Hollingsworth
Jul 2, 2020
Willie L. Hollingsworth was born August 21, 1946 in Stanford, N.C. to Jessie Mae and Thomas Hollingsworth. He passed on July 2, 2020 at Tulip Special Care in Pennsylvania. Louie as he was affectionately known, received his early childhood education in North Carolina. After school he worked for Sears where he retired. Louie was a faithful member of Church of...
