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

Hector Estrada Ortiz

Hector Estrada Ortiz

Jul 1, 2020

Hector was born May 26, 1943 and passed away on July 1, 2020. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Faye Russ

Faye Russ

Jun 29, 2020

Faye Russ was born on October 10, 1959 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Mary and Elzy Russ. She departed this life on June 29, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Faye received her early childhood education from Wilmington Public School System. She was employed at Elwyn Institute for a number of years. Faye was a faithful member of New Destiny Fellowship...

Danny Powell

Danny Powell

Jun 28, 2020

Danny Powell, affectionately known as Sport," and "Que Ball," transitioned from this life on June 28, 2020. Dan was born in Wilmington on July 9, 1958 to Margaret Powell, and Reese Dixon. He grew up in Old New Castle, and received his education in the public school system. He loved to be with family, and friends just cracking jokes and...

Ryan Lamar Carter

Ryan Lamar Carter

Jun 26, 2020

Ryan Lamar Carter, son of Kathleen Robinson Carter and the late Aaron F. Carter was born on July 19, 1986 in Newark, DE. He departed this life on Friday, June 26, 2020. Ryan was raised in Salem, NJ. He attended the Salem School district and graduated from Salem High School in 2004. Ryan was a self-made mechanic. He could pretty...

Michael Alvin Byrd

Michael Alvin Byrd

Jun 22, 2020

Michael Alvin Byrd was born on May 21, 1966, at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA to Winston M. Byrd, Sr. and Nellie C. Byrd. He passed on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Glenolden, PA. "Mike" received his early childhood education from St. Joseph's Catholic School in Camden, NJ, and graduated from Gateway Regional High School in 1984. After school in...

Roberta M. Graves

Roberta M. Graves

Jun 22, 2020

Roberta M. Seagers Graves was born February 15, 1921 to the late Mary Seagers and George Daniels. She peacefully passed away at her home on June 22, 2020. Roberta was educated in the Middletown Pulic School System, following that, attending college. Roberta was was employed by the Government in Philadelphia, PA. On November 21, 1959 Roberta was married to the...

Nancy Jane Hall

Nancy Jane Hall

Jun 21, 2020

On Sunday, June 21, 2020, Nancy J. Hall transitioned peacefully from this life to eternity in her home shared with Isaiah Hall to whom she united in Holy Matrimony October 10, 1985. Nancy, seventy-seven years young was born on October 18, 1942 in Lumpkin, Georgia to the late Wavie Gibson, Sr. and Cora Lee Massey Gibson. Nancy affectionately known as...

Andrew R. Peebles

Andrew R. Peebles

Jun 21, 2020

Andrew Robert Peebles was born on February 18, 1958 to Bessie Mae Peebles and Henry Walter Peebles in Wilmington, DE. He passed away on June 21, 2020 peacefully at his residence in Wilmington, DE. Andrew "Scrap" as he is affectionately known received his early education in Wilmington public schools. Scrap was employed with General Motors from 1981 to 1986, thereafter,...

Brenton Hunter O'Neal

Brenton Hunter O'Neal

Jun 20, 2020

Brenton Hunter O'Neal was born on October 28, 1987 to Jacqueline Marie O'Neal and Elgin Fear Wilson (deceased) at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Brenton accepted Christ at a young age and was Baptized on May 26, 1996 at Alpha Baptist Church by Pastor Darrell V. Freeman, Sr.; where he was known as "Little Deacon" as he followed behind his...

Leslie M. Spencer

Leslie M. Spencer

Jun 19, 2020

Leslie Michelle Spencer was born September 11, 1956 in Wilmington, Delaware to Kenneth and Letitia Spencer. She was raised in Middletown, Delaware and also lived in Port Jefferson, NY as a child. Leslie graduated from Middletown High School in 1974 and attended Howard University in Washington, D.C, where she graduated with in a degree in Liberal Arts in 1978. For...

Evelyn Elizabeth Moore

Evelyn Elizabeth Moore

Jun 19, 2020

Evelyn E. Moore was born on October 7, 1934 in Hopewell, Virginia to Hobert and Lillie Marsh. She departed this earthly life to continue rejoicing and serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday June 19,2020 at her home in New Castle, Delaware. Evelyn was raised by her aunt Lottie Patterson and received her early education in the public...

Michael Lamont Watson

Michael Lamont Watson

Jun 16, 2020

Michael Lamont Watson affectionately known as Marty by his family. Michael was born to George and Evelyn Moore in Wilmington, DE on July 20, 1963 and departed this life on June 16, 2020. Michael also had a relationship with his biological mother Jennifer Crippen; maternal grandmother, Helen Miller and Uncle Myron Miller in his latter years as an adult. Marty...

Jerrold L. Dickerson

Jerrold L. Dickerson

Jun 14, 2020

Jerrold "Jerry" Dickerson, son of the late Francis C. Dickerson and Catherine Copper Dickerson was born on August 6, 1944 in Salem, NJ. He departed this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Jerry was born and raised in Salem, NJ. He attended the Salem Public School System and graduated from Salem High School. Jerry played Varsity basketball and helped lead...

Florence Ann Marshall

Florence Ann Marshall

Jun 14, 2020

Florence Ann Marshall passed on June 14, 2020. Florence was born in Bridgeport, CT to Alvin Cole and Florence Eleanor Marshall. She was employed as an Engineer. Florence will be missed by all.

Jordan Stanford Spencer

Jordan Stanford Spencer

Jun 13, 2020

Jordan Stanford Spencer, 27 years old passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Lake City, SC. Jordan was born on September 30, 1992 in Wilmington, DE to the late Tracy Spencer and Jordan S. Drummond. Jordan is the biological grandson of Charles and Mary Thomas. Cleyo and the late Eddie Bateman raised and cared for Jordan Spencer at the age...

Adassa Louise Langley

Adassa Louise Langley

Jun 10, 2020

Adassa Louise Langley passed on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Adassa was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica on November 9, 1928 to Clifford and Mulvina Vassell. Adassa was employed as a Nursing Assistant. Adassa leaves behind cherished memories to her immediate family, close friends, and additional friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Carlos Ramone Monteiro

Carlos Ramone Monteiro

Jun 7, 2020

Carlos Ramone Monteiro was born on December 28, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA to Rudolph and Flora Monteiro. He went home to the Lord on June 7, 2020. Carlos, like his siblings, attended parochial school from 1st through 12th grades at St. Vincent de Paul and Cardinal Dougherty High School. He then attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA where he received...

Overseer Lashele N. Jones-Evans

Overseer Lashele N. Jones-Evans

Jun 7, 2020

LaShele Novette Jones-Evans, affectionately known as "Shele", was born November 5, 1975 in Wilmington, Delaware, and raised in Newark, Delaware. She is the daughter of the late Noah "Chilly" Wilkerson and the late Leslie A. Jones-Wilkerson. LaShele received her early education in the Delaware public school system. She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1993. After graduating from high school,...

Alonza Smith Jr.

Alonza Smith Jr.

Jun 1, 2020

Alonza Smith Jr. passed on Monday, June 1, 2020. Alonza was born on March 15, 1951 in Charlotte, NC to Alonza Smith, Sr. and Hershey Mae Smith. Alonza was employed as a General Laborer in the Construction industry. Alonza leaves behind cherished memories to his immediate family, close friends, and additional friends. A full obituary is forthcoming.

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