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

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...

Dec 25, 2020

Today we lay to rest a son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and a dear friend to all. As we remember the life of our loved one, we come together to celebrate Stan Jamel Robinson. Stan Jamel Robinson departed this life on December 25, 2020. Jamel was born in Salem, New Jersey to Sandra Robinson and the late Stanley...

Dec 24, 2020

Douglas W. Waters Sr., loving son of the late Alfred and Lolita Waters, was born on October 18,1943 in Middletown, Delaware and peacefully departed his life on December 24,2020 with his loving wife by his side. Doug received his education from Middletown School in Middletown Delaware. Doug worked at Chrysler Corporation, which he retired from after 33yrs of service, and...

Dec 23, 2020

Berlene Jacobs was born on November 22, 1937 in Wade, North Carolina to the late James R. Jacobs Sr. and Fannie Ray Jacobs. She peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2020, in Middletown, Delaware. Berlene affectionately known as "Bean" attended schools in Wade, North Carolina. She moved to Chester, Pennsylvania in 1957. Bean held various employment...

Dec 21, 2020

Michael Deshon Parker passed on December 21,2020. Micahel was born on February 12,1974 in Wilmington, Delaware to Anthony Lolly and Theresa Gibbs. Michael was employed as a construction worker. Michael leaves to cherish his memories behind his immediate family,close friends and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Dec 19, 2020

Obituary of Michael Ruffin Michael L Ruffin departed this life on December 19, 2020. Michael was born October14,1949 to Dorothy A Ruffin and Charles N. Ruffin, Michael was raised in Wilmington and attended Dunleith Community School and graduated from Howard High School. Mike worked for Cheyney University in the Registrar office. Mike enjoy going to the Wilmington Senior Center and...

Dec 19, 2020

Salters Leroy Brown passed on December 19,2020. Salters was born on February 19,1950 in Hemingway, SC. Salters was employed as an Masonary worker. Salters leaves behind to cherish his memories his immediate family, close friends and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Dec 19, 2020

Brother Debro Sadiq Abdul Akbar, born Michael Debro Davis, transitioned Saturday, December 19, at Christiana Hospital after a brief illness. Debro was born December 9, 1958, in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Carl Davis Sr. and the late Carolyn Gaines. Although educated in the Wilmington, DE public-school system, Debro was most proud of the self-education that he received while incarcerated. It was...

Dec 18, 2020

Betty Jean Mays passed on Friday, December 18, 2020. Betty was born on December 10, 1952 in Blackville, SC to Junior Owens and Ollie Pressey. Betty leaves cherished memories behind to her immediate family, close friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.