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

Douglas E. "Dougie" Lea, Iii
Aug 28, 2019
Douglas Edward Lea, III was born on August 9, 2000, in Newark, DE to Douglas E. Lea, Jr and Jessica Klase. He departed this life on August 28, 2019 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Douglas was baptized at Mount Salem UAME Church in Delaware City, DE. He attended school in Brockton, NY, also attended Dunkirk Middle/Dunkirk High/McKean High School...

David H. Coles, Sr.
Aug 28, 2019
Isaiah 41:10: '' FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU; BE NOT DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD; I WILL STRENGTHEN YOU,I WILL HELLP YOU,I WILL UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND". David H Coles Sr. gained his wings on August 28, 2019 in Wilmington DE. David was born on November 20, 1962 in Wilmington, DE to James and...

Oba S.K. Bey
Aug 27, 2019
Oba was born on October 4, 1948, in Wilmington, DE, to the late William James Lucas and Dorothy Victoria Lucas. He passed form on August 27, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Bro. Oba received his childhood education from the public schools of Wilmington. After school he worked for the City of Wilmington where he was employed for...

Helen Singletary Allen
Aug 26, 2019
Helen Lenore Singletary passed from earth to glory early Monday morning, August 26, 2019. She was born in Bridgeton, NJ to Georgia Bea and Claxton (Mr. Tucks) Singletary on April 17, 1961. Helen was affectionately known as "Sweet Thang", a name given to her by her father because he thought she was the sweetest thing (thang) on earth. Helen was...

Aaron Howard "Poohman, Tank" Pretlow Junior
Aug 25, 2019
Aaron Howard Pretlow Junior was born on July 2, 1993 in Baltimore, Maryland to Aaron Pretlow, Sr. and Kimberley Davis Pretlow. He received his Angel Wings on August 25, 2019 at his home in Newark, Delaware. Aaron earned his diploma from Appoquinimink High School in 2011. He briefly studied at the University of Delaware before he began his employment at...

Rev. Melvin Brown
Aug 25, 2019
Rev. Melvin Brown, son of the Charles Sr. and Geneva Brown was born on October 18, 1952. He departed this life on August 25, 2019. He was a graduate of the Penns Grove High School, Class of 1971, located in Carney's Point, NJ. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army. Melvin was an active member of the South Jersey...

Rev. Alfonzo Brown
Aug 25, 2019
Rev. Alfonzo Brown transitioned from earth to glory on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Rev. Brown was born in Johnsonville, SC on January 12, 1950 to Thelma and Gary Brown, Sr.. Rev. Brown loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. Rev. Brown leaves fond memories wiht his wife, Minister Mary Brown; children, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A...

Eric L. Wright
Aug 23, 2019
Eric Lavante Wright, know to some as "Longfellow" was called home on August 23rd. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur Hoover and Annie Lee Payne and Brother Anthony Payne. Also, Jarri Lumpkin and Stanley Tilghman who were major parts of the Payne clan. Eric was born on September 28, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware. He received his early...

Steven C. Eatmon
Aug 19, 2019
Steven C. Eatmon (aka Uncle Steve), age 43, departed his life on August 19, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1975, in Cleveland, Mississippi to Herbert and Jo Ann Badson-Eatmon. Steven received his early childhood education from Sharon Temple Academy. He graduated from Newark High School. He did one year of College at Delaware Technical Community College. After school...

Willard A. Lee
Aug 18, 2019
Willard A Lee was born in Choccolocco, AL. Lee gained his wings on Sunday August 18, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Willard served his country honorably in the United States Army. Lee was married to the late Annie B. Lee and father to the late William Caudle, Sr. Willard leaves fond memories with his daughters, Vynisha Richardson and Barbara Mobley,...

Erica Nicole Cramatie-Ponzo
Aug 15, 2019
Erica was born on February 28, 1983 in Wilmington, DE to Mary L. Cramatie and Leonard A. Ponzo. Erica departed this life on August 15, 2019 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Erica received her early education from Red Clay Consolidated School District. She graduated from Newark High School in 2001. Erica was employed with Sonesta Es Suites where she...

Victor Terrell Brinson
Aug 13, 2019
Victor Terrell Brinson was born in Wilmington, DE on April 12, 1990 to Larry Grayson and Charlotte Brinson. Victor enjoyed spending time with his family. Victor leaves fond memories with his wife Jayd, parents, siblings, a host of other relatives and friends.
Veronica L. Petroski
Aug 11, 2019
Veronica Latresa Petroski born to the late William Isaac Spence and Christine Spence on March 11, 1951 in Wilmington, Delaware. Her early upbringing and schooling was in Penns Grove, New Jersey. She was an outstanding honor student. Veronica enrolled in Salem Community College where she received an Associate's Degree in Laboratory Technology and graduated at the Top of her class....

Oscar Ellsworth Robinson
Aug 10, 2019
Oscar Robinson went to receive his reward, and be reunited with his beloved wife Laura, on August 10. He will be remembered as a strong and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who supported, cared for, and encouraged his immediate and extended family. Oscar will also be remembered as a dependable, loyal and skilled friend and co-worker - a...

Lester J. Holden, Jr.
Aug 10, 2019
Lester J. Holden, Jr. passed on August 10, 2019 in Newark, DE. Lester was born to Marie and Lester J. Holden, Sr. in Richmond, VA. Lester was employed by General Motors as an assembley worker. Lester leaves cherished memories with his wife Carolyn, children, grandchildren, host of other relatives and friends.

Gary Lee Brown, Jr.
Aug 8, 2019
Gary L. Brown, Jr, age 76, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Christiana Health Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Gary affectionately called "Thomas" was born to Gary L. Brown, Sr. and Thelma Peterson Brown on March 2, 1943. Gary was born and raised in Johnsonville, South Carolina, where he also attended school. Gary was married to Corrine...
Douglas William Anderson, Sr.
Aug 8, 2019
The Life Journey of Douglas W Anderson Douglas William Anderson, the son of the late William Samuel and Gwendolyn J. Anderson, was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on November 24, 1948. His family moved to Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania in 1951. He went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 8th, 2019. Douglas began his educated...

Carl Eugene Bowie, Jr.
Aug 5, 2019
Mr. Carol Eugene Bowie, Jr. , affectionately known as Junny by his family was born in Elkton, Maryland on August 21, 1955. He was the oldest brother of nine siblings. Junny received his education in Delaware and Maryland Public Schools and attended Harford Community College. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1976 and served for nine years. Following...

Thomas E Bryant, Sr.
Aug 5, 2019
Thomas Bryant, Sr., passed on August 5, 2019. He will be missed by family and friends.