Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Robert L. Watson, Sr.
Dec 3, 2019
Robert Lee Andrew Watson, Sr. also known to some as Lee or Bob, was born November 17, 1921, in Macon, GA to Alex and Bessie (Grier) Watson. He was the husband of the late Lillian L. Watson. At an early age the family moved to Detroit, MI where he attended grammar school and later graduated from Cooley High School. Upon...
Jaiwon James Pollard
Dec 2, 2019
Jaiwon James Pollard passed on December 2, 2019. Jaiwon was born on May 6, 1996 in Newark, DE to James Pollard and Earlene S. Ricketts. He was employed as a Bus Driver for DART Transportation. Jaiwon will be missed by his loving parents, and a host of close family, friends and relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
William Henry Benjamin
Nov 29, 2019
William Henry Benjamin, (also known as Ben) peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on November 29, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. A few days before Ben went to glory he told his family that he had a talk with God. William was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 10, 1932 to the late Henry and...
Audrey L. Hoopes
Nov 28, 2019
Audrey L. Hoopes passed on November 28, 2019. Audrey was born on November 28, 1949 in Roda, VA to Willie Hamlin and Katie M. Pinkston. Audrey will be missed by a host of close family, friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Michael Leon Sparrow
Nov 21, 2019
Michael Leon Sparrow passed on November 21, 2019. Michael was born on November 6, 1963 in Norfolk, VA to Joseph Leon Sparrow and Lorraine Maria Sparrow. He was employeed as a bus driver for Dart Transportation. He will be missed by his wife, Carmen, and a host of close family, friends, and additional relatives. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Catherine Wilson
Nov 21, 2019
Catherine was born in Montgomery, AL on September 9, 1948. Catherine was employed as an educator for many years. Catherine leaves fond memories with her daughter Lisa, grandchildren, siblings, other relatives and friends.
Shirley L. Brown
Nov 20, 2019
Shirley was born September 5, 1942 on Delaware Ave. in Hopewell, VA to the late Helen & Curtis Drew. She received her angel wings Tuesday morning, November 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley received her early-childhood education from Arlington Road Elementary School in Hopewell, VA. Upon graduating from Carter G. Woodson High School in 1960, Shirley moved to...
Charlotte Maria Diggs
Nov 19, 2019
Charlotte Maria Thomas was born on June 17, 1958 in Paterson, New Jersey. Her birth parents were Charles Thomas and Mary Dela Rankins, however she was raised by Martha and Bernnie Mears of Glassboro New Jersey (NJ). Charlotte entered her eternal resting place on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She received her early childhood education in the Glassboro Public School System...
Anna E. "Libby" Wing
Nov 15, 2019
Anna E. "Libby" Wing, age 87 of Wilmington, DE., earned her wings on Friday, November 15, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Anna E. "Libby" Wing was born on November 23, 1931 to the late Melvin and Clara Mae Gibbs. Libby attended Howard High School. Libby was a member of her family church Mt. Pisgah UAME Church. Libby was...
Charles Miller - Bey
Nov 13, 2019
Charles (Rahsaan)(Chezy) Sterling Miller-Bey was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 21, 1944 to the late Ellen Collins and the late Sterling Miller. Rahsaan peacefully transitioned from this life on November 13, 2019 at home. He received his early education in the Wilmington Public School System. Rahsaan was a dedicated community activist in the Wilmington area for many years and...
Sheila P. Benson-Jones
Nov 12, 2019
Sheila Patricia Benson Jones was born July 27,1947 in Wilmington, DE to Robert L. Benson and Flora Martin- Benson. She departed this season of her life on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at home in Wilmington, DE. Sheila received her early education from Pyle Elementary and Bancroft Junior High School. She received her G.E.D. at James Grove and went on to...
Ianthe Lane
Nov 11, 2019
Ianthe Patricia Bradshaw, better known as "Pat" or "Aunt Pat", was born in Harve de Grace, Maryland on July 26, 1931 to the late Carrie Bradshaw. As a child she enjoyed playing baseball, and attending school, where she excelled academically. Pat later moved to Philadelphia and attended Girls High School, where she also excelled academically and graduated at the top...
Dolores Joan Hearne
Nov 9, 2019
Dolores Joan Hearne passed on November 9, 2019. Dolores was born on December 30, 1930 in Wilmington, DE to Emory Woodard and Gertrude Ridgeley. Dolores will be missed by a host of family and friends. Dolores' request is being honored by her children to have all arrangements held privately.
Delores Walker- Lyle
Nov 6, 2019
Delores Walker-Lyle affectionately known as "Granny" was born December 18, 1933 to the late Samuel and Carrie Henry Walker of Rocky Point, North Carolina. She departed this life on November 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her early public education was received in Rocky Point, NC. Later in life she was united in Holy Matrimony to the...
John D. "Moon" Miller, Jr.
Nov 6, 2019
John Douglas Miller Jr., was born on January 31, 1960, in Ahoskie, NC to John Douglas Miller Sr., and Minnie Inez Miller (Tann). He transitioned from this life on November 6, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side. John Miller, also known as "Moon", received his early education at Elbert Palmer, and later Dunleith and De La...
Patricia A. Lambert
Nov 3, 2019
Patricia was born on May 11, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware to Elwood and Edna Robertson. She passed on November 3, 2019 at Kent General Hospital in Camden Delaware. Patricia (Pun) received her early childhood education from Carrie Downie, she graduated from William Penn high school. After school she worked for Colonial school district as a bus driver. Patricia was a...
Icerene L. Johnson
Nov 3, 2019
Icerene L. Johnson, known as "Snow", was boron on January 30, 1936 in Jemison, Alabama to Esley & Alice Johnson. She departed this life on November 3, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Icerene attended Jemison High School and also attended Tuskegee University for a year. Icerene worked as a CNA while living in New York. Icerene was...
Richard Fayson, Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
Richard Fayson, Jr., son of the late Tempie and Richard Fayson, Sr, was born August 7, 1932 in Rocky Ford, GA. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in St. Francis Hospital. Richard received his early childhood education in Rocky Ford, GA., later moving to Delaware where he attended School number 29. He became employed by Woodlawn...
Shirley P. Jackson
Nov 3, 2019
Shirley P. Jackson was born in Wake County, North Carolina on January 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Frank T. and Juanita P. Sutton. She transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Shirley received her early education from Fuquay Consolidated High School where she graduated salutatorian of her class in 1964. Later...
