Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
John E. Conway
Dec 11, 2024
John E. Conway, 86, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at his home at the Lorelton Assisted Living Facility on December 11, 2024. Born on September 24th, 1938, in Middletown, DE, he was the son of the late Roy and Annie Conway.
John received his early education at Louis Reading School in Middletown, DE. Following his graduation from high school, he...
Farah A. Tamboice
Dec 7, 2024
His Story
Farah A.Tamboice was born on May 7,1955.
To the late Jannie L. Smallwood and the late Howard I. Maxwell, He left his earthly home to be with the Lord Dec, 6 2024 at the Christiana Care Wilmington hospital
Tamboice as he was affectionately Known received his education in the Wilmington Public School system Tamboice was a member of Friendship Baptist Church...
Mother Mary Etta White
Nov 30, 2024
Mary Etta (Matthews) White was born on July 9, 1936, in Blackville, South Carolina to the late Andrew Matthews, Sr., and Mary (Bradley) Matthews. She departed this life on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of 88. Mary was the seventh of nine children. As a child, her family moved to Wilmington, Delaware. She received...
Terrissa Rene Commodore
Nov 30, 2024
Terrissa Rene Commodore was born February 10th, 1982, in Connecticut to Barthenia Rochester and Terrence Commodore. She was called home November 30th, 2024 in Christiana Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Tess received her early childhood education from Rock Hall Elementary. She attended William Penn High School. She enjoyed taking care of the elderly so she spent the majority of her career...
Ludy M Leatherbury
Nov 29, 2024
Ludy Monroe Leatherbury was born on January 3, 1954, in Wilmington, Delaware to Anna E. & Ludy L. Leatherbury. He departed this earth on November 29, 2024, at Christiana Hospital of Newark, embraced with love by his daughter, Simone Leatherbury.
Ludy aka “Lute,” received his early education from Wilmington Highschool. He then enlisted into the United States Airforce in 1973 and...
Ronald Garrett Webb, Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
On November 23, 2024, Ronald Garrett Webb, Sr., affectionately known as “Ron,” completed his journey on this earth, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 13, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Mabel Webb and Herman Davis, Ron’s life was a testament of resilience, dedication and boundless love.
Ron was a man of remarkable character and strength,...
Robert "Boe" Lee Mills Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
Robert Lee Mills, Jr. was born on August 26, 1964, in Crisfield, MD to Robert Lee Mills, Sr. and Dinah Harris Benn. He peacefully transitioned with his family by his side on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Robert, affectionately now “Boe” received his education in the New Castle County school system in Delaware, graduating from Wilmington High School...
Pastor Tim Couch, Jr.
Nov 22, 2024
Pastor Tim Couch, Jr. A man of dignity. A man of integrity. A man of faith.
He was born in Wilmington, DE in 1955; the last of seven children to the late Tim & Ruthabell Couch. He peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Christiana Care.
Elder Couch was a 1974 graduate of PS DuPont High School. Upon...
Lennox F. Nembhard
Nov 20, 2024
Lennox Fitzgerald Nembhard, affectionately known as "Len" or "Chicken Hawk," was born on October 9, 1966, in Clarendon, Jamaica, to Merlon Francis and the late Felix Nembhard. On November 20, 2024, Len departed this life, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of humor, strength, and love.
Len graduated from Kellits High School in Clarendon in 1984 and, in 1986, migrated...
Deacon Addie M. Cole
Nov 20, 2024
Service of Triumph for Deaconess Addie Turner Cole
On November 20, 2024, Deaconess Addie Turner Cole went home to be with the Lord. A faithful servant of God, Addie was baptized in 1939 by the late Rev. Isaac Holmes at Tabernacle Baptist Church. She immersed herself in the Church Community, participating in the choir, serving as an usher and Junior Church...
Joan M Pratcher
Nov 15, 2024
On November 15, 2024, our hearts mourned the passing of a beloved soul, Joan M. Pratcher.
Born on February 1, 1950, in Ridgely, MD, she graced this world with 74 years of love, faith,
service and joy. Joan was a resident of New Castle, DE and was employed by Christiana Care for
46 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter...
Luvinia Dorsey-Moye
Nov 11, 2024
Luvinia was born on February 16, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Henrietta Wyatt & Thomas Belton. She passed on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 460 Bethune Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801, her place of residence.
Luvinia, lovingly called by several nicknames: Vinnie, Beanie and Baint, received her education in the Philadelphia Public School system. After school she worked at Gladd Brothers in...
Helen Hazel Miller
Nov 8, 2024
Helen Hazel Miller was born in Delaware City, DE and was the daughter of the late Cora
Watson and Arthur Watson. She was born on February 9,1930 and departed this life on
November 8, 2024, peacefully at home.
Helen received her elementary, middle and high school education from the Delaware City
Public Schools #118. In 1960, she married the love of her life Walter...
James McDaniel
Nov 7, 2024
James I. McDaniel, better known as “Jimmy” was born on February 2, 1952 in Chester, PA to the late Lewis & Thelma McDaniel. He passed unexpectedly on November 7, 2024.
Jimmy, as he was affectionally known, was educated in the Delaware County School District, ultimately being amongst the first class of African American students to graduate from Springfield High School. Prior...
