Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Edna Margaret Williams
Oct 18, 2018
Edna transitioned on October 18, 2018. Edna was born on Feburary 10, 1934 in Bridgeville, DE to John Henry Phillips and Zella Jackson Tull. Edna was employed as a bus driver. Edna leaves to mourn her husband, Charles and a host of family and friends.
Orissa "Rissa" Williams
Oct 14, 2018
Orissa Williams Boone was born on April 25, 1963 in Newark, NJ to Winifred Brown and David Bey. She received her wings on October 14, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Rissa received her early childhood and High School education from the New Jersey School System. She is a graduated of Delaware State University earning her BS degree in...
William Henry "Bunny" Allen, Jr.
Oct 13, 2018
William "Bunny" Allen Jr. was born April 20,1934 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late William H. Allen Sr. and Lena Mae Glasco. Bunny departed this life on October 13,2018. Bunny as he has been known since childhood was educated in the Wilmington Public Schools and attended Howard High School. Bunny accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at...
Jerilyn Marshall
Oct 12, 2018
Jerilyn Marshall, was born in Wilmington Delaware on December 31, 1949 to the late P. Elizabeth and Perry L. Davis, Sr. Departing this life on October 12, 2018 at Christiana Hospital the Lord called her home from her labor to her eternal rest. "Jeryl" as she was affectionately known, received her early education in the Wilmington Public School System. Shortly...
Carolyn E. Stewart
Oct 11, 2018
On January 31, 1948, in Wilmington, DE, Virgil Lamont and Alma Cecelia Stewart welcomed their first child, Carolyn Elaine, into the world. She would be the first of two. Just two years later, Carolyn would become a doting older sister to her "Bay-Bro" Virgil Lamont, Jr. Carolyn was enrolled in the Wilmington Public Schools, attending Bancroft and graduating from Wilmington...
Henry B. Marshall
Oct 10, 2018
Henry B. Marshall, age 86, passed away on October 10, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nina Marshall; daughter, Barbara Burton. He is survived by his children, Dr. Alton Williams (Bonita), Patricia W. Whitaker, Gail Bartley (Benjamin), Kelley Bowers (Arthur), Wayne Marshall; a devoted companion, Sylvia Allen, 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; a host of other...
Jean Alston
Oct 10, 2018
Jean Alston was born in November 7, 1946 in Queens, New York to Florine Woods and Jesse Betts. She transitioned from the world on October 10, 2018 in Christiana, Delaware. Jean was raised in Richmond, Virginia. She graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School in Richmond, Virginia. She decided to get on the "love train" and head to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
Sarah Jane Glasco
Oct 6, 2018
Sarah J. Glasco passed away at 90 years of age on October 6, 2018, in Newark, DE. She was a former longtime resident of Kennett Square, who worked for many years at Pocopson and Brandywine Nursing Homes. Sarah was predeceased by daughter Gail P. Glasco and son Richard G Glasco. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Clyde Glasco...
Rudolph C. Lewis
Oct 4, 2018
Rudolph transitioned on October 4, 2018. Rudolph was born on November 29, 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica to John Lewis and Irene (Grossett) Lewis. Rudolph was employed as a skilled carpenter. Rudolph leaves to mourn his family and a host of friends.
Roger Dean Bacon
Oct 2, 2018
Roger was born in New York City on May 9, 1960 to David L. Bacon and Geneva Bacon. He was raised in Manhattan, and attended Public and Catholic grade school until the family relocated to East Orange, New Jersey and eventually settled in Neptune, New Jersey. Roger was the eldest of three sons and has always enjoyed learning and exploring...
Dorothy M. Glover
Sep 29, 2018
Mother Glover transitioned on September 29, 2018. Mother Glover was born on November 23, 1930 in King Williams, VA to George and Lorraine Roane. Mother Glover worked as a cafteria aide. Mother Glover was a faithful member of the Be Ready Jesus is Coming church in Wilmington, DE. Mother Glover leaves to mourn her beloved children and a host of...
Carlos O. Turner
Sep 24, 2018
Carlos transitioned on September 24, 2018. Carlos was born on July 15, 1962 in Wilmington, DE to Clarence Turner and Rosa Skinner. Carlos worked in construction. Carlos leave to cherish fond memories; Carlos Young (Nadisha), his siblings Robert Skinner, Sallie Chapman, Eva Turner, Clarence Turner and Stacey Turner. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bobby Slater
Sep 20, 2018
Bobby transitioned on September 20, 2018 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Bobby Slater was born on December 30, 1947 in Ariton, Alabama to the late B T & Floreid Slater. Bobby served our country honorably in the United States Army. Bobby has left a lifetime of memories with his loving wife, O'Sun Slater; son, Peter(Stacey) Slater; grandsons, Dezmend 7...
David James Craighead, Jr.
Sep 14, 2018
David transitioned on September 14, 2018. David was born on August 22, 1934 in Drakes Brach, VA. to David James Craighead, Sr and Carrie Lipscomb. David worked as a truck driver for 30 plus years for Preston Trucking CO. 151 Line. David also served in the Marines Corp. David leaves to mourn his devoted wife Iris Craighead, children and other...
Robert Saunders Palmer
Sep 12, 2018
Robert transitioned on September 12, 2018. Robert was born on January 11, 1943 in Worcester, MD to Lenzy Plair and Emma Lee Palmer. Robert worked as an analytical chemist for the Dupont Co. Robert also served in the U.S. Army. Robert leaves his devoted wife Alice Palmer of 40 years, one daughter Priscilla D.Chandler, 2 Grandsons Pierre R. Legerme and...
Cheryl L. Gordon
Sep 9, 2018
Cheryl transitioned on September 9, 2018. Pie was born on January 29, 1958 in Detroit, MI to Roosevelt and Willola Gordon. Pie leaves her devoted family and a host of other family and friends.
Mattie Sue Brown
Sep 8, 2018
Mattie Sue was born on October 27, 1922, in Person County, North Carolina to John Williams and Emma Gilmore. She and her sister Mary grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They spent a few of their early years in the "country" with their grandparents after the death of their father, when Mattie Sue was just 2 years old. Mattie...
Vicki Lashone Walker
Sep 6, 2018
Vicki transitioned on September 6, 2018 Vicki was born in Colombus, GA on June 27, 1962 to James Marcellus Stallings and Gloria Lyons. Vicki worked as a child care director. Vicki leaves to cherish her memories, (2) wonderful Sons: Ronald W. Walker, Jr. and Preston (Britney)Walker; a loving Daughter: Jasmin L. Walker; Father: James Stallings, Sr.; Brothers: Terry (Myra) Whittlesey,...
Theresa Ann Harris
Sep 1, 2018
Theresa Ann Harris was born on December 10, 1949 to Lorenzo and Evelyn Harris. She transitioned on Saturday, September 1st at home in New Castle, Delaware. Theresa received her education from Mary C.I. Williams, Bancroft and George Gray Schools. She graduated from Job Corps and obtained her GED. Theresa worked as a keypunch operator, Paralegal and Banking Associate for a...
Kevin J. Winn, Sr.
Sep 1, 2018
Kevin transitioned on September 1, 2018. Kevin was born on August 22, 1964 in Lunenburg, VA to Frank Winn, Sr. and Laura Mae Winn Gregory. Kevin worked as a Sanitation tech for the City of Wilmington. Kevin leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.
