Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Mildred Evelyn Rider-Johnson
Mar 21, 2018
Mildred E.(Rider)Johnson was born on April 20, 1930 in Smyrna, Delaware to the late Walter J. Rider and the late Gertrude(Green)Rider. She passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Mildred graduated from Delaware State College with a B.A. Degree as a Dietician. She also received a special award in Fashion design. She retired from the Wilmington School District as a...
Ernestine L. Parker-Lee
Mar 17, 2018
Ernestine L. Parker-Lee was born on June 27, 1951 in Wilmington, DE to Ethel Parker and Ernest Thomas. She passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at home with her loved ones in West Hartford, CT. "Tina" received her GED from James Groves Education School. Afterwards she worked at Wilmington Head Start for 20 years. She also worked at The...
Joyce E. Scott
Mar 14, 2018
Joyce E. Scott departed this life to enter into eternal peace on March 14, 2018 at Christiana Hospital. She was 70 years old. Joyce was born on May 4, 1947 in Milford, De. to the late Ellis Flamer and Viola M. Scott of Harrigton, De. Joyce worked as a production worker for Playtex and also worked as a baker at...
Darrell A. Dye
Mar 14, 2018
Darrell transitioned on March 14, 2018. Darrell was born on February 1, 1945 in Middletown, DE to James and Ruth Dye. Darrell worked as a driver and served at The Belvedere Fire company. Darrell leaves to cherish his memory devoted children and a host of other family and friends.
Thelma Attrue Julia Lyght
Mar 10, 2018
Thelma Attrue Julia Lyght entered in the arms of Jesus, another glorious day in her life on March 10, 2018. Thelma was born to the late Rev. William Lemuel Dewey Lyght, Sr. and Attrue Virginia Lyght in Kingston, Md. Thelma's early education began at Greenwood Elementary School, Princess Anne, Md, then Middle school at Douglas Jr. High School, Chester, Pa,...
Leone Ethel "Lynn" Baker
Mar 9, 2018
Leone E. Baker "Lynn", age 88 of Wilmington, De. began her new journey on March 9, 2018 in the comfort of her own home. Lynn was born in Blaire County, South Carolina to the late James and Alice McClurkin on April 7, 1929. In her early years she spent her days working on the family farm along side her twelve...
William Edward Laws Iii
Mar 9, 2018
William transitioned on March 9, 2018. William was born on November 13, 1995 to Wiliam Edward Laws, Jr. and Melissa (Giles) English. He will be missed by his parents, siblings, relatives and friends.
Nellie Parke
Mar 8, 2018
Nellie transitioned on March 8, 2018. Nellie was born on May 1, 1932 in St. Ann, Jamaica to Joseph and Gertrude Spencer. Nellie worked as an home decorator. Nellie leaves to cherish her devoted children and a host of other family and friends.
Mario A. Tollis
Mar 7, 2018
Mario was born on July 28, 1936. Mario was a music teacher. Mario transitioned on March 7, 2018. He will be missed by his loved ones and friends.
John W. Hawkins
Mar 7, 2018
John transitioned on March 7, 2018. John was born on June 30, 1933 Centerville, MD to Winfield Hawkins and Isabelle Ricks. John worked in enviromental services for The News Journal. John will be missed by his wife, family, and friends.
Noah Lee Warren
Mar 7, 2018
Noah was born to Marcus Warren and Jamesha Frisby. Noah transitioned on March 7, 2018. He will be missed by his parents and family.
Shirley K. Parker
Mar 4, 2018
Shirley K. (Hudson) Parker, affectionately known as Sis, was born on January 25, 1937 in Snow Hill, Md. to the late James and Louise Hudson. She departed this life peacefully on March 4, 2018 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She received her formal education in Newark, Md at Worcester High School. Shirley was united in holy matrimony to John...
Charlotte Victoria Nash
Feb 28, 2018
Charlotte transitioned on February 28, 2018. Charlotte was born on February 18, 1952 in Wilmington, DE Russell Smith and Martha Smith. Charlotte work in the medical field as a clerk. Charlotte leaves to cherish her memory a devoted son and a host of other family and friends.
Thomas Robert "Bobby" Taylor
Feb 27, 2018
Thomas Robert "Bobby" Taylor was born on April 28, 1952. He went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2018 at Cumberland Manor Nursing Home in Bridgeton, NJ. Bobby received his high school diploma from Howard High School. After graduating he worked at Maaco Auto Body Paint & Repair for several years. Followed by several other detailing companies...
Richard Lee Charles Young
Feb 25, 2018
Richard transitioned February 25, 2018. Richard was born on December 18, 1979 in Wilmington, DE to Larry Phelps and Wanda Young. Richard worked with Performance Staffing working several career jobs. Richard will be missed by a host of family and friends.
Frederick A. Mason
Feb 20, 2018
Fred A. Mason was born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 6, 1936 to the late Edward and Frances Mason. He departed this life on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Heartland Hospice. Fred was married to Doris Mason (nee Johns) for 60 years and is the father of five children: Keith, Dale, Kim, Kathi and Kyle. Fred was an avid sportsman....
Charles Rudolph "Pooka" Rochester, Sr.
Feb 17, 2018
Charles Rudolph Rochester, Sr., departed this life on Saturday, February 17th, 2018 at the Compass Hospice Regional Center in Centreville, MD. He was born December 15th, 1940 in Rock Hall, Maryland. He was the son of the late James (Sr.) and Estelle Rochester. Rudolph was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth "Cindy" Rochester, one son; Charles "Brother Man"...
Denwin L. Mcmillian
Feb 16, 2018
Denwin Lamart McMillian, also known as Shaq or Dee was born February 13, 1979 in Wilmington, De. to Dennis Copeland and Warrenetta L. McMillian, Denwin was called upon to enter the heaven gates on Friday, February 16, 2018. Denwin received his education threw public schooling where he attended Martin Luther King, George Read, William Penn and Concord High School, where...
Rachel Louise Gaither
Feb 15, 2018
Rachel Gaither was born on August 4, 1928 in Wilmington, De to Fred DeShields and Alice May Newman. She passed away on February 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Rachel received her early childhood education from Absalom Jones School and after high school she graduated from Browns. Rachel was preceded in death by her husband Evan Gaither parents,...
Roxie Mae Purnell
Feb 14, 2018
Roxie Purnell was born January 30, 1936 and went home to be with the Lord on February, 14, 2018. She was raised in Jamestown, Virginia and attended elementary and high school there. She is preceded in death by her parents and son Robby Bowser. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband Herbert Purnell; son Keith(Janelle) Purnell, daughters Loretta Browne and...
