Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Sophia A. Allen
May 30, 2018
Sophia (Ponzo) Allen- departed this life at home on May 30, 2018, surrounded by her family. Sophia was affectionately and loving called "Mom", by family, friends and throughout her neighborhood. Mom never turned her back to give 1:1 advice (in her kitchen) to anyone in need. Sophia enjoyed cooking, baking, and worshiping God. Mom treasured her family and loved spending...
Kevin B. Gaines
May 30, 2018
Kevin was born on March 12, 1968 in Wilmington, DE to Clarence Burdell Davis, Jr. and Veronica Elizabeth Gaines. Kevin transitioned on May 30, 2018. Kevin will be missed by his wife, close relatives and friends.
Juan A. "Tony" Flores
May 30, 2018
Juan Flores was called home on May 30, 2018. Flores was born on June 18, 1968 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Esther Colon. Juan was a facility manager at the Wilmington Job Corp for over 6 years. He always desired for his students to strive and be successful in life using the life skills he taught them. Juan was...
Vinnie Lorena James
May 29, 2018
Vinnie transitioned on May 29, 2018. Vinnie was born on September 10, 1954 in Austin, TX to Emiel Money Brown and Willie Mae Brown Vinnie worked as a administrative assistant. Vinnie leaves to mourn her devoted husband Cecil James and a host of other family and friends.
Ebony Nicole "Eb" Harris
May 26, 2018
Ebony Harris was born on August 7, 1980 in Dover, DE to Tyrone Harris, Sr. and Darcel Carter. Ebony transitioned on May 26, 2018. She will be missed by her family, close relatives & friends.
Robert Earl Siegel
May 25, 2018
Robert transitioned on May 25, 2018. Robert was born on October 3, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ to Herman Siegel and Dorothy Leshansky. Robert worked as stage hand in theatre. Robert leaves to mourn his devoted wife Sherrie Siegel and a host of other family and friends.
Charles L. Spencer
May 20, 2018
Charles was preceded in death by his wife Irene Spencer. Charlie Buck leaves fond memories with his sisters Dorothy Waters and Barbara Spencer and a host of other family and friends. On May 20, 2018, Charles Lawrence Spencer received a call that his work on earth was done. With that said, God called our beloved one home. Born March 31,...
Christopher Jamar Sadler
May 19, 2018
Chris transitioned on May 19, 2018. Chris was born on October 12, 1976 in Wilmington, DE to Charles Evans and Hester Sadler. Chris worked in the HVAC industry. Chris leaves to mourn his devoted wife Yvonne Nicole Sadler, and a host of other family and friends.
Jay'Ceon Amiri Wise
May 19, 2018
Story Time Jay'Ceon Amiri Wise was born on February 1, 2016 in Wilmington, DE to his parents, Hashim Ahmad Wilson and Jacklyn M. Wise. Jay'Ceon enjoyed learning his ABC's, shapes and colors, he also had an infatuation with airplanes. Jay'Ceon will be forever loved by his family.
Juanita "Tit-Rainey" Whittaker
May 18, 2018
Juanita Whittaker was born on July 27th, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware to Jessie Rainey Sr. and Lottie Rainey. She attended Wilmington Public Schools. Before she became ill, she worked for manufacturing companies, janitorial services and her last past of employment, where she met her best friend Mary Brown, was working at Riverside Laundromat. Juanita enjoyed family times, especially playing cards,...
Donald J. Ballard
May 15, 2018
Donald transitioned on May 15, 2018. Donald was born on January 5, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA to William Ballard and AnnaBell Jones. Donald served in the Air Force. Donald also worked as a security constable at Christiana Care. Donald leaves to mourn his children, family and beloved caretaker Delores McDougale.
Tania Malone-Jackson
May 14, 2018
Tania Tashiana Malone-Jackson, 37, born to Gwendolyn Malone and Terrin Jackson in Bridgeton, New Jersey raised and loved on the Northside of Wilmington, Delaware by Dora Harris and David Webb. Tania peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, May 14, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Tania was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Joseph Benjamin Jackson,Jr. and Junius Malone;...
Opal M. Seeney
May 13, 2018
Opal transitioned on May 13, 2018. Opal was born April 29, 1947 in Fleming, GA to Wilton Hughes and Eva Mae Scott. Opal worked in food service as a cook. Opal leaves to mourn her devoted husband Randolph Seeney and a host of other family and friends.
Harry Edwards Spencer, Jr.
May 12, 2018
Harry transitioned on May 12, 2018. Harry was born in Wilmington, DE to Harry Edwards Spencer, SR. and Lorraine Vincent. Harry was an avid Jazz musician. Harry leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.
Pedro Maurice ""Stinger" "Cat Fish"" Swann, Sr.
May 11, 2018
Pedro transitioned on May 11, 2018. Pedro was born on December 8, 1949 in Wilmington, DE to John Smoot and Pearl Swann Toulson. Pedro woked as a chemical technican for Dupont. Pedro leaves to mourn his devoted wife Beverly Swann, children and a host of other and friends.
James L. "Bacon" Bacon, Sr.
May 11, 2018
James transitioned on May 11, 2018. James was born on November 21, 1942 in Wilmington, DE to Paul Bacon and Lillan Tann - Bacon. James was worked in public works for the City of Wilmington. James leaves to mourn his devoted children and a host of other family and friends.
Willie L. Mcreynolds
May 10, 2018
Willie transitioned on May 10, 2018. Willie was born May 11, 1948 in White Hall, AL to Clarence McReynolds and Lula Bell Reese McReynolds. Willie was the owner of M&W Trucking, INC. Willie leaves to cherish his devoted wife Marjorie McReynolds and a host of other family and friends.
David Marshall
May 7, 2018
David transitioned on May 7, 2018. David was born February 27, 1959. David was a devoted member of Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, DE. David leaves to mourn a host of family and church family.
Susie A. Butts
May 5, 2018
In my father's house are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you, I'm going to prepare a place for you where I am ye shall be there also. - John 14: 2-3 On Saturday, May 5, 2018 she departed this life to be with the Lord! Susie Anna Butts was born on January 1, 1933...
Donna Lee Akala
May 2, 2018
Donna Lee Akala was born to Mollie and Herman Grimes on May 13, 1951 in Long Beach, California. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years John Akala; her Parents Mollie and Herman Grimes; an older sister Ruth (DeeDee) Grimes, and an older brother Otis Grimes. Donna is survived by her 5 children, Brounche Green, Hasani Green...
