Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Darryl Vaughn Rowe
Sep 29, 2024
Darryl V. Rowe, aged 71, also known as "Mackey" and affectionately referred to by some as "Brother Rowe," was born on July 15, 1953, at Wilmington Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Clarence A. Rowe and Alice L. Lloyd. He passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Darryl was one of six siblings, with four sisters—Sharon Jackson, Jacqueline Jenkins,...
Joshua Wenard Franklin Jr.
Sep 29, 2024
Joshua Wenard Franklin Jr. was born on May 6, 1945, in Vanport, Oregon, (now known as Portland, Oregon), to Joshua W. Franklin and Yular M. Nolan. He peacefully transitioned on September 29, 2024, at Christiana Care in Newark, Delaware.
The second eldest of five children, Joshua was a lifelong member of Sardis Baptist Church in Coffeyville, Kansas. Known affectionately as “Sammy,”...
Curtis Small
Sep 23, 2024
Curtis Small was born on November 10, 1930. He passed away on September 23, 2024. He was
born in Savannah, Georgia, and spent the later part of his youth in Southern Florida. He lived most
of his adult life in Philadelphia.
He was preceded in death by his mother Annie Mae Small, his father Alexander Small, Sr., and his
brothers Joseph Small and Alexander...
Earlean Thompson
Sep 23, 2024
Earlean Thompson affectionately known as "Big E" was born to the union of the late Clyde Priester and Daisy Thompson on February 26, 1937, in Blacksville, South Carolina.
She entered eternal life on Monday, September 23, 20224 in the comfort of her home in Middletown, Delaware.
Earlean was educated in South Carolina and migrated to New York City in 1955 where she...
Barbara A. Fisher
Sep 21, 2024
Barbara Fisher, also known by many as "Babs", the daughter of Louis and Loretta Coley was born May 8,1942. She departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Babs enjoyed her spending time with her family, doing crossword puzzles and listening to her oldie but goodie music.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents.
She leaves to cherish her memories 2...
Carla Etta Brittingham
Sep 18, 2024
Carla E Brittingham age 74, daughter of late Mary E Gamble and late Hubert Gamble was born October 30, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas. Carla moved to Wilmington Delaware in 1958 with her family. She went peacefully to be with the Lord on September 18, 2024
Carla received her education in the Wilmington, Delaware Public School District. She worked with many...
Frederick E. Hawkes, Sr.
Sep 16, 2024
Frederick E. Hawkes, Sr., 81, passed into eternal glory on September 16, 2024, in Wilmington, Delaware at Accent Care Hospice. He was born the sixth child to the late Robert E and Laura J. Driver Hawkes on April 24, 1943, and he was a twin to Frances. Frederick was a loving father to Terry and Robin Fassett, Charmaine (Joanne) and...
Charles Robert Miller
Sep 13, 2024
Charles Robert Miller was born on December 29, 1961 in Wilmington Delaware, to Sarah
Maxine Terrell and Charles Sterling Miller-Bey. He passed away on Friday September 13, 2024
in Wilmington Delaware.
Charles received his education in Wilmington Public Schools, Northeast Elementary, Warner
Middle School and Brandywine High School. After school, Charles enlisted in the US Navy.
Charles was proceeded by his parents and his sisters,...
Minister of Music Roy James Johnson
Sep 13, 2024
Roy James Johnson was born on May 16, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Lionel
Johnson, Sr. and Audrey Olivia Johnson. He moved from labor to reward on September 13,
2024, surrounded by family and devoted friends. Roy left a lasting legacy of love, friendship,
and faith.
“Dr. Johnson,” as he was affectionately called, was reared in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and
graduated from...
Thomas J. Rawley
Sep 11, 2024
Thomas Jefferson Rawley was born on October 13, 1940 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to the late Virgil Calhoun Rawley and the late Marie Johnson. In his hometown, he was affectionately known as “Buck” because of his love for horses.
Thomas attended JJ Jones High School where he began his career in football. He was recruited by Coach Bryant to attend...
Robin Rochelle Washington-Ohuanbor
Sep 10, 2024
Robin Rochelle Washington Ohuanbor was born on April 19, 1967 to the late Robert and Gloria Washington in Lakewood, NJ. She was educated in the public school system and graduated from Lakewood High School. As a child, Robin was high spirited and strong willed, characteristics that prevailed throughout her lifetime. Her sense of humor was one of her greatest assets,...
Karl David Walker
Sep 10, 2024
Karl David Walker, affectionately known as “Rascal” was born October 10, 1953 to the late
Delores Walker-Lyle and King David Bordeaux (KD) in Rocky Point, NC. He departed this life
September 10, 2024 in the company of his love ones. His early public education was received in
the Wilmington, Delaware school system. Karl worked for the Wilmington Housing Authority
Maintenance Department after his time...
Debra (Debbie) Sims
Sep 9, 2024
Debbie Sims, 67, of Trenton, New Jersey passed away on September 9, 2024. Forever missed loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Ulysses G. Wilson
Sep 9, 2024
Ulysses G. Wilson, age 90, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Christiana Hospital. He was born in Chester County PA, on August 13, 1934, to the late Paul, and Mary Lou Wilson.
He attended the Avon Grove School District in Avondale, PA. Ulysses worked for Penndale Trucking Company until he retired as his own independent business owner....
Wilma C. Dickerson
Aug 31, 2024
Wilma C. Dickerson was born on October 29, 1932 in Greenwood, Delaware. She received her education in the Wilmington school system. She peacefully transitioned on August 31, 2024 at the age of 91.
Wilma worked at Wilmington Dry Goods in downtown Wilmington for many years until she was transferred to Tri-State mall, which became Value City. She worked there until she...
Deacon Samuel Lee Reeves, Sr.
Aug 27, 2024
Samuel L. Reeves, Sr., affectionately known as Big Daddy, Slice, and Brownie, was born on October 20, 1938 to the late Boyd Raymond and Rosiebell Reeves in Oxford, PA. He was the fourth of nine siblings. On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Sam departed this life at the Chester County Hospital with his wife, oldest daughter, and his granddaughter (his personal...
Jeffery Lynn Wooten
Aug 23, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Wooten was the sunshine born to the late Rufus and
Mattie Corene Wooten on a very cold day, February 12th, 1958. He quietly slipped
away from us on Friday, August 23rd, 2024 in the Chestnut Hill Lodge and
Rehabilitation Center, where he resided for the past two years.
Jeff was educated in Wilmington, where he attended Northeast Elementary School, Burnett Middle School....
