Local Obituaries for Families in Smyrna DE, Wilmington DE, and Penns Grove NJ
Charles Hill
Oct 2, 2025
Charles A. Hill, Jr., age 55, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate in Carneys Point, New Jersey. He was born on November 14, 1969, in Richmond, Virginia, to Marie Louise Quarles and Charles A. Hill, Sr.
Charles was educated in the Wilmington Public Schools. He took pride in his appearance, enjoyed dressing sharply,...
Sheila Saylor
Oct 1, 2025
SHEILA GRAHAM-SAYLOR
Our Dear Sheila Graham-Saylor, born on Saturday, September 15, 1956, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was born to the union of Roscoe B. Graham & Ramona High-Graham in Philadelphia PA She spent the days of her youth in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. During her adult season she resided in Darby,...
Roger Seals "Lewis"
Oct 3, 2025
Roger Seals Lewis was born on December 29, 1936, in Sharon, Georgia, to the late Lillian Seals Lewis and Joe Lewis. He peacefully departed this life at midnight on October 3, 2025, in Bear, Delaware.
Roger received his early education in Westchester County, New York. On January 11, 1962, he married the love of his life, Edna Ray Seals, and together...
Alton Keith Davis
Sep 29, 2025
In lieu of flowers, and in loving memory of Alton, contributions may be made via the QR code below to support his daughter Brieana’s continued education. Thank You Davis Family.https://linktr.ee/brieanaedavis
Carroll Alderman, Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
Carroll Alderman, Jr., (Junior), 76 passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Wilmington, DE after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Son of Essie Lee and Carroll Alderman, Sr, he was born May 23, 1949 in Surrency GA. At the tender age of 18, he moved to Wilmington, DE and with an eighth-grade education he was able to hold down a...
Betty M. Davis
Sep 20, 2025
Betty Marie Davis, daughter of the late John L. Davis and Flossie Mae (Smith) Davis was born on November 10, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware. She peacefully transitioned on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Betty received her early education in the Wilmington public schools and graduated from Pierre S. duPont High School in 1971. During her school years, she found joy in singing,...
Earldine Roundtree
Sep 19, 2025
Life Story
Earldine Roundtree was born on October 15, 1946, in Halifax County, North Carolina, to the late Rachel and Hugh Jones. On September 19, 2025, at 6 pm she departed this world peacefully at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, who will miss her dearly. Earldine moved to Delaware with her parents and her siblings as a child, where...
Olistine Davis
Sep 19, 2025
Olistine (Foote) Davis transitioned from this life on September 19, 2025, in Newark, Delaware where she resided with her youngest daughter Monica.
Olistine (Foote) Davis was born December 21st, in Rockhill, South Carolina to the late Gage and Evelyn (Wylie) Foote. The family migrated north first settling in Boonton New Jersey, until 1949 when the family moved to Morristown, where Olistine...
Arthur Leonard Strickland
Sep 17, 2025
Journey of a Fruitful Life
Arthur Leonard Strickland was born on November 11th 1933, in Belvedere Delaware to James and Cornelia Strickland. He passed away on September 17, 2025.
Arthur graduated from Howard High School and then joined the Army. Once he left the Army, he attended the University of Delaware. After school, he worked at various jobs and retired from Dupont.
He...
Howard Warren Denney, Sr.
Sep 10, 2025
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Howard Denney Sr., who left this world on September 10, 2025, at the age of 75.
Howard was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, where his life began as a son of the city and a student at Howard High School. A man of quiet strength and enduring work ethic,...
Evangelist Adrienne Sharlene Medford
Sep 10, 2025
Mrs. Adrienne Sharlene Medford, affectionately known as “Lady A”, was born on August 7, 1952, in Wilmington, DE to the late Verdene Luther and late Russell Woods. She returned to God peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving son. She received her education through the Wilmington Public School System.
She dedicated over 16 years of her life to working...
Ernestyne L. Martin
Sep 9, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Ernestyne (Tyne) Martin, 77, of Wilmington, Delaware, on September 9, 2025.
Tyne was a devoted mother to her son, Shaun Gale; a loving sister to Robertine M. Cale; and a cherished aunt to her niece, Kristen Cale of Florida, and nephew, Bernard “Jerry” Cale of Texas. She held dear the friendship of...
Geraldine Henry
Sep 9, 2025
Geraldine Henry, 80 years of age, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at her home in Elkton, Maryland. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments; despite battling Alzheimer’s for the last five years of her journey, Geraldine maintained her kindness, grace, and compassion. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever be cherished...
Coggie H. Ashby
Sep 4, 2025
Coggie Hubert Ashby was born in Camden, NJ to the late Gwendolyn Fleming and Earl Mitchell on January 25th, 1942. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, peacefully at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware.
Coggie was educated in the Camden City School System. At an early age, He developed a fondness for...
Warner "Pete" O. Henry
Sep 2, 2025
Warner Otis Henry (Pete) was born at home on February 23, 1936 in Townsend, DE to Joseph D. and Bealuh Henry. Surrounded by loved ones, he peacefully entered eternal life on September 2, 2025, in Dover, Delaware. Pete received his early childhood education from The New Discovery Elementary School in Townsend, DE. He graduated his Senior year from Louis L....
