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Laura Bell King Hummings Dunn

Laura Bell King Hummings Dunn

Jun 25, 2019

Laura Bell King Hummings Dunn, the daughter of Gussie Hummings entered into the world March 4, 1938 and departed this walk of life June 25, 2019.

Laura was born in the small town of Waynesville in Georgia. At a very young age the family relocated to Jacksonville, Florida. From there she moved to Woodbine, Georgia to be...

Franzele Doreen Stafford

Franzele Doreen Stafford

Jun 20, 2019

Our beloved sister Franzele D. Stafford, age 63 born April 13, 1956 to Juanita E. Hardin (Stafford) peacefully passed away on Thursday June 20, 2019 at seasons Hospice.

Franzele, also known as Frannie, Fran-Fran and Fran.

She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1974. She was hired at DuPont Company in 1973.

She...

Calvin B. Reeves "Yank/Rasul"

Calvin B. Reeves "Yank/Rasul"

Jun 7, 2019

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

God knew Calvin needed uninterrupted rest, so he whispered in his ear on June 7, 2019 that his work here was complete and that he had prepared a new home for him.

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Martha Cecilia (Moore) Payne

Martha Cecilia (Moore) Payne

Jun 5, 2019

Martha Cecilia(Moore) Payne, was born June 19, 1929 to the late James Moore, Sr. and Martha Moore in Philadelphia, PA. She very peacefully transitioned to her home in heaven on Wednesday June 5, 2019 surrounded by family at the Belvedere Nursing Home in Chester, PA.

Cecelia was educated in Darby, PA. She attended and graduated from Darby...

Sarah Hannah "Tootsie" Wanamaker

Sarah Hannah "Tootsie" Wanamaker

May 29, 2019

Life Story of Sarah Hannah a.k.a. Tootsie

On May 29, 2019 at 3:26 AM Sarah Hannah no longer had to worry about being tired because her wish came true to be reunited with her Husband Carl Emory Wanamaker Sr.

Sarah Hannah Wanamaker was born in Clayton, Delaware on May 19, 1933. Sarah, affectionately called “Tootsie”...

Rochelle "Rody" Glover-Harris

Rochelle "Rody" Glover-Harris

May 25, 2019

Rochelle “Rody” Glover-Harris was born on July 14, 1957 to the late James A. Glover and Iona Glover.

Rody attended Wilmington public school and graduated from Wilmington High School. After graduating Rody went to work for Wilmington Housing Authority  Security  for three years. She went on to work at several other security companies before retiring from J.R....

Mother Luella Collins Tate

Mother Luella Collins Tate

May 20, 2019

Mother Luella Collins Tate, 98 affectionately known as “Mother Tate” and mom mom, Wife of the late Dea. Charles H Tate, Sr of 43 years, daughter of the late Leanna Burney Collins Daniels transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday May 20, 2019 at Shipley Manor Nursing facility Located at 2723 Shipley Rd. Wilmington, Delaware.

Mother...

David Philip Adams

David Philip Adams

May 10, 2019

David Philip Adams, 72 of New Castle, DE died Friday May 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Lockwood and Iola Adams. David was born August 6, 1946.

David received his education in Talbot County, MD than entered the U.S. Army. He was employed with Occidental Chemical Company for 34 years.

Having grown...

Carl Emory Wanamaker, Sr.

Carl Emory Wanamaker, Sr.

Apr 26, 2019

Carl Emory Wanamaker, Sr. was born in Townsend, Delaware on April 02, 1932. Carl was the eleventh of twelve children. He was the youngest son of Mable and Edward Wanamaker. Carl departed this life on April 26, 2019.

Carl received his education in Townsend School System. In September of 1952 Carl became a member of the United...

Myrtle Bertha Rodgers

Myrtle Bertha Rodgers

Apr 20, 2019

Myrtle Bertha (Wright) Rodgers was born in Wilmington, DE on August 15, 1934. She was the last of 13 siblings.She left her earthly body on April 20, 2019 to join her heavenly family. She was the daughter of the late Janie Alberta and Noah Wright.

Myrtle was determined to get her G.E. D even though she was...

Marie Elizabeth Starling

Marie Elizabeth Starling

Apr 10, 2019

Marie Elizabeth Roane Starling, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully transited her life on April 10, 2019 at the Christiana (Wilmington) Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Marie was born August 6, 1926 to the late Alice Lee Rhone and George Henry Rhone, in Baltimore, Maryland.

She received her early education in King William, VA. She lived...

Marian Satterfield Garrett

Marian Satterfield Garrett

Apr 9, 2019

Marian Satterfield Garrett, age 87 departed this life April 9, 2019.

Marian received her early education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware and attended Howard High School. Marian was a domestic worker for various Wilmington Families.

In 1954 Marian married the love of her life Josiah (Joe) Garrett, Jr. From that union two sons...

Joann Winfield Coleman

Joann Winfield Coleman

Apr 8, 2019

JoAnn Winfield Coleman The beautiful JoAnn Winfield Coleman, age 65, of Wilmington DE departed this life peacefully Monday, April 8, 2019, surrounded by family.

JoAnn is survived by 4 adored children; Vernon Williams, Gerald Wilmore Jr., Henry Wilmore (Kristen), and Cheree Wilmore; 3 sisters;12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and an abundance of family and friends.

Family...

Lydia C. (Russell) Watson

Lydia C. (Russell) Watson

Mar 30, 2019

Lydia C. (Russell) Watson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 4, 1926, to the late James T. and Ethel M. (Bell) Russell. Lydia was the oldest of five and the sister of four brothers, the late James Jr., John, Gamaliel and Quinton Russell.

She graduated from Howard High School in Wilmington, Delaware, June 1944.

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Vincent Devon Allen

Vincent Devon Allen

Mar 24, 2019

Vincent received his early education in public schools of Wilmington, Delaware and graduated from James H. Graves High School in 1989. Upon graduating from high school, Vincent was employed by The Walmart Company for a short time, and then began working as a machine operator and doing retail sales in his spare time.

Vincent...

Glen Edward Harris

Glen Edward Harris

Mar 22, 2019

Glen Edward Harris, age 31 got his wings on March 22, 2019.

Glen was born March 1, 1988 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a member of the Northeast Church of Christ in Wilmington, DE. He received his education in Wilmington, DE and Centerville, MD. Glen was employed by Haven Halo Daycare. Precious Hands Daycare. A Mother's Touch...

Jimmie Gordon, Jr

Jimmie Gordon, Jr

Mar 20, 2019

Jimmie’s life’s JOURNEY ended suddenly on March 20, 2019 after a brief illness.

Jimmie lived his life with the values instilled by his parents, to be the very best man and provider he could be, Jimmie exceeded in this area.

Jimmie was born on February 19, 1963 to Estella & Jimmie Gordon, Sr., the second...

Shirley A. Burley Knowland

Shirley A. Burley Knowland

Mar 5, 2019

Shirley Ann Burley was born January 16, 1944 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Shirley was educated in the Wilmington Public School System, Number 29 and Howard High School.

She had one child on the 17th of November 1965, a son, Terrance Lockett

Shirley was a certified CNA at the Peninsula United Methodist Home and she...

Lewis James Gosa "Ronnie"

Lewis James Gosa "Ronnie"

Feb 25, 2019

Lewis James Gosa, was better known as "Ronnie" by family and friends. He was born November 11, 1948 to the late Edward and Anna Gosa in Wilmington, DE. He was the youngest of three siblings, the late Roosevelt, Eddie and the late Alice Jean. Lewis attended Howard High, where he graduated in 1968. While in Howard High he was...

Pastor Alberta Delaney Jackson

Pastor Alberta Delaney Jackson

Feb 17, 2019

PASTOR ALBERTA DELANEY JACKSON

Pastor Alberta D Jackson, the daughter of the late Mary D Moore and the late Albert Taylor Sr. came into the world January 20, 1931 and peacefully transitioned February 17, 2019. She was reared in Wilmington Delaware by her mother Mary and Grandmother Hallie Lockett Delaney. She was known by many names: Bert,...

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