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Derek Breece - October 01, 1973 - September 19, 2019

Departed: 09/19/2019 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: Derek was was born on October 1, 1973 and passed away suddenly on September 19, 2019.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents Rose and Mario Mili; sisters Deborah & Jennifer, brothers Ronald & Thorton, and a host of family & friends.

A memorial service will be made at a later date. Contributions can be made to Rose Mili C/O Jennifer Breece/Santiago GoFundMe Page on Facebook

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Willie Smith - March 20, 1950 - June 24, 2019

Departed: 06/24/2019 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: Willie was born in Southport, NC to Willie and Velma Smith.

Willie passed on June 24, 2019.

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Maurice Harley - March 28, 1973 - April 10, 2019

Departed: 04/10/2019 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: Maurice D. Harley passed away suddenly on April 10, 2019.

Maurice attended public schools in Wilmington, Delaware.

Maurice was very talented and used his creative skills in a unique way.

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Elister McKray - March 02, 1924 - March 08, 2016

Departed: 03/08/2016 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Elister McKray.

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Rosa Milien - April 23, 1944 - March 12, 2015

Departed: 03/12/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: Rosa Mae Milien was born on April 23, 1944 in Fort Pierce, Florida to the late Robert and Cassie Ceaser. She attended Lincoln Park Academy 1962. She went on the get her CNA license. She worked for many years as a CNA and in a fruit shipping company until her health began to fail. During her illness, she went to stay with her oldest daughter Derdre' until the end. Rosa loved to help other people like assisting them with their taxes, filing for divorce, and taking them to their appointments. She made her own Cab Company for the purpose of helping others. Rosa Mae is survived by her sister Mary Lee Chestang (Donnie) and her brother Macky James (Almarie); four sons Bobby Ceaser, Rodney Ellis (Shelia), Kelvin Williams, and Eddie Bush (Tasha); two daughters Derdre Tolston (Charles) and Katrina Ellis. She has seven grandchildren, four boys Dondre' Ellis Sr., Marlin Jarmon Jr., Taye' Coston; three granddaughter Lanetta Ellis, DerNe'sia Coston, and Kayla Ceaser; two nephews Eric and Derrick Moody and one niece Alice Swatts; thirteen great grandchildren; a very special cousin May Peterson; and special friends Hazel Filoxsian, Mary Lee Williams, and Donna Haynes. Read Rosa Milien's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Delores Reyes - September 25, 1986 - March 11, 2015

Departed: 03/11/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: passed on March11, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Markye Chandler, Makaela Reyes, Christian Reyes, and Xavier Clark; her parents, Doris Reyes and Phillip Young; two sisters Latorya Reyes and Doris Reyes; her nieces and nephews; one great nephew; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Read Delores Reyes's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Gilmore Francis - January 14, 1949 - March 09, 2015

Departed: 03/09/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: departed this life on on March 9, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilm., DE. He leaves to cherish his memories; sons, J. Rohan and J. Junior Francis; daughters, Vivine and Lezli Francis and Tarha Clarke; mother, Edith Lindsay; siblings, Merlon, Jerome, Trevor, Levi, Donald, Judith, Janice, Horace and Marlene; three grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Read Gilmore "Junior" Francis's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Shelton Johns - February 14, 1983 - March 08, 2015

Departed: 03/08/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: He was preceded in death by sons, Hasan Abdul Johns and daughter, DaMaya Johns, and grandfather, Donald Johns, Sr. Shelton leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Elijah Harmon; his mother, Valerie Johns-Woody; father, Shelton Thomas; sister, Robyn Johns, brother, Tahjee Johns Woody, sister, Jordan Thomas; aunts Leslie, Kim, Ava; uncles, Eric, Butch, Stanley; cousins, he loved, Antwione and Kyri, cousins too many to mention, friends and relations like Toby, Bug, Nina and Little Crey and love for Brandy Coleman. Shelton you are not alone. We are here for you though your far away. We are here to stay. Cel Read Shelton Johns's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Agnes McGhee - May 29, 1926 - March 06, 2015

Departed: 03/06/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: passed on March 6, 2015. She preceded in death by her husband, John McGhee and son, Ronald McGhee. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Linda Brokenbrough and son, Pastor Ivan V. McGhee, Sr. (Juanita); daughter-in-law, Meta McGhee; sister-in-law Daphine McGhee; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and other family members and friends. Read Agnes McGhee's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Johnson Shioso Akala - November 04, 1961 - March 05, 2015

Departed: 03/05/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: fell asleep in death on March 5, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at Seasons Hospice. John was born to the late Dishon and Beridah Akala in Nakuru, Kenya. He is survived by his wife, Donna Akala; sons, Isaya and Shivonje Akala; daughter, Beridah Akala; stepsons, Brounche and Hasani Green. Read Johnson "John" Akala's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Edward Richardson - November 01, 1937 - March 01, 2015

Departed: 03/01/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Edward Richardson.

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Deacon L. Jackson - December 10, 1951 - February 28, 2015

Departed: 02/28/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: passed on February 28, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Diana Jackson; stepchildren, Antoine and Shawntelle Haskins and father figure to Keith Campbell; 2 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; his father, Robert D. Jackson; siblings, Arlene Jackson, Doris (Buddy) Davis, Yvette (John) Gibson, Jerome Jackson, Ulysses Jackson and James Edward Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Read Deacon George Jackson's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Maurice Coley - September 24, 1966 - February 28, 2015

Departed: 02/28/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: Maurice Fitzgerald Coley, age 48, passed away on February 28, 2015. He is survived by his mother Dorothea Winchester; sons, Quinton, Darvin and Sabastian; daughters, Devin, Dareese and La'Nai; grandchildren, Davon and Dayonna; step-children, Kaera and Gregory; siblings, Clifton, Barbara, Arlita, Caroline, Linda, Dora, Frankie, Elizabeth, Calvin, Tamatha and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Read Maurice Coley's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Evangelist V. Williams - January 24, 1924 - February 28, 2015

Departed: 02/28/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: Evangelist Williams went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 1:15pm. She was preceded in death by her husband William A. Williams and son, Thomas Williams. She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Gladys Godfrey, Levi Harding, Irene Butcher (Gordon), Harry Harding, Melvin Dean, Marvin Williams (Shirley), Jeanesta Webb, Jacqueline Williams, Onnie Bryan, Delthea Williams, Barbara Butcher (Norvel), Betty Johnson (Duane) and William D. Williams. Mother in law to Valerie Williams. Evangleist Williams was a License Practical Nurse and retired from Private Duty Nurse. She was a member of Mt. Calvary COGIC under the Leadership of the late Bishop L.T. Blackshear. Evangelist Williams, later became a member of United Faith Church of Deliverance under the Leadership of Bishop George Copeland of Salisbury, MD. She was an usher and prayer warrior. Read Evangelist Mildred Williams's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Lawrence Broomer - July 15, 1960 - February 26, 2015

Departed: 02/26/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Lawrence Broomer.

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Elsie Henry - May 10, 1928 - February 26, 2015

Departed: 02/26/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Elsie Henry.

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Catherine Smith - November 23, 1933 - February 23, 2015

Departed: 02/23/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: Catherine G. Smith was born in Wilmington, Delaware on November 23, 1933 to thelate Nathaniel and Edna Smallwood. She attended the Wilmington public school. She was employed and retired from what is now Christiana Care. She is preceded in death by her children Willie L. Smith, and Marsha Medley; four sisters, Helen, Dora, Mary Jane, and Pearl. She leaves to cherish her memory to three daughters, Deborah Smith, Celeste Smith, and Karen Clemmons; One sister, Margaret Johnson, eight grandchildren, fourteen great children, six great, great grand children and other relatives and friends. Read Catherine Smith's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Angela Sloan - June 08, 1967 - February 22, 2015

Departed: 02/22/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: Angela M. Beecher Sloan was born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 8, 1967 to the late Joseph H. Beecher and the late Virginia M. Walker Beecher. Angela was a military brat. Her father was in the United States Air Force, so she was fortunate to receive her formal education in New Mexico, Alaska, and California. Later, she received her bachelor degree in business from Phoenix University. She and her son Daniel moved to Middletown, Delaware in 1995. She had several occupations, but the one she adored the most was working in sales with W. L. GORE and ASSOCIATES. Angela was an especially artistic individual. She leaves to cherish her memories , her loving son, Daniel A Sloan, as well as a host of family and friends. Read Angela Sloan's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Theodore Hackett - June 10, 1937 - February 21, 2015

Departed: 02/21/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: Army Veteran(Retired), longtime Colorado Springs, CO resident. Survived by his wife, Vickie; three daughters, Tomika Jones, Marquisha Hamilton and Monica Hackett; 5 sisters, Patricia(Lionel) Hampton, Louise Ares, Claudine Robinson, Ernestine(Elmore, Jr.) Walker, Stephanie Robbins; 3 grandchildren, Nehemiah Bell, Justin and Carlton Hackett; 6 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Read Theodore Hackett, Jr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Cathy Young - March 28, 1961 - February 19, 2015

Departed: 02/19/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: passed on February 19, 2015. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Young and Ethel Young Williams. She leaves to cherish her memories, sister, Breena D. Arnold; cousin, Clara M. Graham, aunt, Mildred Wilson; cousins, Brian M. Graham, Heather N. Graham (Abdul), Bettie R. Sweeney, Linda F. Cliff(William), Lisa A. Sweeney, special friend, Jenera Ringgold;a host of relatives and friends. Her memory will be cherished by all. Read Cathy Young's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Clayton Hines - September 09, 1951 - February 15, 2015

Departed: 02/15/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Clayton Hines.

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Denise Glasco - December 29, 1961 - February 13, 2015

Departed: 02/13/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Denise Glasco.

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William White - April 27, 1921 - February 11, 2015

Departed: 02/11/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: William (Bill) Jefferson White, Jr, age 93, of Wilmington, entered his eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Newark, DE. He was born April 27, 1921 in Wilmington to the late, William Jefferson White, Sr and Myrtle Hodge White. Bill served in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II as a medic. He received an honorable discharge after serving four years. He was self-employed as an Interior Decorator. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Evangelist Lucille Treadway White, sisters, Sarah Goffigon, Bishop Josephine Jones, BettyJane Fountain; brothers, Overture, Felix and Elder Pezavia White, Sr. Surviving Bill are his sisters, June White Ward, Gloria White Nichols , brother, Bishop James O. White, Sr. (Ernestine) sister-in-law, Mary E. White, loving caregivers, Sedrick and Eunice Fountain, seven nieces, nine nephews, a host of grand nieces & nephews, great grand nieces & nephews and many other family members and friends. Celebration of Life will be held at Monday, February 16, 2015 at 11:00am at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 2300 N. Pine St. Viewing, 10:00am. Interment at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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Vera Wright - March 31, 1938 - February 04, 2015

Departed: 02/04/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: was born in Pennsylvania to the late William H Johnson and Elva Jordan Johnson on March 31, 1938. She passed peacefully in her home and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Vera was married to her loving, devoted husband, Arthur J Wright on June 28, 1963. Vera was employed by the Delaware Home and Hospital for the Chronically Ill until her health failed. She also worked at Leeds Travelware, Delaware State College and as a Head Start Teacher. Vera was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church Smyrna, DE where she served as a member of the Senior & Gospel Choirs, Stewardess, Missionary, Pastor Aide, Sunday School Teacher, Director of YPD and Conference YPD President. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Trudy Wright, her sisters, Sharon Johnson and Vikki Evans and her brother Willie Johnson. Vera is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Arthur; daughter, Tracy Williams & son-in-law, Michael of Landsdowne PA; son, Aren Wright & future daughter-in-law, Margaret Martinez of Dover; two sisters, Mala Johnson & Maria Williams of Dover; brother, Robert Johnson of Smyrna; one granddaughter, Brielle Williams, and four grandsons, Michael Williams-Cottman, Jeremiah Williams, Austin & Kyle Wright and two great-granddaughters, Kalei McPherson & Semara Williams-Cotttman. Read Vera Wright's Obituary and Guestbook on houseofwrightmortuary.com.

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Joel Griffin - February 08, 1961 - February 04, 2015

Departed: 02/04/2015 (Wilmington)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Joel Griffin.

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• Personalised Narratives: Starting with the individual's life story, their narratives are filled with personal anecdotes and notable milestones.
• Respect for the Deceased: Every tale is told with dignity and honor, shining a respectful light on the individual's life.
• Professionalism: There’s a balance of emotional touch coupled with a professional perspective in every obituary they curate.

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