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Obituaries
Charles E. Smith Sr., veteran, meticulous mechanic
16 hours ago
Charles E. Smith Sr. of Lewes passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, with his loving wife of 71 years...
Ronald David Jackson, veteran, retired custodian
17 hours ago
Ronald David Jackson went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 25, 2024, after a hard-fought...
Genevieve Spry McGee, retired teacher
19 hours ago
Genevieve Spry McGee, 100, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born...
J. Darrell Dukes, appreciated all things nautical
19 hours ago
J. Darrell Dukes, 72, of Milton, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He...
James Beck Boyer, veteran, train collector
20 hours ago
James Beck Boyer, 85, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2024, at Harrison...
Jill Cowan Stevens, special education teacher
20 hours ago
Jill Cowan Stevens, a cherished individual whose memory continues to shine brightly in the hearts...
James J. Cahill, had a zest for life
1 day ago
James J. Cahill, known affectionately by his loved ones as “Jimmy,” passed away peacefully Saturday...
Linda Shirley Steer, proud housewife
1 day ago
Linda Shirley Steer (Bonser), 78, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, surrounded by...
Naomi L. Ingram Betts, woman of faith
2 days ago
Naomi L. Ingram Betts, 100, of Milton, went home to the Lord Friday, March 22, 2024. Naomi was born...
Bette K. Short, incredible baker
2 days ago
Bette K. Short, 90, of Georgetown, “The Cake Lady,” passed away peacefully at her home Saturday,...
Sallie Mae Craig, loved her family
2 days ago
Sallie Mae Craig, beloved wife, sister, aunt and Nana, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22,...
Deborah H. Clendaniel, enjoyed reading, traveling
4 days ago
Deborah H. Clendaniel, 73, of Ellendale, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at home surrounded...
Helen G. Schnoebelen, dedicated community volunteer
5 days ago
Helen G. Ehrsam Schnoebelen passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare. She is...
Marvin Lee Carney, led adventurous, creative life
5 days ago
Marvin Lee Carney, 70, transitioned from this life to the next Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded...
Mary Anne Seiler, friend to all, mother to many
1 week ago
Mary Anne Gertrude Smith Seiler, or Mimi, as she was lovingly known, hung up her nurse's cap at 83...
William Marshall Jr., veteran, master plumber
1 week ago
William “John” Marshall Jr., 75, of Millsboro, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born...
Barbara Joyce Hutton, woman of faith
1 week ago
Barbara Joyce Hutton, a beacon of love and dedication, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17,...
Gerald D. Lore, Hoffmann-La Roche retiree
1 week ago
Gerald D. Lore died Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Bedford, N.H. He was born Jan. 26, 1935, in Niagara...
Lynn M. Williams, Short’s Marine retiree
1 week ago
Lynn M. Williams, 73, of Millsboro, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born Feb. 18, 1951...
Gerald D. Shock, proud veteran, patriot
1 week ago
Gerald D. Shock, 76, a dedicated patriot and esteemed civil engineer, passed away Thursday, March...
Howard E. Tranthum, dedicated to family, community
1 week ago
Howard E. Tranthum passed away peacefully Friday, March 15, 2024, in Rehoboth Beach, after a...
Sylvia Chambliss McElvey, loved by many
1 week ago
Sylvia Chambliss McElvey, 100, passed away at her home at The Lodge at Truitt Homestead in Rehoboth...
Amanda Ehringer, loving daughter, mother
1 week ago
Amanda “ACE” Ehringer passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Bayhealth Hospital with her loved...
Robert Lee Jones Sr., lifetime fireman
1 week ago
Robert “Buck” Lee Jones Sr., 64, beloved father, grandfather, brother and firefighter, passed away...
Dianne M. Calhoun, retired social worker tech
1 week ago
Dianne M. (Guyer) Calhoun, 68, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 15, 2024...
James P. Moriarty, had successful career
1 week ago
James P. Moriarty surrendered his spirit Sunday, March 3, 2024, after a valiant fight for life,...
Martha A. Warren, loving grandmother, active volunteer
1 week ago
Martha A. Warren, 82, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 11, 2024. Martha...
William G. Parker Jr., Air Force veteran
1 week ago
William G. Parker Jr., 73, of Harrington, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, surrounded by the...
James Brackett Jr., loved sports
1 week ago
James “Mickey” Brackett Jr., 76, formerly of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Friday, March 8, 2024...
David Ford Richman, longtime banker
1 week ago
David Ford Richman, 80, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Hospital of the...
Russell Joseph Serafini, talented blacksmith
1 week ago
Russell Joseph Serafini, 91, of Millsboro, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024. Russ was born Sept...
Walter Jackson Stark, distinguished doctor, professor
1 week ago
Dr. Walter Jackson Stark, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2024, surrounded by his...
W. Sylvester Harmon Jr., owned Harmon’s Body Shop
1 week ago
W. Sylvester “Little Vess” Harmon Jr. departed this life Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Bayhealth in...
Beverly L. Gayhardt, Girl Scouts executive
2 weeks ago
Beverly Lanning Gayhardt, 93, a retired Girl Scouts executive, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, of...
Michael G. Mixon, successful, talented musician
2 weeks ago
Michael G. Mixon, 68, of Milton, passed away Thursday, Feb, 29, 2024, at Bayhealth, Milford. He was...
Samuel W. Bare, former Lewes police officer
2 weeks ago
Samuel “Sam” W. Bare, 83, of Delmar, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and patriot, formerly of...
Mary Waybright, school retiree
2 weeks ago
Mary “Colleen” Waybright, 69, of Georgetown, formerly of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully...
Claire M. Thomas, voracious reader
2 weeks ago
Claire M. Thomas, 89, of Lewes passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2024, from recurrent multiple myeloma...
Helen P. Wootten, loved gospel music
2 weeks ago
Helen P. Wootten peacefully departed this world Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Laurel. She was born...
David L. Achey Jr., veteran, Boeing retiree
2 weeks ago
David L. Achey Jr., 85, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, in Milford. He was born May 25, 1938, in...
Francis W. Gastel, Giant Food retiree
2 weeks ago
Francis (Frank) W. Gastel, 86, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb, 7, 2024. He was...
Anis K. Saliba, admirable, selfless doctor
2 weeks ago
Dr. Anis K. Saliba, 91, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, March 10, 2024, after...
Steven Mehaffey, auto body retiree
2 weeks ago
Steven Mehaffey, 63, of Lewes, formerly of Lebanon, Pa., passed away at Delaware Hospice Center...
Linda Price, kind, gentle soul
2 weeks ago
Linda Price, a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away Saturday, Feb...
Doris Reid Betts, devout Christian, volunteer
2 weeks ago
Doris Reid Betts, 92, of Georgetown, went home to be with her Lord Friday, March 8, 2024. She...
M. Elizabeth Barrett, had creative spirit
2 weeks ago
M. Elizabeth “Beth” Barrett passed away suddenly in her home in Lewes Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 61...
Steven Gregory Billups, fine arts photographer
2 weeks ago
Steven Gregory Billups, 62, of Lewes, passed away at Christiana Hospital Sunday, March 3, 2024. He...
Lisa Norton, generous heart
2 weeks ago
Lisa Norton, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in a tragic traffic accident. She was born...
Geraldine A. Williams, retired teacher
2 weeks ago
Geraldine (Geri) A. Williams passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 7, 2024. Geri was born...
Wanda Gayle Handy, loved fishing, animals
2 weeks ago
Wanda Gayle Handy, 78, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. She was predeceased by...
Eloise G. McDonough, Kraft Foods retiree
2 weeks ago
Eloise G. (Corcoran) McDonough, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away...
Janet Dane Anemone, devout Christian
2 weeks ago
Janet Dane Anemone, 65, was born June 27, 1958, to the late Eugene and Ruby Cross. She passed away...
Anna M. Marsch, devoted matriarch
3 weeks ago
Anna M. Marsch, 92, affectionately known as Anna to her loving family and friends, passed away...
Ronald Daniel, veteran, retired engineer
3 weeks ago
Ronald “Cary” Daniel, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2024. surrounded by...
Carol Welsh, retired educator
3 weeks ago
Carol Welsh, 73, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Carol was born Dec. 16,...
John Timothy Lehne, loved helping others
3 weeks ago
John Timothy Lehne, 39, of Milton and sometimes Chincoteague, Va., passed away Saturday, Jan. 27,...
Mildred Lee Mullins, family matriarch
3 weeks ago
Mildred Lee Mullins, 87, a beacon of love and strength, passed away peacefully March 2, 2024, in...
Pamelia D. Martin, had infectious smile
3 weeks ago
Pamelia D. Martin passed away after a long illness Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Mentor, Ohio. She...
JoAnne Downes Whealton, loved family, music, nature
3 weeks ago
JoAnne Downes Whealton, 89, of Milton, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving...
John P. Carter, family man
3 weeks ago
John P. Carter, 81, of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, March 1,...
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