Obituaries

Deborah Dow Ramsey, cherished family, friends

3 months ago
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Dow Ramsey, a beloved mother,...

John James Connors, kind soul

3 months ago
John James Connors, 61, of Seaford, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born Sept. 16, 1963, John...

William John Fellows Jr., enjoyed fishing

3 months ago
William “Bill” John Fellows Jr., 87, passed away peacefully at home in Georgetown Sunday, March 9,...

Catherine Jean Thompson, volunteer extraordinaire

3 months ago
Catherine Jean Phelan Terry Morin Thompson, a native of Syracuse, N.Y., passed away peacefully at...

John Paul Andrews, devoted father, avid traveler

3 months ago
John Paul Andrews, 94, of Bethany Beach, passed away peacefully with family by his side Wednesday,...

Charles Edward Wallace, man of deep faith

3 months ago
Charles “Charlie” Edward Wallace, 73, of Harbeson, formerly of Westminster, Md., passed away...

Spencer E. Kennedy, forever in our hearts

3 months ago
Spencer E. Kennedy, known as "Float," was called home by God Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. He was a...

Patricia Ann Carlin Simcox, loved her family, dogs

3 months ago
Patricia Ann Carlin Simcox, 73, of Millsboro, took her last breath Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born...

Joseph C. Thorp, decorated Marine

3 months ago
Lt. Col. Joseph C. Thorp, USMC (Ret.), 89, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by...

Robert Jesse Partlow, retired attorney, volunteer

3 months ago
Robert Jesse Partlow went to live in the house of the Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was...

James L. Ford Jr., retired Delaware State Police...

3 months ago
Col. James L. Ford Jr. of Dover passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. The...

Beatrice Alice Whitehead, teacher, basket artist

3 months ago
Beatrice Alice Whitehead, 98, passed away quietly at her Lincoln family farm Saturday, March 1,...

Robert J. White, retired banker

3 months ago
Robert J. White, 89, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. He was...

William Irvin Taylor Sr., retired postmaster

3 months ago
William “Bill” Irvin Taylor Sr. of Milford passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at...

Gladys Wilson, retired teacher’s aide

3 months ago
Gladys Wilson, 95, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Country Rest Home in Greenwood,...

Patrick E. Quillen, veteran, owned Quillen Signs

3 months ago
Patrick E. Quillen, 80, of Lincoln, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Pat was...

Elizabeth Ann Ward, interior designer

3 months ago
Elizabeth “Betz” Ann Ward, 66, of Dagsboro, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at ChristianaCare-...

Eric Edward West, federal retiree

3 months ago
Dr. Eric Edward West of Frankford passed away the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Milford,...

Mary Ann Avery, dedicated to helping others

3 months ago
Mary Ann Avery, a beacon of generosity and kindness, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 19,...

Marion S. Thomas, devoted to family

3 months ago
Marion S. Thomas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the heart of her...

Christopher Alan McCormick, son, brother, uncle, friend

3 months ago
Christopher Alan McCormick, 60, of Milford, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Born Nov. 23,...

Richard Edward Belote, loved the water

3 months ago
Capt. Richard Edward Belote, 91, of Lewes, and formerly of Willis Wharf, Va., passed away...

Albert Sumner Oster, spirited light

3 months ago
A truly kind, perpetually loving, and deeply gentle soul who believed in justice for all and left...

Romeo Fausto Galasso, self-made man

3 months ago
Romeo Fausto Galasso, 71, passed away in his Lewes home Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, due to...

Beek Grosh, all-around great guy

3 months ago
Beek Grosh passed over to the other side Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., he,...

Robert Cullen Martin, artist at heart

3 months ago
Robert Cullen Martin died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Monday, Feb. 24, 2025...

Lorraine Theresa Ward, loved by many

3 months ago
Lorraine Theresa Ward (née Bennis) passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. She was born Jan. 13, 1932...

Nancy Elizabeth Williams, loving homemaker

3 months ago
Nancy Elizabeth (Tunis) Williams, 78, of Milford, passed away peacefully at her granddaughter's...

John Peter Laursen, one happy guy

3 months ago
John lived for his children and devoted wife, Jane. He was a husband and father first. John was a...

Eva C. Tindall, retired bank teller

3 months ago
Eva C. Tindall, 92, of Seaford, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Seaford Nursing and...

Louise Lyons, devoted to family

3 months ago
Louise Lyons, 82, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at her home the morning of Sunday, Feb. 23,...

Winifred Margaret Florence Fullmer, loving wife, mother

3 months ago
Winifred “Winnie” Margaret Florence Fullmer, 99, of Millsboro, formerly of Springfield, Delaware...

Donald E. Lydick, Catholic deacon

3 months ago
Deacon Donald E. Lydick passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Don was born July...

Catherine G. Carey, devout Christian

3 months ago
Catherine “Cathy” G. Carey of Milton passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Beebe...

Susan M. Maclary, fun-loving, generous soul

3 months ago
Susan M. Maclary, 80, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, after a long illness. She was born March...

Adella Sarah Vignola, loved Rehoboth Beach

3 months ago
Adella Sarah Vignola (née Palmer), 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...

George William Nitsch Jr., had distinguished career

3 months ago
George William Nitsch Jr., 80, known to his family and friends as Bill, passed away Monday, Feb. 17...

Melinda Lee Van Newkirk, creative, artistic soul

3 months ago
Melinda Lee Van Newkirk, 68, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away...

Joseph Addison Vansant, gentle soul, fierce spirit

3 months ago
Joseph Addison Vansant of Rehoboth Beach passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Joe was born...

Deborah J. Mitchell, enjoyed time with family

3 months ago
Deborah J. Mitchell, 62, of Dover, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Delaware...

Carolyn E. Hutchison, had adventurous spirit

4 months ago
Carolyn E. Hutchison, 77, of Lewes passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Carolyn was...

Ella May Bada, devoted to family

4 months ago
Ella May Bada passed away peacefully at her home in Lewes Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. She was born in St...

Robert Warrington Kroh, avid Eagles fan

4 months ago
Robert Warrington "Bob" Kroh, 67, peacefully passed away in his sleep due to heart failure Monday,...

Loyd Allen Johnson, man of many talents

4 months ago
Loyd Allen Johnson passed peacefully in his sleep at home in Winchester, Va., Thursday, Feb. 6,...

Harry Allen Coss, beloved husband, father, grandfather

4 months ago
Harry Allen Coss passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at 97. He was...

George Mitchell, devoted to family

4 months ago
George “Walley” Mitchell departed this world peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus Saturday,...

Harvey G. West Jr., veteran, fireman

4 months ago
Harvey G. West Jr., 71, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Delaware Bay...

Carol Lynn Taylor, devoted educator, coach

4 months ago
Carol Lynn Taylor, 80, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, after a...

Phyllis McCommons Byrne, beloved matriarch

4 months ago
Phyllis McCommons Byrne, 93, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at her home...

Sandra Elaine Albright, dedicated educator

4 months ago
Sandra Elaine (Gorlich) Albright passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. She was born April 11, 1949,...

Randall Trevor Coffman, captain extraordinaire

4 months ago
Capt. Randy “Poppa” Coffman, 55, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in St. Petersburg,...

Norman Jay Miller, veteran, active in community

4 months ago
Norman Jay Miller, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at The Moorings at Lewes...

Authur McGroary, veteran, enjoyed sailing

4 months ago
Authur "Artie" McGroary, 74, of Longboat Key, Fla., passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. He was born...

Kathleen B. MacNamara, retired banker

4 months ago
Kathleen B. MacNamara, 84, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Born in Elkton, Md., Oct...

Crystal Marie Southard, cherished family, friends

4 months ago
Crystal Marie Southard, 44, of Milford, passed away from unexpected medical complications Friday,...

James Everett Hollar Sr., services set

4 months ago
James Everett Hollar Sr., 80, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Jim was born...

Alberta Geneva Evans Stokes, beloved mother,...

4 months ago
Alberta “Abby” Geneva Evans Stokes, 99, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...

William F. Harkins Sr., veteran, DuPont Co. retiree

4 months ago
William F. Harkins Sr., 93, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Born in Wilmington Nov...

Edith Carpenter Cross, active in church

4 months ago
Edith Carpenter Cross, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at her home...

Lucille Ora Ghigliotty, loved cooking, music

4 months ago
Lucille Ora (DeChino) Ghigliotty, 83, of Millsboro passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at her...