Obituaries
Ina Ola (Brewer) Martin
Sep 29, 2025
Ina Ola (Brewer) Martin
LEWES – Ina Ola Martin, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Beebe Healthcare.
Ola was born in Snow Hill, Maryland, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Jones) Brewer. She resided in Lewes in the Sweet Briar Development for many years before becoming a resident of Excelcare in Lewes.
Mrs. Martin...
Judith "Judy" L. (Ellner) Sands
Sep 26, 2025
MILTON – Judy (Ellner) Sands passed peacefully on September 26, 2025, following a long illness.
Judy was originally from Holden, Massachusetts and graduated from Wachusett High School in 1965. She attended Upsala College in East Orange, NJ, graduating with a degree in business administration. In February 1970 she married Neil Sands, also an Upsala graduate, and resided in Pequannock NJ before...
Robert M. DeLong, Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
Robert M. DeLong, Jr., a dedicated master electrician and cherished member of the Delaware community, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, in Milford, Delaware, under the compassionate care of the staff and nurses at Delaware Hospice Center. Born on January 10, 1948, in Milford, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware, where he built a legacy grounded in service,...
Constance L. "Connie" Dick
Sep 25, 2025
GEORGETOWN – Constance “Connie” L. Dick passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born in Harrington, Delaware to the late Woodrow and Evelyn (Windsor) Legates. Connie was working, up until two weeks ago, as an administrative assistant for the State of Delaware, primarily for Delaware State Police Troop 4. Connie had...
Karen Lea Wootten
Sep 25, 2025
Karen L. Wootten, age 71, passed away on Thursday September 25, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center. Karen was born in Milford, Delaware to the late Ray W. Wootten and Gwendolyn (Norman) Layton.
Karen loved adventures to many places but specifically the Outer Banks with family, cruises, and outings to the boardwalk. She spent many previous years living in Daytona Beach,...
Christine Kaplan
Sep 23, 2025
Christine (Ketcham) Kaplan, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice.
Christine was born in Long Island, New York, daughter of the late Stanley and Geraldine (Donnelly) Ketcham. She and her husband Ralph lived for many years in Montgomery County, Maryland. They relocated to Milton 20 years ago where they...
Doris L. Thompson
Sep 23, 2025
Doris L. Thompson, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at home in Milford, Delaware surrounded by her loved ones. Born on November 30, 1933, in Magnolia, Delaware, she was the cherished daughter of David and Dorothy Moore.
Doris lived a life dedicated to her family and community. Following the grace of her...
Sallie A. Conaway
Sep 19, 2025
Sallie Ann (Mitchell) Conaway, age 85, of Georgetown, born January 5, 1940, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025.
Sallie was born in Georgetown: the daughter of Herman and Bertie Mitchell. She loved sewing, doing crafts, watching birds and other wildlife in her backyard, as well as, crocheting baby blankets. In addition, she liked cooking, baking, and canning and freezing vegetables...
Norma L. Hamor
Sep 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Norma Hamor
Norma Hamor, a devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025, at the age of 95, surrounded by the love and memories of her family. At her side were her son and caregiver, Michael Hamor, and her great-great-granddaughter, Ali Sue who brought her comfort and love in her final moments.
Norma is survived...
Charlie E. Plummer
Sep 15, 2025
Charlie E. Plummer, of Ellendale, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 at Christiana Care Hospital. Born on March 8, 1932 to the late Henry R. and S. Catherine (Warrington) Plummer. He was 93 years old.
Charlie dedicated his career to serving as an Equipment Supervisor at DelDot in Georgetown, Delaware. His work was characterized by his commitment to excellence and...
John McBroom
Sep 14, 2025
John Paul “Big John” McBroom passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born on January 14, 1988, in Seaford, Delaware, John brought love and laughter into the lives of those around him for 37 years.
A proud graduate of Sussex Central High School’s Class of 2007 in Georgetown, Delaware, John was known for his larger-than-life personality and his...
Ray Roland
Sep 11, 2025
Ray Roland, a true Delaware native, passed away peacefully at his home in Viola, Delaware, on September 11, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on February 26, 1953, in Milford, Delaware, Ray dedicated his life to his community and was a source of joy for all who knew him.
Ray graduated from Lake Forest High School and went on to...
Stephen W. Bennett
Sep 11, 2025
Stephen Wesley Bennett, age 75 of Dover, Delaware, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2025 at Delaware Hospice in Milford, Delaware with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 4, 1950 in Milford, Delaware son of the late Jeanette Isaacs Bennett and Hammond Carey Bennett. He was also preceded in death by his...
Douglas Ernest Fry
Sep 11, 2025
Douglas Ernest Fry, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on September 11, 2025.
Ern was born on February 6, 1934 in Milford, DE to Douglas and Marjorie Fry. After graduating high school, he served two years in the United States Army. After serving, he married Doris C. Fry and they celebrated 55 years together. They had three children, Mike, Jeff...
Richard D. Jester Sr.
Sep 10, 2025
Richard D. Jester Sr., a member of the Milford community, passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on August 20, 1943, in Milford, Delaware, Richard dedicated much of his life to his work, retiring as an electrician from DuPont Co. in Seaford, Delaware. His professional accomplishments were paralleled by his steadfast commitment to his community,...
Isabel J. Rifenburg
Sep 9, 2025
Isabel M. Jester Rifenburg, 81, passed away peacefully on September 9, in Georgetown, Delaware. Her life was full of devotion to her family, the community, and her creative passion.
Isabel dedicated her professional life to public service, retiring from the State of Delaware- Social Services. Her dedication to helping others extended far beyond her work and into every aspect of her...
Louis “Dick” Henry Carpenter, Jr.
Sep 9, 2025
Louis “Dick” Henry Carpenter, Jr., a beloved member of the Milford community, passed away on September 9, 2025, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford. Born on October 27, 1945, in Milford, he was a son of the late Louis H. Carpenter, Sr. and Nellie Delema (Dickerson) Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Nancy K. Carpenter, who...
Rusty Everett Wall
Sep 8, 2025
Rusty Everett Wall, a beloved son, father, and honored veteran, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2025, in Milton, Delaware, at the age of 45. Born on June 22, 1980, in Redding, California, Rusty graduated from Evanston High School, laying the foundation for a life characterized by service, friendship, and a deep commitment to helping others.
Following his high school education,...
Judy Ann Lemley
Sep 6, 2025
GEORGETOWN -- Judy Ann Lemley, born in Wilmington, DE, passed away on September 6, 2025, while vacationing in Virginia Beach, VA. She was a beloved member of her community and cherished by her family and friends.
Judy was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Wilmington before relocating to Georgetown. Her contributions to her community were extensive; she supported the...
Elizabeth “Betty” Foxwell
Sep 6, 2025
Elizabeth Foxwell, known as "Betty", was born on July 20, 1941, in Milton, Delaware. She passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, Delaware on September 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A devoted wife to William "Bill" Foxwell, Sr., they were married for 65 wonderful years. Together, they enjoyed countless adventures, including many camping trips with family and...
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