Obituaries

Mar 12, 2023

Thomas Scott Pierce, Jr. ("Tom"), 79, of Lewes passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1943, son of the late Thomas Scott Pierce, Sr. and the late Martha Evelyn (Craft) Pierce.

Tom grew up in Lewes and graduated from Lewes High School in 1962. He served in the...

Mar 4, 2023

Velma J. (Hitchens) Williamson 91, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 4, 2023. Velma was born August 1, 1931 in Milton DE. She was the daughter of Fredrick and Ella (Lingo) Hitchens of Milton. At the age of 12, she moved with her family to Delaware County Pennsylvania. She and her husband...

Mar 3, 2023

Milton-Emory R. West, Jr., 69, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2023. Emory was born in Milford, DE on October 24, 1953, to his parents Emory R., Sr. and Charlotte (Walls) West.

A lifelong Miltonian, Emory retired from working as a machinist and welder for the Delaware Department of Transportation to spend more...

Feb 28, 2023

Obituary for Wanda C. King, 96, of Milton, Delaware.

The Sussex County Community lost one of its most treasured residents recently. Wanda Cahall Clendaniel King was known about Milton as the Ice Cream King’s wife, a favorite teacher to many, a reading tutor, or a thoughtful and kind friend. However, to Ben, Tom and Sandra...

Feb 26, 2023

Bessie Ann Butler, 81 Milford, DE

Bessie Ann Butler passed away peacefully in her home on February 26, 2023, at the age of 81. Bessie was born in Goldsboro, MD. On January 25, 1942, daughter of Herman Short and Ruthanna Biles and Stepfather William “Pop” Short.

Bessie worked as a C.N.A....

Feb 25, 2023

Joyce K. Ruston, 83, of Millsboro, DE passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Joyce was born in Dover, Delaware on December 10, 1939 to the late T. Robert and Catherine Croes Ruston. As a young girl, she developed a love for ballet and...

Feb 24, 2023

Georgetown--Talbert (Tab) Benjamin Roberts, Sr. of Georgetown, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at home. He was 95.

Tab was born in Millsboro on May 4, 1927, the son of the late Harvey E., Sr., and Pearl H. (Hinner) Roberts. Tab served in the U.S. Navy before becoming owner and operator of Roberts Septic...

Feb 22, 2023

Scott B. Wright, 54 of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Scott was born in Corydon, Iowa on December 6, 1968, to parent Patricia J. (Curtis) Schultz, Chariton, Iowa and Larry Dean Wright of Townsend, Montana. He was the loving husband of 26 years to Mia (Shepherd) Wright...

Feb 21, 2023

Ernest H. Hosse, of Georgetown, DE, passed away at home after a brief illness on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 86. He is survived by his children Colleen (John) Briggs, Andrew Hosse, Laura (Sean) King, Rosemary Hosse (Dan Stevens), and Joanna (Michael) Weaver; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many loving family and friends. He was predeceased in death by...

Feb 20, 2023

Alan “Dean” Robertson, 63, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Dean was born on September 1, 1959 in Milford to the late Lilly Robertson.

Dean loved to spend time hunting and fishing. He was the owner of A-1 Fiberglass, where...

Feb 20, 2023

Ronald Gene Messick, 68, of Ellendale, passed away on Monday, February

20, 2023 at the Delaware Hospice Center.

Ronald was born on June 28, 1954 to the late James Messick and Paulina

(Smith) Willey.

Known for being larger than life, and his over-the-top-personality, Ronnie

will...

Feb 20, 2023

Veronica Link, 57

Beloved Sister and Aunt

GEORGETOWN – Veronica Link died peacefully at Stockley Center on Monday, February 20, 2023, where she had received loving care for many years.

Veronica was born on July 29, 1965 in Philadelphia, PA. While living with her family in Havertown, PA, Veronica...

Feb 20, 2023

Frederica—William Joseph “Bill” Stratton

In loving memory of William Joseph “Bill Stratton. Loving son, brother, faithful husband, patient father and grandfather, and loyal friend.

Born to Sally and Carl Stratton, October 18, 1955, Bill grew up in tough times. Learning at an early age the value of perseverance and diligence, Bill...

Feb 19, 2023

Barbara Mary Shortley, 97, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware passed away on February 19, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to Michael J. and Margaret Parsons Shortley, she was raised in Northwest Washington, D.C. Ms. Shortley attended Georgetown Visitation High School followed by Trinity College and the Catholic University of America earning a B.A. in Economics and Political Science.

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Feb 18, 2023

John Phillip Shockley, 77, of Milford, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

John was born on June 30, 1945 in Milford to the late Harold Shockley and Alice (Smoot) Black.

John served his country proudly in the US Navy in Vietnam and in the Army National Guard during Operation Desert...

Feb 16, 2023

MILFORD – Jeannie E. (Heath) Rust passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford.

Jeannie was born in Milford, daughter of the late Charles M. and Roxie A. (Dickerson) Heath.

Jeannie was a lifelong resident of Milford and worked as an administrative professional in...

Feb 14, 2023

Melvina Dukes, 99, of Lincoln, DE, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023 at the Country Rest Home, Greenwood, DE.

She was a member of the Heritage Bible Baptist Church and worked at Cooper and Smith Sewing Factory.

Melvina is survived by her stepchildren; Glenn Michael Dukes (Margaret), Gail Dukes Seckora...

Feb 10, 2023

Ronald G. Folke, 84, of Georgetown, passed away at home Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. He was born April 6, 1938, in Stamford, Conn., the son of the late Herbert and Viola (Butler) Folke.

Ronald was a graduate of Milton High School in 1956. He was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Air...

Feb 10, 2023

Kathy Lea (Holloway) Clendaniel, 70, of Milford (formerly of Ellendale), passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home in Milford.

Kathy was born on January 13, 1953 in Milford to the late William O. Holloway and Shirley Lea (Ellingsworth) Holloway Joseph.

Kathy graduated from Milford High School in 1971. She was a member...

Feb 8, 2023

Vincent Lee Keagy, AKA ‘Killer’, 80, of Milton, DE, left the dock one last time on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

He was born in Lancaster, PA, to Ethel and Elwood Keagy. Vince retired from Wheatland Junior High School where he taught industrial arts and coached soccer and basketball.

He was a...