Obituaries

Feb 6, 2023

LEWES – In the early morning of Monday, February 6, 2023, Frederick L. Nelson, III, died peacefully in his sleep. He was the eldest of six children born to Anna E. (nee Freburger) and Frederick L. Nelson, Jr., both of whom predeceased him. Fred was also predeceased by his brother, Francis.

Surviving Fred are his...

Feb 5, 2023

FREDERICA DE- Paul D. Spence passed away unexpectedly at Christiana Hospital on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He was born in Harrington DE, on April 19, 1969, and later moved to Frederica at an early age. He was a 1987 graduate of Lake Forest High School. At the time of his passing he was employed for...

Feb 4, 2023

Milford—Joseph Mills Kemp - 75

In loving memory of Joseph Mills Kemp who peacefully passed on Feb. 4, 2023 at Delaware Hospice in Milford.

He was born on Feb. 22, 1947 in Milford to the late Joe Kemp & Doris Mills Kemp.

Joey graduated from Milford High...

Feb 1, 2023

James I. “Jim” McFall, 76

MILFORD – James I. “Jim” McFall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Jim was born in Aston, Pennsylvania, son of the late Walter G. and Rose Elizabeth (Cohee) McFall. He resided in the Aston and Media area...

Feb 1, 2023

Woodrow Wilson Morgan, Jr., age 85, of Milford, DE passed peacefully into the Kingdom of his Lord, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at home with family at his bedside. He died exactly 23 years to the day he retired, after a fulfilling life of raising a family, operating a self-started business, and enjoying the fruits of his labor.

Jan 28, 2023

Charlotte Voshell Gingerich

Viola—Charlotte Voshell Gingerich passed on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Accent Care Hospice, Wilmington, DE., at the age of 90.

Charlotte was born in Media, Pennsylvania, to her parents, Clayton and Margaret (Ferguson) Johnson.

She attended the Felton Viola United Methodist Church, was a...

Jan 28, 2023

MILFORD – Mary L. (Matthews) Roberts went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her family.

Mary was born in Georgetown, Delaware, daughter of the late George and Florence (Clifton) Matthews.

After graduating high school, Mary began her career in customer...

Jan 26, 2023

Milton—Sandra ‘Sandy’ Kay Betts, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus, Milford, DE. She was born on October 17, 1950 to her parents Norman Levi and Hannah (Mitchell) Messick in Milford, DE.

Sandy enjoyed going to the slots, spending time with family and friends and going to ballgames. She worked...

Jan 25, 2023

GREENWOOD – Kevin P. Betts, Sr., passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Kevin was born in Milford, one of three sons born to William F. and Dixie (Hayt) Betts.

Kevin was self-employed and enjoyed his job of repair, maintenance and landscaping at area Uncle Willie’s stores. Kevin...

Jan 24, 2023

Harrison Hammond, 93, of Georgetown, DE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Acts Manor House, Seaford, DE. He was born in Ocean View, DE, son of the late Edward and Lulu Hammond.

He was a member of Georgetown Ambulance Station #93 and American Legion Post #8 and Odd Fellows. He loved camping...

Jan 21, 2023

Koretta Adelia Prettyman of Georgetown passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2023. She was 89 years old.

Koretta lived life to the fullest. She loved to travel and explored many countries with her mother Esther and brother Jimmy. Koretta also loved Lewes Beach, spending many weekends there with her family. She was very...

Jan 20, 2023

Jane Elizabeth (Dill) Adametz, age 87 of Whiting NJ, went home to be with our Lord and Savior

Jesus on January 20th, 2023, in Milton, Delaware.

Jane is survived by her son Joseph M. Adametz Jr of Mohnton PA ; her son James R. Adametz

of Farmingdale NJ; her daughter Judith...

Jan 16, 2023

Richard M. “Rick” Hazzard, 74, of Milford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Bayhealth, Sussex Campus in Milford.

Richard was born in Milford, the son of the late Walter B and Jean (Webb) Hazzard.

Rick served in the U.S Army during the...

Jan 16, 2023

George F. Truitt, Sr, age 87, of Georgetown, DE went to be with the Lord after a long illness on Monday, January 16, 2023.

George was born in Cheswold, DE, on May 17, 1935, the son of the late Rev. F. H. Truitt and Mary V. (Anderson) Truitt. He grew up a son of a Methodist preacher...

Jan 12, 2023

David Jonathan Bradley, Sr.

March 13, 1939 – January 12, 2023

United States Army National Guard Veteran

MILFORD-David Jonathan Bradley, Sr. passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2023. David was born March 13, 1939, in Denton, MD., son of the late Arthur Jonathan Bradley, Sr. and Mildred...

Jan 12, 2023

William (Bill) T. Sammons, Sr., 85, of Milton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born March 11, 1937, son of the late Andrew Sammons and Anna (Cordrey) Sammons.

He's reunited with his greatest gift and high school sweetheart, Mary Jane (Green) Sammons. He's survived by...

Jan 11, 2023

Linda K. Purnell,68, of Georgetown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 surrounded by family. Linda, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend was born April 23, 1954.

She spent her formative years in Kimmey-town with her sister, Pamela Johnson and their many cousins (The Passwaters) and friends. Linda is a Sussex Central Class...

Jan 11, 2023

Deborah Ann Barrett (Debbie), a long-time resident of Millsboro, Delaware passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after a year-long struggle with lung cancer. She was born December 27, 1954 to the late Ernest and Anna (Pasquale) Kardos in Salem County, New Jersey. Debbie grew up in Newport, Delaware.

Debbie graduated from Conrad High School and...

Jan 10, 2023

Gregory James Roche, Sr., 61, of Ellendale, DE, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Gregory was born on March 11, 1961 in Salem, NJ, to James and Janet (Stone) Roche.

Gregory grew up in Pennsville, NJ, and graduated Pennsville High School in the Class of 1980. He loved riding his Harley...

Jan 10, 2023

Obituary for Ruth C. Williams

Milford—Ruth C. Williams, passed away at the age of 72, on January 10, 2023 at The Milford Place, Milford, DE. Ruth was born on June 16, 1950, in Durham, NC to her parents, Maxwell A. Cook, U.S. Army Retired and Edna Ruth (Thomas) Cook.

Ruth supported...