Obituaries

Nov 27, 2022

FELTON – Steven Alan Stokes, Sr., went to join his parents, Leonard L. and Anna Mae Stokes, in their Heavenly home on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Steven worked for many years with Draper King Cole in Milton. When the cannery closed, he joined IG Burton in Milford where he worked for the past 23 years....

Nov 25, 2022

Lloyd W. Rust, 70

Harbeson—Lloyd W. Rust, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Lofland Park Center, Seaford, DE. Lloyd was born on December 11, 1951 in Milford, DE to his parents, Lloyd Rust and Virginia (Hickman) Rust.

He was employed as a truck driver for Cargill and Allen’s...

Nov 25, 2022

Alicia Marie Atkins (Sassy), 25

Alicia Marie Atkins (Sassy) born August 18, 1997, flew away on angel’s wings to be with our Lord on November 25, 2022. She is survived by her precious daughter Kira Ortwein and the love of her life Cory Ortwein. Her parents Adam and Christy Atkins and her stepmother Kristin Secrest...

Nov 25, 2022

John R. Haas, 48, of Harrington, Delaware, passed away at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia on Friday, November 25, 2022.

John was born in Wilmington on April 9, 1974 to the late Ray Haas and Diane Martin.

John was a big fan of heavy metal music and the Washington Redskins. He was a Black...

Nov 25, 2022

Gary Burlingame, 82, of Milford went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022. Gary was born on May 9, 1940, in Milford, to the late Harvey F. Burlingame and Evelyn Z. Burlingame.

He served in the National Guard at the Harrington Armory from 1962-1968. In early years he worked at Bontrager...

Nov 23, 2022

SMYRNA - Eileen K. Clough, 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

She was a long time resident of Dover, Delaware. Eileen retired from Playtex Products where she was employed for over 30 years as a Bookkeeper. She was best known for her generous nature and her humor. Eileen loved people and enjoyed gardening, bowling, volunteering...

Nov 23, 2022

HOUSTON – Paige A. Lynch passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Paige was born and raised in Milford and had a lifelong career of 42 years with George and Lynch, Inc. where he worked his way through the company to ultimately being Equipment Superintendent.

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Nov 21, 2022

Bernadette B. Hammond, 77, of Felton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 21, 2022.

She was born on January 20, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Herman and Dolores Wagner.

Bernadette was very active and invested in her community. She was a member of the Felton and Frederica Fire Companies’ Ladies...

Nov 20, 2022

Mitchell Ellis Morton, 37, of Lincoln, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Mitchell was born on May 22, 1985, in Dover to Joseph and Myra (Pritchett) Morton.

Mitchell loved being outdoors, whether hunting, fishing, or gardening. He loved racing and drawing as well. He was a self-proclaimed rapper and comedian. He...

Nov 19, 2022

James “Jim” A. Lofland, 80, of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Milford on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Jim was born in Milford, Delaware on November 23, 1941, to the late James Parn and Margaret (Masten) Lofland.

Jim was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and then worked...

Nov 17, 2022

Rev. Bruce Carl Thompson, 69, of Felton, formerly of Severna Park, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Bayhealth Kent General in Dover, DE.

Bruce was born on June 19, 1953 in Tacoma Park, MD, to the late William Carl and Mildred Doris (Kemp) Thompson. He married his wife Cheryl on March 22, 1974....

Nov 14, 2022

Ethel Josephine Donahue, 86, of Newark, DE, originally of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Ethel was born on January 24, 1936 to the late Edward and Evelyn (Long) Rosengrant in Factoryville, PA.

Ethel’s greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking...

Nov 13, 2022

June C. Rust, 91, of Milford, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Greenwood Country Rest Home.

June was born on June 5, 1931 to the late Thomas J. and Madaline (Coverdale) Collett in Milford, Delaware.

June was a member of the Ellendale Economics Club. She enjoyed reading, word puzzles,...

Nov 10, 2022

MILTON – Bruce Allan Hendrix passed away at his home on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Bruce was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the only son of Cleveland Devon Hendrix and Barbara Ann Bartram. Bruce spent his summers as a child on his family’s farm in Manassas, GA.

Bruce and...

Nov 10, 2022

Ethel Marie Dill, 70, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Kent Campus on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dill, Sr.; daughter, Lisa Shaw; and granddaughter, Rebecca Lonski.

Ethel is survived by her son, Kevin Buswell and wife Deanne; daughter, Kristi Vogl and her son, Ben, whom...

Nov 9, 2022

Milton—Barbara L. “Bonnie” Hitchens, 75, passed away on November 9, 2022 at Bay Health Hospital, Kent Campus, Dover, Delaware. She was born on December 1, 1946 to the late Clifford Legates and Doris (Chandler) Legates.

She graduated from Milton High School in the Class of 1964 and then from Salisbury State University in 1968. Barbara...

Nov 8, 2022

Lori Beth Gradwell – 43 years old, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after a hard-fought illness battle with her loving family beside her. Lori Beth was born on September 15, 1979, Sellersville PA. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Gradwell and her brother, Keith Lewis Gradwell.

Lori is survived by her loving...

Nov 6, 2022

Elizabeth Florence Frampton, 83, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

Elizabeth was born in Bridgeville and raised by her parents, the late George and Florence Elizabeth (Clifton) Matthews.

Elizabeth was a true Elvis fan and memorabilia collector. She loved word searches.

In addition to her...

Nov 5, 2022

Beverly Bullington—mom, Ahmee, loving wife—famous for her exceptional Caesar salad and fabulous enchiladas, age 75, of Milford, DE, passed away on Saturday, November 5th. First and foremost, if you read no further, she would want for you to know that in addition to Caesar salad and enchiladas, her potato salad is not only also beloved by all, but was...

Nov 4, 2022

Samuel “Olle Dogge” Bradley, Jr.

On November 4, 2022, Samuel “Olle Dogge” Bradley, Jr. of Georgetown left this Earth unexpectedly to go home with his Savior and family. Sam was born July 14, 1961 to Margaret and the late Samuel Bradley, Sr.

The Olle Dogge loved his children, grandchildren,...