Obituaries

Nov 16, 2024

Obituary for James David Davis

James David Davis, 84, of Georgetown, DE, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center.

He was born in Georgetown, DE on March 3, 1940, to his parents Arthur Pierce and Anna Mae (Rash) Davis.

James ranked Sergeant...

Nov 15, 2024

Catherine “Cathy” Baumann

September 11, 1954 – November 15, 2024

Catherine “Cathy” Baumann, 70, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 15, 2024. Born on September 11, 1954, in Cumberland New Jersey, Cathy was a devoted fiancée, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter whose love and kindness left an indelible...

Nov 15, 2024

Obituary for Ernest Wayne Todd

Ernest Wayne Todd, 78, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Wilmington, DE on September 21, 1946, to his parents, Clifford W. and Constance (Henry) Todd.

Nov 15, 2024

MILTON – Raymond Allen Heisler, Sr., passed away suddenly at home on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Raymond was a proud Army Veteran and owned his own roofing business for many years before his retirement.

Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, who he loved immensely. He had the ability...

Nov 14, 2024

Brian F. Dolan passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 24, 1958, in Wilmington to Matilda (Maytene) and William J. Dolan, Jr.

He graduated from Alexis I duPont High School and attended the University of Delaware where he graduated from in 1980. While attending Delaware, Brian...

Nov 13, 2024

Laura Frances (Short) Murray was born September 26, 1936, in Milford, DE to Felix M. Short & Delema (Stayton) Short.

She graduated from Lewes High School in 1955 and married Bayley "Bud" Y. Murray in 1957. Her husband was in the Army so they lived in several states and Germany. While there they visited several...

Nov 11, 2024

Norman “Jack” Eugene Porter, 83, passed away at home on Veteran’s Day on November 11, 2024. He was honorable discharged from the United States Air Force on February 10, 1966. He was born in Smyrna, DE, to the late John Porter Sr. and Mary (Legates) Porter.

Jack worked at Kraft Foods (formerly General Foods) for 30 years...

Nov 11, 2024

Susan Ellen (Brittingham) Studds of Georgetown, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Susan was well known for her compassion, grace, kindness, appreciation for nature and music, and her love for her family and friends.

Born in Milford to the late C. Virgil Brittingham and...

Nov 11, 2024

Milford - Robert H. Fanning, 87, better known as Bob, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024 in his sleep, at home.

Bob was born in New Castle Delaware, the son of late Hilton and Louise Fanning. Bob had many trades in his lifetime - he was a farmer with 40 years of service to...

Nov 10, 2024

Dean E. Justice Obituary

Dean E. Justice of Greenwood passed away, Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Bayhealth Milford Hospital. He was 70.

Dean was born, April 14, 1954 the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Quillen) Justice.

Dean was a member of the Bethel Worship Center...

Nov 9, 2024

Mrs. Imelda B. Borrero (Mela) of Laurel, DE age 72, passed away in her home surrounded family on Saturday November 9,2024. “Mela” was born on May 13,1952 in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico to Angélica and Dionicio Barrera.

She studied secretarial business while attending school in Mexico. Imelda came to the United States in January 1975, where...

Nov 7, 2024

John “Jack” Sieber, age 75, passed away at his home after courageously battling cancer, while surrounded by his family on November 7, 2024, in Lewes, Delaware.

A private family graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, with burial to follow at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Milton, Delaware. Funeral arrangements and...

Nov 6, 2024

Catherine A. “Cathy” (Lemley) Pepper, 63

GEORGETOWN – Catherine A. “Cathy” Pepper passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by her family, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Cathy was born in Louisville, Kentucky and resided in the Georgetown area where she was very active in the community....

Nov 2, 2024

John Phillip (Phil) Simmons of Lewes, age 68, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Accent Hospice Care in Wilmington, DE.

Phil was the son of the late Ralph B. and Doris (Jester) Simmons.

Phil was a Union Iron Worker before opening Simmons Canvas, which he operated for over 30 years. Later in life,...

Oct 31, 2024

Donald Fisher of Milton, Delaware died at home after a lengthy illness on Thursday, October 31, surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. He is survived by Judy Fisher, his wife of 53 years; his son and daughter-in-law, John Fisher and Jessica Blurton; and his nieces, Cecily Fisher (Loretta & Emily Fisher) and Stephani Richardson (Howard &...

Oct 31, 2024

Franklin D. Smith Sr., of Milton, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 91.

Franklin was born March 21, 1933. He was the son of the late Daniel and Laura (Lingo) Smith.

He was a brick mason by trade. Frank was a man known to be...

Oct 27, 2024

Theresa “Terri” Jennie Tillmes (George), 95 of Milford, Delaware passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2024.

At this time, the family will be holding a private remembrance to honor and celebrate Theresa’s life in East Windsor, NJ. Cremation was performed by Berry Short Funeral Home in Milford, DE.

Theresa was born in East Orange, NJ,...

Oct 23, 2024

William “Bill” C Lecates, 74, of Georgetown, Delaware passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Bill graduated from Georgetown High School, Class of 1968. During his high school years he was an outstanding athlete, playing football (quarterback), basketball (point guard), and baseball (shortstop). By far his favorite sport was baseball...

Oct 17, 2024

Kevin Lee Cane - Obituary

Kevin Lee Cane, 45, of Georgetown, passed away on October 17, 2024 at his home in Georgetown.

Kevin was born on November 3, 1978 in Dover, DE to Allen E. Cane Sr. and the late Gale D. (Tribbitt) Cane.

A lifelong Delaware...

Oct 13, 2024

Felix Timothy Stewart, Laurel passed away, October 13, 2024, at Atlantic Shores Nursing Home. He was 68.

Felix was born July 13, 1956, to the late Harvey and Emma Lee (Moses) Stewart.

In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose Walker Stewart....