Obituaries
Jacob Bosgra
Jul 26, 2021
MILTON – On Monday, July 26, 2021, Jacob Bosgra, 71, went to his reward peacefully, surrounded by his adoring family, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE. He was born in the Netherlands on January 17, 1950 to the late Remmeren Bosgra and Anna Ossinga Bosgra Vandyk. Jacob recently retired in Delaware after working as an electrician for Royal Master...
Sarah Eileen Feeney
Jul 23, 2021
Sarah Eileen Feeney, age 28, passed away at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, Delaware surrounded by her loving family on Friday July 23rd, 2021. Sarah currently resided in Milton, Delaware but was a long-term resident of Raubsville, Pennsylvania, where she graduated from Wilson Area High School. Sarah was of the Catholic Faith and was a member of St. Michaels Church...
Scott Allen Johnson
Jul 21, 2021
Scott Allen Johnson, born September 22, 1967 was called home to be with the Lord in Heaven, along with his son Chad Johnson, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was a man of many talents. Quick-witted and good with his hands, he was great at making people laugh, working with concrete, carpentry, mechanics, painting, and was an overall handyman....
Thurman Charles Banning
Jul 20, 2021
Thurman Charles Banning went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Thurman was born June 13, 1918 to the late Harry and Lizzie Banning of Bridgeville. He drove a truck for Burris Foods for 22 years and after retirement he drove a tanker for Atlantic Concrete for many years and ran cars for I.G. Burton...
John Michael Tooley
Jul 20, 2021
MILTON - John Michael Tooley, a long-time resident of Milton, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. John was born on September 15, 1946 in Chesham Bois, England, son of the late Michael Vere and Joyce (Pike) Tooley. He worked as a welder until he sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of...
George R. Butler
Jul 19, 2021
George R. “Rocky” Butler, 63, of Harrington passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at home. George was born in Easton, Maryland, the son of the late Reuben and Nellie (Hignutt) Butler. He served in the National Guard. Rocky was a groomer for the harness racing industry and had also been a house painter. Rocky was a member of...
Alvin O. Jarrell
Jul 18, 2021
HARRINGTON – Alvin O. Jarrell, 82, passed away at home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born to the late Clarence and Ruth Floyd Jarrell in Felton on June 19, 1939. Alvin graduated from Harrington High School in 1957. He also graduated Wesley College in 1960. He was a member of the Avenue United Methodist Church. Mr. Jarrell...
Harry Roosevelt Halfen
Jul 16, 2021
PRIME HOOK BEACH – Harry R. Halfen passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at his home on Friday, July 16, 2021. Harry was born in Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania son of the late Peter and Florence (Kelley) Halfen. The family moved to Delaware when Harry was around 4 years old and relocated to Lincoln. He met his lovely...
Norma Jean (Nash) Friedel
Jul 9, 2021
VIOLA – Norma Jean (Nash) Friedel passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital on Friday, July 9, 2021. Norma Jean was born in Milford, daughter of the late Henry and Lillie L. (Hollenger) Nash. After graduating from Caesar Rodney High School, Norma Jean began her lifelong career in nursing by attending and graduating from the Milford Memorial Hospital...
Donald P. Kunkel
Jul 4, 2021
Donald P. Kunkel, 74, of Milton, DE, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 4, 2021 in his home. Born in Lehighton, PA on June 30, 1947, Donald was the son of the late Dureme and Robert Kunkel. He was a graduate of Brandywine Heights High School, Class of 1965. Donald served his country faithfully and honorably in the U.S. Army...
Mary C. Torbert
Jul 3, 2021
Mary C. Torbert, 74, peacefully entered eternal rest on July 3,2021 at the Delaware Hospice Center with her daughter near by her side. Mary was a stay-at-home mother for many years and later was employed by Vlasic Foods, Wal-Mart (Milford) and through the years was a caregiver to her late husband, William, who preceded her in death on November...
Steven F. Everitt
Jul 3, 2021
MILTON - Steven F. ‘Bubba’ Everitt, 34, passed away peacefully doing what he loved most, working on a vehicle. Steven was a mechanic and knew his way around many other trades. He especially loved taking cars apart and putting them back together. Steven loved his children dearly and treasured spending time with them: Evelynn Everitt and Casimer (Cage) Everitt....
Joseph M. Somers
Jul 2, 2021
Joseph Michael Somers ‘Flyman’ was born on August 30, 1944 in Washington D.C and left this heavenly earth on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Bracey) Somers and was raised in Camp Springs, MD. Mike as he was known to his friends and family retired from the Defense Mapping Agency as...
Doris M. Marcone
Jul 1, 2021
Doris M. Marcone, 91, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 1, 2021 surrounded by her family. Doris was born in Miami, FL to the late Albert and Mildred (Conner) Hunnicutt. She was a nurse for many years and loved her time at Beebe Healthcare and providing private duty nursing care to patients in their homes....
Francis L. Jenkins
Jun 30, 2021
Francis L. Jenkins, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, due to complications associated with pneumonia. He was born February 2, 1929, in Washington D.C., the son of the late George Jenkins and Lizetta (Knott) Jenkins. He was a 1947 graduate of Eastern High School in Washington D.C. He married Jane Ellen Neilsen on May 2,...
Michael A. Evick
Jun 30, 2021
HARBESON - Michael A. Evick, passed away peacefully at home on June 30th, 2021. Mike worked every day of his life to provide for his family and would help anyone at any time. He loved his grandchildren and attending all of their sporting events over the years. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife at the waters edge,...
Herman "Ray" Quillen
Jun 27, 2021
Felton- Herman “Ray” Quillen, 90, passed at home on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born on February 24, 1931 in Selbyville, the son of Herman and Elizabeth (Cullen) Quillen. Ray served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954 on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He owned a salvage yard and worked for Tudor Electric. He then became...
Gloria M. Workman
Jun 27, 2021
Gloria M. Workman, 73, of Ellendale passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford. Gloria was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Lee and Hazel (Voss) Gillespie. Gloria was a nutrition specialist for the Milford School District working at Lulu Ross and Morris Schools. She was a member of the Ellendale Volunteer Fire...
Arland "Mike" L. Edwards
Jun 27, 2021
GREENWOOD – Arland L. ‘Mike’ Edwards, 81, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born in Spartansburg, PA on July 16, 1939 to the late Gerald L and Anna Belle Northrop Edwards. Mike proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Heritage Bible Baptist Church,...
Michael L. Shipe
Jun 27, 2021
BRIDGEVILLE – Michael L. Shipe (formerly of Lewes, Del) passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford. Michael was born in Wilmington, son of Robert Shipe and the late Patricia C. (Dorsey) Shipe who passed away in 2020. Michael attended Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown from 1972-1984; he then transferred and graduated...
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