Obituaries
Ralph A. "Toby" Givens
Sep 3, 2021
Memorial - Dedication Service Set Ralph A. “Toby” Givens, Sr., 83, of Georgetown, passed away on September 3, 2021 at Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, WV. He was born on February 6, 1938 in Georgetown, the son of the late Raymond Thomas Givens and Ethel (Conoway) Givens. Toby married Carol Mae (Shedaker) Givens on September 13, 1959. Toby worked...
Deborah R. Barrett
Sep 1, 2021
Deborah R. Barrett (nee Holloway) of Georgetown passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, surrounded by her family with Willie Nelson music playing softly by her side. She was born in Milford on May 24, 1945, to the late John and Marguerite “Peggy” Holloway. After her graduation from Salisbury State College, Debbie spent her career serving people, especially children. She...
Cathy A. Draper
Sep 1, 2021
FELTON - Cathy Adams Draper passed away at home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1948, in Dover to the late Richard and Rose Adams. Cathy graduated from Felton High School in 1966 and was a member of the Felton Alumni Association. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education from Salisbury State College...
Walter Emerson Stauffer
Aug 30, 2021
Walter E. Stauffer “Emerson” Milton and Broadkill Beach Walter Emerson Stauffer,94, passed away suddenly at home Monday, August 30,2021. Born to Daniel W. and Florence Stauffer in Laurel, Delaware on September 10, 1926. He moved to Red Mill near Lewes at the age of 12. Attending Lewes High School, he played many instruments in the band. Emerson worked for...
Alvin M. Lorah
Aug 28, 2021
Alvin M. Lorah, 74, of Lewes passed away on Saturday, August 28th, 2021. Alvin was born in Lewes to the late Alvin Oliver and Jean Maryann (Zelinsky) Lorah. Alvin was a professional painter by trade. He was also an Army Reserve Veteran. In his earlier years, Alvin did taxidermy. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. Alvin was talented in...
Olilee M Scott
Aug 27, 2021
Olilee M. Scott, 81, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 27, 2021. Olilee was born in Harbeson to the late N. Courtland and Ethel (Betts) Veasey. She was a registered nurse working for Dr. A.J. Wildberger in Georgetown for 5 years and later retired from Milford Memorial Hospital after 35 years. She and her husband...
Betty June Brunke
Aug 27, 2021
Betty June Brunke, 89, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 27, 2021 surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Annapolis, MD, to the late Robert and Helen Cecelia (Hambrock) Simmons. Betty was a member of The Water’s Edge, and was active in the Milton Community Food Pantry, where she volunteered countless hours to...
Loraine E Scott
Aug 26, 2021
Loraine E. Scott, 68, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Loraine was born the daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Elliott) Scott and graduated from Sussex Central High School. She also graduated from the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania where she received her Master’s in Nursing. She was a very dedicated...
Kevin W West, Sr.
Aug 25, 2021
Kevin W. West, Sr., 57, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Kevin attended St. Johns Methodist Church, loved racing, and was an avid listener of classic rock. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Gerald West; and his brother, Kyle West. He is survived by his wife, Darlene (Elliott) West; mother, Bonnie...
John Lucious "Red" Deloach
Aug 23, 2021
John Lucious “Red” DeLoach, a veteran of World War II, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2021, at almost 102 years of age. Red, as he was affectionately known due to the color of his hair, was born on October 26, 1919, to John and Louise DeLoach in Valdosta, Georgia. Red and his 8 siblings were raised in Bradenton,...
Lillie Mae Lewis
Aug 23, 2021
Lillie Mae Lewis went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2021, with her family by her side. Lillie Mae was born on February 24, 1931 in Norfolk, VA to the late John Thomas and Berdie Mackie Thomas. Lillie Mae enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, sewing, gardening, reading the Bible, field ministry, going to conventions,...
Theodore W. Jones, Iii
Aug 22, 2021
PRIMEHOOK NECK – Theodore W. Jones, III passed away on August 22, 2021 with his daughters by his side. Theodore was born on July 7, 1937 on the farm where he spent his entire life. He was the fourth child of the late Robert C. “Bud” and Elisabeth E. Smith Jones. After graduating from Milton High School he began...
John Wayne Johnson
Aug 20, 2021
HARRINGTON – John Wayne Johnson, 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Friday, August 20, 2021. He was born to the late Dillion Reddish Johnson and Charles Johnson, Sr. in Berlin, MD on November 29, 1946. He graduated from Berlin High School. John graduated from Wesley College with a nursing degree. He proudly served his...
Marie Bradley Passwaters
Aug 19, 2021
HOUSTON – Marie Bradley (nee Hopkins) Passwaters, 86, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus. Ms. Passwaters was born on December 5, 1934, to the late Edwin W. and Gertrude Brown Hopkins and raised near Andrewville on the family farm. Ms. Passwaters travelled extensively in Europe with her four children when her husband served...
Joey V. Duckworth
Aug 17, 2021
MILTON - On Tuesday morning August 17, 2021, Joey Duckworth, loving son, and brother passed away at the age of 63. Joey was born April 4,1958 in Baltimore, MD to John and Charlotte Duckworth. He graduated from Christiana H.S. in Newark in 1976, and he then joined the U.S. Navy. After the Navy, he graduated Goldey Beacom College and...
Mary Sue Sharp
Aug 16, 2021
MILFORD – Mary Sue Sharp, 65, passed away at her home on Monday, August 16, 2021, after fighting a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born in Milford on July 29, 1956, to the late Linwood and Mildred (Bradley) O’Day. Mary Sue worked as a clerk for the Assessment and Tax Departments of Sussex County for 41 years....
Sadie A. Swain
Aug 16, 2021
FELTON – Sadie A. Swain, 84, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 16, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Viola on November 29, 1936, to the late Samuel E. Walters, Sr. and Elmira Shockley Walters. Sadie enjoyed life as a homemaker, loved harness racing, was a member of both the DE Standard Bred...
Jack E. Brownawell
Aug 15, 2021
Jack E. Brownawell, 82, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 15, 2021, with his wife by his side. Jack was born in Carlisle, PA to the late Rebecca (Sipe) and Edward Brownawell. He retired as a Detective from the Baltimore City Police Department, followed by a career with the State of Delaware training bus drivers...
Harold R. Johnson
Aug 14, 2021
GEORGETOWN – Harold R. Johnson, 78, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on Saturday, August 14, 2021, on the family farm where he was also born on November 4, 1942. He was the youngest and last living of eight children of the late Ralph and Lula (Short) Johnson. Upon graduation in 1960 from Georgetown High School, he began...
Beth Brown Scott
Aug 14, 2021
MILTON – Beth Brown Scott was called by the Lord to her Heavenly home on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Beth was born in Milford and was a lifelong resident of Milton where she attended school in the Cape Henlopen School District and graduated from Epworth Christian School in 1987. After graduation, Beth worked in retail and as a county...
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