Obituaries

Thurman Charles Banning

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...

George R. Butler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William 'Bill' Warne Boyer

William 'Bill' Warne Boyer

Jun 26, 2021

Devoted Husband/Hard Worker FELTON - William “Bill” Warne Boyer, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021, surrounded by family, both present and virtual, at Tidal Health (PRMC) in Salisbury. He was born on June 12, 1935, in Pottstown PA, son of the late Harry and Marie (Coady) Boyer. He began working at a very young age and...

Anthony Sorrenti, Jr.

Anthony Sorrenti, Jr.

Jun 26, 2021

MILTON – Anthony Sorrenti, Jr., passed away at home on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Anthony was born in Bayonne, NJ son of the late Anthony, Sr., and Grace (Funking) Sorrenti. Anthony graduated from Marist High School in Bayonne and attended college at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, NJ. He later received his Master’s degree in social services from...

Andrea D. Martin

Andrea D. Martin

Jun 26, 2021

Andrea Martin passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was 40 years old. Andrea was born January 21, 1981 in Marion, OH. She was a very hard worker throughout her life. Andrea graduated from Marion Harding School in 1999. She went on to receive awards and be on the Honor Roll at the Community College...

Herman C. "Chan" Lockwood

Herman C. "Chan" Lockwood

Jun 24, 2021

MILLSBORO – Herman C. “Chan” Lockwood, Jr., formerly of Seaford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Chan was born in Dagsboro, Delaware son of the late Herman C. Sr., and Althea (Smack) Lockwood. Chan worked in sales for many years at Dover Electric. He and his wife Sandra were also members...