Obituaries

Oct 12, 2024

Howard B. Brittingham, aged 82, passed away unexpectedly at his Lincoln, DE home on October 12, 2024. He was born in Milford, DE, on January 9, 1942, to the late Russell and Blanche (Short) Brittingham.

A proud veteran, Howard served his country as a Sergeant in the US Army, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. For...

Oct 12, 2024

Ernest F. Kohland, 97, of Harrington, Delaware passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024 at Kent General Hospital in Dover. Ernest was born on February 16, 1927 in Hillsboro, Maryland to the late Herman Kohland Sr. and Gertrude (Kessler) Kohland.

Ernest served our nation in the US Navy during World War II where he sacrificed...

Oct 10, 2024

Mary Jane Berkowitz, 77, of Milton, passed away on October 10, 2024, at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Mary Jane was born on April 4, 1947, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Lee and Cleonia Snell Harpst.

Mary Jane was a dedicated member of Eagles Nest Church where she assisted on the production crew and...

Oct 7, 2024

Obituary for Richard Earl Watson

Richard Earl Watson, 75, of Milford, DE, passed away on October 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on August 6, 1949, in Milford, DE to his parents, Samuel E. and Daisy (Bowen) Watson.

Richard graduated...

Oct 6, 2024

Charles I. Stone (Stoney), of Lincoln, Delaware, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2024, in Milford, DE. Stoney was born on November 15, 1927, in Sugar Grove, VA. He was a kind and generous man throughout his life.

Stoney honorably served his country as a Corporal in the US Air Force and later channeled his...

Oct 3, 2024

Donald Wilbur "Dunk" Argo, 74, of Felton, was a cherished brother and friend who infused warmth and laughter into the lives he touched. Born on December 20, 1949, in Milford, DE, to the late Howard Everett and Mildred (Heath) Argo, Dunk's journey came to a peaceful close on October 3, 2024, at Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE.

Sep 30, 2024

Edward Nelson Berwick, age 86, of Lincoln, Delaware, passed away on September 30, 2024 at the Delaware Veterans Home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his warm spirit and sense of humor.

Edward was born on December 25, 1937 in Milford, Delaware, son of the late James Berwick, Sr. and Gladys (Fitzgerald)...

Sep 29, 2024

Pastor John A. McConaughy completed his earthly journey on September 29, 2024, at the age of 82 in Milford, DE. He was welcomed into this world on December 14, 1941, in Staten Island, NY, to his parents Dwight and Anita (Irving) McConaughy, who predeceased him, along with his sisters Dorothy Conrad and Lois Touchton.

Pastor John is...

Sep 29, 2024

William (Bill) Franklyn Conway, 49, of Lewes, DE, and formerly Milford, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at UPenn Hospital in Philadelphia.

Born on January 2, 1975, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Frank and Sue (Matson) Conway. Bill graduated from McKean High School in...

Sep 29, 2024

FELTON – Charles Howard Ware passed away peacefully on Sunday September 29, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. He was born January 3, 1933, in Sudlersville, MD to John A. and Elizabeth (Quillen) Ware. He grew up on a farm in Templeville, Maryland, where he recalled many cherished childhood memories. Charles graduated from Sudlersville High School...

Sep 28, 2024

MILFORD – Keith W. Parker passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

Major, USAF (Retired) 1959-1973

Navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer, Pilot

Born Again 10/21/1968. With his love of the Lord, Keith earned a Juris Doctor from George Mason University...

Sep 26, 2024

LINCOLN – Carla E. Royse passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Carla was born in Orange County, California and raised by Theresa Richardson with a family consisting of 11 siblings.

Carla loved her job with Direct and Correct Traffic Control Services. She retired as a senior controller...

Sep 22, 2024

Elma Jean (Passwaters) Walker, 84

Elma passed away on September 22, 2024, at her home in Double Springs, Alabama. She was born in Dagsboro, Delaware and grew up in Milton, Delaware. She sang on the radio, and the firehall loved her country music. My mom loved her family and missed my dad when he passed....

Sep 22, 2024

Obituary for James Washington Lichford

James Washington Lichford, of Milton, passed away September 22, 2024. Jimmy was born at home in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 24, 1941.

He is survived by one sister, Stella Lichford Nunnally and her husband Arnie also survived by two nephews Christopher and Marc Nunnally and his...

Sep 20, 2024

Thomas Norcross Tillman Sr. of Lewes passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Born April 4, 1938 in Camden, NJ, he was the youngest of eleven children born to Antone and Barbara (Rasbach) Tillman of Oaklyn NJ. He was predeceased by his parents, five brothers, five sisters, and many...

Sep 19, 2024

Kristi Lynn Vogl, 46, of Felton DE, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospice on Thursday September 19, 2024. Kristi was born in Dover, DE to Francis and Ethel (Johnson) Buswell.

A true Delaware native, Kristi lived here her whole life surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed shopping and going to different antique shops to...

Sep 17, 2024

Sandra “Sandi” M. Magee, a loving, compassionate woman originally from Milton, DE gained her wings peacefully at home with her loved ones by her side. She went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2024, at the age of 64.

She was born on January 29, 1961, to George C. Willey and the late...

Sep 17, 2024

Ruth Dodd Baxter, known to most as Mom-mom, went to be with the Lord on September 17th, 2024, surrounded by her family’s love. She was greeted by her husband Jim and two sons Jimmy and Bill.

Mom-mom was the daughter of Frank and Elsie Dodd. She was born in Camden, NJ on January 3rd, 1930,...

Sep 17, 2024

Aubrey T. Hudson, Lt. Ret.

Delaware State Police

MILTON – Aubrey T. Hudson passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Aubrey was born and raised in Georgetown, son of the late Atwell and Flora E. (Mitchell) Hudson.

Aubrey graduated from Georgetown High...

Sep 16, 2024

Frances Ann LeCates, aged 45, of Laurel, DE, passed away on September 16, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1979, in Milford, DE.

Frances is survived by her parents, Howard Jr. and Wanda Hastings; her children, Clay LeCates and his girlfriend Kyla Baldwin, and John LeCates; her brother, Howard Hastings III; and her granddaughter,...