Obituaries
William Frank Morris, Jr.
Apr 8, 2021
William “Frank” Morris, Jr. was born September 25, 1927 and passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover, DE. Frank was born in Centreville, Maryland, the son of late William F. “Pappy” Morris and Stella Palmatary. He was in the Army from 1945-1948 and the Air Force from 1949-1951. Frank earned several medals and a...
Clifton H. Murray
Apr 7, 2021
Clifton H. Murray, Jr., 69, of Millsboro, passed away on April 7, 2021 at his home. He was born in Lewes, DE to the late Clifton H., Sr. and Anna (Dukes) Murray. He worked as a barge captain for Bouchard Transportation, Co. In his free time, Clifton enjoyed horse racing, and watching baseball and football. He is survived by...
Gary 'Cap' Walter Lawson
Apr 7, 2021
Gary W. ‘Cap’ Lawson, born December 31, 1944, passed away of natural causes on April 7, 2021 to go and be with his recently passed wife, Jeanne L. Lawson, whom he was with for 42 years. Those who knew Gary knew him as ‘Cap’, a nickname given to him by his grandfather, which stuck his entire life. Cap lived...
Donald L. Waddell
Apr 2, 2021
Donald L. Waddell, 78, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2021. He was born to the late Fred Albert and Gertrude E. (Carter) Waddell. He grew up in Rectortown, VA, and attended high school in Marshall, VA. After graduation, he served 2 years in the Army as a tank mechanic in Fort Bliss, TX....
Maricruz Sanchez
Apr 2, 2021
MILFORD – Maricruz Sanchez, age 20, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Bayhealth. Maricruz was born in Newark, Delaware to her parents Jose Sanchez and Dulce “Candy” Silva. She was raised in Milford and attended Milford High School. In addition to her parents, Maricruz leaves behind her children, Najiem Sanchez (age 3) and Kamari Sanchez (age 8...
Michael A. Cote'
Apr 2, 2021
Michael Alfred Coté passed suddenly on Friday, April 2, 2021. Mike was born on June 4, 1948, to the late Alfred R. and Eveline Michaud Coté in Willimantic, CT, where he resided until after college. He attended St. Mary School and Windham High School. He received his bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Connecticut, and shortly thereafter...
Graham K. Bloxom
Apr 1, 2021
Graham K. Bloxom, Sr., age 93, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of New Castle, DE, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Born in Mappsville, VA, in 1927, he was the son of the late Cecil and Georgia (Matthews) Bloxom. Graham served in the U.S. Army during World War II. A lifetime member of Carpenters Local #626, New Castle, DE,...
Rufus William Joseph
Mar 30, 2021
Rufus William Joseph, from Lewes, DE passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Cadia Renaissance in Millsboro, DE. Rufus, was born August 4, 1939 in Lewes, DE. He was the son of the late Moulten and Blanche Joseph. He graduated from Lewes High School in 1957. In his younger years he worked in Construction operating Heavy Equipment. In...
William 'Bill' Wayne Wilkins
Mar 29, 2021
MILFORD - William “Bill” Wilkins, 69, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born in Milford on August 12, 1951. Bill graduated from Milford High in 1969 and then moved on to join the U.S. Army National Guard. From the time of a young boy and throughout his adulthood he worked on the family farm, as well...
Willey J. "Jay" Gordy
Mar 28, 2021
Willey J. “Jay” Gordy, 79, of Felton, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home. Jay was born to the late Walter J. and Pauline H. (Willey) Gordy. He was a resident of Felton for over 50 years. He loved watching sports and enjoyed Lionel trains. He was a skilled machinist and was very proud of having...
L. Frances (Morris) Collins
Mar 27, 2021
MILLSBORO – L. Frances Collins passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, after a short illness. Frances was born on October 20, 1930 in Millsboro, Delaware to the late William D. and Edith (Jones) Morris. In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin L. Collins, Sr., a...
Lillian Sorrells Willey
Mar 27, 2021
Lillian Sorrells Willey, 92, of Milford, passed into heaven surrounded by loving family and friends on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Mrs. Willey was born on April 27, 1928 in Winder, GA to Martha L’Eunice Sturdivant and the late Charlie Sorrells. She was raised by her mother and wonderful step-father, James Kingsmill Sr., who brought her to Milford. Lillian was...
Marlin E Elliott
Mar 27, 2021
Marlin Eloise Elliott, 80, of Houston passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Marlin was born in Milford, Delaware on December 11, 1940 to the late Marshall and Susie A. (Snyder) Murray. She retired from Perdue Farms after working 30 years and Mr. Donut/Donut Connection after 15 years. She enjoyed cleaning houses and taking care of...
Barbara R. (Mccolley) Wagner
Mar 26, 2021
BRIDGEVILLE – Barbara R. Wagner passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford. Barbara was born in Milford, Delaware daughter of the late William and Anna McColley. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Truitt W. Wagner, in 2016. Barbara retired several years ago from the USDA...
Glenn A Long
Mar 26, 2021
Glenn A. Long, 83, of Milford passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 26, 2021. Mr. Long was born in Erwin, W. Virginia to the late Aubert and Edna (Sypolt) Long. Glenn was an aircraft mechanic in the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years and also worked for Baltimore AirCoil. He was a faithful member...
Harry 'Webby' J Webb, Sr.
Mar 26, 2021
Harry J. Webb, Sr. ‘Webby’ made his final journey on March 26, 2021 to be with his family and to paint the skies. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DE. Harry was the patriarch of the family. Harry was 83 and born on June 27, 1937 to the late...
Norma B. Callaway
Mar 21, 2021
Norma Brittingham Ingram Callaway, of Bickford Assisted Living, Suffolk, Va formerly of Milford, De went home to be with the Lord, March 21, 2021. Norma was born to the late David and Marie Brittingham. She was a loving mother who will be dearly missed. She was married to the late Bill Ingram of Milford, De and later to the...
Catherine 'Jeanette" Reed
Mar 19, 2021
The following obituaries honor both the life and everlasting love of Hall Douglas Reed, Jr. and Catherine Jeanette Reed of Milton, Delaware Catherine Jeanette Reed Born on December 20, 1939, Catherine Jeanette Reed was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. On Friday March 19, 2021, at the age of 81, Catherine passed peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus,...
James 'Manning' Tisher, Sr.
Mar 18, 2021
MILFORD - James ‘Manning’ Tisher, Sr., 94, passed away on March 18, 2021 just short of his 95th birthday at his home. He was born in Cambridge, MD, on March 31, 1926, the son of the late Robert and Wilhelmina Tisher. Manning graduated from Milton High School in 1944. Following graduation he attended Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg,...
Norma Lee (Mitchell) Talley
Mar 18, 2021
Norma Lee (Mitchell) Talley born August 31, 1933 and passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Bayhealth Sussex Campus Hospital. Norma Lee was born in Georgetown, daughter of the late Herman and Bertie Ellen (Lowe) Mitchell. Norma Lee retired in July 1999 after 28 years as an employee of The Sussex County Council working as a Clerk III...
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