Obituaries
Paul J. Walker, Jr.
Jun 25, 2020
Paul J. Walker, Jr., 92, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1928 in Bishopville, MD to the late Paul and Mildred (nee Bunting) Walker. Paul proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy as a Seaman 1st Class. He worked with the Department of Agriculture as a Food Inspector....
Adam Edward "A.J." Stacey, Jr.
Jun 24, 2020
Adam Edward Stacey, Jr., known as A.J., passed away surrounded by those who loved him on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Born on February 15, 2016 in Dover, Delaware he faced much in his short life, but became a beacon of hope, strength, love and light to all who had the honor of meeting him. AJ loved Puffin Rocks, cartoons,...
Sarah Catherine Wilkerson Hellens
Jun 23, 2020
Sarah Catherine Wilkerson Hellens, 95, of Harbeson passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Milton. Catherine was born in Georgetown, daughter of the late Eli S. and Rhoda M. (Smith) Wilkerson. Catherine worked as secretary at Milford Ordinance Plant, receptionist at the Beebe Clinic, secretary at Arrow Safety Device, and secretary at Cargill Incorporated....
Ellen Virginia "Ginny" Pepper
Jun 21, 2020
Ellen Virginia “Ginny” Pepper passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Ginny was born in Milton, Del daughter of the late John Edward and Bertha Ann (Smith) Johnson. Ginny graduated from Milton High School Class of 1936 and furthered her education at Goldey’s business school, graduating in 1938. She worked for many years as a secretary...
Elvira P. Everett
Jun 21, 2020
Elvira P. Everett, 93, of Felton, passed away peacefully at Country Rest Home in Greenwood on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Mrs. Everett was born in Panama to the late Evaristo Pombo and Aira Maria Natividad Arrocha. She was a Spanish teacher for Dover High School for 28 years and she loved sewing, gardening, and being outside. In addition to...
J. Russell Conaway
Jun 19, 2020
J. Russell Conaway died peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford. Russell was born and raised in Georgetown and served in the US Army from 1956-1962. He was employed as a Superintendent by John L. Briggs Construction for many years. He later accepted a position as Supervisor of Building and Grounds for Indian...
Edward J. Carpenter, Jr.
Jun 17, 2020
Edward J. Carpenter, Jr., 87, of Wilmington passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Edward was born in Chester, PA, the son of the late Edward J. Carpenter, Sr. and Margaret (Gallagher) Carpenter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Postal Clerk and worked at the Airmail Facility at...
Waneta L Rentz
Jun 17, 2020
Dover on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Mrs. Rentz was born in Milford to the late Henry and Lillian (Hollenger) Nash. She was a life member of Magnolia Fire Company, Magnolia Ladies Auxiliary, and she rode with ambulance. She retired from Playtex and enjoyed doing the crossword puzzles and collecting eagle figurines. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Richard A. Gardner
Jun 17, 2020
Richard A. Gardner, 78, of Georgetown, DE passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Delaware Hospice Center. Richard was born in Hanover, NH to George and Doris Gardner. He served in the US Navy. Dick spent many years managing the Dartmouth Co-op in Hanover, NH before ending his career as a medical buyer for Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. Richard...
Elizabeth 'Betty' L. Frazer
Jun 16, 2020
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Frazer, 90, passed away on June 16, 2020. She was born on July 17, 1929 in Lewes, daughter of her late parents, Thomas and Laura Lowe. Betty was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Betty and Jack were married for 72 years. They dedicated their lives to each other, their family and to God....
Sgm (Ret) James R. "Jim" Marcy
Jun 14, 2020
James R. “Jim” Marcy was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Jim was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota son of the late John William and Jean (Weisman) Marcy. Jim enlisted in the US Army and served our country for 22 years retiring in 1989 with the rank of Sergeant Major. During his...
Ruth B. Wilson
Jun 11, 2020
MILFORD - Ruth D. Wilson passed away peacefully at home from natural causes on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Mrs. Wilson was born in Milford to the late Clarence and Gulia (Higman) Davis. She was a member of Calvary UM Church in Milford and liked to talk about Milford history, being a Milford native herself. She loved cats and taking...
Catherine W. "Cathey" "Moe-Moe" Betts-Mylod
Jun 10, 2020
Catherine W. Betts-Mylod passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Cathey worked for many years as a Key Punch Operator Supervisor with the US Government Civil Service. After the death of her first husband Cathey shared her grief experience as a counselor for Delaware Hospice for many years. She was a member of Bethesda U.M. Church...
Daniel Russell Tatman
Jun 9, 2020
D. Russell Tatman Professional Engineer Daniel Russell Tatman (Russ) passed into God’s loving arms on June 9th, 2020 after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Wilmington, DE to Daniel and Ima Jean (Jarrell) Tatman, Russ leaves behind his loving family: wife Cathy (Van Bergen); children Betsy Mitchell, Julie (Tim) Collins, Kevin Broomell (Jack Anderson); grandchildren Ryan, Elsie, Brady,...
Jovan Hembree
Jun 7, 2020
GEORGETOWN - Jovan Hembree passed away on June 7, 2020 at 37 years old from an injury. He was born on August 8, 1982 to Laura Pusey and the late James Hembree, Jr. He attended Sussex Central High School. Later in life he attended Sussex Technical Adult Education Electrical Apprenticeship to Journeyman. At the time of his passing, he...
Ronald M. Merritt
Jun 5, 2020
Ronald Maxwell Merritt, of Lincoln, died at home on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was 79. Mr. Merritt was born on March 14, 1941, in Portland, Oregon, son of the late Richard E. Merritt of Saskatchewan, Canada and Delores Mary Wolf of Los Angeles, California. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served his country honorably...
Rosemary B. "Rose" Kutchen Barkauskie
Jun 2, 2020
Rosemary B. “Rose” Barkauskie passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1930, in Mount Carmel, PA to Peter and Mary Kutchen. As a teenager, she met and fell in love with a boy from Kulpmont named Raymond, who would remain by her side for the...
Claire Helen Jenkins
May 29, 2020
Claire Helen Jenkins, 81, of Milford, passed away peacefully at Capitol Healthcare in Dover on Friday, May 29th, 2020. Claire was born in Collingdale, PA to the late William T. and Alice M. Baker. She was a homemaker and incredible lover of the many cats and dogs the family owned over her lifetime. In addition to her parents she...
Hazel E. Briones
May 29, 2020
Hazel E. Briones, 61, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born in Milford to the late Cecil Bailey and Hazel (Wyatt) Pusey. Hazel was a hard worker and sacrificed everything for her kids. She was an artist that made amazing art work and cakes. She was also a loving, caring person,...
Winifred Connor "Winnie" Schmid
May 25, 2020
Winifred (Winnie) Schmid, a resident of Westminster Village in Dover Delaware, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Winnie is survived by her daughters; Paula Owens (Jerry) of Lewes, Susan Lindale (Ron) of Milford and Wendy Failing (Jiggs) of Hartly; four grandchildren, Jennifer Orlen (Jason), Jerri Lyn Martin, Michael Lindale (Hollie), Shea Lindale (Abby) and 11 great grandchildren. She...
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