All Obituaries

Ezekiel "Zeke" Hall, Camden-Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, he was 16 years old.  Zeke recently completed the 10th grade at the Caesar Rodney High School.  He looked forward to joining the ROTC program, and hoped to join the military when he graduated.  In school, Zeke enjoyed being on the football team and playing football with his buddies.  As a youngster, Zeke enjoyed riding BMX bikes, his 4 wheeler, skate boarding, and playing...

Sylvia L. Willey, Greenwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family that she deeply loved and who loved her.  A sweet angel on Earth, has now earned her heavenly reward of eternal rest.  Sylvia was born in Salisbury, MD to the late, Posey A. and Bertha L. Shupe. Sylvia worked in the family business, Willey Knives, taking care of the accounting.  Prior to that, she worked for over 20 years with the Greenwood Trust Co.  Both jobs she...

Otho “Dick” Lander, Sr., of Harrington, passed away at home, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the age of 84.  He was the son of the late Fred and Anna Lander. Mr. Lander, Sr. proudly served in the U.S. Navy.  He retired from Bayhealth Medical Center in 2000, after 18 years in the maintenance department.  He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrington. Mr. Lander, Sr. was a sports enthusiast, who was inducted into the 2007 Delaware Softball Hall...

David I. Albert, Felton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, he was 55.  David was born in Milford, DE to Joseph R.G. Albert, and Patsy A. Albert. David served his country proudly for 6 years in the United States Air Force.  After serving in the military, David found his way to Kraft Foods where he worked his way up to be a crew leader, and worked over 30 years.  In his spare time, David enjoyed having an electrical repair business out of...

Donald Morrow Wootton, 86, of Felton, Delaware, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, after fighting a lengthy battle with dementia. Don was born in Spartanburg, SC, February 8, 1935, to the late Winston and Kathleen Wootton. He served his country by joining the United States Air Force and fought during the Korean War.  He was a resident of the Delaware Veteran's Home in Milford, DE, at the time of his passing. Photography was Don's profession.  While his day job was in the...

Lola Mitchell, 88, of Felton, passed into eternal rest on Sunday May 30, 2021 at home surrounded by family and her very special care helper Amy Banks. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Marion Ellis of East Springfield, PA. Lola had a 30 year nursing career which included working with children recovering from polio at the Zem Zem Shriners hospital for children in Erie, PA. She married the love of her life and travelled as an Air Force wife to Japan and Indiana before moving to...

Tammy Lee Butler, of Dover, passed away at her home, on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the age of 46.  She was the daughter of David V. and Libby Butler.  Tammy worked as an auditor with DelDOT.  She was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge and American Poolplayers Association. Tammy was a bubbly person who loved life, spending time with family and friends, and entertaining.  She was independent, liked to haggle prices when shopping, and playing pool.  Tammy was an...

          Donna Lee Robinson, Felton, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 70.  She was the daughter of the late Louise and Lester Blades, Sr.           Donna retired from the Delaware Department of Transportation where she worked in the Division of Planning.  She was known around the office for her many costumes she would wear during holidays.  She was also a member of the Felton...

Edward W. “Buck” Farrall, 64, of Harrington, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  He is the son of the late William E. and Elizabeth A. Farrall. Buck worked for 25 years with the Asbestos Workers Local 42 Insulators. Following his career with them, he became a waterman, fishing for eel and minnows to sell to the local bait and tackle shops, and also crabbing and oystering. Known to be a jack of all trades, Buck would help...

Robert T. "Baby Bear" Blackburn Jr., passed away early on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family, he was 58.  Robert was born in Wilmington, DE to the late, Robert T. Sr. and Shirley Ann Blackburn. Robert worked many jobs over the years, and most recently as a transporter for Lewes Ford.  Robert was a proud Native American Cherokee who was very much into his ancestral history.  He would travel all over sharing his rich history and...