All Obituaries

Clarence Billings, 93, of Bixby, Oklahoma, formally from Harrington, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Clarehouse on May 27, 2020 on his 60th Wedding Anniversary. He was born to the late Clarence and Edith Billings.               Clarence proudly served his country in the US Army and was commissioned as a Sergeant during the Korean War. He worked for Delmarva Power and Light for 41 years and 5 months as a...

Ernest R McCarter, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home in Harrington, DE. Ernie was born on April 26, 1950 in Street, MD to Bernard R. and Rose Marie McCarter.   Ernie was the oldest of 8 children and had many wonderful memories of his siblings from their childhood. From his first marriage, he was blessed with 4 wonderful children who he dearly loved. After his divorce he met his second wife, Karen, who he hired to be a live in babysitter....

Lawrence J. "Larry" Houser, Jr., MILFORD, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, on Friday, May 22, 2020, surrounded by his family and loved ones.  He was 47.   Larry was born in Somers Point, NJ.  After moving to Delaware with his family, he attended Milford High School. After graduation in 1990, he enlisted into the Marine Corp to serve his country, and served 4 years as fire crash crew.  Upon his completion in the military he returned to Delaware and...

John A. "Jack" Bradley Jr., HARRINGTON, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, surrounded by his family, he was 90.  Jack was born on a farm near Andrewville, the oldest son of John A. and Beatrice Bradley.  He lived his entire life in the Andrewville/Farmington area. Jack worked for the DuPont Company for over 40 years, before retiring.  He was a lifelong member of the Farmington Fire Company where he was past chief.  He also...

Olen T. Hopkins, of Houston, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Delaware Hospice Center at the age of 93. He was the son of the late Everrett and Chloie Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins proudly served 3 years in the Navy prior to serving a year in the Army. Mr. Hopkins was an outgoing man who loved people. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, reading constantly and completing crossword puzzles. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hopkins is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Hopkins; sisters, Bernadean...

Shirley Hampton, of Harrington, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on May 13, 2020 at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Anna McKinney Byerly. Shirley worked a variety of jobs through the years, however all of them included her true passion of serving others. She was a member of the Harrington Baptist Church where she worshiped and modeled to others the tenets of faith, love, and selflessness. Shirley was both creative and practical – she could sew...

Clara M. Lawson, 66, of Greenwood, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Howard and Betty Holston. Clara worked for Nanticoke Homes as a wallpaper hanger for 22 years. She was a member of the Greenwood Fire Company Auxiliary for 17 ½ years, and was also a member of Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown.  Clara loved to work in her yard tending to her flowers, and sitting on the porch feeding and...

Myrna Tiedgen, formerly of Harrington, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at the Cadia Healthcare Capitol of Dover, she was 81.  She was born in Pennsylvania to the late, Ammond and Lillian Boyer.   Mrs. Tiedgen worked as a waitress for many years.  Some of the restaurants she worked for included Kirby and Holloway of Dover, Blue Coat Inn, Country Eatery, Lettuce Bowl, and also the Market Fare in Bethany where she was well known for her cheesecakes and raison bread that she...

James Richardson Sr., HARRINGTON, passed away peacefully of natural causes, in his home on Saturday, May 2, 2020, he was 77.  Mr. Richardson was born in Centreville, MD to the late, Joseph and Gertrude (Ewing) Richardson.   James was known for his hard work ethic as both a bricklayer and farmer but his real passion was to serve his Savior in ministry; as a street preacher, he brought the gospel to all who heard him.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Paul L. Baker, of Felton, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Bayhealth Kent General, he was 83.  Paul was the son of Leroy and Margaret Baker. Paul spent 43 years working various jobs for the Railroad Company from clerk to conductor.  He was a member of the Railroad Club House. Paul was a very special man who would go above and beyond to take care of his wife.  He was a great role model to his children, always had a smile, enjoying teasing others, and would help anyone...