All Obituaries

Nancy Ann Blankenship, Farmington, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, she was 82.  She was born in Williamson, WV, to the late, Parker and Melissa Evans.   Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and also worked on the family farm, alongside her husband, raising chickens.      Mrs. Blankenship loved to work in her flower gardens, and planting new trees in her yard.  She was an excellent cook and never turned anyone away from her...

Anne Paladino of Harrington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Bayhhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, at the age of 83.  She was born to the late, Charles and Anna Fogliano. Anne loved her family dearly.  Her traditional Italian cooking will always be a part of her families’ holidays and celebrations. She spread her love of food and good conversation everywhere she went. She had an amazing amount of gratitude and vigor for life.  She spent many years...

Edward S. Slaughter Jr., of Newark, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. He  passed away at Christiana Hospital, at the age of 98.  Mr. Slaughter was born in Clayton, DE to the late Edward S. Sr. and Nellie Slaughter Lane.   Mr. Slaughter served his country proudly in the US Army, and served in the 362nd Infantry during WWII, where he received a Purple Heart for being wounded on the battlefield in Italy.    Mr. Slaughter worked for General...

  Wilton Morris Neville, 88, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Whitt and Mable Neville.   Wilton retired from the United States Air Force in November 1979, after 22 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post Commander.  He was an accomplished musician playing the guitar.  Wilton also enjoyed reading books, watching westerns, and playing the piano.   In addition to his...

Palma V. Salerno, of Rehoboth, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from her residence, she was 39.  Palma was born in Wilmington, DE to Tommaso and Donna Salerno.   Palma was a 1997 graduate of Lake Forest High School.  She worked mostly as a waitress and hostess for various restaurants.    Palma was looking forward to getting married soon and moving to Hawaii.  She was one that always had to look her best, and she took care of herself by living and eating...

James A. Jones, of Harrington, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Cadia Capitol Rehab Center of Dover, he was 84.  Mr. Jones was born in Felton, DE to the late, Joseph Jones and Anna Wooters Kane.    Mr. Jones served his country proudly for four years, as a United States Marine, and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.   By trade, Mr. Jones was a mechanic.  He worked for George & Lynch for many years and eventually...

Sandra Lee Baker, of Houston, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from her home, she was 75.  Mrs. Baker was born in Harrington, DE to the late, Harry W. and Louise Minner.   Mrs. Baker worked as an accountant/book keeper for many years.  She worked mostly for Chicks of Harrington, and the Harrington Hi-Grade.   Mrs. Baker enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls and reading.  She enjoyed surfing the internet on her tablet and also reading books on there.  She...

Mary Lou Wright of Harrington, DE passed away at home on Friday, July 20, 2018, at the age of 87.  She was born to the late George and Ada Fithian. Mary Lou was very devoted to her family. She enjoyed teasing her sister-in-law, Audrey; fishing with her husband, Al; taking care of her kids and spoiling her grandkids.  Once her children got older, Mary Lou drove the Kent County Bookmobile. She also enjoyed working at the election polls on election day. A plain and...

Jimmie G. Quillen, of Milford, passed away on Monday evening, July 9, 2018, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 82.  Jimmie was born in McRoberts, Kentucky to the late, William H. and Thelma Quillen.   Jimmie served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and retired after 22.5 years of service, and served during the Vietnam War.  He worked as a car salesman for Hammonds and I.G. Burtons for over 22 years, and had many repeat customers, as he was well...

Geneva Depew, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018, at her home surrounded by the family she loved so dearly, she was 90.   Mrs. Depew was born in Bridgeville, DE to the late Watson David and Mabel Moore. Mrs. Depew worked at LD Caulk for over 16 years.  In her younger days, Mrs. Depew loved to bowl and bowled on a league.  She enjoyed watching television, especially her game shows Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and The Price is Right, doing seek and find...