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Eunice D. Tatman

Eunice D. Tatman

Mar 30, 2026

Eunice D. Tatman of Harrington, passed away peacefully after a 7 month battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by the family she loved dearly, she was 66. She was born in Dover, DE to the late Joy Lee and John Traverse Jr.

Eunice, or more affectionately referred to as “Myrtle” by all that knew...

Ronald F. Hughes

Ronald F. Hughes

Mar 27, 2026

Ronald Frederick Hughes

Heaven welcomed a master "jack-of-all-trades" and devoted family man on Friday, March 27, 2026. A lifelong resident of Harrington, Delaware, Ronald Frederick Hughes leaves behind a legacy of service to his country and community, and a lifetime of love for his family and friends.

Ron was born on January 23, 1947, to Benjamin and Emma Lee Hughes. He is...

Mary Ann Wilson

Mary Ann Wilson

Mar 21, 2026

With heavy hearts and loving remembrance, we celebrate the life of a woman whose spirit was as vibrant as it was unforgettable.

Mary Ann (Annie) Wilson, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2026, she was 65. Annie was born in Wilmington, DE, daughter of the late, Fred and Irene Wilson.

Mary Ann (Annie) Wilson leaves behind her devoted and...

Phyllis Ann Morton

Phyllis Ann Morton

Mar 14, 2026

Phyllis Ann Morton, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at her grandson's home, surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old.

Mrs. Morton was born in Harrington, Delaware, the daughter of the late Samuel C. and Emma Johnson.

Phyllis devoted much of her life to caring for her home and family as a homemaker, while also working...

Judith Hynson

Judith Hynson

Mar 12, 2026

Judith M. Hynson, of Harrington, passed away on March 12, 2026 at Genesis Milford, at the age of 84. She was the daughter of the late William L. and Rosemarie J. Cain.

In her younger years, Judi was very outgoing. She attended Harrington High School where she was captain of the cheerleading team and a member of the Drama and Glee...

Mary Etta Jones

Mary Etta Jones

Mar 9, 2026

Mary Etta Jones (Speicher), 61, of Felton, Delaware, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, after a courageous four-year battle with Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer.

Mary Etta was born in Seaford, Delaware, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital to Bonnie June (Tinley) and the late Randall Earl Speicher, Sr. She was raised in Harrington, Delaware, and graduated from Lake Forest High School in...

Mary Katharine Thompson

Mary Katharine Thompson

Mar 9, 2026

This is a heartfelt obituary as written by Kathy's daughter, Missy....

If you have ever laughed at one of my jokes, you technically owe my mom, Kathy Thompson, some applause. She passed away on March 9, 2026, and she is currently in heaven proudly telling everyone my sense of humor came from her. She is not wrong. Much of who I...

Willard "Rusty" A. Burris

Willard "Rusty" A. Burris

Mar 8, 2026

Willard A. Burris, Felton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 8, 2026, he was 67. Rusty as he was affectionately called all his life, was the son of the late Chester and Margaret Burris.

Rusty was a fourth- generation waterman who called Rock Hall, MD his home. Working on boats his whole life, Rusty never missed a day of work, whether...

Anna Anhalt Alosi

Anna Anhalt Alosi

Feb 27, 2026

Anna M. Anhalt Alosi, 97, of Lewes, passed away on February 27, 2026 at Beebe Hospital, Lewes. She was the daughter of the late Elwood and Mary Akin.

Anna was a homemaker, who enjoyed painting, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She liked watching the Young and the Restless on TV daily and playing Pogo Games on...

Donna Lee Tribbett

Donna Lee Tribbett

Feb 26, 2026

Donna Lee Tribbet, MAGNOLIA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 26, 2026, she was 69. Donna was born in Pennsylvania to the late, Robert E. and Nancy J. Stubbs.

Donna was a hard worker all of her life, until she retired in 2016 from Food Lion as a cashier in both the Harrington and Dover locations. She was affectionately...

Wilfred "Bill" J. Carpenter

Wilfred "Bill" J. Carpenter

Feb 24, 2026

Wilfred J. “Bill” Carpenter, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, he was 80. Bill was born in Statehill, PA, to the late Edward and Caroline Carpenter.

Bill had many jobs over the years, but he retired as a supervisor for the Sea Watch in Milford. In his younger years,...

Joan Elizabeth Bradley

Joan Elizabeth Bradley

Feb 17, 2026

Joan Elizabeth Bradley, from Houston, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, At Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 79. Mrs. Bradley was born to the late, Woodrow and Elizabeth Crosby.

Mrs. Bradley worked in Quality Control for LD Caulk for over 37 years. Some of her favorite activities included surf fishing and going to Cape Hatteras with her late husband. She...

Lois J Woodward

Lois J Woodward

Feb 16, 2026

Lois J. Woodward, 90 of Felton, passed away on February 16, 2026 at Bayhealth Kent Campus. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Lou Wynkoop.

Lois was a retired teacher of 32 years, retiring in 2001. She taught first grade at Lake Forest School District and adult education at Kent Vocational Technical School. Lois started her career as...

Raymond Gannon

Raymond Gannon

Feb 14, 2026

Raymond Francis Gannon of Harrington, Delaware, passed away on February 14, 2026, after a courageous twelve-year battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. Ray was born to the late Howard Joseph Gannon, Sr. and Evelyn Saunders Gannon. 

He was a 1976 graduate of Lake Forest High School, where he met his prom queen and wife of over 47 years, Christine...

Robin Hunt

Robin Hunt

Feb 12, 2026

Robin L. Hunt, 75 of Felton, DE, passed away on February 12, 2026 at Bayhealth Kent Campus. She was the daughter of the late Mike and Dolores Kroll.

Robin was a home maker who was meticulous about keeping her home clean and everything in its place. She was a spirited artist who enjoyed sketching, painting, and music, particularly rock n roll....

Donald L Pearson

Donald L Pearson

Feb 11, 2026

Donald L. Pearson, 83 of Greenwood, DE passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Genesis Seaford Center. He was the son of the late Catherine and Frederick Pearson.

Donald worked as a machine operator at Playtex for 38 years. While still at Playtex he began working for Willey Knives in Greenwood, which turned into a second career as he was...

Edith J Andrews

Edith J Andrews

Feb 5, 2026

Edith J. Andrews, 85, of Harrington went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ami and Joy Hamstead.

Edith was a 1958 graduate of Greenwood High School and after raising her kids, she became an insurance secretary with Nationwide Insurance in Harrington, Delaware. She was a charter member of the Independent...

William Rodney Kelley

William Rodney Kelley

Feb 4, 2026

William (Bill) Rodney Kelley of Felton, DE, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital in Dover, surrounded by his family. He was 68 years old.

Bill was born on August 21, 1957, in Chestertown, MD, to Eileen Patricia Kelley and Spencer Edwards Kelley. A graduate of Caesar Rodney High School, he also completed the auto body...

Beatrice L Wright

Beatrice L Wright

Feb 4, 2026

Beatrice L. Wright, of Laurel, passed away on February 4, 2026 at her home, at the age of 85. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Grace Lyons.

Beatrice was a hard worker, with a strong work ethic, she rarely missed work. She worked 25 years for the First National Bank of Harrington prior to them becoming JC Penney...

John "Jack" F. Clark

John "Jack" F. Clark

Feb 3, 2026

John "Jack" F. Clark, of Greenwood, Delaware, entered eternal rest on February 3, 2026.

John was born in Milford, Delaware on November 30, 1939. The son of Thomas and Caroline Clark, he grew up on the family farm in Cedar Neck. In 1957, he graduated from Milford High School.

Mr. Clark was a hard worker and a dedicated family man. By his...

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