Loretta Desper
Sep 27, 2026
A full obituary will be posted soon.
A Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, 15522 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington DE at 11:30 AM. A graveside service will follow at 1 PM at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro DE.
Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin &...
Kenneth L Layton
Sep 25, 2026
Kenneth L. Layton, 89 of Greenwood, passed away at home on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 with his wife by his side. He was the son of the late, Carlton and Beulah Layton.
Kenneth was raised on a farm in Staytonville, DE. He graduated from Milford High School in 1955. A Conscientious Objector, he fulfilled his conscription obligation after high school with...
Allen J. Long, Sr.
Sep 17, 2026
Allen J. Long, Sr., 72, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, surrounded by love. Born to the late William R. Long, Sr. and Alice E. Long, Allen lived a full, active life defined by hard work, laughter, and devotion to his family.
A proud and dedicated worker, Allen spent 32 years with Chrysler, eventually retiring as a...
Linda M. Wyatt
Sep 17, 2026
Linda M. Wyatt, Seaford, passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, she was 73. Mrs. Wyatt was born in Dorchester County, MD to the late, Frances and Robert Lee Simmons Sr.
Mrs. Wyatt worked for many years as an office manager for several doctors’ offices before her retirement.
One of her favorite activities was traveling; Pigeon...
Barbara J. George
Sep 10, 2026
Barbara J. George, of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88. Ms. George was born in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania, to the late Leola Swafford Hickman and Charles Swafford.
Ms. George was an avid reader her entire life. She was quick to get through one...
Carl Donophan
Sep 2, 2026
Carl Joseph Donophan, 75, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, after a brave three-year battle to survive pancreatic cancer. Carl was the deeply beloved husband of Patti Ann Donophan.
Carl was born March 29, 1951 to the late Woodrow Wilson Donophan (1917-2009) of Woodside, Delaware and Beatrice Donophan Shahan (1927-2014), of Magnolia, Delaware. Carl is survived by a brother, James Wilson Donophan and James’ wife Sherry,...
Joy Ann Reinhardt
Sep 2, 2026
Joy Ann Reinhardt, Harrington, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter by her side, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, she was 78. Joy was born in Waynesboro, PA to the late Daniel M. and Mary V. Boyle.
Joy worked as a space module technician specialist for Westinghouse/Northrup Grumman. Joy loved all types of crafting; painting and jewelry making were...
Vivian E. Hurd
Aug 31, 2026
Vivian E. Hurd, Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by the family she cherished dearly on Monday, August 31, 2026, at her home, she was 82. Vivian was born in Trainer, PA to the late, Vivian V. and Edward Crompton Jr.
Vivian worked for Bayhealth Hospital in both the Kent and Sussex locations with over 40 years of dedicated service retiring in...
Ricky L. Dale
Aug 28, 2026
Richard “Ricky” Dale, Seaford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his home, he was 71. Ricky was born to the late Raymond G. Dale Sr. and Margaret L. Dale.
Formerly employed by Messick and Gray Millwright, Ricky was a welder and mason by trade and quite good at his craft.
Ricky was a people person; he loved to have...
Jerry L. Yoder
Aug 23, 2026
Jerry L. Yoder, Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, surrounded by family and his dog Peanut, he was 77. Jerry was born in Milford, DE to the late, Ivan Paul and L. Elizabeth Yoder.
Growing up on the family farm, Jerry always recalled having to get up early to milk the cows and work on the farm, something...
Elizabeth "Libby" M. Butler
Aug 21, 2026
Elizabeth M. “Libby” Butler, Milford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, she was 72. Libby was born in Milford, DE to the late Dorothy and Lester R. Minner Sr.
Libby worked for Comcast for over 34 years as a customer service manager. She formed many lasting relationships with her co-workers and was a...
James "Jimmy" Nelson Yeatman
Aug 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jimmy or Jim” Nelson Yeatman, a truly kind and gentle man, beloved husband, uncle, brother, friend, and Navy veteran.
Jim was a quiet, down-to-earth man who never needed attention or recognition for the good he did. He simply helped because that was who he was. He was the kind...
Bryan K Warren
Aug 13, 2026
It is with sorrowful hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan K. Warren, of Harrington, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Bayhealth Kent Campus, he was 44. Bryan was born in Easton, MD, the son of Sandra Warren.
Bryan attended North Caroline High School in Ridgely, MD. He currently worked as a grounds man for...
Geoffrey "Scott" S. Robison
Aug 9, 2026
Geoffrey S. “Scott” Robison, Seaford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from the Accent Care Hospice at Wilmington Hospital, he was 58. Scott was born in Salisbury, MD to the late, Robert C. and Sheila G. Robison.
Scott worked as a school bus driver for over 25 years, something he loved to do. Most recently he drove for the...
Bette Ann Logsdon
Aug 9, 2026
Bette Ann Logsdon, Milford, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 64. Bette was born in Annapolis, MD to the late, Bette L. and Noah A. Tharp II.
Bette was a teacher most of her life in New York, where she previously resided. She loved children and she loved teaching them...
Alberta Condron
Aug 7, 2026
Alberta “Bert” Condron, formerly of Harrington, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at the Delaware Hospice Center, she was 71. She was the daughter of the late Thelma Asbury and Lee Asbury Sr.
At one time, Mrs. Condron was a data entry clerk with Equitable bank. She was an avid reader and loved learning about history and playing alongside Jeopardy....
Robert H. White
Aug 5, 2026
Robert H. White, Houston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Temple University Hospital of Philadelphia, he was 73. Mr. White was born in Milford, DE to the late, Henry S. “Smokey” and Clara E. White.
Mr. White served his country in the Unites State Navy for 4 years active and 2 years in the reserves. Over the...
Carissa E. Sharp
Aug 3, 2026
Carissa Elizabeth Sharp, age 29, of Hartly, Delaware, passed away on August 4, 2026. Carissa was the cherished daughter of Tanya Mann and Chad Sharp.
She brought immense joy, light, and warmth into the world from the very beginning. A deeply creative spirit, Carissa poured her heart into her passions for drawing, tattooing, and making music, sharing her unique vision and...
Connie B. Manning
Jul 29, 2026
Concepcion “Connie” B. Manning, 94, of Harrington, DE passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving sons. She was the daughter of the late, Francisco "Frank" and Concepcion Ballejo.
Connie was born and raised in Texas and received her bachelor’s degree in education prior to beginning her teaching career, later completing her master’s degree in the same field....
Deneen Louise Smith-Roe
Jul 28, 2026
Deneen Smith-Roe of Milford, received her wings on July 28, 2026, at the Houston VA Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was 62 years old.
Deneen was a devoted wife and best friend, a loving mother and grandmother, and a cherished sister. She was kind, gracious, and strong, and she gave freely to those in need with an open heart.
From a young...
