All Obituaries

Ralph Dennis, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the Genesis-Milford Center, he was 82.  Ralph was born in Lancaster, PA to the late, Raymond and Clara Dennis. Ralph was a hard worker and wore many hats.  He mainly was a truck driver. Driving for Burris Foods and D and B Transportation for 45 years. He also recently worked for Atlantic Auto Brokers of Harrington.  Ralph also trained horses for various owners at Harrington Raceway. When...

Dorothy Gavel, Edgemere, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, she was 80,  She was born in Reedsville, PA to the late, Blaine and Dorothy Walter. Mrs. Gavel worked as a Histology Technician for Mercy Hospital of Baltimore for over 46 years.  She loved her job immensely, and formed lasting friendships over the years there.  Her life revolved around her job which brought her great joy and satisfaction.  Her...

Carol Ann Hawkins of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, she was 52.  She was born in Easton MD to the late, Larry and Ida Pearl Moss. Carol Ann worked as a manager for Hardees of Harrington.  She loved her job and enjoyed working there.  When she was not busy at work, she enjoyed reading, shopping, or catching up on her TV programs, especially her soaps.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and having them around.  She also enjoyed...

Cpl. Douglas W. Booker, 75 of Milford, DE passed away at home on Sunday, January 15, 2023 surrounded by those he loved. He was the son of the late Francis and Catharine Booker. Corporal Douglas W. Booker was a Delaware State Police Officer for 20 years. After retirement, he utilized his law enforcement background and worked with several agencies. These included, Dover Downs Security, Stevenson House Detention Center, and most recently as an investigator for the law firm Schmittinger &...

James Thomas "J.T." Dare, Frederica, passed away at home on Saturday, January 14, 2023, he was 38.  J.T. was born in Milford to Rhonda Dare and the late, James Charles Dare. J.T. worked as a commercial waterman.  He truly loved being on the water whether working or swimming.  J.T. loved his family dearly, and treated his close friends as family too.  He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone.  Everyone that met J.T. loved him, but even if they had one bad thing to say...

Charlie J. Wood, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 85.  Mr. Wood was born to the late, Noah and Decie Wood.  Mr. Wood worked as a computer scientist for the Department of Defense for many years.  After his retirement he continued to work, including for CHEER driving a bus.   In his younger years, Mr. Wood was an avid bowler, and actually met his wife in a bowling alley as she was an...

Rachael N. Hudson, Felton, passed away on Jan. 9, 2023 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 29.  She is the daughter of Jeffery A. and Beth Hudson. Rachael loved animals, and worked at the Salty Dog Grooming Salon in Rehoboth.  She graduated from Lake Forest High School in 2012.  Rachael was a vibrant young lady with a big heart who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind.  She loved spending time with her friends and family, and going to the beach. Rachael enjoyed...

Elaine A. Gaglione, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at her home, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, she was 82.  She was born in Colchester, Vermont to the late, Paul and Genevieve Makowski. In her younger years, Mrs. Gaglione owned a bakery in Towson, MD.  She recently retired as a Senior Shopper for the Harvest Years Senior Center of Camden, where she helped provide assistance to individuals with their grocery shopping and other needs. One of her favorite activities was watching...

Sharon Lee Yoder, Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her home surrounded by family, she was 71.  Sharon was born in Oakland, CA to the late, Allen and Margaret Megee. Sharon worked various jobs over the years, but was mainly a homemaker.  Her life was her children and grandchildren, and she made sure to participate in all their school activities, cheerleading, sports, games, etc.  Sharon loved shopping, paint nights, and watching her...

Michael James “Jim” Parsons, Sr., 53, of Harrington, passed away at Tidalhealth Nanticoke Hospital, on Dec. 30, 2022.  He was the son of Ginny Lee Cagle (Jerry) and the late Michael Lee Parsons. Jim was an excellent carpenter, enjoyed building things, and spent most of his life working in construction.  The past few years he drove trucks for Southern States. Jim liked to fish, hunt, spend time in the garage, and loved to garden.  He was an early riser who loved...