Janet Lee Wells
May 21, 2026
Janet Lee Wells passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, she was 90. Janet was born in Milford, DE to the late Charles Schelhouse and Virginia Otwell.
Janet was a homemaker and kept herself busy helping her husband run their farm and raise their daughter Sharon. As a small child herself, Janet was raised by her grandparents, Reverend Charles and Serrecer...
Michael L. Crumpton
May 11, 2026
Michael L. Crumpton, of Felton, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at his home, at the age of 75. He was the son of Artie Lee Crumpton and the late Arthur L. Crumpton.
A kind and compassionate man, Michael deeply loved his family who he enjoyed taking care of. He enjoyed cooking Texas Barbeque, playing basketball, and watching the Dallas...
Sylvia Jean Kemp
May 8, 2026
Sylvia Jean Kemp, Dover, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Dover Place Assisted Living, she was 78. She was born in Milford, DE to the late Medford Conklin and Janette Conklin-Reynolds.
Mrs. Kemp’s life centered around children, whether it was her own children, grandchildren, or the ones she taught as a teacher’s aide for the Delaware Guidance...
William R. Gillie, Sr.
May 8, 2026
CMSgt. U.S. Air Force (Ret) William R. “Bill” Gillie Sr., passed away at home on Friday, May 8, 2026, he was 90. Chief Gillie was born to the late James B. and Kathryn B. Gillie.
Chief Gillie served his country proudly with distinction and honor and served a combined total of 36 years, first with the National Guard and then as...
Everett H. Kennedy, Sr.
May 7, 2026
Everett Houston Kennedy, Sr. of Harrington passed away the morning of Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his home, he was 91. His parents were Everett Joseph and Nettie Mae Kennedy.
Everett was a quiet man, a good friend, and mischievous whenever the opportunity struck. He quite often had that twinkle in his eye that told you he had a good comeback...
Prezannie Johnson
May 3, 2026
Prezannie Johnson, 66, of Harrington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. Born on February 11, 1960, in Milford, Delaware, he was the son of the late George W. (Ambrose) Johnson and Grace Mae (Jones) Johnson.
Prezannie attended Sussex Central High School, Class of 1979, where he excelled as a star basketball player. His athletic talent left a lasting impression...
Diane Romero
Apr 26, 2026
Diane E. Romero, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at home with her family by her side, she was 71. She was the daughter of the late Barney and Rose Glanden.
Diane worked hard her whole life; she worked as a quality control manager at Seawatch for many years prior to her retirement from retail.
Diane loved traveling with...
Kathy Callaway
Apr 21, 2026
Kathy A. Callaway, Felton, passed away on peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Delaware Hospice Center with her family by her side, she was 73. She was the daughter of the late William Metcalf Jr. and Nancy Brennan.
Kathy had a caring nature, often putting others ahead of herself, which she carried over into her career as a certified...
John R. Schmucker
Apr 21, 2026
John R. Schmucker, Lincoln, DE passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was 83. Mr. Schmucker attended Wyomissing High School and Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, VA, Class of 1961.
John last worked as Head Warehouseman for 21 years at the Claridge Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. He was a hard worker and always put...
Bertha M. Bennett
Apr 19, 2026
Bertha M. Bennett, Milford, passed away on peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Genesis Milford Center, she was 100. She was the daughter of the late Hiram and Bertha Cole.
Ms. Bennett worked as a telephone operator for 28 years. She raised her four sons who enlisted in the military, and served their country proudly, something she was very...
Franklin Dale Brown
Apr 7, 2026
Franklin Dale Brown of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home, he was 69. Dale was born in Milford, DE to the late Watson Franklin Brown and Phyllis Ann Brown.
Mr. Brown worked as a mechanic for Perdue Inc, for over 40 years and previously employed by Easter Shore Equipment. Dale was a homebody who kept...
Christa H. Persad
Apr 2, 2026
Christa H. Persad, 70, of Harrington, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is the daughter of the late Engelbert and Herta Ehbauer.
Born and raised in Germany, Christa kept her German roots close to her heart. In her youth, she enjoyed traveling, dancing, and going to concerts. As the proud maternal...
Barry Lee Shehorn
Mar 31, 2026
Barry Lee Shehorn, FELTON, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 65 years old. Barry was born in Wilmington to the late, Elvin H. and Corrine N. Shehorn.
Barry worked as an installer/technician for Community Heating and AC Inc for the last 10 years. Barry was a hard worker, both on and off...
Jason Evans
Mar 30, 2026
A full obituary will be posted soon.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11 AM, with a visitation starting at 10 AM, at the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy, Harrington, DE.
Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
