Jean E. Hopkins
Jul 10, 2026
Jean E. Hopkins, 95 of Houston, DE passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford, DE. She was the daughter of the late, Gilbert and Minnie Kauffman.
Jean was a kind, but private person who traveled the United States with her husband “Hop” on their motorcycle. She enjoyed working in her yard and flower garden, reading and...
Calvin H Hill
Jul 9, 2026
Calvin H. Hill, 85 of Dover, DE passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Roy and Anna Mae Hill.
Calvin was a devoted family man and dedicated worker. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Karen; son, Marty; daughter, Michelle (David); and sister Joan Baynum. He loved his grandchildren...
Barbara Ann Jefferson
Jul 5, 2026
Barbara A. Jefferson, passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, July 5, 2026 with her family by her side, at the age of 82. She was the daughter of the late Jonas K. and Margaret Dean.
One of Barb’s greatest joys was being a seamstress. She loved crocheting, knitting, and making masks and hats for nurses. Barb loved listening to country...
Alton William Collins
Jul 2, 2026
Alton William Collins, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old.
Born to Clarence and Lena Collins, Alton dedicated his life to hard work, family, and the land he loved. After retiring from the railroad, he returned to his family’s farm in the 1960s, where he built a...
Richard M. Harmel
Jul 2, 2026
Richard M. Harmel, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, he was 78. Mr. Harmel was born in Washington, DC to the late, Rudolf and Maxine Harmel.
Mr. Harmel served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. After the military, he became an engineer for the US government.
One of the greatest joys that Mr. Harmel experienced...
Laura A Thurau
Jun 28, 2026
Laura Thurau, of Harrington, passed away on June 28, 2026 at Bayhealth Kent Campus, at the age of 58. She was the daughter of Rosemarie Thurau and the late Kenneth Thurau.
As the heart of her family, she loved them fiercely. With a wit that made everyone laugh. An honesty in her words as if she only spoke “The Truth”. She...
Phyllis Ann Brown
Jun 27, 2026
Phyllis Ann Brown, 91, of Greenwood, DE passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Mildred and Irvin O’Day.
Growing up, Phyllis had 9 siblings, and she loved to help out on the family farm. Phyllis was a 1952 graduate of Greenwood High School, where she played on the...
Cindy Lee Snow
Jun 25, 2026
It is with saddened hearts that we announce that Cindy Lee Snow, of Harrington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 66. Cindy was born in Baltimore, MD to the late George Willman and Carole Smith.
Cindy served her country proudly in the United States Air Force, something she was extremely proud of and...
Beatrice Kerrison
Jun 23, 2026
Miss Beatrice "Bea" Kerrison, 92, of Milford, DE received her wings on June 23, 2026. Born August 9, 1933, to Addie Mae (Kerrison) McGill in Charleston, South Carolina. A kind, loving woman who will be missed by those who called her mom, grandma and friend.
A retired union worker in New York, NY who made time for friends and family alike....
Alice B. Braddock
Jun 23, 2026
Alice B. Braddock, Harrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by the family she loved dearly, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, she was 81. She was born in Boothwyn, PA to the late Harry P. and Thelma M. Cheyney.
Mrs. Braddock was a homemaker who made it her mission in life to take care of her family. She was well known for her...
Veronica Sue Kopelen
Jun 14, 2026
Veronica Sue Kopelen of Milford passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 57. She was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Catherine Hunter and Earl Ron Gearhart.
Veronica worked for the Polaris Healthcare and Rehab facility as an executive assistant for the past 3 years. Some of her favorite activities included crocheting, scrapbooking,...
George Engelhardt
Jun 13, 2026
George Engelhardt, 81 of Viola, DE passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at home. He was the son of the late, Eunice Gibbs.
George was a graduate of Bob Jones University and retired from the State of Delaware as a correctional officer. He was a man of strong faith, and was a member of the Denton Baptist Church in Denton,...
Terry L. Vincent
Jun 9, 2026
Terry L. “Stretch” Vincent of Harrington passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 72. Stretch was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Robert H. and Laura Mae Vincent.
Stretch, as he was affectionately called, was a forklift operator with Nanticoke Homes of Greenwood, and most recently for All-Span Inc. of Bridgeville. In his...
Lawrence "Larry" E. Messick
Jun 8, 2026
Lawrence E. “Larry” Messick, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Cadia Capitol Rehabilitation and Nursing facility of Dover, he was 90. Larry was born in Harrington to the late Norman L. and Margaret E. Messick.
Larry served his country proudly in the United States Army. A hard worker all his life, Larry worked in the construction field...
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...
