Obituaries

Jan 5, 2022

Tonya V. Coleman, 55 of Harrington passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Tonya was the daughter of the late Diana Pierson and Thomas Coleman.

Tonya was passionate about gymnastics, having participated from an early age, and then as a teacher, teaching up to level 6 gymnastics. She was very artistic and enjoyed diamond paint art, flower...

Jan 2, 2022

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Christopher W. Burris, most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Sunday Jan. 2, 2022 at the age of 36.

Chris was born in Kalamazoo, MI.  In 1995 Chris moved to Harrington and attended Lake Forest High School where he graduated with a 3.65 GPA. After graduation Chris...

Jan 1, 2022

Philip J. Albanese, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Saturday, January 1, 2022, he was 80.  Mr. Albanese was born in Newark, New Jersey to the late Philip and Dora Albanese.

Mr. Albanese was self-employed, and together with his wife, owned and operated Lite Green Company, a family run grocery business.  Mr....

Dec 31, 2021

Brandon Patterson, of Harrington, passed away at home, on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at the age of 27.  He was the son of R. “Jimmy” Patterson and Dina Dill.

Brandon was an outgoing, kind hearted person who enjoyed his roofing construction job.  He enjoyed fishing, gaming, spending time with his family and friends.  Brandon will be remembered...

Dec 30, 2021

Betty L. Brown, of Houston, passed away surrounded by her family at the Delaware Hospice Center, on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the age of 93.  She was the daughter of the late Dwight and Gertrude Hanson.

Betty graduated from Milford High School in 1946 prior to working for twenty years at Delaware Power & Light Company...

Dec 30, 2021

W. Thomas (Tom) Bowers was born on August 19th, 1931 in Crumpton, MD.  Tom graduated from this life to heaven on Thursday, December 30th 2021.

Tom’s life centered on God, Family, Church, Community and his two favorite passions, police work and home improvements.

He enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel Music, Great Preaching, watching his children...

Dec 26, 2021

John M. Norton, of Greenwood, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at the age of 79.  He was the son of the late James and Patricia Norton of PawPaw WV.

John proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  After his military time, he became a devoted educator...

Dec 26, 2021

Laurina V. Rust, Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, surrounded by the family she loved dearly at home, she was 86.  She was born in Houston, DE to the late, Carl O. and Florence Gustafson.

Mrs. Rust had previously worked for 25 years, in the warehouse for Chick's of Harrington.  In her spare time, she...

Dec 25, 2021

Leroy B. Copeland, Felton, passed away at home on Saturday, December 25, 2021, he was 81.  He was born in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late, Roy and Anna Copeland.

Mr. Copeland was a driver, trainer, and owner of race horses.  He enjoyed training horses and loved harness racing.  He attended the horse races in person and...

Dec 18, 2021

Lyndon R. Donaway, 64 of Frederica, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 18, 2021 surrounded by those he loved, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.  He was the son of the late Swazanna and Ray Donaway, Jr.

Lyndon, or Lynn as he was known to everyone, worked for Burris Foods for over 35 years...

Dec 17, 2021

Jhesika Martin passed away on December 17, 2021at the age of 35.

Jhesika graduated in 2004 from Lake Forest High School. She enjoyed working and interacting with her customers at La Ortalana's in Milford, Delaware.

Jhesika loved her children and enjoyed spending time as they sought new adventures together. She loved movie nights with her...

Dec 12, 2021

Velma Rust, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at the age of 74.  She was the daughter of the late Ivan and Betty Yoder.

Graduating from Greenwood High School, Velma was not one to sit still for long.  In her younger years, she helped her father with his race horses,...

Dec 4, 2021

Carl Luther "Buddy"  Roork, Harrington, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at home surrounded by family.  He was born in Harrington, DE, son of the late Carl and Mary Helen Roork.

Buddy was a truck driver for AA Williams Trucking Co. then Schiff Farm Inc. for 43 years.  He was a life member of Farmington Volunteer...

Nov 23, 2021

Sean J. Dare, of Felton, passed away at home, on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at the age of 61.  He was the son of the late Charlotte and James Dare, Sr.

Sean was not afraid to work, he liked to stay busy, and never sat still.  He worked for many years as a machine operator at CT...

Nov 22, 2021

Evelyn K. Morse, of Lincoln, passed away at home, on Monday, November 22, 2021, at the age of 82.  She was the daughter of the late James and Marion Stephenson.

Mrs. Morse, retired from nursing in 2003, where she greatly enjoyed working in the Intermediate Care at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.  Mrs. Morse was a member of the...

Nov 22, 2021

June A. Messick, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021, at her home, she was 89.  June was born in Carbondale, IL to the late, Herman and Esta Kelley.

June was a homemaker.  She enjoyed watching TV, especially her soaps, the Young and the Restless and the Bold and Beautiful.  She also enjoyed watching football...

Nov 21, 2021

Lester L. Tucker Jr., Harrington, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, he was 67.  Lester was born in Milford, DE to the late, Lester L. Tucker, Sr., and Jean Tucker of Harrington.

Lester was a laborer for the DuPont Company, and retired after 30 years of employment.  Lester enjoyed archery,...

Nov 19, 2021

Brenda D. Peck, Frederica, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family, she was 81.  Brenda was born in Washington, DC to the late, Leon and Mae Clark.

Brenda worked as a financial analyst for the Housing and Urban Development Authority of the Federal Government.

Brenda was...

Nov 18, 2021

Darlene K Drummond, 69, of Felton, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Charlotte Collison. Darlene worked as a customer service specialist with Choptank Electric for 38 years. After retirement, she volunteered with Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. She loved crocheting and making booties and...

Nov 5, 2021

It is with great sadness, the family of Bill McCullough announces his passing on Friday, November 5. He was born in the outskirts of Philadelphia and moved to Felton, Delaware as a teenager. He was the son of late William R. and June D. McCullough and brother to the late Robert McCullough.

Bill had several careers from...