Obituaries

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...

Nov 4, 2021

Helena Y. Van Vorst, Milton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at The Center at Eden Hill - Dover, she was 74.  Mrs. Van Vorst was born in Milford, DE to the late Robert and Eleanor Yerkes, and raised in Houston, DE.

Mrs. Van Vorst graduated from Milford High School in 1965 and from LPN...

Nov 4, 2021

Wayne “Digger” Sweeting, of Harrington, passed away at home, on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at the age of 67.   He was the son of the late Thomas and Carolyn Sweeting.

Digger graduated from Dover High School in 1971, he then proudly served in the United States Air Force.  After leaving the military, he spent the past 43...

Nov 1, 2021

Mary J. Wisseman, Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Harrison Senior Living of Georgetown, she was 92.  Mrs. Wisseman was born in Cheswold, DE to the late, James W. and Beatrice E. Greenly.

Mrs. Wisseman worked as a caterer for many years, and she worked for the Woodbridge School District as a...

Oct 24, 2021

James R. Williams, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at the age of 84.  He was the son of the late Stanley and Sarah Williams.

James, also known as Jim or Rich, was a mechanic at Cook’s Tire Center.  He was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge #534.

Oct 24, 2021

Patricia R. Lord, Harrington, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at her home, she was 75.  She was the daughter of the late, Marvin and Ruby Richardson.

Patricia was a 1964 graduate of the Harrington High School.  In her lifetime, she had various jobs.  Years ago, she was a pipe fitter and helped with the construction...

Oct 24, 2021

Etta Louise Smith, of Farmington, passed away at Milford Center, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the age of 90.  She was the daughter of the late Carroll D.W. and Mildred Satterfield

Mrs. Smith was very involved and active in the Farmington community.  She was a bookkeeper for Smitty’s garage, a deli clerk, and tax collector for...

Oct 17, 2021

Michael A. Trotta, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at the age of 67.  He was the son of the late Jean Marie and Jesse A. Trotta, Jr.

Michael worked many jobs over the years to include: a line worker at CT Film, Solo Cup, and a Code Inspector/Enforcer for...

Oct 14, 2021

Gary P. Simpson, Harrington, passed away peacefully in his home, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, he was 52.  Gary was born in Milford, DE to Gary E. and Elma Jean Simpson.

Gary was the owner and operator of Gary Simpson Contracting for the past 18 years.  He was a successful businessman because he knew the value of...

Oct 12, 2021

Lois J. "Dink" Langford, Greenwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Westminster Village, Dover, she was 82.  She was born in Greensboro, MD to the late Karl A. and Mary Catherine Dingledine.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Langford Sr.; daughter, Karla Langford; sons, George B. Langford Jr., and Mark...

Oct 10, 2021

MILFORD – David R. Van Vorst went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his home.

David was born the youngest child to the late Cornelius “Jr” and Anna Mae (Webb) Van Vorst.   He graduated from Milford High School in Milford, De.  He worked for the State of Delaware for 15 years...

Oct 2, 2021

John Elbert Lloyd Sr., Felton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 75.  John was the son of the late, Roy and Ruth Ann Lloyd.

John proudly served his country through the Army National Guards in the late 60's.  He worked as a supervisor for the DuPont Company.

Oct 1, 2021

Brian S. Gillespie, Harrington, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 52.  Brian was born in Harrisburg, PA to Marlon A. Gillespie Jr., and Linda Pacella.

Brian was the owner and operator of Sunrise Auto Sales in Viola.  To sum up Brian in a few short paragraphs would be impossible. ...

Sep 26, 2021

Doris Kay Reed, of Greenwood, passed away at Courtland Manor Nursing Home, on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at the age of 90.  She was the daughter of the late Oliver B. and Catherine Reed.

Ms. Reed was a line person at Kraft Foods for 21 years.  She was a former member of the Harrington Moose Lodge, where...

Sep 25, 2021

Julia M. Skinner, formerly of Wilmington, passed away at Country Rest Home, on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at the age of 89.  She was the daughter of the late Josephine and Frank Moderacki, Sr.

Mrs. Skinner graduated from Wilmington High School in 1949, she continued to join her alumni at their regular luncheons over the years.  After...