Obituaries

Jul 4, 2020

Wayne Smith, of Pasadena, MD, passed away at the age of 56 on July 4, 2020.  He was the son of Patricia Smith and the late Kenneth Smith.

Wayne worked as a carpenter for many years where he often did the finishing touches in newly built houses.  He enjoyed building furniture as well.

Wayne was...

Jul 1, 2020

John E. Adams, 49 of Seaford, Delaware died at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Wednesday July 1, 2020. He was son of Annette and John Adams.

John was a fork lift operator for many years with Milford Cold Storage and Burris Logistics.

John enjoyed sports and most of all loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played...

Jun 28, 2020

Linda Baugher, of Harrington, left this life to be in heaven by the side of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at the age of 74, on Sunday June 28, 2020.  Born in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Eston and Ruth Hutto.

Linda happily lived with her husband Charles W. Baugher, Jr for the...

Jun 27, 2020

E.A. “Gus” Pickert, of Felton, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 90.  He was the son of the late John and Clara Pickert.

Gus proudly served 8 years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict in the Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) as a frogman where he was the...

Jun 15, 2020

Frank G. Landon, BEAR, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2020.  He passed away at the Christiana Hospital, and was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Dorothy Landon.  Frank was 63.

In years past, Frank worked for the Delaware Home for the Chronically Ill in the laundry department, and he...

Jun 14, 2020

Ella M. Maloney, Milford, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 88.  She was born in Camden/Wyoming to the late, Frank and Maude Marker.

Mrs. Maloney worked clerical jobs over the years, and worked at the old Milford Memorial Hospital in the medical records department.  In her spare time, she did...

Jun 11, 2020

Lina Lahman, of Greenwood, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the age of 83.  She was the daughter of the late Karl and Anna Fricke.

Lina was a determined, strong willed German lady who came to America in her teens, bringing her values and traditions with her. Lina spent...

Jun 6, 2020

Tony C. McClain, 38, from Harrington, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.  He was the son of Susie Russum and the late Michael P. McClain.

Tony was a computer technician who loved working on computers.

Tony’s daughter, Audrey Shay (Buggie), was the light of his life.  He loved spending time...

Jun 5, 2020

Elma H. Voshell, FELTON, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, at the Lofland Care Center, Seaford, she was 94.  Mrs. Voshell was born in Felton, DE to the late, James J. and Gertrude Hutson.

Mrs. Voshell worked for the Leed Travel Wear Company for over 25 years before she became a secretary for Voshell Brothers Welding...

Jun 4, 2020

James S. Allen, Jr., of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Thursday, June 04, 2020, at the age of 70.  He was the son of the late Mayolia and James Allen Sr.

James retired from Delaware Electric Co-op as a line man.

James was an outgoing person who liked to be center of...

May 27, 2020

Clarence Billings, 93, of Bixby, Oklahoma, formally from Harrington, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Clarehouse on May 27, 2020 on his 60th Wedding Anniversary. He was born to the late Clarence and Edith Billings.

Clarence proudly served his country in the US Army and was commissioned as a Sergeant during the Korean War....

May 27, 2020

Ernest R McCarter, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home in Harrington, DE. Ernie was born on April 26, 1950 in Street, MD to Bernard R. and Rose Marie McCarter.

Ernie was the oldest of 8 children and had many wonderful memories of his siblings from their childhood....

May 22, 2020

Lawrence J. "Larry" Houser, Jr., MILFORD, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, on Friday, May 22, 2020, surrounded by his family and loved ones.  He was 47.

Larry was born in Somers Point, NJ.  After moving to Delaware with his family, he attended Milford High School. After graduation in 1990, he enlisted into the Marine...

May 20, 2020

John A. "Jack" Bradley Jr., HARRINGTON, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, surrounded by his family, he was 90.  Jack was born on a farm near Andrewville, the oldest son of John A. and Beatrice Bradley.  He lived his entire life in the Andrewville/Farmington area.

Jack worked for the DuPont Company for...

May 16, 2020

Olen T. Hopkins, of Houston, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Delaware Hospice Center at the age of 93. He was the son of the late Everrett and Chloie Hopkins.

Mr. Hopkins proudly served 3 years in the Navy prior to serving a year in the Army.

Mr. Hopkins was an outgoing man who...

May 13, 2020

Clara M. Lawson, 66, of Greenwood, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Howard and Betty Holston.

Clara worked for Nanticoke Homes as a wallpaper hanger for 22 years. She was a member of the Greenwood Fire Company Auxiliary for 17 ½ years,...

May 13, 2020

Shirley Hampton, of Harrington, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on May 13, 2020 at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Anna McKinney Byerly.

Shirley worked a variety of jobs through the years, however all of them included her true passion of serving others. She was a member...

May 3, 2020

Myrna Tiedgen, formerly of Harrington, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at the Cadia Healthcare Capitol of Dover, she was 81.  She was born in Pennsylvania to the late, Ammond and Lillian Boyer.

Mrs. Tiedgen worked as a waitress for many years.  Some of the restaurants she worked for included Kirby and Holloway of Dover, Blue...

May 2, 2020

James Richardson Sr., HARRINGTON, passed away peacefully of natural causes, in his home on Saturday, May 2, 2020, he was 77.  Mr. Richardson was born in Centreville, MD to the late, Joseph and Gertrude (Ewing) Richardson.

James was known for his hard work ethic as both a bricklayer and farmer but his real passion was to serve...

Apr 30, 2020

Paul L. Baker, of Felton, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Bayhealth Kent General, he was 83.  Paul was the son of Leroy and Margaret Baker.

Paul spent 43 years working various jobs for the Railroad Company from clerk to conductor.  He was a member of the Railroad Club House.

Paul was a very...