Obituaries

Feb 19, 2025

Walter H. Perdue of Harrington Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in his home surrounded by the family he loved dearly, he was 79.  Walter was born in Salisbury, Maryland to the late Howard J. and Louise M. Perdue.

Walter graduated from Harrington High School in 1965, then served his country proudly in the United...

Feb 16, 2025

Penny A. Fisher, 59, Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at the Tidalhealth Nanticoke Hospital. She was the daughter of Donna and Roland Cohee, Sr.

Penny was a 1984 graduate of Lake Forest High School, where she played drums in the band.  After high school, Penny served in the U.S. Air Force for six years....

Feb 13, 2025

Morris E. Wyatt Jr. ("CC") Harrington passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, at the age of 61. Born in Milford to the late Morris E. Wyatt Sr. and Ruth Ann Wyatt Steele, Morris dedicated his career to National Concrete Plant as a concrete foreman, where he was known for his hard work and...

Feb 10, 2025

Evelyn “Teetsie” Collins, 86, Harrington, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Greenwood Country Rest Home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late, John and Evelyn MacDonald.

When Teetsie was not helping her husband Alton on the farm, she was a secretary at Southern States in Denton, MD. Teetsie...

Jan 23, 2025

Kenneth Ryder, Jr., 84 of Felton, DE passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2024 at the Delaware Hospice Center surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Helen Nielsen and Kenneth Ryder, Sr.

Ken was a 1958 graduate of Felton High School, he then entered the US Navy where he was assigned to the...

Jan 10, 2025

Maria Mercedes Evans, of Camden, passed away at the age of 86 on January 10, 2025, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital.  She was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico to the late, Consuelo Maria Perez y Corujo and Agustin Garcia y Marquez.

Maria worked at Playtex Family Products, starting in 1973. After 27 years of service, she retired in...

Jan 8, 2025

Francis “Buster” Rust, Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home, he was 77. He was the son of the late, Wilson Rust and Barbara Rust Brumbley.

Buster retired from Kraft Foods where he worked in the millwright shop. He was an active member of the Harrington Moose Lodge, both Seaford and Milford Masonic...

Dec 31, 2024

William R. Parker (Bill) of Harrington, DE passed away on December 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old.

Born in Dover, DE to the late William F. and Bernice Cain Parker, Bill entered this world as one of the most inquisitive and daring individuals some would ever meet.  From the toddler age...

Dec 12, 2024

Jill M. Anglin, 74 of Felton, passed away at home on December 12, 2024. She is the daughter of the late John and Virginia Anglin.

Jill was a 19-year veteran of the US Navy earning several medals and citations. After her military career, she volunteered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and tutored at Del...

Dec 1, 2024

Frank Fay Quillen, born October 7, 1931, in Harrington, DE to the late, Harry and Cora Quillen, passed from this life on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Raised in Harrington where he lived the majority of his life, he joined the Army after attending Harrington School.  Upon his return, he worked for Bond Bread, continued his career as...

Nov 28, 2024

Dolores “Dee” Riter, 79, Felton, peacefully passed away on November 28, 2024 at home with her husband and caregiver by her side. She was the daughter of the late William and Alice Crossin.

Dee married Eldon on Oct. 2, 1987 and added his children, Kimberly Chambers (Bill), Mona Armstrong (John), Michael T. Riter, and the late Kerry...

Nov 24, 2024

Terry Lynn Albert, Felton, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 62.  She was born in Dover, DE to the late, Franklin Tucker Sr. and Hilda Lane.

Terry worked for Bayhealth in material handling before she retired.  She had a strong work ethic, working hard every chance she could.  In...

Nov 23, 2024

Corey D. Cohee, 42, of Milford, passed away on November 23, 2024 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. He was the son of Dale and Sandra Cohee.

Corey worked in the construction industry doing maintenance and operating heavy equipment.  He graduated from Milford High School in 2000. While in school, Corey played drums in the marching band and played...

Nov 22, 2024

Lisa A. Irwin, Dover, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at her home, she was 59. She was the daughter of the late, Clarence “Bud” and Shirley Hurd.

Lisa enjoyed visiting and hanging out with her former co-workers at Shore Stop. She also enjoyed playing Facebook games on her kindle, and spoiling her cat “Buddy”.  She...

Nov 19, 2024

Charles R. Reed, Jr., Felton, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home, he was 68. He was the son of Mildred Reed and the late, Charles “Buddy” Reed, Sr.

Charles was a contractor, owner of Charles Reed & Son Builders. He built many houses over the years; a favorite was his home in Chincoteague...

Nov 17, 2024

Warren R. Welch, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the Country Rest Home of Greenwood, he was 81.  Mr. Welch was born in Milford, DE to the late Margaret and Raymond Welch Sr.

Mr. Welch left school in the 8th grade to work on the family farm and remained there to reside all...

Nov 16, 2024

Faye N. Smith, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was 68. Born in Milford, DE, to the late Roland and Marie Neeman, Faye's life was a testament to selfless love and generosity. After a long career in accounting for the city of Harrington and...

Nov 13, 2024

Phyllis A. Bonniwell, 77, Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late James and Gladys Hobbs.

Before receiving her nursing degree, Mrs. Bonniwell was a bus driver. She was a very loving person who spent her life taking care of others as...

Nov 11, 2024

Violet M. Testerman of Harrington, DE, 88, passed away, on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Violet graduated from Rural Retreat High School, VA in 1953 and went on to study English and Physical Education at Roanoke College receiving her B.A. in 1957.   While in college, Violet earned 8 varsity letters and was named to the Blue Ridge Field...

Nov 10, 2024

Mary M Crawford, 82 of Harrington passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Pilar and Paul Munoz.

Mary was a woman of strong faith that always had a smile on her face. She loved to socialize with others and spend time...