Obituaries

May 18, 2019

Mary Ellen Beauchamp, Greenwood, left her Earthly body and went to join the love of her life, her husband and best friend of 50 years, Preston Beauchamp, to spend eternal life together and watch over the family, on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.  She was 83.  Mary Ellen was one of 12 children born to...

May 17, 2019

Brandi Shockley, 46, of Milford, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Milford Center. She was the daughter of John Phillip and Deborah Shockley.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughters: Mikayla Shockley and Hannah Coleman.

A celebration of life service will take place at Milford Church of the Nazarene, 11...

May 6, 2019

William “Bill” Jerread, Jr., of Seaford, passed away May 6, 2019, at the age of 66.  He is the son of Arleen and William Jerread, Sr.

Bill was a hardworking man who divided his time between work and family.  He retired as a machinist from DuPont in Seaford in 2018, and had a grass cutting business on...

May 6, 2019

George F. Gibson, of Harrington, passed away May 6, 2019, at the age of 61.  He is the son of the late George H. and Alice Gibson.

George spent his work career as a chemical compounder, working at Dentsply Caulk Company in Smyrna for the last 12 years.

George’s greatest love was his family who...

Apr 29, 2019

Priscilla “Penny” Xiarhos, of Harrington, formerly of Salem, Mass., passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019, at the age of 74.  She is the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Longval.

Penny was a cheerful, outgoing, positive person who was full of life.  She loved her family deeply, was always laughing, and was friends with everyone....

Apr 28, 2019

Michael Kapper Sr., of Harrington, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, he was 73.  He was born in Missouri to the late, Gilbert and Agnes Mae Kapper.

Mr. Kapper served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He quickly rose to rank of Sergeant, and flew...

Apr 24, 2019

Patrick Walsh, of Farmington, passed away April 23, 2019, at the age of 62.  He is the son of the late Thomas Walsh and Elaine and Thomas Rose.

Pat loved truck driving, and drove for All-Span, Inc. for 14 years. He was Past Chief and a lifetime member of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Co.  He was also...

Apr 18, 2019

Gloria Sylvester, of Frederica, passed away April 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at home.  She was 67.  She is the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Hawkins.

Gloria had a deep love for her family, and she loved spending time with her grandson, Damian, and great grandson, Braylin.  For many years she enjoyed playing...

Apr 12, 2019

Kathleen Hughes, age 88, of Chapel Hill, NC entered Heaven’s gates on April 12, 2019. A loving wife and mother, Kathleen was born in Princess Anne, MD to Frank and Dorothy Fitzgerald on May 23, 1930. Kathleen attended State Teacher’s College in Salisbury Maryland (now Salisbury State University), where she received several achievement awards, and where she met and...

Apr 12, 2019

Lester L. Tucker, Sr., of Harrington, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at his home, he was 86.

Mr. Tucker retired from Playtex after 30 years, where he worked in security.  He enjoyed spending a lot of time outdoors whether he was farming, in his garden, or hunting.  He was very skilled at archery and participated...

Apr 11, 2019

Thelma Stubbs, Harrington, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, from the Milford Hospice Center, surrounded by the family she loved dearly, she was 91. Mrs. Stubbs was born in Harrington to the late, Byron and Cora Kemp.

Mrs. Stubbs was a homemaker. She took great pride in caring for her family, oftentimes getting up at 3...

Apr 3, 2019

Cordelia “Connie” Thomas went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Connie was born in Lincoln to the late, James E. and Emma Jones.

Connie worked as a bookkeeper for the Brady, Beauregard & Chasanov Law Firm. While living in Florida, she worked at...

Mar 24, 2019

M. Douglas "Buzzy" Algier of Dover, DE  formerly of  Greenwood, DE passed away at Westminster Village Health Center with his family by his side, on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was 85 years old. He was the son of the late Melvin B. and Elizabeth M. Algier.

Buzzy was a Union Pipe Welder, Local 782, and also...

Mar 24, 2019

Ida Sisson of Milford, DE passed away at the Milford Center on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was 74 years old.  She is the daughter of the late Jacob and Edna Landis.

Ida worked in security at  Harrington Raceway and Milford Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed reading, watching Ghost Adventures and old movies, cooking, collecting elephants, and was...

Mar 23, 2019

Frank J. Walter Jr., of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 85.  Mr. Walter was born in Baltimore, MD to the late, Virginia and Frank Walter Sr.

Mr. Walter served his country proudly in the United States Army and served mainly in Korea.  He worked as an auditor for...

Mar 20, 2019

Sandra Souva, of Harrington, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the age of 51.  She is the daughter of Jerilyn Liezert and Charles Kupidlowski.

Sandra enjoyed working as a CNA and has worked as a waitress.  Sandra was a storyteller who loved her family deeply, often adopting her kids’ friends and treating them as her own. ...

Mar 19, 2019

Stanley Wayne “Butch” Jones, of Harrington, passed away March 19, 2019, at the age of 70.  He is the son of Ruth Jones and the late James Jones.

Butch worked in autobody restoration and as an insurance adjuster. He was a member of the Harrington Senior Center and a former member of the Harrington Moose Lodge.

Mar 16, 2019

Jane Ann Carver, age 69, of Harrington, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, March 16, 2019.  Jane was born in Hull, England, on June 27, 1949, and lived there until marrying the love of her life, John Carver, on October 27, 1978.

Jane was an avid reader, who also enjoyed gardening,...

Mar 8, 2019

Ronald L.Walters, of Felton, passed away March 08, 2019, at the age of 71.  He is the son of the late Thomas (Aliena) Walters and Margaret (Jim) Oldham.

Ronnie was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Marines for four years prior to becoming a member of the United States Trotting Association.

Ronnie had...

Feb 26, 2019

Winifred M. Pulleyn of Sudlersville, MD formerly of  Magnolia, DE passed away at Safe Haven Manor on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was 97 years old.  She is the daughter of the late Albert and Cora LaBar.

Winifred was a member of the Auxiliary of the Stockley Center, and a volunteer for ARC of Delaware and Read...