Obituaries

Feb 19, 2018

Major Jack L. Hodges, USAF, Retired, of Frederica, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 after a brief illness at the age of 84.  He was the son of the late, Lawrence and Kate Hodges of Kingsport, TN.

Jack was a career Air Force pilot serving in Korea and Vietnam.

Jack was an avid fisherman, hunter,...

Feb 17, 2018

Chris K. Breckenridge, of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the Bayhealth - Milford Memorial Hospital, he was 53.  Chris was born in Wilmington, DE to the late, Betsy Neiswender, and his father Hugh Kenneth Breckenridge.

Chris served his country briefly in the United States Army.  He supported his family as owner and operator...

Feb 4, 2018

Thomas Odell “Tom” Crawford, of Harrington, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at the age of 77.  He was born in WV to the late Elwood and Ruth Crawford.

Tom graduated from Fayetteville High School (WV) in 1957 and attended Beckley College.

Tom was proud of his...

Feb 3, 2018

Louder E. McMullen of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, he was 97.  Mr. McMullen was born in Harington, to the late John and Agnes J. McMullen.

Mr. McMullen worked for over 33 years with Delmarva Power and Light as a truck driver, retiring in 1983.  He worked briefly on...

Feb 1, 2018

Norman E. Cathcart of Milford passed away at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2018.  He was 81 years old.  He was the son of the late, Charles and Leona Cathcart.

Norman proudly served in the US Air Force. After his time in the Air Force he worked as an Electrician for Lucent/Nokia.

Norman...

Jan 15, 2018

Jean Eleanor Spence, formerly of Bridgeville, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Milford Center, she was 88.  She is the daughter of the late, Arthur Solomon and Mildred Helen Trice.

Mrs. Spence worked as a pipe fitter for DuPonts in Seaford.  When she was not hard at work, she enjoyed painting and drawing, and...

Jan 13, 2018

Glenn R Meadows of Frederica, DE  passed away at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2018.  He was 66 years old.  He was the son of the late Herman and Vivian Meadows.

Glenn proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. After his time in the service he worked as a heavy equipment operator...

Jan 6, 2018

Betsy Short, of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, surrounded by her family at home.  She was the daughter of the late, Willard and Ruth Butler.

Betsy worked for several years for Wells Insurance Co.  She also had her own business as a public accountant for 28 years.  She retired in 1980 to attend to...

Jan 1, 2018

UPDATE - Due to the snow, the funeral will be pushed back to Saturday at 1pm with a visitation one hour prior....

Lewis Welch of Harrington passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018, he was 87. He was born to the late Milton and Irene Welch.

Lewis graduated from Harrington High school in...

Dec 28, 2017

Sandra H. Carneiro, of Frederica, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family, she was 73.  Sandra was born in San Francisco to the late, Clyde Smart Jr. and Patricia McHale.

Sandra was mainly a housewife, although while living in California she did do some secretarial work and was a teacher's...

Dec 22, 2017

FELTON — Werner Grabner passed away at home surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late, Ferdinand and Hedwig Grabner.

Werner was proud to have served in the U.S. Navy where he had the privilege of driving for an Admiral.

Werner was a retired electrician who worked with the Union IBEW 26...

Dec 20, 2017

Joanna T. Gibson, of Felton, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, she was 82 years old.  She was born in Bessemer, Alabama to the late, Quiella D. "Randy" Sauls Jr. and Mary Ellen Tate.

Ms. Gibson worked for over 30 years in the D.C. public schools as an English teacher.  After she...

Dec 19, 2017

Margaret H. Oldham of Felton, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side, she was 92.  Mrs. Oldham was born in Willow Grove to the late Milton Edward and Helen A. Moore.

Mrs. Oldham worked as an assistant manager for Sherwin Williams of Milford, for many years and...

Dec 16, 2017

Tammy L Roberts of Houston, DE  passed away at home on Saturday, December 16, 2017.  She  was 40 years old.  She was the daughter of the late Brenda Greenly and Harry Roberts II.

Tammy had a strong social conscience, and was a very caring person that often opened her home to those in need.  She enjoyed playing...

Dec 13, 2017

Chuck F. Nugent  of Milford, went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, from the Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, he was 69.  Chuck was born in New York to the late Gertrude and Charles F. Nugent Sr.

Chuck retired as a supervisor for the Sussex Company in Milford after 41 years of dedicated employment.  Chuck had...

Nov 29, 2017

Gertie Louise Fairbanks of  Seaford, DE  passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.  She was 89 years old.  She was the daughter of the late, Roland and Ida Brady.

Louise grew up in Maryland on a tobacco farm. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a pastor with World Christianship Ministries. Her biggest...

Nov 26, 2017

Melrose J. Salmons of Harrington, DE  passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, on Sunday, November 26, 2017, she was 82 years old.  She was the daughter of the late, Raymond and Helen Moyer.

Melrose retired from Leggett's Department Store after more than 20 years. She then started waitressing at various local restaurants, most recently...

Nov 25, 2017

Anna Leathery, of Felton, passed away on Saturday, November 25, at home with her family by her side, she was 83.  Anna was born in Germany to the late, Josef and Anna Wastian.  She grew up in Germany during WWII where she remembered the homes around her being bombed.

Anna started factory work at the early age...

Nov 24, 2017

Eric Harding, of Harrington, passed away Nov. 24, 2017 at home.  He was the son of the late Donald and Marilyn Harding.

Eric was a former dispatcher at Win Transportation in Maryland.

Eric loved to spend time with family and friends playing pool, horseshoes, and fishing. He enjoyed watching Nascar and the Baltimore Ravens.  Though...

Nov 24, 2017

Albert L. Wright of Harrington, passed away on Friday, November 24, at the Milford Hospice Center, he was 85.  He was born in Andrewsville, DE to the late, George Albert and Myrtle Wright.

Mr. Wright served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.  The last job that he had prior to retirement...