Obituaries

Sep 5, 2017

HARRINGTON — Mabel Melvin passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2017, at Genesis Center in Milford. Mrs. Melvin was born in Mason City, Iowa to the late Sophmore and Gloria Mae Kimball. She was 98.

Mabel worked for 15 years at L. D. Caulk Company in Milford.

Mabel was a sweet kind-hearted person that loved...

Sep 3, 2017

SMYRNA — Christopher M. Cahill passed away at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. He was 41.   He was the son of Michael and Mary Cahill.

Christopher attended Delaware Technical and Community College and worked as a substitute teacher for various school districts in Delaware. He enjoyed watching Super Girl, going to train shows, Comic...

Aug 27, 2017

FELTON — Thelma Marie Kemp passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, at the Bayhhealth-Kent General Hospital. She was 88.  Mrs. Kemp was born in Felton to the late, James A. and Mary E. Carlisle.

Mrs. Kemp was a group leader at the ILC of Frederica, where she worked on chemical suits.  In her spare time, she...

Aug 25, 2017

HARRINGTON — Dolores Morris passed away on Aug. 25, 2017 at home with her family after a long seven year battle with cancer.  She was 63.  She is now at peace and not in pain anymore.

Mrs. Morris worked at Kraft Foods for 36 years before retiring in 2010.

She enjoyed traveling, bingo, pool, and...

Aug 24, 2017

Edna Sue Harmel of Harrington, passed away on August 24, 2017 at Beebe Healthcare of Lewes. She was 69. Mrs. Harmel was born in Washington D.C. to the late, Robert and Christine Stover.

Mrs. Harmel worked as an office manager at TESST Electronic School in Beltsville, MD.  She enjoyed craft fairs, the Ravens, the Orioles,...

Aug 24, 2017

HARRINGTON — Mildred H. Wamsley passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was the daughter of the late, Henry and Elma Harris. She was 96.

Mrs. Wamsley worked for Libby McNeil Processing for many years before becoming a cafeteria worker for 16 years in the Lake Forest School District.

Aug 23, 2017

Dennis K. Atkinson, Sr. of Ocean City, MD  passed away at Coastal Hospice Center in Salisbury, MD on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was 64.  He is the son of  June E. (Marion) Stubbs and the late John C. Atkinson, Sr.

Dennis was a graduate of Kent County High School.  He served in the US Marines for...

Aug 21, 2017

HARRINGTON — Dwayne H. Liezert passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at Bayhealth, Kent General Dover.  He was born to the late Cecil and Delsie Liezert.  He was 77.

Mr. Liezert was a traveling carpenter foreman for many years prior to becoming a chicken farmer. He was a hard worker who always wanted to take care of...

Aug 21, 2017

FELTON — Ira W. Ware passed away at Bayhealth, Milford. He was the son of the late William and Anne Ware.  He was 79.

Mr. Ware served in the Delaware National Guard for eight years. He was a proud member of the Viola Ruritan Club.

Mr. Ware was a mechanic, he worked at Townsend Brothers...

Aug 19, 2017

FELTON — Sadie Wood passed away on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Courtland Manor in Dover. She was 97.  She was the daughter of late John and Mary Perry.

She was a cook for a school district in West Virginia for many years. She loved spending time with her family.

Sadie was predeceased by her...

Aug 18, 2017

HARRINGTON - Culinary Specialist First Class (SuW) Michael W. Benton, Sr., “Kattounge” passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones, he was 33. Mr. Benton was born in Dover to William (Mary Landry) Newman, Jr. and Michelle (Chuck) Vinson.

Before a career in the Navy he was a graduate of Lake Forest class...

Aug 8, 2017

HARRINGTON — Christine E. Griffith passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at her residence. She was 80.  She was the daughter of the late  Ralph and Mae Poore.

Mrs. Griffith was a homemaker, who worked various jobs to meet the needs of her family. In her spare time she loved to crochet, go to the...

Aug 5, 2017

GREENWOOD — Clayton C. Yocum Sr., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Christiana Hospital. He was 73.  Mr. Yocum was born in Ridley Park, Pa. to the late, John C. and Carolyn Yocum.

Clay served his country proudly in the United States National Guard. During his years of service he received a medal for Service...

Aug 4, 2017

Milford - Lisa McFarland passed away, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was born to Glen McFarland and the late Suzanne McFarland.

Lisa worked in social services all of her adult life.  She worked for the State of Delaware for over 20 years including with Probation and Parole, Stevenson House. Lisa...

Jul 30, 2017

HARRINGTON — Emma M. Rhodes passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Harrington to the late, Roy H. Hill and Anna Mae Hill-Manter.

Mrs. Rhodes worked at the Milford Wal-Mart as a greeter, which she enjoyed immensely. Not only did she love to...

Jul 15, 2017

Richard William Brann, Sr. passed away suddenly, at his home, on Saturday, July 15, 2017, he was 52.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Whitney and Herbert Brann.

Richard was married on May 17, 1986 to his devoted wife, Julie A. Brann.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, his pride and...

Jul 15, 2017

William (Bill) Morse, of Frederica, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at home, he was 75. Mr. Morse was born in Meedville, PA to the late, William Sr. and Melissa Morse.

Bill served his country proudly in the United States Army. Once discharged, he worked for NASA, which sent rockets up in space to take photos...

Jul 15, 2017

Joyce Willey, of Milford, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from her home, she was 81.  Mrs. Willey was born in Harrington, DE to the late, Clarence and Evelyn Clarkson.

Mrs. Willey retired as a secretary from the ILC of Frederica.  In her spare time, She enjoyed growing roses. She loved to garden and attend to...

Jul 8, 2017

HARRINGTON – Mary Virginia Richardson, who cofounded a construction business that has been well-known throughout the Delmarva Peninsula for more than 50 years, died Saturday, July 8, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital in Dover.  She was 94.

Born on August 21, 1922, in Andrewville, Del., to Charles W. Collison and Mary Elizabeth Collison (née Bullock), Virginia Collison was...

Jul 8, 2017

Tianna J. Smith, of Milford, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017, she was 11 years old.  Tianna was born in Dover, DE to Justin Wisseman Sr. and Kimberly Wisseman.

Tianna was a student at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School of Milford, where she was a straight A student who always made the honor roll.  She also...