Obituaries

Feb 25, 2017

Michael L. Parsons, age 65, of Houston, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from the Milford Hospice Center.  Michael was born on April 14, 1951 to the Late Chester and Helen Parsons.  In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by a sister, Diane Toomey, and his lifelong friend, Wanda...

Feb 11, 2017

Teresa Ann Garris of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE, she was 55.  She was born in Milford, DE to the late Morris M. Wyatt, Sr. and Ruth Ann Wyatt Steele.

Mrs. Garris was a homemaker, and the backbone of the T-N-T Karaoke and DJ service. She...

Feb 6, 2017

Dr. Robert L. Ricker of Harrington, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, from his home, he was 84.  He was born in Waynesboro, PA to the late Dr. H. G. and Flora Mae Ricker Sr.

Dr. Ricker has been involved with veterinary medicine all his life.  He started out as field vet in 1959 for a...

Feb 6, 2017

Judith Ann "Judy" (Moore) Hudson, of Harrington, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, after a five year battle with Myelofibrosis and Leukemia.  She was born on January 31, 1949 in Wilmington, DE, to the late George R. and Florence Ford Moore.

Judy and her husband, Cliff, were as close...

Feb 3, 2017

Harry L. Roberts, Jr. of Harrington, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital, he was 60. He was the son of the late, Harry Roberts, Sr and Anna Christian.

Mr. Roberts was a retired construction worker.

In his spare time, he liked to scrap metal, watch tv, and play with...

Jan 30, 2017

Julia Acker, of Bridgeville, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2017, surrounded by her family at home at the age of 70.  She was the daughter of the late Grover and Hazel DeHart.

Mrs. Acker was a homemaker who was known for her compassion as she spent most of her life taking care of her family. She was...

Jan 28, 2017

Elmer M. Wilson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2017, from his home surrounded by his family, he was 95.  Mr. Wilson was born in Houston, DE to the late George A. and Eva Wilson.

Mr. Wilson served his country proudly in the United States Army during WWII.  He was a crane operator in the Army...

Jan 18, 2017

Blain E. "Pop" Tucker, of Frederica, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, from the Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, he was 74.  Pop Tucker was born in Charleston, WV to the late Clayton and Mammie Tucker.

Pop, as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for...

Jan 17, 2017

Louis N. Newnom, Sr of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from the Milford Center, he was 80.  He was the son of the late, William and Anna Newnom.

Mr. Newnom proudly served in the US National Guard.  He continued to serve in the civil service for over 35 years at the Dover Air Force...

Jan 16, 2017

David Wayne Dill of Harrington, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 77.  Mr. Dill was born in Greensboro, MD to the late Courtland and Cathryn Dill.

Mr. Dill served his country proudly, as a Sergeant, in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Cuban Missile...

Jan 3, 2017

Richard L. Woodward, of Felton, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 84.  Mr. Woodward was born in Elkland Borough, Tioga County, PA to the late Sumner Eugene and Mabel Woodward.

Mr. Woodward was a teacher for over 42 years.  He taught mostly high school and adult education in various...

Dec 23, 2016

Freida Woods, age 76, of Camden-Wyoming passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 surrounded by her family at home.  She was the daughter of the late, Gilbert and Amy Oechsler.

Mrs. Woods worked as a  LPN nurse when she lived in Missouri prior to moving to Delaware.  She was also a homemaker.

Mrs. Woods loved...

Dec 22, 2016

Samuel R. Ellers, III of Harrington, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the age of 20.  He was the son of Samuel and Ashley Ellers, Jr.

Sammy loved working as a welder for Epic Manufacturing of Greenwood.  He graduated Polytech High School in 2014, where he was known as a class clown.

Sammy...

Dec 13, 2016

Carol J. Oestreich, of Milford, DE, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, from the Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.  She was 86.  Mrs. Oestreich was born in Gordon, PA, to the late John F. and Dorothy Lewis.

Mrs. Oestreich was a homemaker all her life.  She was a stay at home mom who...

Dec 2, 2016

Alice Ladd, 70, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, surrounded by her family at the Delaware Hospice Center. She was the daughter of the late, Robert and Gladys Harding.

Mrs. Ladd's life was her family, she was the rock that kept everyone together. She loved nothing more than to spend time with her grandchildren and...

Nov 25, 2016

Myrtle Karcher, 87 MILFORD — Myrtle Karcher went to be with her Savior who she worshiped greatly with her loving family by her side on Nov. 25, 2016, at The Country Rest Home of Greenwood.

She was the daughter of the late, Walter and Hattie Mae Pearson.

Mrs. Karcher worked in food service for 27...

Nov 24, 2016

Richard A. Bryan of Milford, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, from Harbor Healthcare in Lewes, he was 71.  Richard was born in Lewes, DE to the late George Wilson and Elma Mae Bryan.

Richard served his country proudly in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  He worked for Paradee Gas Company as a service...

Nov 20, 2016

Doris Kates, 82, of Harrington, passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 20, 2016, surrounded by her family in her home.  She was the daughter of the late, Gray and Emma Mae Williamson.

Mrs. Kates’ life was her family, and she took pride and satisfaction in being a homemaker.  She loved nothing more than to spend time with her...

Nov 18, 2016

Delmas Leisure, of Bridgeville, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016, from his home surrounded by his loving family, he was 67.  Delmas was born in Metz, West Virginia to the late Charles F. and Norma G. Leisure Sr.

Delmas worked as a security guard for over 20 years, with various agencies, but mostly for the Securitas...

Nov 17, 2016

Rose E. Sharp, age 70, of Dover, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at her home.  She was the daughter of the late John Phillips and Ada Watkins.

Mrs. Sharp retired from Playtex after 30 years of faithful service.  She loved to be outdoors fishing and crabbing.  She enjoyed watching baseball and painting.  She was a...