Obituaries

Jul 3, 2017

Donald L. Chalmers passed away peacefully Monday, July 3, 2017, at Cadia Capitol Healthcare in Dover. He was 83. Born at home on October 11, 1933, Donald grew up in Bridgeville and Greenwood. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1952, where he met and fell in love with his late wife, Louise E. Chalmers, whom he married in...

Jul 1, 2017

Richard I. Lawson, of Harrington formerly of Newark, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, from the Country Rest Home of Greenwood, he was 82.  Mr. Lawson was born in Newark, DE to the late Edgar and Florence R. Lawson.

Mr. Lawson served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean...

Jun 28, 2017

David Walter Masten, gained his heavenly wings, after a long battle with an auto-immune disease, on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Kent General Hospital, with his loving wife and daughter at his side.  David was born July 10, 1947 in Milford, DE to the late Sara Emily (Cain) and Robert John Masten, Sr.

David graduated from Harrington...

Jun 26, 2017

Lynnie Jack Dalious of Milford, passed away on Monday, June 26, in Baltimore, MD, he was 39.  Lynnie was born in Milford, De to Jacquelyn Boyd and the late, Samuel L. Dalious.

Lynnie worked as a general contractor for the Walter-Higgins Contracting Inc.  He was skilled at all aspects of construction and was a very...

Jun 24, 2017

Dolores H. Calvert of Greenwood, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 87. She was the daughter of the late William P. and Elizabeth C. Higgins. Dolores worked many years as a secretary for the Woodbridge School District. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and loved going shopping with...

Jun 21, 2017

Robert ‘Tuck’ Hutson

HARRINGTON — On Tuesday evening Jun. 21, 2017, Robert “Tuck” Hutson passed away quietly and peacefully surrounded by his family. A resident of Harrington, he was born to the late Carl and Mary Alta Hutson.

He grew up and worked on a small family farm near Felton before accepting employment...

Jun 19, 2017

Madelynn Crewe, of Laurel, died at home on Jun. 19, 2017. She was 6 months old. She was the daughter of Cheyenne Crewe and Juan Gomez-Arcoz.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Stephanie Crewe, and Sebastian and Maria Gomez-Arcoz.

Services will be held privately.

Arrangements are by Thomas...

Jun 16, 2017

Graham F. Coulbourn, 72 of Greenwood passed away Friday, Jun. 16, 2017, at his residence. He was the son of the late, Calvin and Lucy Coulbourn.

Mr.  Coulbourn worked in the farming industry throughout his lifetime, often driving pea picking machines from farm to farm. Mr. Coulbourn was a very easy-going person that was well loved by...

Jun 13, 2017

Babies ~ Payton and Paisley Rowlands of Dover passed away Jun. 13, 2017, at Bayhealth, Kent General.  They were the daughters of Promise Sawyer and Scott Rowlands, Jr.

In addition to their parents, Payton and Paisely are survived by their grandparents, Jessica Kerr (Lloyd), Dink Sawyer (Mandy), Christa and Scott Rowlands, Sr.

Services will be...

Jun 2, 2017

S. Socrates Allen of Harrington passed away June 2, 2017 at Bayhealth- Kent General at the age of 39. He was the son of Stanford and Chicquita Allen of Harrington.

Socrates spent most of his life working in sales; he was currently employed with Kent County Motors.  Prior to that he worked for Comcast where he helped...

Jun 2, 2017

Larry D. Rash Sr., of Greenwood, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at Delaware Hospice Center of Milford, he was 79.  He was the son of the late, Addison and Leta Collins.

Mr. Rash worked in management his entire life to include the DuPont Company of Seaford, and the Frederica ILC. He is a former member of...

May 28, 2017

William M. Vincent Sr. of Felton, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 83.  Mr. Vincent was born in Bridgeport, WV, to the late, Clifford D. and Florence W. Vincent.

Mr. Vincent quit school when he was 16 to work on area farms to help support his family.  He joined...

May 25, 2017

Barbara  J. Horst, of Harrington, passed away on  Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Bayhealth, Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 72.  She was born to the late, Robert and Margaret Horst.

Barbara was a member of the Ellendale Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for a number of years. She worked as a cashier for Milford Walmart.  She...

May 22, 2017

Baby Abigail Grace Meyers, left this Earth to go to her Heavenly Home the day she was born on Monday, May 22, 2017.  The following is a letter written by her parents....

Our precious baby girl Abigail Grace Meyers, you will forever live in our hearts. Even though your life was cut short, all you...

May 21, 2017

Michael Dobies, Sr., age 65, of Harrington, passed away at home on Sunday, May 21, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the son of the late, William and Helen Dobies.

Mr. Dobies was a tool and die maker by trade, working at National Vulcanized Fiber in Wilmington for many years.  He also worked as an...

May 20, 2017

Kenneth W. Dressler, of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Silver Lake Center of Dover, he was 88.   Mr. Dressler was born in Sunbury, PA to the late, Lehman and Bertha Dressler.

Mr. Dressler retired from the United States Navy after serving his country for over 20 years.  In the Navy, he worked...

May 12, 2017

Edith L. Jones of Felton, passed away at home on Friday, May 12, 2017. She was 78. She was born in Street, Maryland to the late Harry R and Edith L. Duncan.

Mrs. Jones was a graduate of  North Harford High School and was a school bus driver for many years in Harford County, MD. She was...

May 10, 2017

James C. Dare, of Frederica, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, he was 63.  Mr. Dare was born in Quantico, VA to the late James H. and Charlotte M. Dare Sr.

Mr. Dare served his country proudly in the United States Navy.  He worked for the Delaware State Police, communications department...

May 9, 2017

Sadie Mae Carter, 80, of Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, from the Milford Hospice Center.  She was born in Felton, DE to the late Lester and Mina Killen.

Mrs. Carter retired from the ILC of Frederica.  She was the model for the first space suit that was ever manufactured, something she was very proud...

Apr 30, 2017

Faye Johneene Miller of Harrington, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Christiana Hospital. She was 56. Faye had fought a long battle with severe diabetes and other illnesses.

Faye was a 1979 graduate of Lake Forest High School, Felton, Delaware.  She worked many years as an in home caregiver.  She enjoyed taking care of her...