Fred E Downs
Oct 21, 2025
Fred E. Downs, Jr., 86 of Harrington, DE passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Gladys J. and Fred E. Downs, Sr.
Fred served 4 years in the US Air Force and then later joined the Coast Guard Reserves. He was a broadcast engineer for CBS, NBC, and...
Donald L. George
Oct 20, 2025
Donald L. George, Harrington, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, from John Hopkins Medical Center, he was 90. Mr. George was born in Wilmington, DE to the late, William H. and Margaret E. George.
Mr. George was a lifelong electrician for the IBEW Local 313. He was a proud member of the IBEW Local 313 with over 65 years. He...
Lorie A Wyatt
Oct 12, 2025
Lorie Ann Wyatt, Harrington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Hospital, she was 56. Lorie was born in Dover, DE to Bonnie Blankenship and Philip Wyatt.
Lorie was a staple in the Harrington Community for many years and was well known and respected by all. She was the owner and operator of LP Sports, a hunting...
Janice Faye Dennis
Oct 10, 2025
Janice Faye Dennis, Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by the family she loved dearly, on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Genesis-Milford Center, she was 73. Janice was born in Milford, DE to the late James and Gladys Hobbs.
Janice Dennis was the kind of woman who would give you the shirt off her back, no questions asked. Even when she...
Robert Lewis Watkinson
Oct 7, 2025
Robert Lewis Watkinson, Harrington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the family he loved dearly, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, he was 88. Robert was born in Accomack County, Virginia, son of the late, Robert Franklin and Ruth Virginia Watkinson of Greenbush, Virginia.
Robert grew up in Greenbush, VA and graduated from Parksley High School class of 1955. He went...
George A Buckler
Oct 4, 2025
George Buckler, Farmington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, he was 64. George was born in Leonardtown MD, to the late Mary Ellis and Joseph Buckler.
George worked many years for Emlyn Construction Company. When he was not hard at work, he enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and hunting with his sister...
John A. Vogl
Oct 1, 2025
John A. Vogl, Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his home, he was 79. John was born in Dover, DE to the late Frances and Ernest Vogl Sr.
John worked for many years in civil service as an Aircraft Mechanic at the Dover Air Force Base after completing his 4 year service with the United States Air Force. He...
Mary E. Rasmussen
Sep 23, 2025
Mary E. Rasmussen, Felton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Milford Hospice Center, she was 59. Mary was born in Milford, DE to the late, Delbert and Grace Rogers.
Mary worked for many years as a Phlebotomist. Mary’s life centered around her profound Faith. She was a firm believer in the power of prayer, and enjoyed sharing...
Philip Wayne Brown
Sep 13, 2025
Philip “Wayne” Brown, 71, of Milford, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from the Country Rest Home of Greenwood. Wayne was the son of the late Philip “Donald” Brown and Betty Brown of Houston, DE.
He spent the majority of his adult life as an employee of Charles West Farms where he spent most of the...
Richard "Ricky" L. Murphy
Aug 22, 2025
Richard L. "Ricky" Murphy, Dover, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home, he was 65. Ricky was born in Milford, DE to the late, Sarah L. and Lewis C. Murphy Sr.
Ricky worked with horses all of his life. From the time he got up in the morning till the time he went...
Elwood "Woody" Poore
Aug 3, 2025
Elwood W. “Woody” Poore, 79 of Houston, DE passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was the son of the late Wilson R and Martha J. Poore.
Woody helped on the family farm as a child. After graduation from high school, he served in the Army and was a veteran...
George A Bonniwell, III
Jul 28, 2025
George A. Bonniwell III, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home with his family by his side, he was 79. George was the son of the late, Alma and George Bonniwell Jr.
George graduated from Harrington High School in 1965. He then proudly served in the Delaware National Guard until 1969, where...
Charles E. Leager Ii
Jul 26, 2025
Charles E. Leager II, Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, he was 84. Mr. Leager was born in Ridgely, MD to the late, Robert W. and Jessie A. Leager.
Mr. Leager was a farmer his entire life. Farming was in his blood and he was most content working on his...
Theodore "Buster" Ivory
Jul 19, 2025
With broken hearts, we share the passing of Theodore “Buster” H. Ivory on July 19, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born to the late Theodore and Ida Ivory.
Ted started his work history at a very young age, working for Bill Hill in the chicken business and moved on to a tractor trailer driving...
Mary Ellen Jester
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Ellen Jester, Chestertown, MD, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Friday, July 18, 2025 at her home, she was 98 years young. She was the daughter of the late, Edgar O. and Gladys M. Hill.
Mrs. Jester was a graduate of the Harrington High School class of 1947. She was a homemaker and married...
Dorotha M. Wheeler
Jul 14, 2025
Dorotha Meredith Wheeler, 94, of Felton, DE, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born in Caroline County, MD, on July 31st, 1930, Dorotha led a life dedicated to her children, grandchildren, and beloved Dauchsund, Chief.
Dorotha moved into the Felton home her father built in 1951. This is where she raised her two sons and lived...
Robert Thompson
Jul 9, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Thompson, Harrington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Hospital, he was 74. Bobby, the oldest of five children, was the son of the late, Alvin "Buck" and Nancy Thompson.
As a young man, Bobby enjoyed playing football and basketball at Harrington High School, and was also part of the Boy...
Karl S Forry
Jun 30, 2025
Karl Forry of Harrington, Delaware, formerly of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, died on June 29, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with pneumonia. Karl was 54 years old.
Karl was a 1991 graduate of CONVAL high school in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Karl was a longtime participant at the Monadnock Worksource in Peterborough, New Hampshire; working for many years in...
Harry Eugene Turner
Jun 30, 2025
Harry Eugene Turner, Greenwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 30, at the Hospice Center of Milford, he was 90. Gene was born in Greensboro, MD to the late, James Bradford and Pearl Turner.
Gene attended Greensboro High School, where he enjoyed playing soccer. After leaving high school, he enlisted in the...
Robert John Mullane, Jr.
Jun 25, 2025
Robert John Mullane, Jr., 66, of Frederica, DE, formerly of Salisbury, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. He was the son of the late Robert J and Dorothy Mullane.
Bob enjoyed life and living it to the fullest. He especially liked to travel and experience new cultures. Bob was family oriented...
