Obituaries

Aug 28, 2016

Catherine Killen, 88

FELTON — Catherine Killen, 88, of Felton, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent General.

She was the daughter of the late, Norman and Nettie Maloney.

Mrs. Killen attended Manship Chapel for many years. She was a homemaker, loved to cook, which she did from...

Aug 25, 2016

Jennifer J. Stubbs, 42

SEAFORD — Jennifer J. Stubbs daughter of Barney E. (Sherri) Stubbs, and JoAnne Matthews passed away, Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Jennifer was a faithful employee of Del Dot for over 23 years as a Financial Administrative Officer.  She enjoyed going to the Delaware State Fair showing sheep and watching her son...

Aug 25, 2016

Madalyn J. Foxwell, 77

HARRINGTON — Madalyn J. Foxwell, daughter of the late J. Watson Baker, Sr. and Edna F. Baker, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Mrs. Foxwell was a member of the Harrington High School Class of 1956. She was the co-owner/operator of Jones’ Country Store AKA...

Aug 21, 2016

Lisa Diane Nutter Rains

Lisa Diane Nutter Rains passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 21, 2016, from the Country Rest Home, Greenwood.  Lisa was born May 26, 1960 to Mary Evelyn Harrington and Henry Nutter.

Lisa was a compassionate dog lover who adored spending time with her family, and cherished...

Aug 21, 2016

Cornelia Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Patrick, 80

HARRINGTON — Cornelia Elizabeth “Betty” Patrick passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, from the Envoy Nursing Home in Denton, Md., with her  family by her side.  Betty had fought a long battle with severe chronic back pain and other illnesses.

Betty retired from secretarial work in 2000.  She worked...

Aug 18, 2016

Donna D. Carter, 58

DOVER - Donna D. Carter, of Dover, passed away, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital at the age of 58. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Carter and Sadie Carter of Harrington.

Ms. Carter worked at Catalog Resources in Milford and Rand Whitney in...

Aug 17, 2016

William H. Smallwood, 69

FELTON — William H. Smallwood passed away Aug. 17, 2016 at his residence.  He was the son of the late William B. and Mary Smallwood.

Mr. Smallwood proudly served three years in the U.S. Army working artillery maintenance.  He was also a talented artist who loved to paint nature  scenes, carve...

Aug 13, 2016

Sandra Langford, 66

HARRINGTON — Sandra Langford passed away Aug. 13, 2016 at the Delaware Hospice Center.

Graveside services will be at Hollywood Cemetery, Milford-Harrington Hwy., Harrington, on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at 2 p.m.

Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington.  Visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to...

Aug 11, 2016

Gale O. Taylor, 75

HARRINGTON — Gale O. Taylor, daughter of the late Herman and Rose Passwaters, passed away at her home on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

Mrs. Taylor worked in the manufacturing industry as a production worker, assembling circuit breakers, before retiring from the Eaton Company in 2001.  In her free time she enjoyed...

Jul 29, 2016

Mildred Melvin, 85

MAGNOLIA — Mildred Melvin passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Bayhealth – Kent General at the age of 85. She was the daughter of the late Carlton and Violia  Layton.

Mrs. Melvin was a loving wife and homemaker who faithfully took care of her husband and family. She...

Jul 26, 2016

Ruth M. Bullock of Harrington, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from the Milford Center.  She was 92.

Directly out of high school, Mrs. Bullock worked for DuPonts for several years.  She also worked for 12 years at the Wallison Dress Shop in Harrington, but she was mainly a homemaker who...

Jul 23, 2016

Raymond Edward Passwaters of Houston, DE, son of the late Clarence and Tilda Passwaters, passed away at home, Saturday, July  23, 2016 after a long illness.  He was 78 years old.

Mr. Passwaters was a life long resident of  Delaware.  He was a member of the Delaware National Guard from 1954 to 1958. He also drove trucks...

Jul 22, 2016

Frank Greenly Melvin Jr., age 75,  passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2016, from Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE.  Mr. Melvin was born in Harrington, DE to the late Frank G. and Evelyn Melvin Sr.

As a teenager, Mr. Melvin was inspired and bonded with the Harrington Chief of Police, and oftentimes rode with him on...

Jul 16, 2016

Betty M. Cornell, age 83, of Felton, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, from her home surrounded by the family she loved dearly.  She was born in Felton, DE to the late Roland and Mary Etta Legates.

Mrs. Cornell worked as a seamstress at both the Aetna Shirt Factory and Milford Stitching, where she...

Jun 24, 2016

Janice M. Wheatley, of Harrington, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Bayhealth – Kent General Hospital, she was 75.  She was the daughter of the late, James and Doris Osborn.

Ms. Wheatley was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family. She was friendly, outgoing, liked to be busy and would give you her...

Jun 21, 2016

Richard ‘Little Richard’ Vilone Jr, 31

MARYDEL — Richard “Little Richard” Vilone Jr of Marydel passed away June 21, 2016 at Christiana Hospital at the age of 31. He was the son of the Richard Vilone Sr and Diana Vilone and step-father John Johnson.

Little Richard worked with his family in the paving industry. He...

Jun 20, 2016

GREENWOOD - Belinda "Peanut" Reed passed away at her home on June 20, 2016, with her family by her side after a three and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Known by most of her family and childhood friends as 'Peanut,' Belinda spent most of her life in Caroline County and spent 26 years working a job she...

Jun 18, 2016

Douglas C. Trader Sr., age 70, of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from his home with his family by his side.  He was born in Pennsylvania, son of the late Albert J. and Lola C. Trader.

Mr. Trader was a veteran who served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.  Upon his...

Jun 11, 2016

Michael Duschl, age 91 of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from his home with his family by his side.  He was born in Zenting, Germany to the late Michael and Marie Duschl Sr.

At the young age of 3, Mr. Duschl, along with his family, entered this country through Ellis Island, NY, to become...

Jun 11, 2016

Kathryn L. Childress, age 83 of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at her home in Magnolia.  Mrs. Childress was born in Greensboro, MD to the late Omer and Edith Thompson Sr.

Mrs. Childress worked at Playtex and also for the Delaware Home for the Chronically Ill for many years before she started...