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Raymond W. Brown

Raymond W. Brown

Jun 15, 2015

Raymond W. Brown, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2015.  He passed away from the Seaford Center Nursing Home, and was 85 years old.  He was born in Harrington, DE to the late Elmer and Eunice Brown. For over 47 years, "Brownie" repaired televisions and owned his own TV repair business.  He enjoyed working on...

Guy F. Chilicas

Guy F. Chilicas

Jun 5, 2015

MILFORD - Guy F. Chilicas of Milford passed away June 5, 2015 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford at the age of 54. His parents were the late Tony Chilicas and Donna Mae Wells. Guy served his country proudly in the US Navy. He later worked his way to becoming an manager at El Chico's and Denney's. Guy has worked the...

Bette L. Tharp

Bette L. Tharp

May 25, 2015

Bette L. Tharp of Milford, DE went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2015, from the Milford Center, she was 80.  Mrs. Tharp was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Howard and Mary Fogle. Mrs. Tharp worked for many years at English’s Restaurant before deciding to be a homemaker.  She became a stay at home...

Beatrice A. Hurd

Beatrice A. Hurd

May 18, 2015

Beatrice A. Hurd, of Milford, DE, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015, from the Milford Center, she was 84.  Bea was born in Barclay, MD to the late William and Mae Thompson. Miss Bea worked for Playtex for over 15 years until she became a stay at home mom, raising her 8 children.  She...

Willa "Miss Billie" Kimmey

Willa "Miss Billie" Kimmey

May 14, 2015

Willa Mae "Miss Billie"  Kimmey, of Harrington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2015, from the Genesis - Milford Center.  She was 90.  Mrs. Kimmey was born to the late David and Edna Mae Bradley. Mrs. Kimmey worked the assembly line at ILC of Frederica.  She attended, and was the last surviving charter member...

Mary Ann Schulties

Mary Ann Schulties

May 13, 2015

Mrs. Schulties grew up helping on her family’s farms until she was old enough to go to work at Playtex in Dover.  While working at Playtex, she met her future husband, Phil Schulties, and they were soon married.  Several years later, she left Playtex so she and her husband could start their family.  Eventually, she became a stay at home...

Donna L. Butler

Donna L. Butler

May 10, 2015

Donna L. Butler, October 3rd, 1942 to May 10, 2015 With much sadness and regret we report the loss of Donna L Butler, in a tragic fire on May 10th, 2015. One of two children, she survived her brother, Wayne Moore, who was killed in a tractor trailer accident in 1979, in Binghamton, New York. She was preceeded in death...

Debra Lynn Rothermel

Debra Lynn Rothermel

May 7, 2015

Debra Lynn Rothermel of Felton, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015, from the Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital, she was 56. Debra was a stay at home mom who enjoyed rescuing dogs and selling Longaberger baskets.  She enjoyed going to the beach in the summer, and loved having family gatherings, esp. during the holidays. Debra loved doting on her children...

Norman S. Wix

Norman S. Wix

May 7, 2015

Norman S. Wix, 93 HARRINGTON — Norman S. Wix passed away peacefully on Thurs., May 7, 2015, from his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wix was born in Harrington to the late Norman P. and Nettie S. Wix. Mr. Wix retired from DuPont in Seaford, as a power service operator, after 40 years of service. He was a...

Haley J. Detter-Kelley

Haley J. Detter-Kelley

May 4, 2015

Haley Joyce Detter-Kelley, 13 HARRINGTON — Haley Joyce Detter-Kelley, born June 12, 2001, passed away on Mon., May 4, 2015. Haley was an eighth grade student at W. T. Chipman Middle School. In school, she was an exceptional student who excelled in her academics and was well liked by everybody. She loved to sing, and was part of the chorus...

Brenda Lee Walsh

Brenda Lee Walsh

May 3, 2015

Brenda Lee Walsh, of Farmington, passed away peacefully in her home, after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer on Sunday, May 3, 2015.  She was 54.  Brenda was born on Oct. 7, 1960 in Milford, DE to the late William and Marion Knox. Brenda attended Woodbridge High School and was a member of the class of 1978.  She married...

Linda A. Mears

Linda A. Mears

May 3, 2015

Linda A. Mears, 62 FELTON — Linda A. Mears, passed away on Sun., May 3, 2015 from the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.  Mrs. Mears was a waitress and worked for over 27 years at the Gateway Restaurant and Truck Stop in Breezewood, Pa. where she met her husband Roger. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and canning her produce....

Ronald  Lee Glessner

Ronald Lee Glessner

May 2, 2015

Ronald Lee Glessner, retired USAF, of Harrington, DE, passed away at home on Saturday, May 2, 2015, he was 78. Mr. Glessner served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and the reserves for 20 years.  In the Air Force, he worked as an aircraft mechanic.   He was also involved and worked with the National Guard. In his...

John C. Childress Sr.

John C. Childress Sr.

Apr 28, 2015

John C. Childress Sr., of Harrington, passed away on  Tuesday, April 28, 2015, from the  Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.  He was 85.  Mr. Childress was born in Hartly, DE to the late Thomas and Laura Childress. Mr. Childress served his country proudly in the US Army, during the Korean Conflict, but served stateside.  He worked for Playtex of Dover for...

Ann C. Moore

Ann C. Moore

Apr 28, 2015

Ann C. Moore, age 79, of Frederica, DE, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, from her home surrounded by her family that cherished her.  She was born in Beckley, WV to the late John Crawford and Virginia Bair. Mrs. Moore worked as a secretary for many years for many companies including Winner Ford and the Delaware State News.  Mrs....

Grace Wanda Quillen

Grace Wanda Quillen

Apr 19, 2015

Grace Wanda Quillen, 89 HARRINGTON — Grace W. Quillen passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Country Rest Home, Greenwood.  Daughter of the late Robert Henry and Cora Derrickson Quillen. Ms. Quillen held a variety of jobs in her lifetime, which included working at the DMV, Harrington town manager, and as the owner of her own gift shop, the Rob-Wan...

Edward  L. Beachy

Edward L. Beachy

Apr 15, 2015

Edward L. Beachy, Sr., 78 FELTON — Edward L. Beachy, Sr., born Aug. 22, 1936, passed away Wed., Apr. 15, 2015 at his home. Mr. Beachy served his country proudly in the US Navy, during the Korean Conflict, serving four years active duty from 1955-1959. Mr. Beachy worked for 39 years as a Bus Driver and the No Child Left...

Harry C. Brown

Harry C. Brown

Apr 8, 2015

HARRINGTON — Harry C. Brown passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Health Center in Smyrna. He was born April 7, 1933 in Harrington to the late George Clinton and Alexzine (Dean) Brown. He owned and operated Brownie’s Barber Shop in Frederica for 60 years from 1952 until 2012. He was a Past Master of Masonic Temple,...

Lt. Colonel Paul F. Mitchell

Lt. Colonel Paul F. Mitchell

Apr 2, 2015

Lt. Colonel Paul F. Mitchell, Retired USAF, of  Felton, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015, from the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, he was 86.  He was born in Greenville, PA to the late, Paul C. and Marion (Brown) Mitchell. Lt. Colonel  Mitchell attended the University of Cincinnati where he received two Masters Degrees in Economics and Counseling.  He loved...

John A. Stewart

John A. Stewart

Mar 29, 2015

John A. Stewart, 79 FELTON — John A. Stewart passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Son of the late Lee J. and Adie Mae Stewart. Mr. Stewart worked for Playtex for almost 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, and enjoyed staying in Ft. Myers, Fla. from January through April with their friends....

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