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Taylor Michael Stephenson

Taylor Michael Stephenson

Jul 9, 2015

Taylor M. Stephenson, of Felton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 9, 2015, he was 21 years old.  Taylor was born in Dover to Robert L. and Robin E. Stephenson of Felton. Taylor was a recent graduate of Polytech High School.  He worked as a  lifeguard at Town Point.  He also worked as a personal physical fitness trainer...

Robert T. Collins

Robert T. Collins

Jul 7, 2015

Robert T. "Bob" Collins went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.  He was 95.  Bob was born August 28, 1919 to George and Theresa Collins on Kibler Rd., in Greensboro, MD. Bob loved his church, family, and his wife Elizabeth, who worked by his side their entire 77 years of marriage.  He enjoyed going to farm...

John Wayne Moffett

John Wayne Moffett

Jul 4, 2015

John Wayne Moffett, of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015, from his sister's home, he was 55. John was a mason brick layer.  He was also a horse trainer, which was his passion.  John was a hard worker and easy to get along with.  When he was not hard at work, he could be found fishing, crabbing, or...

Ellen Shultie-Hart

Ellen Shultie-Hart

Jul 4, 2015

Ellen Shultie-Hart of Felton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2015, from the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.  She was 83.  Mrs. Shultie-Hart was born in Milford, DE to the late Leon and Catherine Donovan. Mrs. Shultie-Hart was a homemaker.  At the young age of 17, she got married to her sweetheart, and at 21, she...

Crystal L. Pepper

Crystal L. Pepper

Jun 19, 2015

Crystal L. Pepper, 46 HARRINGTON — Crystal L. Pepper went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015, surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was born to the late Robert and Mary Ann Shockley. Mrs. Pepper held a great love of music which she has taught for almost 30 years. She taught elementary music...

Theodore "Frank" Rifenburg

Theodore "Frank" Rifenburg

Jun 19, 2015

Theodore "Frank" Rifenburg, Sr., U.S. Navy, retired, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Friday, June 19th at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.  He was 84.  He was born in Harrington, the son of the late Theodore and Muriel (Link) Rifenburg. Frank served his country proudly in the United States Navy for 20 years.  He served in the Vietnam War as...

Jordan M. Beene

Jordan M. Beene

Jun 18, 2015

Jordan M. Beene, 25 DOVER — Jordan M. Beene, formerly of Dover, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his home in Palm Springs, Florida, he was 25 years old. Jordan was a go getter who started his own construction company four months ago in Florida remodeling homes. He was a hardworking, persistent man who loved what he did...

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...

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