Obituaries

Wanda Lee Beebe

Wanda Lee Beebe

Aug 28, 2025

Wanda Lee Beebe, born on December 6, 1953, in Dover Delaware, passed on August 28, 2025, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. She was a cherished member of her family and community, known for her unwavering faith and dedication to those she loved.

Wanda's professional journey included working over ten years at L.D. Caulk Company, where she contributed her diligence and...

Albert Lee Benton

Albert Lee Benton

Aug 27, 2025

Albert Lee Benton, known to many as Lee, was born on December 13, 1959, in Milford, DE. He spent his life dedicated to farming, working tirelessly at Clifton Farms, where he cultivated a deep connection to the land and community.

Lee passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Lincoln, DE. He cherished the moments...

Jesse Lee Bradham

Jesse Lee Bradham

Aug 27, 2025

In loving memory of Jesse Lee Bradham, affectionately known as "Pops," who passed away on August 27, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on January 25, 1945, in Orlando, Florida, to the late James Bradham and Rosa B. Bradham Delaine. A devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jesse leaves behind a profound legacy of love, hard work,...

Emma J. Gray

Emma J. Gray

Aug 27, 2025

Emma J. Gray, a beloved seamstress and certified nursing assistant, passed away at home surrounded by loved on on August 27, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on April 4, 1943, in Salisbury, MD, to the late Alfred and Ronda Lewis. Emma was known for her strong personality, described as “feared by some, loved by all.”

Emma is...

Doris Fay (Gordon) Wilkins

Doris Fay (Gordon) Wilkins

Aug 24, 2025

Doris Fay Wilkins passed away on Sunday August 24, 2025, in Georgetown De.

Doris was the daughter of the late Joseph C. Gordon and Alice Hitchens Gordon of Georgetown. She is preceded in death by her sisters Jeannette Hudson and Joan Williams as well as her brother Joseph Gordon.

Doris is survived by her husband Wayne G. Wilkins; son Daniel W. Wilkins...

Jerry C Kiser

Jerry C Kiser

Aug 22, 2025

MILTON – Jerry C. Kiser passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 66.

Jerry was born on November 27, 1958, son of the late Thomas L. and Nora Lee (Moore) Kiser.

At an early age Jerry moved from Wilmington, Delaware to Kennett Square, Pennsylvania where he met and married Fran. Jerry and Fran...

James Willard Holleger

James Willard Holleger

Aug 21, 2025

James Willard Holleger was born on August 7, 1949 and was called home to be with our Lord on August 21, 2025. James was affectionately known to many of his family and dear friends as “Jimmy”.

He was the beloved son of Loretta Janet Baker and James Downes Holleger, both predeceased. Jimmy is survived by his loving siblings: Marybeth (late Denis)...

Brian Paul Bowman

Brian Paul Bowman

Aug 19, 2025

After a long battle with cancer, Brian Paul Bowman, 59, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, surrounded by loved ones. He left behind a legacy of dedication, humor, and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Born September 11, 1965, Brian was a devoted educator, who also spent many years...

Virginia "Ginny" Fletcher

Virginia "Ginny" Fletcher

Aug 19, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Fletcher of Georgetown passed away on Tuesday August 19, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. She was 65.

Ginny was born the daughter of the late Harry Sr and Sandra (Littleton) Fletcher.

Ginny was a lifelong resident of Sussex County. She enjoyed going out to dinner and on the boat flounder fishing with her companion Larry, cooking for family,...

Granville William "Shorty" Hall

Granville William "Shorty" Hall

Aug 19, 2025

Granville William Hall, affectionately known as "Shorty" and professionally known as "The BBQ Doctor," died unexpectedly on August 19, 2025.

Granville grew up and raised his family in Milton. He worked his entire life and wore many different hats. As a child, he raised and sold pigs and made coal with his father. Later in life, he worked overnight at Atlantis...

Thelma Ann Sammons

Thelma Ann Sammons

Aug 17, 2025

Thelma Ann Sammons, born on January 1, 1929, in Thomasville, Georgia, to the late Lonnie E and Bertha Eva (Tillery) Scarbary, passed away on August 17, 2025, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, Delaware. 

She dedicated much of her life to working caring for her family, as a child by picking cotton and grading eggs. Her professional journey for 40...

Sylvia Irene Short Calhoun

Sylvia Irene Short Calhoun

Aug 17, 2025

Sylvia Irene Short Calhoun, 87, formerly of Georgetown and Bridgeville, DE, died August 17, 2025 in Durham, NC. She was born in Georgetown, Delaware May 6, 1938, to the late Mildred C. Short and the late Paul W. Short. She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Richard M. Calhoun.

Sylvia graduated from Georgetown High School where she served as...

Leo Jan Clark

Leo Jan Clark

Aug 16, 2025

Leo Jan Clark, born on January 10, 1939, in Trenton, NJ, passed away suddenly due to natural causes on August 16, 2025, in Georgetown, DE. A distinguished figure both personally and professionally, Leo dedicated the majority of his career to public service, where he supervised and mentored field and engineering-oriented staff in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Division for...

Christopher George Harrington

Christopher George Harrington

Aug 16, 2025

Christopher George Harrington, born on May 27, 1984, at Dover Air Force Base, departed this life on August 16, 2025. He was a cherished individual whose warm spirit touched lives of everyone who knew him.

As an accomplished professional, Christopher dedicated many years of his life working for Sussex County as a correctional officer and later as a tax assessor, where...

Bernice Esther (Wilson) Smith

Bernice Esther (Wilson) Smith

Aug 14, 2025

Bernice Esther Wilson Smith, born on August 19, 1927, in Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 14, 2025. A lifelong Milford resident, Bernice was a devoted member of the Avenue Methodist Church for over eighty years. Her calling was teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, and actively participating in church functions. She volunteered countless hours...

Helen Scott

Helen Scott

Aug 12, 2025

Helen Catherine Scott, 99, of Chincoteague, Virginia, passed away at home with her caregivers on August 12, 2025. Born in Milton, Delaware in 1925, Helen moved to Chincoteague in 2020 after a stay in the hospital. She lived with friends, Charles and Nancy Kupelian, until her peaceful passing.

Helen was the third daughter of Jesse and Winifred Walls, also of Milton,...

Karl Edward Connors

Karl Edward Connors

Aug 9, 2025

REHOBOTH BEACH – Karl E. Connors passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was 59.

Karl was born on Dover Air Force Base son of the late Robert C. Jr., and Laura A. (Fuller) Connors.

Karl spent his childhood years in Milton, attended Milton Junior High, and made many great memories and gained lifelong friends. He earned his...

Pauline L. White

Pauline L. White

Aug 7, 2025

GEORGETOWN – Pauline L. White passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Bayhealth Medical Center in Milford. She was 79.

Pauline was born March 9, 1946, in Roxana, DE the daughter of the late, James and Dorothy (Timmons) Morgan.

Pauline enjoyed going to thrift stores and yard sales. She enjoyed being around people and working for many years. She was nicknamed (Penny)....

Marian June Keily

Marian June Keily

Aug 7, 2025

Marian J. Keily 94, of Milford, DE, went home to be with the lord on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was a very special person to her daughter and son which she was always vigilant making sure that they were following the path of decency and respect as she was raised. She especially doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren...

Jane L. (Sharp) Carey

Jane L. (Sharp) Carey

Aug 7, 2025

MILTON – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane L. (Sharp) Carey, who departed this life peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 71. Jane was a cherished lifelong resident of Milton, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and kindness that touched everyone she met.

Born to the late...