Obituaries
Rhonald E. Jernigan
Nov 2, 2026
Rhonald E. Jernigan was born on August 17, 1943, and passed away on November 2, 2026, at the age of 83.
He grew up in Texas, and soon after graduating high school he entered the Army. Rhonald served in Korea, and stateside for 2 years. In 1967 he married Carolyn Schult and was married for 59 years.
Rhon was a hard worker...
Jonathan Daniel Zunún
Oct 31, 2026
Jonathan Daniel Zunún
Una vida de valentía • Un legado de amor • Un campeón por siempre
Una vida extraordinaria
Jonathan Daniel Zunún, de 28 años, originario de Georgetown, Delaware, falleció el 31 de octubre, dejando tras de sí un legado de valentía, fortaleza, amor incondicional y una familia cuyo corazón jamás volverá a ser el mismo.
Nació en Lewes, Delaware, y creció en...
Robert Louis Cate
Oct 29, 2026
Robert (Bob) Louis Cate was born in Washington, D.C., on June 18, 1939, to Louis Alvin Cate and Roma Eppley Cate (née MacEwen). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Jean Cate; his sister, Roma Louise Cate; and his son, Timothy Robert Cate.
He is survived by his four daughters and three sons-in-law: Laura Lee Litten (Russell Litten),...
Laura Ann Davis
Oct 26, 2026
Laura Ann Davis, 80 of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Laura was born September 5, 1946, in Milford, Delaware, daughter to the late Ruth Ada Torbert, and Phillip Torbert. Laura spent her life surrounded by the people and community she loved.
Above all else, Laura loved her family. Her family meant everything to her,...
Ray E. Mitchell
Oct 24, 2026
Ray E. Mitchell, 84, of Milton, Delaware passed away October 24, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born on September 26, 1942, Ray grew up and spent his entire life in Milton.
Ray worked as a transport truck driver for Atlantic Concrete for more than 30 years. He was known as very caring man who loved his family and friends. He enjoyed...
Robert Keith Maltese
Oct 21, 2026
Robert Keith Maltese "Bobby" passed away on October 21, 2026, on his 75th birthday. Born on October 21, 1951, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Bobby lived a life marked by warmth, generosity, and a deep love for the people and places that meant the most to him.
In 2007, Bobby became a fulltime Delaware resident, where he built a life centered...
Edward "Mike" Karr
Oct 20, 2026
Edward “Mike” Karr, of Georgetown, passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional on October 20, 2026. He was 57 years old.
He was born on Flag Day (June 14, 1969), son of Olive (Robinson) Karr and the late Edward R. Karr.
A graduate of Sussex Central High School, he then went to work as a mechanic for his...
L. Kenneth Dodd
Oct 19, 2026
Lee Kenneth "Kenny" Dodd, of Delaware, passed away on October 19, 2026, in Georgetown, Delaware. He was born on April 6, 1936, in Harbeson, Delaware, and lived a long life marked by faith, service, hard work, and the steady pleasures of family and community.
Mr. Dodd was Methodist and attended St. John’s Church, where his faith remained an important part of...
Ann Marie Spence
Oct 17, 2026
Ann Marie Spence passed away on October 17, 2026, at her home in Frederica, just days before her 80th birthday. She was born on October 21, 1946, in Milford, Delaware, and remained a lifelong Delaware native.
Ann was a woman who treasured both community and family. She was a member of Magnolia Methodist Church and was very involved with the Bowers...
Gerald Wayne Lank
Oct 17, 2026
Gerald Wayne “Butch” Lank passed away on October 17, 2026, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. He was born on February 29, 1944, in Milford, Delaware, and remained a Delaware lifetime resident throughout his years.
Mr. Lank served his country in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966. After his military service, he spent nearly his entire working life in automotive parts,...
Gordon Russell Walters
Oct 14, 2026
Gordon R. Walters passed away on October 14, 2026 at the age of 72. He was born in Franklin, NJ to the late J. Warren and Caroline (Rapole) Walters.
Gordon retired after a 45-year career as an outdoor high-voltage electrician with I.B.E.W. Local 126. Throughout his dedicated service, he worked for PECO Energy (Exelon), GPU Energy, Northeast Utilities, Connecticut Light and...
Neil Anthony Sands
Oct 13, 2026
Neil Anthony Sands passed away on October 13, 2026, at his home in Milton, Delaware, on his 80th birthday. He was born on October 13, 1946, in Nutley, New Jersey.
Neil was the youngest of four siblings and built a life marked by warmth, humor, and generosity. Gregarious and friendly, he truly never knew a stranger. He was a prankster with...
Janice Edwina Dutcher
Oct 12, 2026
Janice E. Dutcher, 85, of Greenwood, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2026.
Born in April 1941 in Wilmington, Delaware, Janice was the daughter of John and Doris Parsons.She grew up in New Castle and was a proud graduate of William Penn High School.
Throughout her life, Janice worked in a variety of positions and was known for her strong work...
John G. Daniels
Oct 11, 2026
John G. Daniels of Felton, Delaware departed this life at the age of 87 on October 11, 2026.
John was born on June 11, 1939 and grew up in Freeburn, Kentucky. He was descendent of the renowned McCoy family in the Appalachian Mountains. He lived in many other states as a young man before making his home in Delaware. He started...
Jean M. Peoples
Oct 10, 2026
Jean Peoples, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, just one day after celebrating her 93rd birthday. A lifelong source of love, laughter, and strength for her family.
Born in Georgetown, Delaware, in 1933, Jean was the middle child of the late Virden and Mildred R. Macklin. She graduated from Georgetown High School in...
Joseph Anthony D'Esposito
Oct 9, 2026
Joseph Anthony D’Esposito passed away on October 9, 2026, at his home in Lincoln, Delaware. He was born on June 1, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York.
Joe lived a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to those he loved. He served in the United States Air Force and was proud of his service to his country. During his military career,...
Robert "Bob" Wilson Goodrick
Oct 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” Wilson Goodrick, of Milford, Delaware, passed away on October 7, 2026, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born on May 26, 1949, in Milford, Delaware.
Bob devoted 28 years of his working life to the State of Delaware, where he was employed as a lab tech inspector. He will also be remembered for the personal qualities...
Retta W. Clifton
Oct 5, 2026
Retta W. Clifton, née Warrington, passed away on October 5, 2026, at Cadia Renaissance Healthcare in Millsboro, Delaware. She was born on August 2, 1927, at home in Harbeson, Delaware. A lifetime Delaware resident and Sussex Countian, she spent her long life rooted in the community she knew and loved.
Retta served as a school librarian at several local schools in...
Julie Holston
Oct 2, 2026
Julie Holston, born Julie Quesada, passed away on October 2, 2026, in Wilmington, Delaware. She was born on March 14, 1977, in Seaford, Delaware. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family she held close throughout her life.
Julie was a Christian, and her faith was an important part of who she was. Her...
Joan Bryan
Oct 1, 2026
Joan Charlotte (King) Bryan of Georgetown passed away surrounded by her loving family Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 91.
Joan was born in Georgetown, DE the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Joines) King.
She was employed by the Dupont Plant of Seaford, DE and Snively Pharmacy of Georgetown.
Joan was a faithful member of Calvary...
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