Obituaries
Leon Ralph Tucker
Jan 15, 2026
Leon Ralph Tucker, born on November 6, 1950, in Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenwood on January 15, 2026, under the care of Delaware Hospice. He was 75 years old.
Leon was a dedicated worker whose career spanned various fields, starting as a carpenter and progressing to farming. In more recent years, he worked as a truck...
Sylvia A. Pepper
Jan 14, 2026
Sylvia A. Pepper passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Georgetown with her only daughter by her side.
Sylvia graduated from Georgetown High School in June, 1953 and shortly after married the love of her life, Richard L. Pepper. They were together for 59 years until his death in 2013.
Her employment through the years...
Gwennette E. Mitchell
Jan 13, 2026
Gwennette "Cotton" Elaine Mitchell, a radiant spirit of 70 years young, peacefully departed this world on January 13th at her home in Milton, Delaware, surrounded by her devoted family – her beloved Mother Marlyn and Father Alfred, along with her two adoring children.
Gwennette's roots ran deep in Lewes, Delaware, a close-knit town where her childhood was filled with laughter and...
Anita Johnson Lee Fischer
Jan 12, 2026
Ruth "Anita" Johnson Lee Fischer, a cherished member of the Greenwood community, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at her beloved home in Greenwood, Delaware. Born on August 23, 1935, to Otis L. Johnson and Huldah Smith, Ruth led a life rich with love, adventure, and the warmth of family.
In an era when few women pursued such ambitious paths,...
Janet "Judy" Rae Swain
Jan 11, 2026
Janet “Judy” Rae Swain, 84 from Amberson, Pennsylvania (formerly of Lincoln, Delaware) went home to be with our Lord on January 11, 2026, at 9:50 p.m.
She was the beloved wife of the late G. Walter Swain (of Swain Construction Company) of Lincoln, Delaware.
Born on April 2, 1941, in Cottontown, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Raymond King...
Tony Hudson
Jan 10, 2026
Tony Lee Hudson of Georgetown passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Salisbury, MD to the late George Hudson and Delores (Kissinger) Welch.
From nothing but borrowing 0 from a friend, Tony opened his own reputable business in 1986, known as ‘Tony Hudson’s Garage’. His business was a reflection...
Victor S. Tambini
Jan 7, 2026
Victor Tambini, 75, of Milton, DE, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on December 20, 1950 in Peru. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather. He will be remembered for his strength, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.
He is...
Nancy Jean Cate
Jan 5, 2026
Nancy Jean Cate, aged 84, passed away on January 5, 2026, at AccentCare Hospice at Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Born on December 13, 1941, in Washington, D.C., Nancy was known for her warmth, creativity, and devotion to her family.
A dedicated homemaker and daycare operator, Nancy built a life centered around nurturing and caring. She was especially cherished by the...
Clair Alvin Mervine
Jan 3, 2026
Clair Alvin Mervine, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Delmar on January 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 6, 1938, in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, Clair touched the lives of many both his personal and professional endeavors.
He dedicated a significant portion of his life to helping others as...
Phillip Leroy Hodgson
Jan 3, 2026
Phillip Leroy Hodgson, a kind man with a good heart, passed away at his home in Georgetown on January 3, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on November 8, 1949, in Wilmington, Delaware, Phillip lived a life filled with warmth and compassion.
Phillip will be remembered for the joy he brought to those around him. He had a unique way...
Abigail K. Cellini
Jan 1, 2026
Abigail K. Cellini, born on July 14, 1993, in Baltimore, Maryland, left this world on January 1, 2026, at her home in Milford. She was a radiant spirit whose life was marked by compassion, dedication, and an infectious enthusiasm for living.
Abigail's unwavering commitment to helping others defined her as a motivational speaker. She led a conference, inspiring over 700 people...
Patricia "Patsy" Bryan
Dec 26, 2025
GEORGETOWN – Patricia “Patsy” Bryan, previously known as Patsy Elliott and Patsy King, of Georgetown and Seaford, Delaware, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born December 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hilda Elliott and the youngest of seven children, all of whom preceded her in death. Known affectionately by...
Dale J. Caswell
Dec 25, 2025
Dale Jesse Caswell, a beloved father, grandfather, and proud Vietnam War veteran, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on March 2, 1939, and lived a life defined by service, strength, and deep love for his family.
Dale honorably served his country during the Vietnam War, a chapter of his life that reflected...
Nasir Tyshi Jackson
Dec 23, 2025
MILTON – Nasir Tyshi Jackson passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Beebe Healthcare.
Nasir was born in Lewes, Delaware to Kisha Teandra Evonne Hazzard, of Milton, and the late Ronald Leon Jackson, Jr. who passed in 2003.
Nasir graduated from Howard T. Ennis in Georgetown with the class of 2022. He loved his classmates, teachers, and friends he made...
Joyce A. Voshell
Dec 22, 2025
Joyce A. Voshell, born July 20, 1939, in Denton, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, at her home in Viola, Delaware, on December 22, 2025. Best known as “Doody” to most, she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and music. Her warmth, her smile that lit up a room, and her generous spirit left a lasting...
Nancy Lee Betts
Dec 19, 2025
Nancy Lee Betts, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, loving wife, and woman of deep faith, passed away on December 19, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82.
Originally from northern Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Nancy was the daughter of Nettie Lorena (Fowler) Callis and Julius Callis. She grew up alongside her sister, Gloria (Callis) Laughery, and her brothers, Clifford...
Jerry Woodrow McCormick, Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
Jerry Woodrow McCormick, Jr., a beloved husband and devoted family man, passed away on December 17, 2025, at his home in Dover, Delaware surrounded with love. He was born on April 10, 1970, in Lewes, Delaware.
Jerry's life journey was deeply rooted in his experiences at the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church in Milford, where his father, Jerry W. McCormick Sr., served as...
Elisabeth Amanda Stoner
Dec 17, 2025
"Local Poet is Dead"
Elisabeth Amanda Alexander Stoner was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 8, 1934. She died on December 17, 2025. Her parents were Amanda Hays Alexander and Walter Harry Alexander.
Elisabeth graduated from the Hillsdale School and attended Smith College. She graduated from West Chester University summa cum laude. At that time, she won a poetry-writing contest sponsored by...
Rosetta Mae Bunting
Dec 16, 2025
Rosetta Mae Bunting of Georgetown passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 93.
Rosetta was born on December 5, 1932, in Millsboro, De the daughter of the late Ollie and Annie (Rust) Bowden.
Rosetta then moved to Georgetown in 1959.
Rosetta attended church at Sandhill Fields in Georgetown.
She was a member of the Pocahantas...
Joan H. Emory
Dec 14, 2025
Joan H. Emory, age 92, of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Joan was born on May 27, 1933, at her parents’ home on North Walnut Street in Milford, Delaware, to Arthur B. and Dorothy B. Hall. She grew up in Milford and graduated from Milford High School in 1951,...
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