Obituaries

Jan 24, 2025

Betty June Newby, 99, of Harrington, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2025. She was born on June 16, 1925, in Port Washington, Long Island, NY, to William and Harriet Davis who predeceased her. Betty was the oldest of 5 children, William Davis, Edie Goodwin, Paul Davis, and Harvey Davis; all predeceased her. 

Betty was the only one...

Jan 23, 2025

Bruce Cole Elliott, 76, of Milton, DE, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Mr. Elliott was the husband of Sharon Elliott.

Born March 6, 1948 in Freehold, NJ., Bruce was the son of the late Barbara (Freeman)and Charles Elliott.

Bruce worked for Peterbuilt as a service manager.

A Memorial Service for Bruce will be...

Jan 22, 2025

William J. “Bobo” Brooks, 82

MILTON – William John Brooks, locally known as “Bo” or “Bobo”, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Bo was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania to parents, James Brooks and Isabella (Simpson) Brooks. His family was drawn to Milton for its farming opportunities. They left Philadelphia’s textile industry in 1945 and purchased a farm on Route 16,...

Jan 21, 2025

LINCOLN – Clara Ann Reynolds Hudson passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 82.

Clara Ann was born on September 21, 1942, in Cambridge, MD to the late John Emery Reynolds and Rhea Cornell Hering Reynolds.

As a child, she grew up in Cambridge, MD and moved to Lincoln, DE where she went to elementary school in Ellendale, DE...

Jan 18, 2025

Nancy Fay Argo, 85, of Milton passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan 18th, 2025. She was born in Milton on December 31, 1939.

Nancy grew up on Chestnut Street with her two sisters Ruth Ann and Grace and her brother Layton. After graduating from Milton High School, she worked at the Milton movie theater and had fond memories of...

Jan 18, 2025

Frederick A. “Freddie” Davis, aged 75, of Harrington, DE, passed peacefully on January 18, 2025, at Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE. Born on May 11, 1949, to the late Carl and Helen (Brown) Davis, he was a cherished brother, uncle, and friend. Frederick leaves behind a legacy of warmth and camaraderie.

He is remembered with fondness by his siblings Sandy...

Jan 15, 2025

Georgetown – Thomas R. Pepper, Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus following a brief illness.

Thomas was born in Lewes, son of the late Thomas R. Pepper, Sr., and Laura E. (Wilson) Pepper. He was a lifelong resident of Gravel Hill.

Jr....

Jan 12, 2025

Charlotte J. Collins, 90, of Milford, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born November 9, 1934, in Georgetown, Charlotte was the daughter of Harry J. Johnson and Emma (Marker) Johnson. She was the widow of Norman N. Collins, they were married in 1954.

Charlotte worked as...

Jan 11, 2025

Richard James Moore of Milton Delaware Born at Milford Memorial Hospital on December 24th 1967 and passed peacefully at home on January 11th 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents Charles E. Moore and Joyce K Moore, a brother & Sister in law Chuck (Ruth) Moore and a neice Megan Moore.

Rich is survived by his best friend and wife...

Jan 10, 2025

Edward R. Hammond, 83, of Lincoln, DE, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Bayhealth in Milford.

Born August 27, 1941 in Lewes, Edward was the son of the late Nettie Hammond . His wife, Phillis Parsons, passed away in 2014.

Edward was a 1961 graduate of Rehoboth Beach High...

Jan 10, 2025

GEORGETOWN, DEL – William L. Campbell, Jr., 75, of Georgetown, Delaware, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home joining his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in 1949 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was the son of the late William L. Campbell, Sr., and Bernice (Baker) Campbell. He...

Jan 9, 2025

Bryan Douglas Powell, 57, of Milford passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home. Bryan was born in Anchorage, Alaska. He is survived by his parents, Horace and Kathryn (Callaham) Powell, and his birth mother; Jean Stanley.

Bryan was an avid golfer, darts player, and fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was a member of the Moose Lodge...

Jan 9, 2025

Sharon Lee McQuay, 70, of Georgetown, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Beebe Hospital after a long illness. Sharon was born to the late Curtis Trump III and Dolores (Veasey) Trump in Wilmington on April 14, 1954.

A true Delaware native, Sharon spent her life enjoying the beauty of Delaware, as she has...

Jan 8, 2025

Robin Lynn Parker, a beacon of love, laughter, and kindness, passed away peacefully in her Georgetown, DE, home on January 8, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born on December 20, 1955, in Milford, DE.

In her professional life, Robin was a respected Registered Nurse at Milford Memorial Hospital, where she cared for patients with the same unwavering dedication...

Jan 7, 2025

Robert “Woody” Long passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 with his family by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lynda Long; son, Shane (Tammy) Long; beloved pets, T-Bone, Sweet Pea, Ike, Misty, Jethro, and Jet; as well as many family and friends.

Woody was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving in the...

Jan 6, 2025

GEORGETOWN – Brian Keith Diego, known to most as “Poppy Ralph,” passed away at home on the evening of Monday, January 6th, 2025. Brian was born October 26, 1971 to Grace and Robert Diego in Montgomery County, Maryland. He spent most of his life in Pennsylvania, where he was married and raised a daughter and three sons. Him and...

Jan 4, 2025

Maria Elena Reyes-Bly, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born to the late Cesar and Elena (Villareal) Reyes in Ilo Ilo city, Philippines on March 2, 1954.

Maria was passionate about people and prayer. She loved sharing her faith in God, and was a mighty prayer...

Jan 4, 2025

Kathleen C. Pfeiffer, 83, of Georgetown, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Kathleen was born on April 2, 1941, to the late Walter and Emlia (Molter) Leyh in New York City.

Living much of her life in Pennsylvania, Kathleen and her husband, William Pfeiffer Sr., retired to Delaware, where she had lived for the...

Jan 3, 2025

Jackie Leon Parsons, 82, of Harrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 3, 2025. Jackie was born in Kingwood, West Virginia on February 3, 1942 to the late James and Gladys (McCabe) Parsons.

A proud, 28 year member of the United States Air Force, Jackie called many places home but...

Dec 31, 2024

Doris M. Willing, 87, of Bridgeville, passed away in her home on December 31, 2024. She was the wife of Leon Willing. Born in Greenwood, on September 8, 1937, daughter of the late Lawrence Willey and the late Gladys Willey.

Doris and her husband were poultry farmers. She was also the co-owner of Leon Willing Trash Removal in Bridgeville, DE for...