Obituaries

May 5, 2024

MILFORD – Elizabeth Elmia (Feick) Gabel, passed away peacefully at Milford Place on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Elizabeth was born in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Leroy A. and Katherine E. (Staller) Feick.

Elizabeth received her R.N. at Pottstown School of Nursing, her BSN at State University of New York...

Apr 30, 2024

Mildred Ann Hudson, age 70, of Georgetown, Delaware, went home to be with the Lord at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, on April 30, 2024.

Born on October 19, 1953, in Milford, she was a daughter to the late William James Callaway and Shirley (Smith) Callaway. Her life was a testament to her unshakable faith and...

Apr 30, 2024

Joseph N. “Mickey Mouse” Connelly, Jr., 80, of Felton, passed away on April 30, 2024 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

Joe was born in Felton on March 31, 1944 to the late Joseph N., Sr. and Maggie Ola (Huitt) Connelly.

Joe was a super truck driver from a young age. He loved to relive his over-the-road...

Apr 27, 2024

Ted Williams McDonald, “Pop-Pop”, “Dad” “Teddy” 70 of Millsboro, DE passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home in Millsboro, DE.

He was born in Wilmington, DE to Betty Lucille Johns and William Edward’s McDonald.

Ted Williams McDonald was named after a famous major league baseball player. Ted was a...

Apr 27, 2024

Linda L. Vincent, 67, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Linda was born on November 12, 1956 in Milford to the late Samuel and Barbara Nora (King) Colvin. A true Delaware native, Linda enjoyed fashion, jewelry, and at home shopping.

In addition to her...

Apr 25, 2024

Virginia Lee “Ginnie” (Savage) Caras, 93

LEWES – Virginia Caras passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, at The Moorings in Lewes. She was born July 30, 1930, in Selbyville, to the late Thurman F. and Nelda (Jester) Savage.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 24, 2024

Donald Delano Newson, 90

Donald Delano Newson, 90, born in Smyrna, De. died peacefully with his family at his side and in his heart on April 24, 2024.

Donald D. Newson, 90, was born in August 1933 to the late John Howard and Pearl Margaret Tilghman Newson in Smyrna, DE. He...

Apr 21, 2024

Sadly, Dale E. Davis, 67, of Milton, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home.

Dale was born on September 21, 1956, in Wilmington, DE. To the late James F. and G. Margaret (Rose) Davis. His parents later moved to Christiana, DE, where Dale spent his formative years and graduated from Christiana High School class...

Apr 18, 2024

On the evening of April 18, 2024, the veil was lowered and our Heavenly Father called Dawn Elizabeth McGee-Passwaters home.

Dawn, a beloved wife, mother and teacher, came into this world March 15, 1966, to Theodore and Jeanette McGee, whom she will rejoin in the kingdom of heaven.

Dawn married her long time love Robert...

Apr 17, 2024

Richard “Vernon” Austin, 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home in Bridgeville, Delaware.

Richard was born on May 4, 1933, in Seaford, Delaware, to the late Willis and Violet (Chaffinch) Austin.

Richard was a life member of the Legion Post #6. He also served in the US Army from 1951 to...

Apr 13, 2024

Barbara A. Caldwell, 77, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, in Milford, DE. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Dominic and Mabel (Hoover) Matonte, on January 3, 1947, Barbara moved to Williamsport, Pennsylvania when she was young. She spent most of her life in Williamsport, where she was married, raised her son, and led a successful...

Apr 11, 2024

Albert David Downs, 62, of Felton, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover.

Albert was born on April 3, 1962, in Camden, NJ, to the late John P. and Marilyn Margaret (Kahler) Downs.

Albert's life was characterized by a profound love for the great...

Apr 11, 2024

Howard Thomas “Tom” Moore, 80, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Tom was born in Slaughter Beach, Delaware on June 12, 1943, to the late Clarence Jefferson “Tuck” and Margaret Louise (Welch) Moore.

Tom worked for the State of Delaware as a mechanic. He...

Apr 10, 2024

Patricia A. Jones, 81, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2024, at her home in Milton, surrounded by her family.

Originally from Mt. Holly, NJ, Pat moved to Milton, DE with her family from 1976-1983, then moved with her family to Chestertown, MD, where she worked at Kent & Queen Anne’s Hospital for 15 years....

Apr 8, 2024

Louise Marie Bailey, age 86, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born January 28, 1938, in Harrington, DE, to the late John and Lilly Voss.

Louise married Clarence “Gigger” Bailey on October 16,1954. They were married for 60 years before Gigger’s death in 2014....

Apr 4, 2024

Obituary for Franklin Delano Hubbard

Franklin Delano Hubbard, 85, of Felton, DE, departed this life, April 4, 2024. He was born on April 28, 1938, to Alonso and Agnes (Trew) Hubbard in the Hell Point Community of Annapolis, MD. He was the surviving male member of the 14 Hubbard children.

His...

Apr 2, 2024

Patricia Ann Prettyman joined the angels in heaven and adjourned her final earthly meeting on April 2, 2024.

She was born in Dagsboro, Delaware on May 27, 1946, to her parents Roland and Marian (Magee) Steele.

Patricia loved dirt track and NASCAR racing, baseball and college football. She enjoyed going to...

Apr 1, 2024

Keith Walter Gnagey, 77, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024.  He was born on January 15, 1947, in Meyersdale, PA to Walter and Fern Gnagey.

Keith lived a fulfilling life characterized by his career as an educator, coach, band director and painter. Cheering on the Steelers, playing golf, cruising, and spending time with family...

Apr 1, 2024

Ruth L. Bradley, 93, of Felton, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Cadia Healthcare Capitol in Dover.

Ruth was born in Felton on April 11, 1930, to the late Roland and Mary (Green) Legates.

Ruth worked as a clerk for Capitol Cleaners for 46 years. She was a member of Kent Chapter II...

Mar 28, 2024

Shirley (Hayes) Taulbee, 77, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home after a long struggle with CLL and COPD.

Shirley was born on July 5, 1946, in Milford, to the late Charles and Pauline (Shockley) Hayes.

She enjoyed reading, sewing, quilting, knitting, and crocheting, and many other types of crafts....