Obituaries

Jan 13, 2024

Obituary for Frances Ann Beebe

Frederica—Frances Ann Beebe, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 13,

2024. Frances was born in Milford, DE on September 21, 1934, to her parents James

and Mary (Davis) Abbott.

She retired as a receptionist in 1994 from the Delaware State Housing Authority....

Jan 13, 2024

Milton—Leah W. Betts, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

She was born in Harbeson, DE on November 19, 1932, to her parents, John S. and Anna (Walls) Warrington.

Leah retired from the State of Delaware as Chief Clerk at the Justice...

Jan 13, 2024

Jeanette Alberta Wagner, ‘84

Jeanette Wagner, 84 of Harbeson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

She was preceded in death of her loving husband, Bud Wagner and her parents,

Helmut and Alberta Heifler Gross.

Jeanette was born in Easton Pa. and lived her first thirteen years of life in...

Jan 12, 2024

MILFORD – Michele Melvin, age 63, of Cincinnati, OH and formerly of Milford, DE, passed away Friday January 12, 2024.

She was born November 13,1960 in Milford, daughter of the late Albert Clough and Lois Carpenter Clough.

Michele worked as a dispatcher for Prime Care Medical Transport for over 20 years....

Jan 11, 2024

Gracyn Alicia White, was born on Friday, January 5th, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. to parents Dylan White

and Kaylee Mason at the Beebe Healthcare Hospital of Lewes. She weighed 7 pounds, 7.5

ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Gracyn’s family was blessed with five wonderful days with

Gracyn, before returning to her heavenly...

Jan 10, 2024

Felton—Roy F. Hutson, 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, DE.

Roy was born on April 12, 1966, in Milford, DE to his parents, the late Nolan and Jane Kathleen (Walls) Hutson. He was a Federal Tech with the Delaware National Guard. He enjoyed motorcycles, old cars...

Jan 10, 2024

Donna Kay Dodd (69) passed away January 10th, 2024, peacefully in her home.

Donna was born August 6th, 1954, to the late Ray and Hazel Dodd of Milton, DE. Donna grew up in Milton, DE, working in her dad’s shop, Ray’s Market, one of which is Kings Ice Cream Store today. Donna waitressed in Milford,...

Jan 10, 2024

Obituary for Christina Lynn Macklin

Felton—Christina Lynn Macklin, 55, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Bay Health, Dover, DE.

Christina was born on May 6, 1968, in Dover, DE to her parents, Anthony L. and Norma (Williamson) Hamor.

She was a homemaker, loved growing flowers,...

Jan 9, 2024

Irvin Lee Betts (83) passed away on January 9, 2024, after a very sudden decline in his health. He was ushered to heaven with his family lovingly by his side.

Born April 27, 1940, to Bessie Bell (Issacs) Betts and Clarence Betts, Irvin lived his rambunctious young life in Georgetown, Delaware with his five siblings...

Jan 7, 2024

GEORGETOWN – Alton W. Scott passed away at home on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Alton was born in Lewes and was a lifelong resident of Sussex County. He worked at E.I. du Pont Company in Seaford in the maintenance department from where he retired after 38 years.

Alton served for 6...

Jan 7, 2024

GEORGETOWN – Charles L. “Chip” Spangle passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

Chip was born into a military family on Mare Island Naval Base in California, son of the late John and Ava (Gill) Spangle. He would spend his life in service to our country and retired in 1991 with...

Jan 6, 2024

Nancy L. Webb, 82,

May 14, 1941 – January 6, 2024,

Nancy L. Webb passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 6, 2024. Nancy’s family was the most important thing in her life. She was a member of the Ellendale United Methodist Church...

Jan 5, 2024

Barbara Ann Sleboda, 80, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024, at Harbor Healthcare nursing home in Lewes, DE, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born on January 1, 1944, to Jozef Sleboda and Anna (Bolesta) Wilfong, Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, niece Nancy Chambers, and many cherished friends and relatives.

Jan 4, 2024

Elizabeth “Bet” Orr passed away January 4, 2024, after a long struggle with cancer.

She was born in Lynchburg, VA, on April 20, 1945, daughter of the late Lawrence Orr and Rebecca Mitchell.

Bet had many gardening clients in both Washington DC and Delaware. She designed many holiday decorations in downtown...

Jan 4, 2024

Micheline M. Burk, 81, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Micheline was born on April 17, 1942, in France, to the late Antoine and Yvonne Rose (Le Garrec) Souben.

Micheline moved to the US from France in the late 1960s. Her...

Jan 2, 2024

Brenda M. Price, 73, passed away on January 2, 2024.

Brenda was born on January 9, 1950, in Eagle Lake, Maine to the late Jerry and Aurora (Albert) Mourneault.

Brenda was a member of the Dover American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #2. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing and crabbing. She...

Jan 1, 2024

Wanda Leota (Pape) Payne 75, of Bridgeville, DE passed away peacefully at home on Monday January 1, 2024.

Wanda was born in Frostburg Mayland on March 25, 1948. After Graduating from Beall High School in 1966 she joined the Air Force. While stationed in California with the Air Force she met the love of her life, Ronald...

Dec 31, 2023

Edward Fulton Burgess II, known affectionately as Eddie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2023, at the age of 54 in Dover, DE. Eddie was born on December 12, 1969, in Wilmington, DE. Eddie was one of a kind. He would do anything to make you laugh and he didn’t care if it made him look...

Dec 30, 2023

William Clark Lilly passed away peacefully in his home on December 30th, 2023.

Clark was born August 5th, 1933, at Camp Creek West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lennie C Lilly and James T Lilly, his brother James, his three sisters, Ruth, Faith, and Pauline, and his three children, Tara, Brent,...

Dec 27, 2023

Beverly R. Harrison, 93

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Beverly, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched on December 27, 2023, in Milford, Delaware. She was in her 93rd year.

Beverly was born January 16, 1930, in Winterset, Iowa to parents Earl and Blanche...