Obituaries

Robert D. Smith

Jun 8, 2023

Robert D. Smith, 80, passed away peacefully untimely surrounded by his family, lifted by the clouds and ushered into heaven on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Robert worked for Milford Fertilizer for 36 years. He was the Milton Jaycees Charter President in 1970s and was the Officer at Milford Elks Lodge as well. He also served in the...

Genevia (Layne) Daniels

Jun 5, 2023

Felton – Genevia Daniels, of Felton, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Genevia was born April 11, 1944, in Phelps, Kentucky to Ida (Stevens) Layne and Hulen Layne.

Genevia moved to Delaware in the early 1960’s and has remained a resident since.

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Robert "Bobby" Burton Webb

Jun 2, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Webb, passed away on Friday, June 2nd, 2023.

Bobby was born on November 16, 1938, in Milford, Delaware, to Irvin and Mary Webb.

Bobby retired from DuPont after 30 years of service. In addition, he worked for the State of Delaware at the toll plaza and as a bus driver for...

Gladys J. Reynolds

Jun 1, 2023

Gladys J. Reynolds went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She spent her last days in this world at home surrounded by her loving family.

Gladys was born November 10, 1937, to the late Delmer and Gladys Jefferson in Milton, Delaware. She graduated from Milton High School in 1955 and...

Roland Doug Lecates

May 30, 2023

Roland (Doug) Lecates, 80, of Laurel passed away at Tidalhealth Nanticoke on May 30, 2023, at 10:23 p.m. Proceeded his death are grandparents, Mary and Hardy Foskey; parents, Lit and Woody Lecates; and sisters, Patricia Price and Martha Chambers.

Remaining siblings are Richard Lecates (Lois), Mary Hitchens (Harold), Kay Lambrose, and Esther Chambers with many...

Shirley H. (Hitchens) Waller

May 30, 2023

Shirley H. Waller, 84, of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware.

Shirley was born on January 17, 1939, in Milford, Delaware, to the late Marshall and Irene (Anderson) Hitchens.

Shirley was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. In her free time, she...

Robert Hammond Yerkes Iii

May 26, 2023

Robert H. Yerkes, III, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. Robbie was born August 9. 1965 in Vincenza, Italy to Robert and Janice (Sharp) Yerkes.

Rob graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1983. He was employed by the DE Division of Fish and Wildlife for 13 years as a conservationist and D&B Trucking. He was currently...

Dale W. Scott

May 22, 2023

MILTON—Dale W. Scott, 73, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Bayhealth Kent General in Dover, DE. Dale was born on January 29, 1950, to Fred P. and Doris (Wright) Scott of Milton, DE.

Dale graduated Valedictorian from Milton High School in 1968. He then went to Indiana University and obtained his MBA. Dale...

Peggy J. Bryan

May 20, 2023

Georgetown—Peggy J. Bryan went to be with the Lord in Heaven on May 20, 2023.

She was born on June 19, 1939, to the late Novy and Bessie (Yates) Bogard in What Cheer, Iowa and raised in western Kentucky, where she met her first husband William Bryan.

She started her career...

Faith Louise Swain

May 17, 2023

Faith Louise Swain, 82, of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 17, 2023, after a short illness.

Faith was born in Baltimore, Maryland in August 1940, to Hiram and Florine Taylor. She was the oldest of five children. She moved to Lincoln with her family after graduating high school. In 1961...

Bayard W. Hendricks

May 17, 2023

MILTON—Bayard W. Hendricks, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Christiana Hospital, Christina, DE.

Bayard was born on September 12, 1944, son of the late Bayard W. and Edith (Binder) Hendricks of Philadelphia, PA.

Bayard was a Rehoboth “Seahawk” who participated on the baseball,...

Doris Elaine Lauer

May 17, 2023

Doris E. (Fee) Lauer, 95, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023. She was born January 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Lucy (Hull) Fee Bagby & Herbert Fee. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Jacob S Lauer, her sister Patricia Johnson, and niece Paula Johnson.

She is survived by her daughter Gail...

Andrew (Andy) Jackson Mccauley

May 16, 2023

Andrew J. McCauley, Jr. (Andy) was born in Baltimore MD, and raised in South Bowers DE. Andy was born on Friday, August 11, 1995. Tragically, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Andrew passed away.

He was survived by his fiancé, Cynthia J. Walker, and their son Andrew J. McCauley, III; as well as his parents Richard and...

Shirley F. Panuska-Carter

May 11, 2023

Milton—Shirley F. Panuska-Carter passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Milford Center, Milford, DE.

Shirley was born on May 19, 1938, to her parents, Frank J. Jr., and Hulda T. (Reed) Panuska in Milford, DE.

She was employed at Draper King Cole in Milton, DE for many years...

William Scott "Scotty" Robbins

May 10, 2023

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, William Scott Robbins, age 47 (a Milford native known as "Scott", "Scotty", “Patches”, “Hatchet”) passed away in a motorcycle accident in Bensalem Township, PA. Having graduated from James H. Groves High School (Class of 1993), he was a construction, roofing, and siding tradesman for many years. He worked for many construction companies (Nanticoke Homes...

Bonnie Mae West

May 10, 2023

Bonnie Mae West, 78

Georgetown—Bonnie Mae West, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford, DE, surrounded by her loving family.

Bonnie was born on October 2, 1944, in Milford, DE, to her parents, Martin and Ruth May (Taylor) Lecates.

She retired in...

John Paul Vickers, Sr.

May 5, 2023

John Paul Vickers, Sr., 81, of Lewes, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at home in his sleep after recent health complications. He was born November 5, 1941, in Portsville, DE to the late Atley Linwood Vickers and Myrtle Mae (Paul) Vickers. He grew up in the surrounding area of Bethel before moving to Milton in his early years,...

Elizabeth "Betty" L. Sapp

May 4, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” L. Sapp, 84, of Felton, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE.

Betty was born in Hurlock, MD, on July 1, 1938, to the late Richard and Beatrice (Howell) Eckert.

Throughout her life, Betty was a seamstress. She worked for ILC and contributed her sewing...

Thomas Allan Scott

May 3, 2023

Thomas Allan Scott, 66

LAUREL—Thomas “Allan” Scott passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Allan was born on May 23, 1956, son of the late Thomas V. Scott and Irene (Wilkins) Scott. Allan enjoyed antiquing, historical architecture and Delaware history.

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Frank "Ray" Cilea

Apr 27, 2023

REHOBOTH BEACH, De – Frank (Ray) Cilea, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on April 27, 2023, after a brief illness.

Frank was born on October 29, 1934, to Antonino Cilea and Angelina Spinella in Bova Marina, Reggio Calabria, Italy. His family thereafter moved to Rome, Italy where he grew up.

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