Obituaries

Nov 21, 2022

Bernadette B. Hammond, 77, of Felton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 21, 2022.

She was born on January 20, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Herman and Dolores Wagner.

Bernadette was very active and invested in her community. She was a member of the Felton and Frederica Fire Companies’ Ladies...

Nov 20, 2022

Mitchell Ellis Morton, 37, of Lincoln, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Mitchell was born on May 22, 1985, in Dover to Joseph and Myra (Pritchett) Morton.

Mitchell loved being outdoors, whether hunting, fishing, or gardening. He loved racing and drawing as well. He was a self-proclaimed rapper and comedian. He...

Nov 19, 2022

James “Jim” A. Lofland, 80, of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Milford on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Jim was born in Milford, Delaware on November 23, 1941, to the late James Parn and Margaret (Masten) Lofland.

Jim was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and then worked...

Nov 17, 2022

Rev. Bruce Carl Thompson, 69, of Felton, formerly of Severna Park, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Bayhealth Kent General in Dover, DE.

Bruce was born on June 19, 1953 in Tacoma Park, MD, to the late William Carl and Mildred Doris (Kemp) Thompson. He married his wife Cheryl on March 22, 1974....

Nov 14, 2022

Ethel Josephine Donahue, 86, of Newark, DE, originally of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Ethel was born on January 24, 1936 to the late Edward and Evelyn (Long) Rosengrant in Factoryville, PA.

Ethel’s greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking...

Nov 13, 2022

June C. Rust, 91, of Milford, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Greenwood Country Rest Home.

June was born on June 5, 1931 to the late Thomas J. and Madaline (Coverdale) Collett in Milford, Delaware.

June was a member of the Ellendale Economics Club. She enjoyed reading, word puzzles,...

Nov 10, 2022

MILTON – Bruce Allan Hendrix passed away at his home on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Bruce was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the only son of Cleveland Devon Hendrix and Barbara Ann Bartram. Bruce spent his summers as a child on his family’s farm in Manassas, GA.

Bruce and...

Nov 10, 2022

Ethel Marie Dill, 70, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Kent Campus on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dill, Sr.; daughter, Lisa Shaw; and granddaughter, Rebecca Lonski.

Ethel is survived by her son, Kevin Buswell and wife Deanne; daughter, Kristi Vogl and her son, Ben, whom...

Nov 9, 2022

Milton—Barbara L. “Bonnie” Hitchens, 75, passed away on November 9, 2022 at Bay Health Hospital, Kent Campus, Dover, Delaware. She was born on December 1, 1946 to the late Clifford Legates and Doris (Chandler) Legates.

She graduated from Milton High School in the Class of 1964 and then from Salisbury State University in 1968. Barbara...

Nov 8, 2022

Lori Beth Gradwell – 43 years old, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after a hard-fought illness battle with her loving family beside her. Lori Beth was born on September 15, 1979, Sellersville PA. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Gradwell and her brother, Keith Lewis Gradwell.

Lori is survived by her loving...

Nov 6, 2022

Elizabeth Florence Frampton, 83, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

Elizabeth was born in Bridgeville and raised by her parents, the late George and Florence Elizabeth (Clifton) Matthews.

Elizabeth was a true Elvis fan and memorabilia collector. She loved word searches.

In addition to her...

Nov 5, 2022

Beverly Bullington—mom, Ahmee, loving wife—famous for her exceptional Caesar salad and fabulous enchiladas, age 75, of Milford, DE, passed away on Saturday, November 5th. First and foremost, if you read no further, she would want for you to know that in addition to Caesar salad and enchiladas, her potato salad is not only also beloved by all, but was...

Nov 4, 2022

Samuel “Olle Dogge” Bradley, Jr.

On November 4, 2022, Samuel “Olle Dogge” Bradley, Jr. of Georgetown left this Earth unexpectedly to go home with his Savior and family. Sam was born July 14, 1961 to Margaret and the late Samuel Bradley, Sr.

The Olle Dogge loved his children, grandchildren,...

Nov 3, 2022

John Wayne Starr, Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather

John Wayne Starr, 69, of Milton, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his home.

John was born March 11, 1953 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Son of the late John T. and May Starr. John was a proud member of the Milton community...

Nov 2, 2022

Evelyn Pearl Metz, 81, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Evelyn was born in Millsboro, daughter of the late Norman L. and Leona P. (Lofland) Jester.

Evelyn was a Kindergarten teacher for Georgetown Christian School and was known for producing the best Kindergarten plays...

Nov 2, 2022

Stephen ‘Skip’ J. Shappee, 70, of Frederica passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Skip was born in Horseheads, NY to the late Willis and Rose (Sardo) Shappee. He retired from the US Air Force, where he served in the Vietnam War, and subsequently retired as a Loadmaster. After the Air Force Skip went...

Oct 30, 2022

Mary R. (Dispenza) Petti passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Mary was born in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Corsello) Dispenza.

Mary worked in the healthcare industry for many years as a Dietary Aid in a nursing...

Oct 29, 2022

Ardis Hayes, 99, (formerly of Lewes, Delaware) passed away peacefully on October 29 at Acts Manor House in Seaford, DE.

Born August 1, 1923, in Carroll, Iowa, Ardis was the oldest child of Archie and Freda (Lawrenz) Reding. The family lived in Iowa and South Dakota before settling in Minneapolis.

In...

Oct 26, 2022

JoAnne K. Rutherford, 77

GEORGETOWN, DE, (Formerly of Anne Arundel County, MD) – JoAnne K. (Barton) Rutherford passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 surrounded by her family.

JoAnne was born and raised in Baltimore, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Schierzka) Barton. She graduated from Johns...

Oct 25, 2022

Martha Elizabeth Walker Garner (Betty), 89, of Milford peacefully passed on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Full of faith, she was always pleasant, undemanding, and had a remarkable tolerance for adversity. She was loved by many.

Retired from LD Caulk; she was an avid volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the various churches she worshipped at. At age...