Obituaries

Barbara Agnes Vansciver

Barbara Agnes Vansciver

Dec 2, 2021

Barbara Agnes VanSciver, 81, of Georgetown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born to the late Roger T. and Agnes M. (Ballas) Payne on October 12, 1940, in Easton, MD. Barbara lived in Federalsburg before eventually graduating from Harrington High School and then moving to Georgetown, Delaware. As a...

Wesley W. Greenley

Wesley W. Greenley

Dec 1, 2021

Wesley Wade Greenley passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at his care provider, James Baynard’s home in Lincoln, DE. He was 59. Wesley was born on February 16, 1962, in Dover, son of the late William and Louise Killen Greenley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sisters, Wanda Mae O'Day, Bonita Fay Tribbett and...

Gregorio O. Flores

Gregorio O. Flores

Dec 1, 2021

Gregorio O. Flores, 74, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Gregorio was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico to the late Andres Ortiz and Eladia Flores. He retired from Perdue working in Waste Management. Gregorio loved to spend time working in his yard with is farm animals and gardening. He also enjoyed fishing, crabbing,...

Jean S. Hutchman

Jean S. Hutchman

Dec 1, 2021

Jean S. Hutchman, 95, of Milford, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. The daughter of the late Joseph R. and Rose V. (Byrnes) Shane, Jean was born on December 10, 1925 in King Manor, PA. Jean was a member of Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford. She had a heart for her community that was...

Amethyst "Amy" Elizabeth Sharp

Amethyst "Amy" Elizabeth Sharp

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Amethyst (Amy) Elizabeth Sharp February 27, 1928 – November 30, 2021 Amy Sharp, 93, of Lewes, DE, passed away quietly on November 30, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones and caregivers. Amy was born to Alfred and Elizabeth Linton in Onley, MD. During the depression along with fifteen other siblings, she worked on the family farm located...

Diane H. Pratt

Diane H. Pratt

Nov 27, 2021

GEORGETOWN – Diane H. Pratt, 79, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Harrison Sr. Living in Georgetown. She was born to the late Frederick Arthur Hoppes and Elizabeth Kranzley Bortz Hoppes in Bethlehem, PA on October 6, 1942. Diane married Charles T. “Thom” Pratt in 1966 and enjoyed may European adventures throughout Italy and Spain. They lived...

Eleanor M. (Argo) West

Eleanor M. (Argo) West

Nov 24, 2021

Eleanor Marie West, 91, of Lincoln entered the presence of her Savior on Wednesday November 24, 2021, after a brief illness. Eleanor was born on August 7, 1930 to the late George and Edna Argo and lived her entire life in Argos Corner near Slaughter Beach. She was married to her late husband James B. West, II for 53...

Myrna Gonzalez

Myrna Gonzalez

Nov 24, 2021

GEORGETOWN – Myrna Gonzalez passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Christiana Medical Center. Myrna was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Life brought her to Georgetown where she worked for several years as a daycare and preschool teacher. Myrna was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Gonzalez Colon in 2013. She is...

Jimmy Scott White

Jimmy Scott White

Nov 21, 2021

FREDERICA – Jimmy Scott White, 72, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on November 21, 2021. He was born in Maryland to Goldie and Branson White, Sr. on September 29, 1949. Jimmy worked for the City of Dover as a Relief Operator for over 25 years. He loved the ocean, lighthouses, hunting, crafting sailboat models, fishing and just being...

Charles "Charlie" Livingston Clayton

Charles "Charlie" Livingston Clayton

Nov 21, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Livingston Clayton entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 21, 2021, in his home in Georgetown, DE. He was born on March 2, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Stewart P. and Susie L. (Ruff) Clayton. Charlie lived a long life where he cherished family, holidays, and travels in America and abroad. He was a U.S....

Deborah Ann Tackett

Deborah Ann Tackett

Nov 18, 2021

ELLENDALE – Deborah A. Tackett passed away peacefully in her home on November 18, 2021. She was born to the late Palmer C. and Marge (Parker) Tackett in New Castle County, on June 10, 1059. Deborah is also preceded in death by her brother, Paul Tackett. She enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, the Baltimore Ravens and attending music festivals with George...

Lynne Zamil Maloy

Lynne Zamil Maloy

Nov 13, 2021

MILTON, Del – Lynne Zamil Maloy, a philanthropist, an activist, intellectual and socialite, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 13, 2021, shortly after sundown surrounded by family, after a brief struggle with cancer. Lynne was a woman who could take over a room and make everyone feel special. Born in Newport, RI and graduated from Mt. Vernon...

Cheryl Ann (Truitt) Darby

Cheryl Ann (Truitt) Darby

Nov 12, 2021

MILFORD, Del – Cheryl Ann Truitt Darby passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. Cheryl was born on September 10, 1956, to the late William F. Truitt and Doris Ann (Molnar) Ennis. Cheryl was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Ralph F. Downs, who raised Cheryl as his own. Cheryl graduated from Stephen...

Edward J. Keough

Edward J. Keough

Nov 10, 2021

GEORGETOWN - On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Edward J. (Eddie) Keough, Jr., 79, originally of Philadelphia, PA, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven by his daughter, Carolyn. Eddie was the son of the late Edward and Lenore Keough of Philadelphia, PA. The greatest joy in Eddie’s life was being the best Pop-Pop to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He...

Larry  Neil Johnson

Larry Neil Johnson

Nov 9, 2021

Larry Neil Johnson, 67, passed away in his home in Harrington, Delaware, on November 9, 2021. His passing was unexpected, yet peaceful as he fell asleep for the last time here on earth and woke up in Heaven. Larry was born September 30, 1954, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to Robert and Louise Johnson. After attending high school, Larry furthered his...

Frank Hartley

Frank Hartley

Nov 9, 2021

Frank Hartley, 72, passed away in Florida on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born in Milford, DE on October 18, 1949 to the late Henry Hartley and Mima Roese Hartley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 2 sisters, Doris Griffith and Margaret Wyatt. Frank loved helping others and had a great love...

Eunice K. (King) Lubiniecki

Eunice K. (King) Lubiniecki

Nov 8, 2021

LAUREL – Eunice K. (King) Lubiniecki, formerly of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Eunice was born in Georgetown, daughter of the late Herbert Y. and Ella (Evans) King. She graduated from Sussex Central High School in the Class of 1963. Eunice worked for many years in the food service industry at...

Harlan Cohee

Harlan Cohee

Nov 8, 2021

HARRINGTON – Harlan Cohee, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was a mechanic for over thirty years at Walls Service Center in Milford. He was also a mechanic at J.G. Exec. Service of Dover. Harlan enjoyed coon hunting over the years and buying used cars to work on and repair in his spare time. He...

Dixie C. Betts

Dixie C. Betts

Nov 8, 2021

MILTON – Dixie C. Betts, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 8, 2021. Dixie was born in Milford, daughter of the late Roy and Beatrice (Miller) Hayt. Dixie worked as a machine operator for 28 years with Atlantis Plastics and retired several years ago. As a young child, Dixie travelled with her family to Spence’s Bazaar...

Rowland Edward Reynolds

Rowland Edward Reynolds

Nov 5, 2021

Rowland E. Reynolds, 87, passed away at Capitol Healthcare on Friday, November 5, 2021.. Rowland was born in Milford, DE to the late Roland and Anna (Alexander) Reynolds. He retired from Playtex. Rowland loved being outdoor and tending his garden and rosebushes. He also loved the beach and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed reading books on...