Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Preston Kevin Brittingham
Nov 3, 2021
Preston “Kevin” Brittingham, 46 of Georgetown, DE passed away surrounded by his family, November 3 after complications from Covid-19. He was born on November 26, 1974 in Milford, DE to Preston “Dickie” and Patricia Brittingham of Georgetown. Kevin graduated from Sussex Central High School, Georgetown, DE in 1992. He remained a resident of Sussex County. Anyone that met Kevin...
William "Bill" D. Larnick
Oct 30, 2021
William “Bill” D. Larnick passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 30th, 2021, with his family by his side. He was 62 years old. Born in Wilmington, Bill is the son of Robert J. Larnick, Sr. and the late Lucie I. (Westerman) Larnick. He was a graduate of Christiana High School Class of 1976. He ran his own...
Laura J. Hopkins
Oct 30, 2021
Harbeson-Laura J. Hopkins, 77, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Laura was born in Lewes, the daughter of the late Harold and Catherine (Wilson) Joseph. Along with her husband, she was owner of Hopkins Granary in Milton. She enjoyed camping and traveling. Laura is survived by her husband, John A. Hopkins, Jr.,...
Nancy A. (Banning) Burress
Oct 29, 2021
MILFORD - Nancy A. (Banning) Burress passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Beebe Healthcare. Nancy was born in Milton, DE daughter of the late Vinal and Pauline (Carroll) Banning. Nancy’s joy for being around people led to her career in the hospitality industry. She was loved by all who knew her, admired for her strength and...
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