Obituaries
Elmer T. Atkins, Sr.
Sep 14, 2021
Elmer T. Atkins, Sr., 93, of Seaford, passed away on September 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Elmer was born on November 26, 1927, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Henry and Florence (Gromack) Atkins. Elmer worked throughout his life as a poultry farmer. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Atkins. He is...
Edward J. Vogtman
Sep 13, 2021
Edward Joseph Vogtman, 70, of Lewes died Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, of pneumonia following a severe COVID-19 infection. Known as Ed by most but called Eddie by his parents and siblings, Edward was the fourth of five children of Theodore and Helen Vogtman Dec. 31, 1950. He grew up in Hillside, N.J., started a family in Carteret, N.J., and...
Cynthia (Rieck) "Cindy" Coverdale
Sep 12, 2021
MILFORD – Cynthia R. “Cindy” Coverdale passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford. Cindy was born in Easton, Maryland daughter to the late William Harry Rieck, Jr., and Christine (LeGates) Rieck. She resided the majority of her life in Preston, Maryland and graduated from Colonel Richardson High School in Federalsburg with...
Mildred G. "Butch" Jackson
Sep 10, 2021
Mildred G. “Butch” Jackson, 83, of Ellendale passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Harbor Healthcare in Lewes. Mildred was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late James and Mildred (Palmer) Galloway. Mildred lived in Ellendale for 47 years, where she enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to her parents, Mildred is preceded in death by her sister,...
Edna Elizabeth Young Burns
Sep 8, 2021
GEORGETOWN - Edna Elizabeth Young Burns, 84, passed away at home on September 8, 2021. Edna was a native of Milton, Delaware and went to school at Milton High, where she was a majorette. She is remembered mostly by her role as the owner and operator of Burns Tropical Fish and Pet Shop at Gravel Hill, Georgetown. She was...
Lois M. Hitchens
Sep 8, 2021
Lois Marie Hitchens, 89, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021, at her home. She was born August 27, 1932, in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of Anthony and Carmela (Millie) Caruso. Lois worked as a Travel Agent for over 40 years before retiring. She had many loyal customers and often worked with multiple generations of the same family. Lois’...
Cathy Denise Walker
Sep 8, 2021
LAUREL - Cathy D. (Ferrier) Walker, 64, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was a devout Christian, devoted mother and grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ. Cathy was the youngest of three children, born to Mary (Chaffins) Fisher and Carl Ferrier in Wilmington, DE. Cathy graduated from Sussex Central High School in Georgetown,...
Ronald D Benton
Sep 8, 2021
Ronald D. Benton, 41, of Milford, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, James Keene; half-brother, Robert Hobbs; grandfather, Walter Benton Sr.; and step-grandfather, David Peterson. He is survived by his mother, Helena (Frederick) Coppock; his father, David (Yvonne) Hobbs; children, Hannah Noel Benton, Kaylie Rayne Benton, Rylee Benton; grandmother, Harriett...
Roland Dale Gladden, Jr.
Sep 7, 2021
HARRINGTON – Roland Dale Gladden, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. Dale was born in Salisbury, Maryland, son of the late Roland Dale, Sr., and Winnie Faye (German) Gladden. He graduated from Wicomico High School with the class of 1966. After graduation he joined the US Army and...
Harley E. "Buffy" White
Sep 7, 2021
REDDEN – Harley E. “Buffy” White passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Buffy, as he was lovingly known, was born a Beebe baby in Lewes, Delaware, to loving parents, Wayne A. and Leona P. (Morgan) White. After his decision to leave school when he was 16, Buffy worked in the HVAC industry for numerous years...
Katherine R. Gordy
Sep 6, 2021
Katherine R. Gordy, 91, of Georgetown passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Katherine was born and raised in Georgetown, the daughter of William and Clara (Coverdale) Roach. After graduation from Georgetown High School in 1947, Katherine graduated from the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing in 1950 and received her B.S. degree from...
Charles Ross "Cr" Robinson, Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
Charles Ross “CR” Robinson, Jr., 61, of Georgetown, DE passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 4, 2021. CR was born on June 5, 1960 to the late Charles Ross Robinson, Sr. and Gladys Marie (Bunting) Robinson. In 1996, CR established his own business, CR Robinson & Son Bobcat Service. He most recently worked for Stockley Materials in...
Noah B. Attix
Sep 4, 2021
MILFORD – Noah B. Attix, 44, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. He was born on October 11, 1976, in Milford to Barrett Lee and Gloria Swanson Attix. Noah worked as a purchasing agent for Sea Watch International, Milford for 8 years. He was previously the warehouse superintendent at US Cold Storage, Milford....
Ralph A. "Toby" Givens
Sep 3, 2021
Memorial - Dedication Service Set Ralph A. “Toby” Givens, Sr., 83, of Georgetown, passed away on September 3, 2021 at Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, WV. He was born on February 6, 1938 in Georgetown, the son of the late Raymond Thomas Givens and Ethel (Conoway) Givens. Toby married Carol Mae (Shedaker) Givens on September 13, 1959. Toby worked...
Deborah R. Barrett
Sep 1, 2021
Deborah R. Barrett (nee Holloway) of Georgetown passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, surrounded by her family with Willie Nelson music playing softly by her side. She was born in Milford on May 24, 1945, to the late John and Marguerite “Peggy” Holloway. After her graduation from Salisbury State College, Debbie spent her career serving people, especially children. She...
Cathy A. Draper
Sep 1, 2021
FELTON - Cathy Adams Draper passed away at home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1948, in Dover to the late Richard and Rose Adams. Cathy graduated from Felton High School in 1966 and was a member of the Felton Alumni Association. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education from Salisbury State College...
Walter Emerson Stauffer
Aug 30, 2021
Walter E. Stauffer “Emerson” Milton and Broadkill Beach Walter Emerson Stauffer,94, passed away suddenly at home Monday, August 30,2021. Born to Daniel W. and Florence Stauffer in Laurel, Delaware on September 10, 1926. He moved to Red Mill near Lewes at the age of 12. Attending Lewes High School, he played many instruments in the band. Emerson worked for...
Alvin M. Lorah
Aug 28, 2021
Alvin M. Lorah, 74, of Lewes passed away on Saturday, August 28th, 2021. Alvin was born in Lewes to the late Alvin Oliver and Jean Maryann (Zelinsky) Lorah. Alvin was a professional painter by trade. He was also an Army Reserve Veteran. In his earlier years, Alvin did taxidermy. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. Alvin was talented in...
Olilee M Scott
Aug 27, 2021
Olilee M. Scott, 81, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 27, 2021. Olilee was born in Harbeson to the late N. Courtland and Ethel (Betts) Veasey. She was a registered nurse working for Dr. A.J. Wildberger in Georgetown for 5 years and later retired from Milford Memorial Hospital after 35 years. She and her husband...
Betty June Brunke
Aug 27, 2021
Betty June Brunke, 89, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 27, 2021 surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Annapolis, MD, to the late Robert and Helen Cecelia (Hambrock) Simmons. Betty was a member of The Water’s Edge, and was active in the Milton Community Food Pantry, where she volunteered countless hours to...
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