Obituaries
Barbara Ann Bossert
Mar 25, 2025
Barbara Ann Bossert went home to the Lord peacefully on Tuesday evening March 25, 2025. Barbara was born March 11, 1938 as the oldest of four daughters to Dorothy Anna (Carr) Dickey and Charles John Dickey of Wilmington.
A former resident of Broadkill Beach, Smyrna, and Wilmington, Barbara was a tremendous seamstress and dressmaker. She was a life member of Five...
Raymond Milton Hannum
Mar 19, 2025
Raymond Hannum of Felton passed away on March 19, 2025 at the age of 74. Raymond the son of the late Raymond H. and Mary Hannum. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Helen. His son Donald (Megan) of PA, four grandchildren Lexi, Luke, Samantha and, Jaxon. His Brother Harold Hannum, many neices and nephews and extend family....
Anita Louise Betts
Mar 18, 2025
Anita Louise Betts of Georgetown passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on March 18, 2025. She was 86.
Mrs. Betts was born APRIL 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Dorsey and Louise (Harrison) Lowe.
Anita was a waitress for Smith’s Family Restaurant for many years.
She was a member of member of Goshen United Methodist in Milton, had a daycare,...
Christine Dryden
Mar 16, 2025
Christine Anne Dryden 54, of Wilmington, Delaware, and formerly of Newark, Georgetown, and Ocean View, DE, passed away on March 16, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer.
Born on June 17, 1970, to Littleton and Josephine Dryden in Wilmington, Christine’s life was marked by a deep love for family, food, and service to others. She attended A.I....
William E. Pettyjohn
Mar 15, 2025
William Edward Pettyjohn, “Eddie”, was born on September 22, 1945, in Milton, DE to William and Hilda (Joseph) Pettyjohn. Eddie passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 15, 2025.
He was fully devoted to his family. Eddie was the beloved husband of Kelly Pettyjohn, with whom he shared over 52 years with. He is survived by his...
Tracie Nicole (Stuchlik) von Arx
Mar 13, 2025
Tracie Nicole (Stuchlik) von Arx, 42
Delmar, Delaware (formerly of Milton) – Tracie Nicole (Stuchlik) von Arx passed away at home on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Tracie was born in Lewes and lived the large part of her childhood in Milton’s Cave Colony community. She attended school in the Cape Henlopen School District until a family move to Millsboro, and later Georgetown....
Bonnie Jean Jaspers
Mar 12, 2025
Bonnie Jean Jaspers, 65, of Harrington, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after a brief battle with ALS. Bonnie was born in Camden, New Jersey, on October 12, 1959, to the late Edward and Dorothy Burckart.
Bonnie spent 25 years as an elementary school teacher in Oregon and Michigan and taught hundreds of students, including...
William John Fellows, Jr.
Mar 9, 2025
Obituary for William “Bill” John Fellows, Jr.
William “Bill” John Fellows, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, in his home in Georgetown, DE surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on April 19, 1937, to his parents, William John and Edna (Collins) Fellows, Sr. in Philadelphia, PA.
He was a driver for the Philadelphia Inquirer for 45 years. Bill...
Robert A. "Bob" Edgerton, Jr.
Mar 7, 2025
Robert Allen Edgerton, Jr.: The Loss of a Local Legend
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Allen "Bob" Edgerton, Jr., affectionately known as "Coach" to generations of students and "Granddaddy" to his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was fondly known as "Buggie" to his kinfolk in North Carolina. Bob passed away peacefully surrounded by loved...
Kathryn E. Cubbage
Mar 6, 2025
Bowers Beach – Kathryn E. “Kathy” Cubbage, passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025 unexpectedly at home. Kathy was born on February 27, 1960. Kathy is survived by her four children, 2 grandchildren, and numerous extended family.
She is survived by daughters January Sloan of Bradenton, FL and Rachel Killen of Dover, De. Her sons Micheal Killen of Dover, De and...
Charles Wallace
Mar 6, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Edward Wallace, 73, of Harbeson, DE, formerly of Westminster, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE.
Born on September 14, 1951, in Baltimore, MD, Charlie was the beloved son of the late Joseph Freeman Wallace and Rhea Donalda (Curry). He was the cherished husband of Jo Ellen Wallace for 42 years,...
Carolyn Carter Bell
Mar 5, 2025
Carolyn Carter Bell, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Lewes, Delaware. Born on December 31, 1937, in Lawrence, Kansas, Carolyn's journey through life was defined by her commitment to helping those in need.
For 30 years, Carolyn worked at Tau House in Georgetown, Delaware, where she touched countless lives through her counseling work. Her dedication to assisting people was a...
Gladys R. Wilson
Mar 2, 2025
Obituary for Gladys Wilson
Gladys Wilson, 95, of Georgetown, DE, passed away peacefully at Country Rest Home, Greenwood, DE surrounded by her loving family on March 2, 2025.
She was born on February 23, 1930, in Georgetown, DE to her parents, Charles A. and Ratie (Donovan) Rust.
Gladys retired as a Teacher’s Aid. When she was able, she attended Crossroads Community Church, Georgetown....
Beatrice Alice Whitehead
Mar 1, 2025
Beatrice Alice Whitehead 98 years old passed away quietly at her Lincoln family farm on March 1st (4:20 pm) surrounded by family and loved ones. The beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother will be greatly missed by family and friends. Born July 24th, 1926 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Florence Fina, she attended high school and then got a...
Harry Aiken Sr.
Mar 1, 2025
Harry Wesley Aiken, Sr., 90, of Georgetown, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home.
Born November 16, 1934 in Barrington, NJ, Harry was the son of the late Clarence and May (Dolby) Aiken. He was the widow of his wife Dottie (Wharton) Aiken.
Harry served his country honorably and faithfully in the United States Army.
Harry was a 1953 graduate...
William Irvin Taylor
Feb 28, 2025
Obituary for William “Bill” Irvin Taylor
William “Bill” Irvin Taylor, Sr, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at Bayhealth Hospital, Milford, DE.
Bill was born on April 29, 1939, in Salisbury, MD to his parents, Irvin M. and Stella (Brittingham) Taylor. He married JoAnn Hastings on June 24, 1961.
He served in the Air National Guard for several years....
Darlene T. Vreeland
Feb 28, 2025
Darlene T. Vreeland, a beloved lifetime resident of Delaware, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE, where she was surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Born on August 7, 1944, in Georgetown, DE, Darlene was known for her contagious laughter and her generous spirit, which endeared her to all...
Ronald William Morgan
Feb 26, 2025
Ronald William Morgan, a beloved son and friend, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Cooper University Hospital, Camden NJ with his Dad Ronnie Morgan and wife Debbie and his mother Sandi Johnson and companion Bruce Roglitz by his side. Ron was an organ donor saving three lives in passing.
Born on March 3, 1968, at Milford Memorial Hospital in Milford,...
Christopher Alan McCormick
Feb 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Christopher Alan McCormick, 60, of Milford on February 26, 2025. Born on November 23, 1964, he was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend.
Chris, a 1982 Cape Henlopen High School alumnus, had a passion for working on small engines, riding motorcycles, and fishing. He was skilled in...
Barrett E. “Barry” King
2025
Barrett E. “Barry” King died with dignity, comforted by loved ones. After spending part of his youth in Salisbury, Maryland, Barry made his home in Lincoln, where he dedicated much of his working life to King’s Market, the family business founded by his parents.
Barry enjoyed things like baseball, music, and Westerns, as well as cultural ephemera, obscure details and eccentric...
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