Obituaries
Richard Lee Kirkmon
Apr 19, 2021
DOVER - Richard Lee Kirkmon, 80, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Bayhealth Kent Campus. Richard was born on February 27, 1941, to the late Raymond and Lois (Haverstick) Kirkmon in Indianapolis, IN. Richard was an U. S. Air Force Veteran who served from 1961-1965. He worked at Lance, Inc. as a branch manager for 23 years...
Hazel Lee Swafford Cohee
Apr 19, 2021
Hazel Lee Swafford Cohee, 86, of Milford, passed away on April 19, 2021. Hazel was born in Nebo, NC to the late Charles Edward and Carrie Leola (Gregory) Swafford. She retired from Kraft Foods, where she worked many years. She loved fishing, boating, and held a commercial crabbing license. In her free time, she loved reading, crocheting, and dancing....
Edna T. Esham
Apr 15, 2021
GEORGETOWN – Edna T. Esham, 93, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at home, surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Esham was born in Berlin, Maryland, daughter of the late J. Marvin Tull, Sr. and Edna Trader Tull. Mr. & Mrs. Esham worked together for many years at Esham Funeral Home and Harvey’s Mens Store in Georgetown. She had...
Harry David Hill
Apr 11, 2021
LEWES – Harry David Hill, 61, passed away at home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born on March 15, 1960 in Washington, D.C. to the late James G. and Mildred (Steppe) Hill. Harry worked as a Sheet Metal Mechanic with heating and cooling vents. He was a member of the Lewes Moose Lodge and Rehoboth American Legion....
Robert J. Seward, Jr.
Apr 9, 2021
Robert J. Seward, Jr., passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. Robert was born on June 15, 1933, in Easton, Maryland, to the late Robert Jacob Seward, Sr., and Ethel Alinda (Pratt) Seward. He worked for Playtex and also owned and operated his own dump truck for 5 years and worked for Wyoming block Concrete...
William Frank Morris, Jr.
Apr 8, 2021
William “Frank” Morris, Jr. was born September 25, 1927 and passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover, DE. Frank was born in Centreville, Maryland, the son of late William F. “Pappy” Morris and Stella Palmatary. He was in the Army from 1945-1948 and the Air Force from 1949-1951. Frank earned several medals and a...
Clifton H. Murray
Apr 7, 2021
Clifton H. Murray, Jr., 69, of Millsboro, passed away on April 7, 2021 at his home. He was born in Lewes, DE to the late Clifton H., Sr. and Anna (Dukes) Murray. He worked as a barge captain for Bouchard Transportation, Co. In his free time, Clifton enjoyed horse racing, and watching baseball and football. He is survived by...
Gary 'Cap' Walter Lawson
Apr 7, 2021
Gary W. ‘Cap’ Lawson, born December 31, 1944, passed away of natural causes on April 7, 2021 to go and be with his recently passed wife, Jeanne L. Lawson, whom he was with for 42 years. Those who knew Gary knew him as ‘Cap’, a nickname given to him by his grandfather, which stuck his entire life. Cap lived...
Donald L. Waddell
Apr 2, 2021
Donald L. Waddell, 78, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2021. He was born to the late Fred Albert and Gertrude E. (Carter) Waddell. He grew up in Rectortown, VA, and attended high school in Marshall, VA. After graduation, he served 2 years in the Army as a tank mechanic in Fort Bliss, TX....
Maricruz Sanchez
Apr 2, 2021
MILFORD – Maricruz Sanchez, age 20, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Bayhealth. Maricruz was born in Newark, Delaware to her parents Jose Sanchez and Dulce “Candy” Silva. She was raised in Milford and attended Milford High School. In addition to her parents, Maricruz leaves behind her children, Najiem Sanchez (age 3) and Kamari Sanchez (age 8...
Michael A. Cote'
Apr 2, 2021
Michael Alfred Coté passed suddenly on Friday, April 2, 2021. Mike was born on June 4, 1948, to the late Alfred R. and Eveline Michaud Coté in Willimantic, CT, where he resided until after college. He attended St. Mary School and Windham High School. He received his bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Connecticut, and shortly thereafter...
Graham K. Bloxom
Apr 1, 2021
Graham K. Bloxom, Sr., age 93, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of New Castle, DE, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Born in Mappsville, VA, in 1927, he was the son of the late Cecil and Georgia (Matthews) Bloxom. Graham served in the U.S. Army during World War II. A lifetime member of Carpenters Local #626, New Castle, DE,...
Rufus William Joseph
Mar 30, 2021
Rufus William Joseph, from Lewes, DE passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Cadia Renaissance in Millsboro, DE. Rufus, was born August 4, 1939 in Lewes, DE. He was the son of the late Moulten and Blanche Joseph. He graduated from Lewes High School in 1957. In his younger years he worked in Construction operating Heavy Equipment. In...
William 'Bill' Wayne Wilkins
Mar 29, 2021
MILFORD - William “Bill” Wilkins, 69, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born in Milford on August 12, 1951. Bill graduated from Milford High in 1969 and then moved on to join the U.S. Army National Guard. From the time of a young boy and throughout his adulthood he worked on the family farm, as well...
Willey J. "Jay" Gordy
Mar 28, 2021
Willey J. “Jay” Gordy, 79, of Felton, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home. Jay was born to the late Walter J. and Pauline H. (Willey) Gordy. He was a resident of Felton for over 50 years. He loved watching sports and enjoyed Lionel trains. He was a skilled machinist and was very proud of having...
L. Frances (Morris) Collins
Mar 27, 2021
MILLSBORO – L. Frances Collins passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, after a short illness. Frances was born on October 20, 1930 in Millsboro, Delaware to the late William D. and Edith (Jones) Morris. In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin L. Collins, Sr., a...
Lillian Sorrells Willey
Mar 27, 2021
Lillian Sorrells Willey, 92, of Milford, passed into heaven surrounded by loving family and friends on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Mrs. Willey was born on April 27, 1928 in Winder, GA to Martha L’Eunice Sturdivant and the late Charlie Sorrells. She was raised by her mother and wonderful step-father, James Kingsmill Sr., who brought her to Milford. Lillian was...
Marlin E Elliott
Mar 27, 2021
Marlin Eloise Elliott, 80, of Houston passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Marlin was born in Milford, Delaware on December 11, 1940 to the late Marshall and Susie A. (Snyder) Murray. She retired from Perdue Farms after working 30 years and Mr. Donut/Donut Connection after 15 years. She enjoyed cleaning houses and taking care of...
Barbara R. (Mccolley) Wagner
Mar 26, 2021
BRIDGEVILLE – Barbara R. Wagner passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford. Barbara was born in Milford, Delaware daughter of the late William and Anna McColley. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Truitt W. Wagner, in 2016. Barbara retired several years ago from the USDA...
Glenn A Long
Mar 26, 2021
Glenn A. Long, 83, of Milford passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 26, 2021. Mr. Long was born in Erwin, W. Virginia to the late Aubert and Edna (Sypolt) Long. Glenn was an aircraft mechanic in the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years and also worked for Baltimore AirCoil. He was a faithful member...