Obituaries
Shirley Ellen Thomas Graham
Sep 22, 2020
MAITLAND, FL - On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Shirley T. Graham passed away with her family by her side. Shirley was born on November 16, 1930 in Manhattan, NY. She is a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, educator, role model, and dedicated Christian. She enjoyed 53 years of marriage to the love of her life, Lee F. Graham. Shirley...
Marian P. "Pat" Lank
Sep 22, 2020
Marian P. ”Pat” Lank, 72, of Milford passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Bayhealth, Kent Campus in Dover. She was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruth (Jester) Jensen. She was a beautician in the Seaford area. She enjoyed watching baseball games and doing crossroad puzzles. She is survived by her husband, Gerald...
Joseph Samuel Hughes
Sep 22, 2020
FELTON – Joseph Samuel Hughes, 83, passed away on September 22, 2020 peacefully in his home. He was a 5th generation farmer who loved and cared for the family farm where he was born, lived and died. He was a great steward of the land and was honored with multiple farmer-of-the-year awards and was part of many boards, commissions...
Judith 'Judy' Ann Wilkins Keeler
Sep 21, 2020
Judy W. Keeler, 79, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, DE gained her heavenly wings on Sept. 21, 2020. She was born July 10, 1941 to the late Charlie H. and Mattie A. Wilkins of Millsboro. Judy graduated from Millsboro High School in 1959 and began her working career as a Secretary for the Court of Common Pleas in Georgetown....
Ralph 'Eddie' E. Kemp
Sep 21, 2020
HARRINGTON – Ralph E. ‘Eddie’ Kemp, 71, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home. He was born in Felton on May 22, 1949. He is survived by his wife, Paige Quillen Kemp; children, Tracey Hicks and Dawn (Eric) Maloney; siblings, Debbie Baker, Walter Kemp and Doug Kemp; his favorite sister-in-law, Joanne Quillen; and grandchildren, Lyn, Brooklyn...
George H Faulkner
Sep 18, 2020
WILMINGTON – George H. Faulkner, 89, passed away at Brandywine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1931 in Dover, Delaware. George worked for Sears & Roebuck as a Warehouseman, operating forklifts. He enjoyed gardening, farming and spending time with his family. He was preceded by his wife, Elizabeth Wagner Faulkner....
Sarah 'Sally' & Robert 'Bob' Kardine
Sep 12, 2020
Sally and Bob Kardine MILTON - Sarah “Sally” Wellbrock Kardine, 68, of Garnet Valley, PA passed peacefully in her sleep at home in Delaware on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Sally was born in Chester, PA on October 10, 1951, daughter of the late Anne (Nyemetz) and Jack Wellbrock. She was a graduate of Penncrest H.S., Misericordia Nursing School, Widener...
Edward Patrick "Paddy" Parkhouse
Sep 11, 2020
Edward Patrick “Paddy” Parkhouse, 76, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020. Edward was born in Jersey City, NJ. His parents were the late Edward and Anna (Carroll) Parkhouse. He worked as a steamfitter for the Local 475 for 43 years, before retiring in 2003. After retirement, he and his wife, Elsie moved from Edison,...
Jane Simpson Duffield
Sep 8, 2020
Jane Simpson Duffield. Admired Teacher and Social Action Volunteer dies at 84 Jane was a third generation Washingtonian who grew up on Hoban Road NW and raised her two daughters at Carolina Place in the Palisades NW. She attended the old Holton-Arms School in DC, Hollins College in Roanoke, Va. and later The American University in DC. Her parents...
Kenneth Alan "Kenny" Mills
Sep 8, 2020
Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Alan Mills, 70, of Milford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Kenny was born in Milford to Gilbert and Dorothy (Stormer) Mills. He loved horses and in his youth spent a lot of time at Cedar Creek Pony Track in Lincoln. He also spent time working on farms and for George Jester growing up. As...
Ethel Clifton Graham
Sep 6, 2020
Ethel Margaret Clifton Graham passed away peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2020 at home She was 93 years old. Ethel was born in Milton, the daughter of the late William Carlton Clifton and Beatrice Margaret Hudson Clifton. She was the oldest of their 10 children. Ethel’s early education was at the Prime Hook Neck School, which was “a long walk...
Janet Ethel Cannon
Sep 2, 2020
Janet Ethel Cannon, 80, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Dover Campus on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Janet was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jack and Ethel (Hendricks) Harmon. She retired from Stockley Center in Georgetown. Mrs. Cannon was a member of the Red Hat Society, an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, and she loved her...
Carol A Torbert
Sep 1, 2020
Carol A. Torbert passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Carol was born in Frederica, daughter of the late William T. and Elsie (Butler) Benton and was the youngest of seven children. Carol had resided in Milford at her family home since the age of five. Carol worked at Milford Memorial Hospital in the...
Joseph 'Ronnie' R. Rogers
Aug 30, 2020
Joseph Ronald “Ronnie” Rogers passed peacefully at home with his wife, Ruth by his side, on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born on April 11, 1938 in Milford. He was a 1956 graduate of Milford High School. After graduation, Ronnie opened his own service station in the city, which is where he began his political career in Milford...
Hannah Marvel Walters
Aug 30, 2020
Canterbury – Hannah Marvel Walters, 82, was born on January 1, 1938 to the late Edward Mitchell Walters and Hannah Tyre Marvel Walters in Rising Sun, Delaware. Hannah was married to Samuel E. Walters Jr., for almost 50 years until his death. She worked alongside her son Sam at their produce market, Walters Produce Market in Canterbury. She was...
Wayne Hammond
Aug 29, 2020
Houston – Wayne Hammond, 78, was born on July 12, 1942 to the late Gertrude Legates and Lawrence Hammond in Farmington, DE. Wayne died unexpectedly and peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Wayne worked hard and was the founder and owner of Hammond Plumbing & Heating, which was in business for over 30 years. Wayne was...
Teresa Lynn Ward
Aug 29, 2020
Teresa Lynn Ward passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Teresa was born in Dover and lived most of her life in Milford and the surrounding area. She was currently working as a bookkeeper with the Law Offices of Patrick Scanlon, P.A. in Milford; prior to that she worked for many years as the office manager...
Theodore K. 'Kenny' Rementer
Aug 29, 2020
Theodore K. ‘Kenny’ Rementer, 75, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1945 in Lewes to the late Roland J. and Esther (nee Rollins) Rementer. For the past 43 years, Kenny worked for Delaware Electric Cooperative. He was the 1964 Conference Champion Wrestler, participated in 14 years of the...
Jackie W. Passwaters
Aug 29, 2020
Seaford – Jack W Passwaters, of Seaford, died peacefully Saturday, August 29, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 71. Mr. Passwaters was born in Bridgeville, son of the late Harvey and Cynthia Passwaters. Jack was employed with O.A. Newton for over 35 years before becoming disabled in 2008. Mr. Passwaters was drafted into the United...
John R. Morse, Jr.
Aug 26, 2020
John R. Morse, Jr., 69, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 9, 1951 to the late Rose and John R. Morse, Sr. John worked with Kent Construction in Smyrna as a construction Superintendent. He enjoyed golfing and diving. He is survived by his son, Shawn Morse of Milford;...
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