Obituaries

Elma Jean (Passwaters) Walker

Sep 22, 2024

Elma Jean (Passwaters) Walker, 84

Elma passed away on September 22, 2024, at her home in Double Springs, Alabama. She was born in Dagsboro, Delaware and grew up in Milton, Delaware. She sang on the radio, and the firehall loved her country music. My mom loved her family and missed my dad when he passed....

James Washington Lichford

Sep 22, 2024

Obituary for James Washington Lichford

James Washington Lichford, of Milton, passed away September 22, 2024. Jimmy was born at home in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 24, 1941.

He is survived by one sister, Stella Lichford Nunnally and her husband Arnie also survived by two nephews Christopher and Marc Nunnally and his...

Thomas N. Tillman Sr.

Sep 20, 2024

Thomas Norcross Tillman Sr. of Lewes passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Born April 4, 1938 in Camden, NJ, he was the youngest of eleven children born to Antone and Barbara (Rasbach) Tillman of Oaklyn NJ. He was predeceased by his parents, five brothers, five sisters, and many...

Kristi Lynn Vogl

Sep 19, 2024

Kristi Lynn Vogl, 46, of Felton DE, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospice on Thursday September 19, 2024. Kristi was born in Dover, DE to Francis and Ethel (Johnson) Buswell.

A true Delaware native, Kristi lived here her whole life surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed shopping and going to different antique shops to...

Sandra "Sandi" M. Magee

Sep 17, 2024

Sandra “Sandi” M. Magee, a loving, compassionate woman originally from Milton, DE gained her wings peacefully at home with her loved ones by her side. She went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2024, at the age of 64.

She was born on January 29, 1961, to George C. Willey and the late...

Aubrey T. Hudson

Sep 17, 2024

Aubrey T. Hudson, Lt. Ret.

Delaware State Police

MILTON – Aubrey T. Hudson passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Aubrey was born and raised in Georgetown, son of the late Atwell and Flora E. (Mitchell) Hudson.

Aubrey graduated from Georgetown High...

Ruth Dodd Baxter

Sep 17, 2024

Ruth Dodd Baxter, known to most as Mom-mom, went to be with the Lord on September 17th, 2024, surrounded by her family’s love. She was greeted by her husband Jim and two sons Jimmy and Bill.

Mom-mom was the daughter of Frank and Elsie Dodd. She was born in Camden, NJ on January 3rd, 1930,...

Josephine Elaine Herholdt

Sep 16, 2024

Josephine Elaine Herholdt, 83, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Greenwood Country Rest Home. Elaine was born in Lewes, DE on July 20, 1941.

Elaine was a dedicated member of the Milford Church of God where she attended as often as she was able. She was a member...

Frances Ann Lecates

Sep 16, 2024

Frances Ann LeCates, aged 45, of Laurel, DE, passed away on September 16, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1979, in Milford, DE.

Frances is survived by her parents, Howard Jr. and Wanda Hastings; her children, Clay LeCates and his girlfriend Kyla Baldwin, and John LeCates; her brother, Howard Hastings III; and her granddaughter,...

Luzvimin Cristobal Corpus

Sep 15, 2024

Luzvimin "Ben" Cristobal Corpus passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex General Hospital on Sunday, September 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Luzvimin was born in Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines to the late Fortunato and Quirina (Cristobal) Corpus. He was retired from the US Department of Agriculture and was a member of St. John the Apostle...

Faye W. Bullock

Sep 14, 2024

Faye W. Bullock, 85, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Faye was born in Wilmington, DE on June 24, 1939 to the late George K. and Blanche (Calloway) Williams.

Faye was dedicated to her family and worked hard to make her house a home. She enjoyed cooking, going on walks,...

Constance "Connie" Arlene Wood

Sep 14, 2024

Constance A. “Connie” Wood, 73, of Milford, passed away on September 14, 2024. She is survived by her siblings, Judy Knutstad, of Milford, and David Downes (Cora) of Orr, MN, and their children and grandchildren.

The daughter of the late Roland M. Downes and Eleanor “Nora” Exley Downes, Connie was born and raised in Milford....

Robert G. Walls

Sep 13, 2024

Robert Gregory Walls, Retired GTE/Verizon Worker

76 years old

Robert Gregory Walls was born February 16, 1948, to Millard and Helen Jester Walls in Milford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bob or Bobby passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, reuniting with his beloved wife Darlene of 48 years. He retired from the phone company after 37...

Ted M. Williams

Sep 12, 2024

Theron “Ted” Michael Williams passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DE on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Ted was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Theron and Jean (Hughes) Williams on May 7, 1947. After graduating from the University of Nebraska he married Mary Kay in...

Doris Wooters West

Sep 9, 2024

Doris W. West, from Milford, DE, was born in Lewes, DE on September 4, 1934, to William and Rhoda Wooters. She passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 90. She was a resident in Milford Place for almost one year and was under the care of hospice for the last few months. She had battled cancer...

Ellen M. Donovan

Sep 9, 2024

Ellen M. Donovan peacefully departed from this world on September 9, 2024, in her hometown of Milford, DE. Ellen was born to the late William O. "Bill" Stokes Sr. and Eliza (Jones) Stokes on November 29, 1945.

She was a graduate of Milford High School Class of 1963. Her professional journey saw her as a valued team...

William Edward Sharpe

Sep 9, 2024

William Edward Sharpe, 69, passed away at his home in Milford, DE on September 9, 2024.

William was born on August 22, 1955, to his parents, George Francis and Margaret Agnes (Sweeney) Sharpe.

He was employed as a drywall contractor and was mechanically inclined. William loved fishing, boating, automobiles, but most...

Leroy Sard

Sep 2, 2024

Leroy Sard, 83, of Milford, DE, passed away on September 2, 2024, at BayHealth Hospital. He was born in Wilmington, DE on December 11, 1940.

Leroy attended the Church of God. He was employed as an exterminator for 38 years and painter for 18 years. He retired from the Milford School District after 33 years...

Maria Isabel Castillo Gaytan

Aug 31, 2024

Maria Isabel Castillo Gaytan of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 52.

Maria was born March 13, 1972, in Mexico City, Mexico.  The daughter of the late Isidro Castillo Rodriguez and Eduarda Gaytan Monrreal.

Maria moved to the US from Mexico...

Patricia Dawson

Aug 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Dawson of Dover, DE passed away, Thursday, August 29,2024 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 79.

Patricia was born Dec, 1,1944 in Cressona, PA the daughter of the late William and Mary (Ebert ) Shirey.

Patricia Retired as an office manager for Shirey’s Auto Sales .

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