All Obituaries

On November 6, 2019, Fannie Mae Mills Wilkins peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was born on March 10, 1924 in Cambridge, MD to the late Roland and Agnes Jackson. Fannie Mae was the 1st Ladies Auxiliary President for the Milford Elks and President for the Moose Ladies Auxiliary in Harrington. She helped both her husbands, the late Eugene Mills and the late Howard Wilkins, on their farms. Mrs. Wilkins also worked at J.C. Penny in Milford. Fannie Mae was also preceded in death...

Milford – On October 13, 2019 Roger Dale Richardson went home to be with the Lord. He was born on December 16, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, to the late Charles Cecil and Elma Lough-Richardson. Roger graduated from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Pathology. He worked at many hospitals starting with St. Luke’s in St. Louis, MO and retiring from Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, MD. Mr. Richardson is a member of the American Society of...

Richard C. Sames was promoted to the church triumphant OCT 10, 2019.  He was born the first son of Mildred and Charles Sames in Bethlehem, PA., and graduated from Fountain Hill High School and Muhlenburg College.  After serving in the Army during the Korean War, he dedicated 38 years to his career with the E.I. DuPont Company in Seaford DE, where he held many positions from shift foreman to Personnel Superintendent.  After his retirement in 1991, he co-owned the H&R...

Richard A. Green of Bonita Springs, FL, formally of Milford, DE, passed away after a courageous battle with a long term illness on October 8, 2019. Richard graduated from Milford High School in 1960. He and his wife, Priscilla Jane, had many different businesses around Delaware.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Priscilla “P.J.” Green, his daughters, Christine Green, and Debbie Summers and her husband Tom, his grandchildren, Jordan and Hannah Summers, and Ricky...

Milton – Josh Clendaniel died in a single car accident on October 4, 2019 Mr. Clendaniel was born on August 23, 1955 in Milford to the late Joshua B Clendaniel, Jr. and Betty Clendaniel. He enjoyed all aspects of life, no matter the situation. Josh never met a stranger, and was said to be the most positive individual to draw a breath. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary L. Clendaniel, his nieces, Jessica Jean Clendaniel and Tracy Clendaniel. He...

Milford – On October 4, 2019, Swazanna Donaway peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was born on April 24, 1933, in Willards, MD to the late Rev. George W. and Agnes Bishop. Mrs. Donaway moved to Frederica, DE in 1962 when her father became the minister at Trinity U.M.C. and resided there until the past 7 years when she became a resident of John B. Parsons Assisted Living and Harrison Senior Living. Swazanna worked as the Town Clerk for Frederica for many years. She loved...

Milford - On October 1, 2019, Rev. Dr. John A. Gilmore, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was born on September 12, 1938 in Belfast, Ireland while his late mother Esther Gilmore was visiting family. At six months old Rev. Gilmore traveled to Philadelphia where he grew up. Rev. Gilmore earned his Bachelor’s Degree while attending Central High School in Philadelphia, before achieving a Bachelor’s in Education from Temple University. He was called to the ministry and...

It is with great sadness that the family of Estelle (Blanchette) Pickett (83) of Milford announce her passing on September 27th, 2019. Her funeral mass will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church, 506 Seabury Ave Milford, DE on Wednesday, October 2 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro. Estelle was born in Swansea MA and entered the Air Force in 1955.  There she met her husband of 64 years and raised a family of 7 children.  She was a...

On September 23, 2019, Ervin T. Mason, peacefully passed away at his home in Milford. He was born on November 30, 1937 in Princess Anne, MD, to the late Rayfield and Hattie Anne (Mills) Mason. Mr. Mason honorably served our country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Ervin enlisted in July 7, 1955 and served until July 31, 1975. During that time he was decorated with the U.S.A.F. Longevity Service Award, Good Conduct Metal, Outstanding Unit Award, Vietnam Service Medal, and...

On September 20, 2019, Joann Lewis Medford, went home to be with the Lord. She was born on January 2, 1929, in Onancock, VA, to the late Cecil and Alma Lewis. Joann graduated in the class of 1947 from Wicomico High School. She loved fishing, sailing, target shooting, riding horses, and belonged to the Wicomico County Flower Club and Wicomico County Hunt Club. Joann is survived by her daughters, Jane Whitelock and her husband Joseph, Susan Disharoon, and Patricia Hinman; and her...