All Obituaries

Milford – A light went out in our lives on September 14 with the passing of our mom, Pearl B. Wadkins after a lenghty battle with dementia. Pearl was born on June 1, 1932, in Lincoln, the daughter of Elmer and Arimenta (Reed) Benson. She graduated from Milton High School in 1950 and married her high school sweetheart on October 31, 1952. They spent 6 decades together operating various side businesses from owning rental properties to farming, though all with much love and...

Milford – On September 12, 2019, Marian E. Deeney peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was born on June 12, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to the late James and Anna Tamosaitis. Marian worked as a secretary at I.G. Burton and then later Kent County. Mrs. Deeney was a member of the Messengers of Hope bereavement ministry at St. John the Apostle. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. Marian was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph R. Stokes,...

Milford - Joan Louise Eisenbrey (Anderson), a long time Milford resident, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.  Joan was born into a military family in St. Paul, Minnesota and relocated to many destinations during her childhood.  Among them one of her favorites was Hickam Air Force base in Hawaii.  She graduated from high school and met her future husband who was stationed at Barbers Point in Hawaii.   She was a loving housewife for...

Milford – On September 1, 2019, Harold “Peanut” Davis, went home to be with the Lord. He was born on January 16, 1921 in Milford, to the late Walter and Julia Davis. Peanut worked at his families’ farm raising dairy cows and growing grain. In high school Peanut was a member of the Future Farmers of American and later a member of the Delaware Farm Bureau. In his spare time he and his late wife, Lucy, loved to play golf and were members of the Shawnee Country...

On August 30, 2019, Jesse Curtis Pursley, Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He was born on March 8, 1933 in Baltimore, MD to the late Jesse and Frances Pursley. Jesse received a Certificate in Labor Studies from Dunlap Community College. He worked as a Truck Driver for AFSCME for 44 years before becoming an Environmental Inspector for the State of Maryland. Jesse was a member and a liaison for the Teamster Union #557. He enjoyed breeding African Grey Patriots and Honey Bees, and in his...

Sally Draper Dickerson   Dover – On August 22, 2019, Sally D. Dickerson went home to be with the Lord and rejoin her husband. She was born on July 21, 1937 in Lewes, DE to the late Harry and Audrey Draper. Sally married Chester (Chet) Dickerson, Jr. in 1960. Together they raised two sons, Chester T (Bert) Dickerson and James Dickerson. Sally was raised in Milton, Delaware. Her family owned Draper King Cole Canning Company.  Sally attended Marjorie Webster Junior College...

On August 18, 2019, Anita T. Van Horn went home to be with the Lord. She was born on April 20, 1923 in Philadelphia to the late Martin and Alma Treyan. Anita graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor’s of Science in nutrition. When she wasn’t working as a mother, Mrs. Van Horn volunteered her time as a Nutritionist at Emily P. Bissell Hospital. Upon her husband Franklin's retirement she accompanied him traveling the United States visiting retired pastors,...

Felton – On August 18, 2019, Robert W. Kerr, took his final flight home. He was born on February 7, 1954 in Milford, to the late Vernon and Hilda Kerr. Robert graduated from Milford High School in 1972. After high school he went to the University of Delaware and received a B.S. in civil engineering. He worked as a partner at CABE Associates, Inc. Robert was an avid pilot and enjoyed flying to different locations with his wife and friends. He was a member of AOPA. Mr. Kerr also...

Milford – On August 6, 2019, Edith Perry went home to be with the Lord. She was born on August 28, 1942 in Charlestown, WV to the late James and Jane Frye. Edith graduated from the University of Virginia, School of Medicine with a degree in nursing. Mrs. Perry worked as a nurse at Riverside Hospital and Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. She then became the Office Nurse at Dr. Burkwitz Office in Lewes. Edith was active in a variety of Ministries and Missions at Avenue U.M.C. She...

Milford – On July 24, 2019, Donald “Doug” Emory peacefully passed away at the Harrison House in Georgetown. He was born on September 25, 1931 in Wilmington, DE to the late Lawrence and Virginia Emory. Doug honorably served our country during the Korean War in the Navy. He worked at Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company for 30 plus years, retiring as a District Manager. Doug was known as an avid bowler and bowled the first perfect game at Milford Lanes. He also loved...