Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Shirley India Deats Callaway, 85

MILFORD, DE – Shirley Callaway passed away peacefully at her home on November 15, 2021. She lived a long and joyous life, filled with family, gardening, sewing, organizing events with her children, and extensive travelling, as the family moved to many different locations inside and outside the U.S. Shirley’s family looks back...

Oct 31, 2021

Dover- On October 31, 2021, Agusta “Gussie” James went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on November 11, 1929 in Cambridge, MD to the late Hansel and Mabel Geoghegan.

After graduating from Cambridge High School in 1946, she was honored to have the opportunity to work as a Congressional Page. Described as...

Oct 26, 2021

Cynthia Youngblood Jones Of Milford, passed away Tuesday October 26, 2021 at Bayhealth Kent Campus. She was 75. Cynthia was born December 12, 1945 in Albany, GA, daughter of the late Marvin and Kathleen Youngblood. Mrs. Jones was employed as a school teacher, first in Albany, GA, then in Reno, NV and finally at home in Milford, DE. Although...

Oct 25, 2021

On October 25, 2021, Bob Cage passed peacefully after a fierce battle with cancer.

Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jackie Cage, his children, Molly Perkinson and her husband Will, Tracey Yost and her husband Mike, and Brad Cage and his wife Alicia; by his grandchildren, Harper and Giddeon Cage, Winston Yost, Zoe and...

Oct 20, 2021

John Canevari, 56, of Dover, DE formerly of Mashpee, MA and Norwalk, CT passed away at home on October 20, 2021 from natural causes.

John was born in Norwalk, CT to Louis Theodore and Dorothy DeVack Canevari and graduated from Norwalk High School and The Culinary Institute of America.

He launched his career on Cape...

Oct 19, 2021

On October 19, 2021, Verna R. Reynolds (nee Black) peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on September 13, 1939 in Christiana, PA to the late Lee and Winnie Black.

Verna graduated from Solanca High School.

She worked as a Test Desk Technician for Diamond State Telephone Company before...

Oct 19, 2021

Milford – On October 19, 2021, Theresa Saunders peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice while surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on November 22, 1933, in New York, NY to the late Josef and Mary Gantner.

Theresa graduated from Walton High School in New York.

After high school she worked at...

Oct 18, 2021

On October 18, 2021, Cody M. Davenport, passed away in East Brunswick Township, NJ.

He was born on July 9, 1992 in Lewes, DE to Edward and Penny Davenport.

Cody graduated from Milford High School, class of 2010, where he played lacrosse.

He had recently been working as a supervisor at Home Depot...

Oct 14, 2021

Lincoln – On October 14, 2021, Calvin Michael Campbell, Sr. peacefully passed away while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 15, 1951 in Milford, DE to the late William and Bernice Campbell.

Mike graduated from Milford High School, class of 1969, and then attended Sandhills Community College in Southern Pines, N.C. where he...

Oct 9, 2021

William Welser, Jr., 96, of Milford, DE, and Melbourne, FL, passed away 9 October 2021.

Born 25 November 1924 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the middle child of five with four sisters.

A graduate of East High School, Columbus, OH, and the State University of New York, Oswego, NY, he was an Industrial Arts Master...

Oct 5, 2021

On October 5, 2021, Mr. F. Russell Bannan went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on July 25, 1939 in Wilmington, DE to the late Francis and Etta Bannan.

Russ grew up in Pennsville, N.J. and graduated from Salem High School.

He worked as a Chemical and Blueprint Operator for...

Oct 3, 2021

Milford – On October 3, 2021, Jason T. Oakey peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice.

He was born on February 16, 1981, in Wilson, N.C. to the late Bobby and Joyce Oakey.

Jason was a 2000 graduate of Caesar Rodney High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Delaware State.

He...

Sep 29, 2021

Milford – On September 29, 2021, Kathleen Alice Adams peacefully went to be with the Lord with her family by her side.

She was born on April 8, 1954 in Harrington, DE to the late Louis and Louise Gerardi.

Kathleen was a hairdresser before working as a bank teller for nearly thirty years at Sussex...

Sep 25, 2021

Milford – On September 25, 2021, Beulah A. Sockrider, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on May 17, 1923 in Milford to the late Samuel and Mabel Armour.

Beulah graduated from Milford High School in 1941 before graduating from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics...

Sep 16, 2021

Milford – On September 16, 2021, Mr. John Patrick Vallely went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on July 1, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pa to the late John and Mary Vallely.

Mr. Vallely honorably served our country in the Army from 1960 to 1962 and in the Army Reserves from 1962 to...

Sep 11, 2021

Lincoln – On September 11, 2021, Ralph L. Currie peacefully passed away. He was born on November 3, 1948 in Milford, DE to the late Donald and Anna Mae Currie

Ralph graduated with the Class of ’67 at Milford High School, and played the spoons with a group of friends and classmates in a small band.

Sep 1, 2021

Magnolia - Ben Antonik, 36, passed away suddenly on Sept. 1, 2021.

He was born on April 12, 1985, in Milford, Delaware, to Christopher and Sheri Antonik.

Ben was an active member of the Boy Scout Troop #186 in his younger years, obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

He graduated from Milford High...

Aug 31, 2021

Ronald Milton Boulais, 73, of Milford, DE (formerly of Cheshire, CT) passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Katina. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile.

Ron was born March 10th, 1948 in Providence, RI, the...

Aug 20, 2021

Clifford Thomas Crouch of Milford, DE went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 20, 2021.  He was born June 6, 1939 in Rockingham, NC to the late James B. and Maggie R. Crouch.

After graduating in 1961 with his bachelor’s degree in Social Studies and History from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC, Cliff went on...

Aug 17, 2021

Milford – On August 17, 2021, Sharon A. Madron peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on April 12, 1949 in Chester, PA to the late Raymond and Edna Albertson.

Sharon was a 1967 graduate from the Chichester High School.

She owned a Day Care in Prices Corner, DE...