Obituaries

Dec 24, 2017

On December 24, 2017 Dr. “Roger the Dodger” Alexander passed away at Christiana Hospital.

He was born on July 2, 1945 in Mauldin, S.C. to the late William and Evelyn Alexander.

Dr. Alexander obtained his doctorate from the Medical University of South Carolina. He moved to Milford in 1977 and soon after started his private...

Dec 23, 2017

Bonnie W. Shea

Happy, horse loving, banjo player

Bonnie W. Shea, of Milford, Delaware, passed away at home on December 23rd

after a courageous battle with cancer. Bonnie was born in Georgetown on

December 15, 1948 to James A. West and Hazel (Spence) West.

Bonnie grew up in Georgetown...

Dec 20, 2017

Janet C. Nelson – Milford

Janet C. Nelson, surrounded by family, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2017.

She was born on December 18, 1941 in Sheldon, Iowa, to the late William and Lorraine Crist.

Janet graduated from the Minneapolis General Hospital School of Nursing. As a military wife,...

Dec 19, 2017

James “Jimmy” Stevens

Harrington – On December 19, 2017, Jimmy Stevens was at Milford Memorial when he went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on June 14, 1950 in Burrsville, MD to the late Russell and Katherine Stevens.

Jimmy graduated from North Caroline High School in Denton, class of 1968....

Dec 12, 2017

Joan Schaible – Dover

On December 12, Joan Schaible passed away peacefully at her residence.

She was born on September 13, 1951 in Milford, DE to the late Ernest and Susan Holston.

Joan was a graduate of Milford High School.

She enjoyed camping, hiking, going to the beach, playing the slots,...

Dec 5, 2017

On December 5, 2017, Carolynn M. Hinton passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE.

Mrs. Hinton was born in Drexel Hill, PA on August 25, 1965, to Genevieve Hughes and the late Richard Joseph Carmichael.

Throughout the years Carolynn worked in customer service for CoreStates...

Nov 26, 2017

Robert H. Dougherty – Milford

On November 26, 2017, Robert H. Dougherty passed away at his home in Milford.

Mr. Dougherty was born on October 19, 1938 in Wilmington, DE to the late Howard and Eula Dougherty.

He honorably served our country in both the Army and the Air Force.

After graduating...

Nov 26, 2017

Marian N. Dickerson – Milford

On November 26, 2017, Marian N. Dickerson passed away at the Milford Center.

She was born on April 22, 1921, in Milford, to the late John and Elizabeth Nailor.

Marian was a member of the Eastern Star and the women’s circle at Avenue U.M.C. She was the longest...

Nov 25, 2017

On November 25, 2017, Bessie Cristopher, 102, passed away peacefully at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, DE.

She was born May 9, 1915 in Lincoln, DE to the late Walter and Elizabeth Bailey.

Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Christopher, who was the love of her life for 23 years.

Nov 9, 2017

Frederica- On November 9, 2017, James “Reds” Edge, 54, passed away at Christiana Hospital,

He was born on August 6, 1963, to Jackson and Marie Edge, in Milford, DE.

James attended Lake Forest High School. He was the owner and operator of J.T.’s Drywall Company.

Mr. Edge enjoyed hunting, fishing, working, going to...

Nov 6, 2017

Milford – On November 6th, William Herman Thompson, passed away at Delaware Hospice.

Bill aka “Broadog” was born on December 14, 1946 in Birch Tree, MO.

He worked as a union plumber, eventually owning his own business installing septic systems and wells.

Bill was one of the founders of Punkin Chunkin, which returned...

Nov 6, 2017

Milford – On November 6th, William Herman Thompson, passed away at Delaware Hospice.

Bill aka “Broadog” was born on December 14, 1946 in Birch Tree, MO.

He worked as a union plumber, eventually owning his own business installing septic systems and wells.

Bill was one of the founders of Punkin Chunkin, which returned...

Oct 23, 2017

Milford – On October 23, 2017, Howard F. Haverkamp, 75, went home with the Lord.

Mr. Haverkamp was born on July 31, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, to Howard and Gertrude Haverkamp.

He honorably served our country in Air Force from 1959 to 1977, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Howard then worked as a prison guard...

Oct 14, 2017

Fredrick Christopher Warren, of Lincoln, DE died Saturday, Oct 14th, 2017 in the company of his loving wife of 39 years, Carol J. Warren.  He was 68 years old.

He was known intermittently as Chris, Fred, ‘Derf’, and occasionally as Jerome, depending on from where you knew him.  Fred was a Master Gardener who took great pride...

Oct 13, 2017

It is with great sadness the family of Gary Annett announces his passing after a long and difficult illness on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the age of 72 years.  Gary will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend, Sue, and his son, Luke, and his extended family and precious friends.

A native of Rayland,...

Oct 6, 2017

Milford – On October 6, 2017, Nancy Ullrey, passed away at Milford Memorial Hospital.

Nancy was born on December 22, 1939 in Easton, MD, to James and Mary Louise Robinson.

She attended Milford High School, a pass member of Christ Episcopal Church, and worked at Brereton’s Drug Store.

Mrs. Ullrey enjoyed traveling in...

Sep 30, 2017

On Saturday, September 30, 2017, Cynthia Canevari (nee Cisick), of Milford, DE, and formerly of Norwalk, CT, passed away after her long battle with cancer. She graduated from Spring-Ford High School in 1975 and later received her degree in Physical Therapy from Harcum College to begin her pursuit of helping others.

Since her first battle with cancer...

Sep 28, 2017

Gerald W. Crane “Jerry”

Lincoln - On September 28, 2017, Gerald W. Crane, peacefully passed away at the Milford Center.

Jerry was born on November 11, 1930, in Elmira, NY, to George Crane and Alice Flood.

He honorably served our country as a Sergeant in the Marines, serving in the Korean Conflict.

Sep 21, 2017

Milford – On September 21, 2017, Naomi M. Drumheller, passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center.

She was born on July 26, 1941 in Darby, PA to Orrin and Mildred Horton.

Naomi graduated from Interboro High School, Prospect Park, PA, in 1959.

She worked at various retail locations around Milford.

Mrs....

Sep 7, 2017

MILFORD - On September 7, 2017, Mrs. Kathryn Johnson Barnes, 87, passed away at her residence.

She was born on May 12, 1930, in Cambridge, MD, to Milford and Mary Johnson.

Mrs. Barnes graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948 and married Maurice Barnes in 1950.

Kathryn worked as a bookkeeper at Hearns...