Obituaries

Feb 23, 2018

Milford - Sharon J. Bailey, 70, died February 23, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Sharon was born in Milford to the late Jean and Charles Murphy.

She was a graduate of Garland Jr. College and the University of Delaware and received her Master’s degree from Salisbury University. Sharon was inquisitive, had...

Feb 21, 2018

Milford – On February 21, 2018, Charlene Suzanne Shockley, passed away peacefully at her home.

Mrs. Shockley was born on December 13, 1946 in Washington, D.C. to Charles and Jacqueline Fowler.

Charlene was very active at Shawnee Country Club playing golf, the Girl Scouts as a troop leader and with the Boy Scouts post 186...

Feb 20, 2018

Milford - Maurice Edward Blessing was born September 3, 1931 near Hickman/ Vernon, Delaware to Florence Morgan Blessing and William Blessing, Sr. During his youth, along with three older brothers, his parents would settle on the new family farm in Houston, Delaware.  Maurice would go on to enlist and serve in the United States Air Force for four years....

Feb 16, 2018

Josephine “Jo” Hires Wood, deeply loved by her family and her friends at Avenue Church and in the Milford community, passed away on February 16, 2018.  She died peacefully at home in the presence of family and friends following a brief illness.

Born in Salem, New Jersey on November 17, 1936 to Charles R. Hires, Jr. and...

Feb 14, 2018

Greenwood – On February 14, 2018, Ruthanne Taylor (Rudee), passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center.

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 29, 1959 to John                and Ruth Taylor, and was raised in Clayton, N.J.

Ruthanne moved to Delaware in 2001. She worked for Kent Sussex Industries for over 12 years.

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Feb 13, 2018

Milford – On February 13, 2018, Robert L. Morgan, Sr., passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center.

Mr. Morgan was born on September 10, 1946, in Northeast, MD, to Mervin and Irene Morgan.

He graduated from Northeast High School in 1964.

Robert honorably served our country in the Army National Guard and was...

Feb 12, 2018

Dr. Richard Bruce Crabb died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 12, 2018, at Delaware Hospice in Milford of complications from pneumonia.

Dick was born on March 24th, 1934 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Richard and Ida Georgiana  Crabb.  He had a happy childhood and a warm relationship with his parents, sister, Jane, and grandparents, Joe...

Jan 20, 2018

Felton – Andrew Wright Whitman passed away at home in his sleep on Saturday 20, 2018.

He was born on in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada, on May 27, 1967, the younger son of William and Ann Whitman. Andrew graduated from Sackville’s Tantramar Regional High School in 1985, and emigrated to the United States in 1986, gaining dual...

Jan 15, 2018

MILFORD- Oliver B. Hammond, 92, left this earth on January 15, 2018. Oliver was born on the family farm in Frederica on November 12, 1925.

He graduated from Milford High School and Goldey Beacon. After graduation, he went to the Farmer’s Bank, now Citizens, until he retired. In his pre-retirement years he liked to travel over the...

Jan 10, 2018

George M. Cage Jr. 12/25/1960-01/10/2018

George M. Cage Jr. of Millsboro, De passed away after a long hard 2-year

battle with Lung Cancer. He was a fighter, he fought the battle & We are

so Proud of Him! Born Christmas Day 1960 in Baltimore, MD. He is

survived by his wife...

Jan 2, 2018

Eric Mark Swain, 59

Lincoln- Eric Swain Passed away Jan.2, 2018 surrounded by family at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford; after fighting and losing a tough battle with pancreatic cancer.

Eric was born on Nov.5, 1958 to the late Josephine Holson Swain. He resided with his mother and maternal Grandparents in the family home of...

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.