Obituaries

Sep 27, 2019

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...

Sep 23, 2019

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,...

Sep 20, 2019

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...

Sep 14, 2019

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...

Sep 13, 2019

On September 13, 2019, Betty Jane Williams peacefully passed away.

She was born on July 10, 1931 in Baltimore, MD to the late William and Margaret “Susie” Kerchner.

Betty worked at the Acme Grocery Stores in Annapolis for many years as a Retail Clerk before moving to Ridgely MD. She loved going to Chincoteague and...

Sep 12, 2019

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...

Sep 7, 2019

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...

Sep 1, 2019

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...

Aug 30, 2019

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...

Aug 22, 2019

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...

Aug 18, 2019

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....

Aug 18, 2019

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...

Aug 6, 2019

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...

Jul 24, 2019

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...

Jul 18, 2019

Milford – On July 18, 2019, Jerre Lane passed away at home after a long illness.

He was born on May 21, 1937 in South Carolina to the late Hugh and Lettie Lane.

Jerre honorably served our country in the Air Force retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1981 after serving 20 years.

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Jul 18, 2019

Michele Barto Winn, age 65, of Newark, DE passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2019.  Michele was born in Milford, DE on November 25, 1953.  Though life took her to live in other locations such as San Diego and Newark, she always considered Milford to be her home.

Michele spent time working in...

Jul 16, 2019

Milford - On July 16, 2019 Edward J Hansen passed peacefully while surrounded by loved ones.

He was born October 17, 1942 to Morris and Marjorie (Seefeldt) Hansen while Morris was stationed at Fort Carson Army Base in Colorado Springs, CO.  Eddie’s early years were spent enthusiastically exploring his surroundings, on and off military bases, throughout the...

Jul 10, 2019

On July 10, 2019, Roger H. Ryall, went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on July 21, 1949 in Dennison, TX, to the late Roger Clayton and Ethyl Ryall.

Mr. Ryall honorably served our country during Vietnam in U.S.M.C.

He spent most of his life working as a mechanic and...

Jul 7, 2019

Milford – On July 7, 2019, Bernice J. Wilkins went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on December 3, 1924 at Marshall Hospital in Milford, DE to the late Herbert and Edith Jump. Dr. Wid Marshall delivered her.

Bernice graduated from Milford High School in 1942 at 17 years old.

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Jul 2, 2019

Milford – On July 2, 2019, Nancy G. Cote went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on September 1, 1935 in Manhattan, NY, to the late Mario and Mary Muritori.

Nancy worked as a substitute teacher for the Milford School district, a receptionist for Dr. Ma, and a receptionist for Milford Motors...