Obituaries
Phillip L. Church Sr.
Aug 24, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Phillip L. Church Sr., a beloved husband, father, and friend. Phil peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at his home in Delmar, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 8, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia to Lola and Earl Church. Phil retired from Crown Cork...
Sandra Maria Avila
Aug 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sandra Avila, 78, on August 24, 2024, after a brief illness and hospitalization. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Sandra was born on July 29, 1946, in São Paulo, Brazil to Erina Ponzoni and Elyseu Perazzolo. After attending the prestigious Dante Alighieri School, Sandra went...
Franklin Bertrue Saylor
Aug 17, 2024
Franklin Bertrue Saylor Birth: October 3, 1928, St. Benedict, Pennsylvania Death: August 17, 2024, Delmar, Delaware Noted as an athlete, a businessman, and a devoted family man, he was known to all as Bert. He was gregarious and the life of every party, sporting a big smile and a bodacious personality. Though he occasionally told jokes, his strong suit was...
Brett Wade Elkington
Aug 9, 2024
Brett Wade Elkington, a beloved husband, dedicated step-father, cherished son, and adoring brother, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, at the age of 47. Born on September 2, 1976, in Salt Lake City, UT, he was a son of Karen S. Elkington of Seaford and the late Dr. I. Kent...
Darryl W. Brown
Aug 7, 2024
Darryl Wayne Brown, 57, of Laurel, passed away Aug. 7, 2024. He was the son of Nancy Brown and husband Michael. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Darryl to Epworth Cemetery, c/o Arba Henry, Treasurer, 15 Sunset Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com. Arrangements are...
Rodriquez M. Wilkinson
Aug 5, 2024
Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Rodriquez Monroe Wilkinson, peacefully joined the Lord in Glory on August 5, 2024, at Deer's Head Hospital Center in Salisbury, MD. Known as "Ronnie" by family and friends, he was born on December 16, 1949. Ronnie grew up in a large family with 7 brothers and sisters, moving around Delmarva many times throughout his younger...
Clifford William Parsons
Aug 2, 2024
Clifford "Cliff" William Parsons, 81, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Laurel, Delaware to his parents, Leelon Joseph Parsons and Edna Brasure Parsons. He held a special place in his heart for his hometown, graduating from Laurel High School in...
Christopher A. Huntington
Aug 2, 2024
As we mourn the passing of Pastor Christopher A. Huntington, who passed at his home on Friday, August 2, 2024, we remember a devoted husband, a fervent preacher, and a man who found solace in the serenity of the outdoors. He was 51 years old. Chris, born on September 12, 1972, in Salisbury, was a son of Earl William Huntington,...
William David Betts Jr.
Jul 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William David Betts Jr. of Salisbury, MD, who passed on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home. He was 48 years old. He was born June 18, 1976 in Seaford, Delaware, son of William David Betts, Sr. and Simmie Ann (Smith) Betts. Whether he was fishing, hunting, boating, or cruising on his...
Shirley Ann Cocron
Jul 18, 2024
Shirley Ann Cocron, 86, of Delmar, Delaware departed this earth on July 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 21, 1937, in Easton, Maryland to the late Carroll N. Seymour and Margaret Parks Fluharty. Shirley graduated from St. Michaels High School and later went on to graduate from Wor-Wic Community College. She subsequently went to...
Judith Ramos Franklin
Jul 18, 2024
Judith Franklin, 79, beloved mother and wife, was called to her eternal resting place on July 18, 2024. She was born on February 26, 1945 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, to Luis and Juana Ramos Santos. She met her husband of 57 years, Steve Franklin, at a bus stop in downtown Silver Spring, MD. She was a 19-year-old secretary, recruited from...
Steven Edward Franklin
Jul 18, 2024
Steven Edward Franklin, 77, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on July 18, 2024. He was born on June 10, 1947, in Lynchburg, VA, to George and Gloria Franklin. He married his wife of 57 years in June of 1967 and the couple had two children, born and raised in Silver Spring, MD. Shortly after...
Mildred Joan Hart
Jul 15, 2024
Mildred Joan Hart, 84, affectionately known by many friends as "Joanie" passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 15, 2024. Joan graced this world with her birth on September 20, 1939 in Dagsboro, Delaware to parents James and Anna Mae Marvel. Before she moved to Seaford in 1966, she lived in Millsboro where she had...
Dr. I. Kent Elkington Dds
Jul 11, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. I. Kent Elkington, DDS, who peacefully departed from this world on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital, in Seaford, Delaware. Born on October 27, 1948, in Tooele, Utah, to Glen and Zola Elkington. Kent was a devoted husband to Karen S. Elkington and a loving father, grandfather, brother and...
Spence Mead Messick Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Spence Mead Messick Jr., of Laurel, who passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Spence was born on April 20, 1962, in Milford, Delaware a son of the late Jane (Lord) Messick and Spence Mead Messick, Sr. Spence served his country in the...
James Arthur Hautala
Jul 5, 2024
James Arthur Hautala, born January 5th, 1946, to Janet (Williams) Hautala and Arthur Hautala in Great Falls Montana, passed July 5th, 2024, in comfort with Hospice from cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Debi (Elting) Hautala, as well as Zia and Cassie Hautala, his beloved dogs. His love for music came very early when he inherited his older...
Karen Janeen Jewell
Jun 29, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Karen Janeen Jewell, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many, who left this world on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Born on July 7, 1945, in Baltimore, a daughter of the late William Franklin Clevenger and Jeanette Elizabeth (Nash) Clevenger. Janeen grew up cherishing her Eastern Shore heritage...
Rita Marie Hughes
Jun 28, 2024
Rita Marie Hammond Hughes went to the Lord Friday, June 28, 2024 after residing at Manokin Manor in Princess Anne. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Opal Hammond, and was preceded in death by a sister Norma Tatum. Rita is survived by her brother William E. Hammond and wife Ann of Delmar, Delaware, brother-in-law Tom Tatum, and...
Christine Ann Madden
Jun 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christine Ann Madden, of Delmar, MD, who went peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on September 26, 1964, in Sharon, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edward Arthur Madden and Mary Ann McWilliams Madden. Chris was a woman of many passions,...
Richard O. Detrick
Jun 22, 2024
Richard O. Detrick, known to his friends and family as Rick, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of 69 at his home in Seaford, Delaware. He was born on June 29, 1954, in Fort Meade, Maryland, a son of the late Daniel Detrick and Bette Gene (Hartman) Phillips. Rick spent his career as a senior systems...
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