Obituaries
Warner Lee Wright
Jan 28, 2024
Warner Lee Wright, 77, of Delmar passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Accent Care Hospice at Wilmington Hospital. He was born on June 1, 1946, in Salisbury, a son of the late Warner Lee Wright and Isabel Lula (Bennett) Wright. Having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War near Pleiku, Lee showcased his dedication to...
Dolores Jean Lawrence
Jan 25, 2024
Dolores Jean Lawrence, 75, of Delmar, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Dolores was born June 29, 1948 in Merced, California, a daughter of the late Raymond J. Rodgers and Evelyn Nora (Schlegel) Stanford. She worked in packaging for Lankford Sysco for over 15 years and especially enjoyed packing food boxes for our...
Howard A. Hillman
Jan 22, 2024
Howard A. Hillman, age 96, passed away at his home in Salisbury on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born in Salisbury, Maryland on December 6, 1927. Howard worked in the engineering department of the telephone company in Salisbury, retiring in 1992. No formal services will be planned. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar.
Vaughn Payne
Jan 19, 2024
Vaughn Payne passed away Friday, January 19th, 2024, at his home in Fruitland. Vaughn was born February 21, 1930, in Pocomoke to the late Brinkman and Leona Mae Payne. He was the 12th child of 13 and the last one of his siblings surviving. Preceding him in death were siblings Preston, Dorothy (Ralph), Cornelia (Fred), Nina (Ben), Beatrice (Lester), Leon...
Frank Allen Nauman
Jan 11, 2024
Frank Allen Nauman, 79, of Laurel, Delaware passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware. He was born on December 3, 1944 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Stanley Raymond Nauman and Viola M. (Bender) Nauman. After high school, Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He later went on...
Ronald Lee Moore
Jan 11, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Moore, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, of Laurel, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Ronnie was born February 11, 1942 in Delmar, Maryland, one of 10 sons of the late Charles W. Moore and Mary Katherine Collins Moore. Born and...
Arthur Ross Marvel
Jan 5, 2024
Arthur (Art) Ross Marvel, 88, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024. Art was the son of the late Howard J. Marvel and Pauline Wilson Marvel. He was born near Mardela Springs, Maryland on November 8, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joyce Beach Marvel; children, Bryan Marvel (Cheryl), Nancy Pusey, Barry Marvel...
Winifred "Winnie" Rattelle
Jan 3, 2024
Winifred "Winnie" Rattelle, 85, of Delmar passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, Delaware. Winnie as she was fondly known by family and friends, was born on October 12, 1938 in Springfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Nellie Kostyla and Wilfred Miller and adopted by Severino S. Lombardi whom she adored. Before...
Gregory Hamilton Smith
Jan 3, 2024
Gregory H. Smith, age 74, of Delmar, DE, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in his home with his wife, Joy, and son, Michael, by his side. Born in Salisbury, MD on March 13, 1949, he was the son of the late William H. and Betty Jo Smith. He was a 1967 graduate of Wicomico Senior High School. After...
Catherine E. Ortel
Jan 3, 2024
Catherine E. Ortel (Beasley), 75, passed away on January 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and a life well-lived. Born in Camden, NJ, Cathy was raised by her parents, Catherine and Duke Beasley, in Baltimore, Maryland. She embarked on a beautiful journey of love and family, marrying her high school sweetheart and raising three daughters. However, her...
Herman James Fletcher
Jan 1, 2024
Herman James Fletcher passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 after a short illness. Born on November 4, 1925 at his family home in Sharptown, he was the son of the late Harry and Lottie Fletcher, one of six children. At the age of 14 he went to work for Margaret M. Rider farms in their dairy and farm...
Bonnie L. Wood
Jan 1, 2024
Bonnie L. Wood, of Laurel, formerly of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. She was 77. Bonnie was born October 13, 1946 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late William K. Beach and Frances Davis Beach. Bonnie grew up in Delmar and...
Gloria Larrett Kelley
Dec 29, 2023
Gloria Larrett Kelley, 81, of Delmar passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Salisbury Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born on April 20, 1942 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late Ralph Elliott and Sadie Todd Elliott. Gloria loved animal, especially her cat "Ripken." She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. In her early years...
Mary Ann Ross
Dec 23, 2023
Mary Ann Ross, 69, of Delmar, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Mary Ann was born October 23, 1954, in Wilmington, DE, a daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (Dieghan) Handlin. She spent her younger years in Wilmington and attended Wilmington High School. In those early years she met David (Dave) Ross....
John Dana "Dane" Lofgren
Dec 20, 2023
John Dana "Dane" Lofgren, a beloved husband and devoted father, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the age of 72. Born on October 28, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA, Dane lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family and community. After graduating from high school, Dane served his country in the U.S....
Ralph M. Long
Dec 18, 2023
Ralph Morris Long of Delmar passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 after a brief stay at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 72 years old. Ralph was born August 6, 1951 in Salisbury, a son of the late Lloyd Thomas Long, Sr. and Mary Emily (Cordrey) Long. Ralph graduated from Wi-Hi and proudly served his country...
Glynn Raymond Bridge
Dec 17, 2023
Glynn Raymond Bridge, 83, of Salisbury passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Glynn was born on March 15, 1940 in Antrim, New Hampshire, a son of the late Mirriam Eunie (Berry) Bridge and Raymond Earl Bridge. Glynn graduated from Wicomico High School with the class of '59 and earned several technical...
John C. Taylor Iii
Dec 15, 2023
John Calvin Taylor, III, beloved husband, dad, son and Pop-Pop, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was only 52 years old. He was born on May 2, 1971, in Seoul, S. Korea to John "JC" Taylor, Jr. and Patricia Johnson Taylor. Once returning to the U.S., John was baptized at Wicomico Presbyterian Church and has been an...
Digna E. Brownlow
Dec 12, 2023
Digna E. Brownlow, 96, of Delmar passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at her home. She was born in Olancho Honduras, a daughter of the late Agapito and Dionisia Pagoaga. Digna loved to read her Bible and was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. Throughout the years, she enjoyed gardening and sewing. She is survived by...
Richard Allen Gravatt
Dec 6, 2023
Richard "Rick" Allen Gravatt, 71, of Millsboro, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 after a battle with several health issues over the past few months. He was born and raised in Wilmington, a son of the late Robert Arthur Gravatt and Maude Anna (Schrumm) Gravatt. Rick graduated from Thomas McKean High School with the class of 1970. Growing up he...
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