Obituaries

Naraine "Carlo" Bajan

Naraine "Carlo" Bajan

Jul 16, 2023

Naraine Bajan, known as Carlo, 63, of Delmar, Delaware passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was the son of the late Basil Bhajan and the late Mohini Bhajan of Buzz Bee Dam, Craig Village, E.B.D. Guyana. He was the husband of Kelly Bajan; father of Mohini Bajan; step-father of Maddox; grandfather of Justin, Arif and Adianna; brother of...

Charlotte L. Walter

Charlotte L. Walter

Jul 12, 2023

Charlotte L. Walter, 90, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 15, 1933 in Delmar, a daughter of the late J. Lee Phillips and Marie Watson Phillips. Charlotte lived her whole life on her beloved Family Pride Farm in Delmar. She grew up working on the farm...

Catherine Ann Truitt

Catherine Ann Truitt

Jul 10, 2023

Catherine Ann Truitt, 80, of Delmar, formerly of Baltimore, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born November 8, 1942, in Salisbury, daughter of the late Alton and Frances (Marvel) Truitt. Catherine graduated from Delmar High School before completing her schooling to become a dental hygienist. She spent many years working in Washington, DC as a hygienist before...

Dennis Norman Bergeron

Dennis Norman Bergeron

Jul 6, 2023

Dennis Norman Bergeron, 77, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 13, 1946, in Salisbury, a son of the late Norman Guy Bergeron and Louise Marie Brittingham Bergeron. Dennis graduated from Wi-Hi with the class of '64. Following his graduation, he secured a job at DuPont in Seaford...

Douglas H. Hampshire Sr.

Douglas H. Hampshire Sr.

Jul 5, 2023

Douglas H. Hampshire, Sr., 69, of Salisbury, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Doug joined Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company No.2 in August 1976 and through the years he rose through the ranks of firefighter/EMT to assistant chief. He retired from the fire service on March 1, 2009. Doug...

Patricia Ann Brumley

Patricia Ann Brumley

Jul 4, 2023

Patricia Ann Brumley, 77, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at her home. She was born September 20, 1945, in Salisbury, a daughter of the late Charles and Betty King. Pat worked many years as a bookkeeper for the A&P, which later became Super Fresh, in Salisbury. She was a real people person who never met...

Dillon Taylor Wien

Dillon Taylor Wien

Jun 28, 2023

Dillon Taylor Wien, 31, of Tampa, Florida is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He passed away on June 28, 2023. Born June 15, 1992, he graduated from Delmar High School in 2010 and moved to Tampa in 2015. He fell in love with the Sunshine State and lived life to the fullest until his passing. He attended Radiant...

Ruth E. Wilkerson

Ruth E. Wilkerson

Jun 27, 2023

Ruth E. Wilkerson, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Florence (Phillips) Brittingham, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, after fighting a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She graduated from Delmar High School with the class of '68. On June 15, 1968, she married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Wilkerson, and together they raised their...

Katherine S. Bailey

Katherine S. Bailey

Jun 23, 2023

DELMAR- Katherine S. Bailey, 93, of Delmar, wife of the late Frank J. Bailey, died peacefully at home Friday morning, June 23, 2023. She was born June 17, 1930, in Bloxom, Virginia to Earnest A. and Anner Emma Simpson. Katherine spent many years in the garment industry before retiring. She enjoyed yard sales, collecting antiques and spending time with her...

Jimmy E. Wilson

Jimmy E. Wilson

Jun 23, 2023

Jimmy E. Wilson, 59, of Delmar passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy spent his career working in the flooring business. He was a talented musician and played the guitar in many local bands that featured classic rock music. He also enjoyed fishing and camping with friends and family. He is...

Carmelia Marchese Fico

Carmelia Marchese Fico

Jun 21, 2023

Carmelia "Camille" Marchese Fico, 80, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 13, 1942, in Passaic, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Joseph Marchese and Angie Arabella Noto. Camille, as most knew her, retired after 30 years in customer service for Toys "R" Us in...

Helene Gilbert

Helene Gilbert

Jun 18, 2023

Helene Gilbert, 80, of Delmar passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1943, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Raymond Baker and Rose Smith Baker. Helene worked for many years as a police communications operator in the Township of Pennsauken, New Jersey. She enjoyed reading,...

Richard Paul Drown

Richard Paul Drown

Jun 14, 2023

Richard "Paul" Drown, 40, of Seaford, DE, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, due to cardiac issues. Paul was born on April 2, 1983, in Salisbury, MD to Richard Leonard Drown and Susan Wilson (Drown) Endicott. He attended Seaford Christian Academy for part of his education and graduated Class of 2001 at Delmar High School in Delmar, DE. He also...

Walter Benjamin Hudson

Walter Benjamin Hudson

Jun 11, 2023

Walter Benjamin "Bud" Hudson, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Gull Creek Senior Living in Berlin, where he had resided the past several weeks. Walt was born March 18, 1934, in Snow Hill, a son of the late Daniel Wallace Hudson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Tarr) Hudson. On April...

David English Phillips

David English Phillips

Jun 8, 2023

David English Phillips, 78, of Salisbury passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 19, 1945 in Easton, Maryland, a son of the late Bernice English Phillips and William Steele Phillips. Dave grew up in Hurlock and graduated from North Dorchester High School with the class of 1963....

Paul M. Bramble Jr.

Paul M. Bramble Jr.

Jun 7, 2023

Paul M. Bramble, Jr., 71, of Delmar, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. He was born December 30, 1951 in Salisbury, Maryland, a son of the late Paul M. Bramble, Sr. and Ada Hitchens Bailey. Paul graduated from Delmar High School with the class of '69 before earning his degree as an electronics...

Betty I. French

Betty I. French

Jun 5, 2023

Betty I. French was born on December 19, 1931 and passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. She is loved and will be missed more than words can say.

Michael Allen Tull

Michael Allen Tull

Jun 4, 2023

Michael Allen Tull, 60, of Delmar, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2023, due to ongoing health issues. He was born March 23, 1963, in Wilmington, Delaware, a son of the late Medford and Barbara Ann (Kinnikin) Tull. Mike graduated from Delmar High School with the class of '82. Following graduation, he attended Del Tech for several...

Diane Lynn Wingfield

Diane Lynn Wingfield

May 26, 2023

Diane Lynn Wingfield, 76, of Delmar, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. She endured years of health issues but remained a fighter through it all. She was born November 19, 1946, in Cleveland Heights, PA, a daughter of the late Jack and Dorothy Keefer. In her younger days Diane worked at Perdue before taking...

Jeremiah Michael Lynch

Jeremiah Michael Lynch

May 22, 2023

Jeremiah "Jere" Michael Lynch, 66, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland. Jere was born July 4, 1956, in Wilmington, Delaware. He was the son of the late Thomas Hugh Lynch and Jean Phoebus Lynch. He's survived by his wife, Beth Shockley-Lynch, and his three children, Kyle Michael Lynch, Rachel Claire Lynch, and...