Obituaries

Teresa Ann Wilkerson

Teresa Ann Wilkerson

Aug 11, 2023

Teresa Ann Wilkerson, 63, of Willards passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 29, 1960, in Milford, Delaware, a daughter of the late Jean Ann (Wells) Chandler and George Edward Banks. Teresa had an outgoing personality and loved taking care of others. She was the most compassionate...

Sheri Renee Whitelock

Sheri Renee Whitelock

Aug 10, 2023

Sheri Renee Whitelock, 42, of Pittsville, loving daughter, mother, and wife, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, surrounded by her amazing family. She was born on May 28, 1981, in Salisbury, the daughter of Sharon (Adkins) White and Gerald R. "Jerry" White, Jr. Sheri graduated from Parkside...

Ernest Lee Layfield

Ernest Lee Layfield

Aug 9, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" Lee Layfield, 73, of Delmar, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. He was born April 12, 1950, in Delmar, Maryland, a son of the late Charles Samuel Layfield, Virginia Lee (Shockley) Christopherson and Robert Christopherson, who raised him as if he was his own son. Ernie graduated from Delmar High School with...

Burl W. "Bud" Mull

Burl W. "Bud" Mull

Aug 8, 2023

Burl W. "Bud" Mull, 85, of Laurel passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 21, 1937 in Kingsport, Tennessee, a son of the late Ralph and Alice Mull. Bud as he was fondly known by his family and friends enjoyed hunting, fishing and crabbing. He owned his...

Peggy C. White

Peggy C. White

Aug 2, 2023

Peggy Catherine White, 83, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided for the past several months. She was born February 17, 1940, in Pittsville, a daughter of the late John Phillips and Beatrice (Baker) Phillips. In her younger days Peggy worked several places, including the Hecht...

Thomas James Hart Iii

Thomas James Hart Iii

Jul 22, 2023

Thomas James Hart, III, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, after a brief stay at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. He was born July 31, 1946, in Watertown, NY, a son of the late Thomas James Hart II and Helena Ogden (Hulsopple) Hart. Tom proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps from 1964-1968 and received...

Kenda Marie Bates

Kenda Marie Bates

Jul 16, 2023

Kenda Marie Bates, 58, of Delmar passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Kenda was born in Japan on September 21, 1964 to Laurence O. Bates, Sr. of Maine and the late Judith Ann Giles. Through the years, Kenda worked as a secretary at a law office, attended college for nursing, and did some modeling as...

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...