All Obituaries

Dennis W. Mitchell, 63 passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Peak Healthcare Denton, MD after a long illness. Dennis was born in Easton MD on November 12, 1958 to Cornelia D. Mitchell and Vernon Mitchell. He attended school at Greensboro Elementary and Riverview in Denton MD.  As a young boy Dennis enjoyed hunting with his father and fishing at Red Bridges and along the Choptank in Greensboro. Dennis learned to love standard bred horses and was a driver, trainer and known as an...

Jonas A. Yoder, age 68, born March 24, 1953 died January 18, 2022.  He was a retired carpenter.  He leaves behind four sisters and three brothers, Fannie Mast (Elmer deceased), Beeville, TX, Malinda Yoder (Noah) Stuarts Draft, VA, Susie Beachy (Irvin) Dunnegan, MO, Verna Peachey (Elam) Dover DE, Levi Yoder (Annie) Mifflintown, PA, Amos Yoder (Rosie) Guthrie, KY, Phineas Yoder (Joyce) Dover, DE, one aunt Susie Bender Oakland, MD, 43 nieces and nephews.  He was...

Nadine Eleanor Sparks, of Fleetwood, PA (formerly of Dover, DE for 48 years), died Friday, January 14, 2022, in Reading, PA at the Penn State Hospital, St. Joseph’s Medical Center. She was 86. Nadine was born September 16, 1935 in Greenleaf, Kansas – daughter of the late Frank and Daisy Tegethoff. Nadine is survived by her daughter, Julie Brush and husband Jerry of Fleetwood, PA; her son, Lance Sparks and wife Laurie of Fontana, CA; one sister, Barbara Alldredge of Niceville,...

Kinley Heart Grose, age 22 months of Magnolia, DE went home to be with the Lord after her battle with cancer on January 14, 2022.  "Kinley Heart," was born March 14, 2020 at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, the daughter of Hunter & Katie Grose. Kinley had a spunky personality and a contagious smile that could light up a room. She loved singing and dancing, wearing hats, bopping balloons & playing with playdoh.  She was a baby model for small shops and touched many...

WYOMING-Richard (ReRe) Wayne Bush, 72 of Wyoming DE passed away on January 13, 2022, following a short illness. Richard was born on November 21, 1949, to Robert and Kathryn Bush in Delaware. Richard graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1969 back when every grade was in the same building. Richard grew up helping on the family farm from a very young age. He was driving tractors and vehicles from the age of 8 years old. As he grew older, he developed a great love for sports, especially...

    Cherolyn Deniecie Mobley, affectionately known as Niecie, age 55, a native of the Bronx, New York and resident of Dover, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in the presence of her loving family at their family home in Camden, Delaware. Cherolyn was born to Frances Jones and James Mobley, Sr. on December 8, 1966, in Harlem, New York at Sydenham Hospital.     Niecie attended Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx...

     John Newlin Wootten, 89, of Magnolia, DE passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022 after arriving at Bayhealth Hospital in Dover a day prior.      John was born on July 6, 1932 during the Great Depression in Lincoln, DE.  His parents Lester and Jenny moved their five sons and one daughter to Magnolia where they became family farmers.  John graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1950.  He went on to get an Associate's...

Camden,DE-  Paul (Pacey) (Pop-pop) Seymour Skversky, of Camden,DE, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was 83.    Paul was born August 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA. to the late Sol & Dorothy (Heimovitz) Skversky. He owned a Jewelry Business on Jewelers Row in Philadelphia for most of his life and knew everyone up and down the street. He was a sports lover but football was his favorite and he especially loved the...

Robert D. Bouchal (Bob), 86, of Greenwood, DE, passed away on January 9, 2022. Bob was born in Annapolis, MD, the youngest child of Joseph and Eleanor Bouchal.  He was married to Edeltraud Bouchal (Susie) for 53 years and is survived by his children, Kathy Powell, Donna Lough, Renee Haley, and Mike Bouchal.  Bob also had 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Bob was funny, loving, a good husband and a good father.  He was the kind of dad you could count on, who taught...

Melnick, Harry Louis, Jr. age 50 of Dover, DE passed away at Bay Health Sussex Campus in Milford, DE on January 8, 2022.  Harry was born December 17, 1971 in Dover, DE, the son of the late Harry Sr. & Judith Melnick. Mr. Melnick, in his free time loved to spend time with his family and friends.  He had a passion for all animals especially his pet dogs.  He enjoyed music and cars.  During his life time he owned and drove many Ford...

Reverend James Fagans Jr, beloved husband, father, Pop Pop and friend received his wings on Friday, January 7, 2022 in his home with family by his side. James, the first born of James Fagans Sr. and Estelle Parker Fagans, was born January 28, 1958 in Salisbury Maryland. He received his education in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  When he became an adult he moved to Florida where he met the love of his life, Juanita Sharp. They moved to Whatcoat Apartments in Dover, Delaware when...

    Mary Louise Davidson, of Felton, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 in Bayhealth/Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 71.     Mary was born July 6, 1950 in Sandtown, to the Late, Jack & Frances(Strasser) Meredith. She worked in the Hotel Industry for over 40 years, most recently at the Sleep Inn in Dover. In her free time she enjoyed going to Bingo every Tuesday night, and spending time with her family.     She was preceded in...

Lieutenant Colonel Gerald R. Edwards (Gee / Jerry), USAF (Ret), completed his mission here on earth and received his new wings from the Lord on January 7, 2022, at the age of 90. Gee was born in New England where he met the love of his life, Patricia. Together they traveled the world, creating a fulfilling life and raising 4 children – Wendy (Steve), Anita, Mark (Sally), and Dawn – who will carry on his legacy of unconditional love. In addition to his wife and 4 children, Gee...

     Francis Conrad Nichols, Sr., of Dover, passed Thursday, January 6, 2022 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 91.      Francis was born January 21, 1930 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania to the late, Conrad & Grace(Davenport) Nichols. He worked for the City of Dover as an engineer for 24 years, retiring in 1989. He was a Member of Wyoming United Methodist Church and the Free & Accepted Masons, Union Lodge # 7. In his free time...

Luther C. Wagner 93 passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022 at Kent General Hospital. He was born on December 25th, 1928 to Joseph and Emeline Wagner.  He worked at Beck & Company for many years before working at Wesley College, then moving on to the Cesar Rodney School District as a custodian. Upon retiring he and his wife enjoyed taking bus trips with friends from their local senior center.  He was an avid carved duck collector. He had a kind word for everyone and...