All Obituaries

Francis Holden, formerly of Felton, Delaware, died in Culpeper, Virginia on January 21, 2020.  His daughter, Holly Holden Case, was by his side. Pup, as he was known by so many, was the last of 12 children born on a farm on Park Brown Road between Felton and Harrington, Delaware.  He was the “pup” of the Holden litter, hence his nickname.  Pup was the son of Charles and Rachel (Larimore) Holden. He always said that at birth, his parents...

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

     Rey Longakit, 45, of Magnolia passed away on February 21, 2020.      There will be a viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, DE 19934.  There will be an additional viewing from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home, where a funeral service will begin at 11:00 A.M. Saturday.  Burial will follow in Barrattts Chapel Cemetery,...

Lt. Colonel George Schofield USAFR (Ret.) of Camden-Wyoming, DE, age 99 passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020.  George was born in New York, NY on May 20, 1920, the son of Frank and Lillian.  Colonel Schofield attended New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force, as a World War II navigator, his greatest adventure, and continued in the Reserves until retirement. He devoted almost four decades to the...

It is with heavy heart that we announce that George V Sawyer lost his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s on 2/16/2020. He was 87 years old.  He was born in Franklin Massachusetts on Dec 27,1932 to Thelma and Forrest Sawyer. He was one of 4 boys Palmer, Paul, Allen and 4 girls Joyce, Gail, Linda and Jean. He spent much of his younger years working on his Grampa Miller and Uncle George's farm. He joined the US Air Force in 1954, he proudly...

Allen Roy Miller, of Hartly, DE, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. He is survived by his former wife, Linda Miller, of Dover, DE, along with their three sons and their wives, Robert & Naomi Miller, of Dover, DE, Martin & Lori Miller, of Dover DE, Ben & Juanita Miller, of Gladys, VA. 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Ida Mae Yoder, of Kentucky and Sarah Byler, of Kentucky and one brother Ervin, of New York.  Allen was a...

     Hattie D. Dukes, 61, of Felton passed away on February 15, 2020.      A funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Pentecostal Church of God of Lincoln, 9163 Greentop Road, Lincoln, DE 19960 where there will be a viewing from 9:00 until 11:00 A.M. Saturday.  Burial will follow in Barratts Chapel Cemetery.  A full obituary will appear at a later date. Online condolences may be made...

Phyllis "Sandy" Diane Williams 52, of Millsboro passed away peacefully on February 14, 2020, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford De. with loved ones by her side.       Sandy tried her hand at a number of things, but for the most part she was a homemaker. She had a deep love for coffee, crocheting, reading, and putting beautiful puzzles together, but her true passion was definitely spending time with her friends and family. Especially her grandchildren.  ...

   Emma B. Byler, 95, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on February 13, 2020 to her heavenly home. She was born August 19, 1924 in Morgantown, PA, daughter of the late Jonas and Rachel (Beiler) Stoltzfus. Before moving to Lancaster, PA, 11 years ago, she lived in Clayton, DE, and was a member of Central Mennonite Church, Dover, DE.   Emma, widow of Ervin S. Byler, is survived by 5 living children; Roman (Susie) Byler, Pine Grove, PA; Barbara (David) Martin, Lancaster, PA;...

Theodore Leroy King “Ted,” was born March 2, 1932 at home in Lumber City, PA went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 10, 2020 surrounded by his family in Marydel, DE. He was preceded in death by his father, Sherman L. King; mother, Isabel (Henry) King; his older brother, Lloyd King; sister-in-law, Donna King; Sister, Carol Stull; great nephew, Ruben Evans, his wife Joyce (Hawk) King and a niece, Bea King. Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Irma J....

   Patricia “Pat” Jane (Stadler) Rhodes, of Felton, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family,  on Monday, February 10, 2020, in the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 63.     Pat was born July 9, 1956, in Bridgeton, N.J. to Dorothy(Schultz) Stadler and the late, Edward Stadler.  She was a loving and caring woman who tended to people and animals alike. She was a cat momma to many, which she absolutely loved...

    Robert (Bob) Kyle Cox 80 of Smyrna, Delaware passed away Monday February 10, 2020 at Bayhealth Kent Campus Dover, DE due to natural causes.      He was born on  April 28, 1939 in West Chester, Pa. to Garnet and Murrell (Sluder) Cox where he grew up with his two brothers Dan and Jim.      He was a big rig owner/operator and drove truck for 32 years prior to his retirement in 2000.      He and his...

     Elaine (Smith) Ewing, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2020, in Cadia/Capitol Healthcare, Dover. She was 93.      Elaine was born March 6, 1926, in Marydel, DE to the late, Isaac Melvin Smith & Mildred(May) Smith.     Elaine was a very special, loving, and devoted wife and mother. For many years she had a special love for antiques and decorating. She was a member of Peoples Church of...

     Joyce Noble Vail, 78, of Magnolia passed away on February 6, 2020 at home.      Joyce had been a cashier for Acme Markets, retiring after 25 years of service.  She enjoyed going to the casinos, bowling, playing cards, and doing arts and crafts.        Joyce is survived by her husband, Robert M. Vail; son Tim Noble (Christine), son Tony Noble (Nancy), step daughter Michele Vail, step daughter Gail...

     Rachel Kelling Brandner, 25, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2020 at her home in Laurel, DE.      Rachel was a 2012 graduate of Lake Forest High School and had dedicated her life to horses and her pets.  She was a loving daughter and a special friend to many.      Rachel is survived by her loving parents Chuck and Tammy Brandner; her brother Chip Brandner; plus her maternal...