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  Obituary of Ralph Lewis Hitchens, Jr.   Ralph Lewis Hitchens, Jr., 64, of Ocean View, DE passed away at his home on February 17, 2020.  He was born in Seaford, DE on May 23, 1955 to the late Ralph L.  Hitchens and to Blanche Wage Hitchens, who survives him.  Ralph was a life-long resident of Ocean View who was a gentle, soft spoken man and a true public servant.  He attended Lord Baltimore Elementary School, and then graduated from Indian River High School...

Albert Mark Skinner, 90, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Charolette H. Skinner, son and daughter-in-law Bruce and Pamela Skinner of Bowie, MD, and daughter Judith Powers of Wilmington, DE.  Surviving grandchildren are Peter Skinner (Lisa Marie) of Chesapeake, VA, Katherine Skinner of Baltimore, MD, Andrew and Benjamin Skinner of Bowie, MD, and Kylie and Matthew Powers of Wilmington, DE. He was...

  Obituary of Rodney A. Hitchens:   Rodney A. Hitchens, 66, of Millsboro, DE passed away in the care of Bayhealth Sussex in Milford, DE on February 11, 2020.  He was born on February 23, 1953 to the late Harvey Layton Hitchens, Sr. and Maxine Johnson Hitchens in Millsboro.  He was a technician for Merck Laboratories.  Rodney was associated with the Nanticoke Indian Tribe.  He liked working on cars, and playing pool.  He was a quiet man who often kept...

  Eileen Daphne Primrose Daughters of Dagsboro, DE passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020.  She was 77 years old.   Mrs. Daughters was born in Mildenhall, England on March 15, 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn in 2006.   A chapel service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE  19966.     Letters of condolence may be emailed...

Obituary of Elva E. Elliott   Elva E. Elliott of Georgetown, DE passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the age of 91.   She was born in Roxana, DE on May 2, 1928 to the late George and Deborah Fenton Littleton.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband Ray Elliott as well as five sisters and one brother.   Elva retired as an assembly line operator from Arrow Safety Device in Georgetown, DE after 39 years of service.   She...

Obituary Delores J. Walls   Mrs. Delores J. Walls of Dagsboro, DE passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and friends, at the Delaware Hospice Center.  She was 66 years old. Mrs. Walls was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Oscar Roy and Edith Mae Jones Pringle. She owned and operated her own Interior Decorating business for many years, and in later years served at Denny Electric.  She enjoyed boating, motorcycles and was almost a...

  Obituary Evelyn Jones   Mrs. Evelyn Jones of Frankford, DE passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at home under the care of Vitas Hospice.   Mrs. Jones was born on February 5, 1927 to the late Fred M. and Carrie Timmons Marvel.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Edward R. Jones in 2009.   Evelyn retired from the DuPont Nylon Plant in Seaford where she worked as a chemist for 46 years.  She was a graduate of Georgetown...

Obituary of Melvin G. Brittingham:   Melvin G. Brittingham, 81, of Millsboro, DE passed away on January 29, 2020 in the care of Beebe Medical Center, in Lewes, DE.  He was born on May 3, 1938 in Millsboro to the late Melvin G. Brittingham, Sr. and Molly B. Jefferson Brittingham.  He was a long-time friend of Melvin Joseph, and was employed by Melvin Joseph Construction Company as a site foreman for 52 years. He was instrumental in the building of Dover Downs Racetrack, and...

Obituary of Mr. Paul Howard Collins   Mr. Paul Howard Collins of Georgetown, DE passed away on January 28, 2020 at PRMC in Salisbury, MD.  He was 72 years old.   Mr. Collins was born in Hillsboro, TX to the late Howard W. and Myrtle R. McConnathy Collins.  In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a daughter Lori Ann Collins.   Paul was a farmer and worked for Workman, Inc. for many years. He loved farming and always had a vegetable garden. He...