All Obituaries

    Mr. John W. “Jack” Kelley of Millsboro, DE and formerly of Bayville, NJ, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018.  He was 75 years old,   Mr. Kelley was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Harold and Edith Mitchell Kelley.  In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Brown and a brother Kenneth Kelley.   He was a Veteran of the USMC during the Vietnam Era, where he earned the rank of Sergeant. After his...

Edward “Eddie” Thornton Drew of Bishopville, Maryland died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.  Edward was born on November 2, 1949 in Millville, Delaware to the late Orlando M., Sr. and Eleanor C. (Thornton) Drew. He received his formal education at William C. Jason Comprehensive High School in Georgetown, Delaware.  Eddie met the love of his life, Gracie Ann Dennis, during his senior year of high school and on March 25, 1967 the two sealed their love...

Babette Ritter Greenwood of Seaford, DE passed away in the comfort of her home on March 18, 2019.  She was born in 1938 in Macungie PA, the daughter of Robert and Winifred Ritter.  Babette worked for 30 years for several banking institutions.  She enjoyed the beach, gardening and outdoor activities. She is survived by her beloved husband Art Greenwood and treasured son Jay, his wife Joy and granddaughters Molly, Lainey and Lily.  Other precious grandchildren are Jami and...

John Henry Hallett was born on April 21, 1943 in Wattsville, Virginia to the Late Robert and Mary (Hickman) Hallett. After the death of his father, his mother moved to Delaware. He attended the Accomack Public School System, Frankford Elementary School, and William C. Jason High School. In 1962, he moved to Maryland. John departed this life on March 17, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland surrounded by his family. John was united in marriage to Sandra Urseline...

Annetta Eulalia Valliant Betton, hence the name ‘Neta Lou’ for the Eastern Shore friends and ‘Lou’ for the Millsboro friends passed away Sunday, March 17th, 2019 surrounded by an adoring family who loved her very much. She was born in Easton, MD on August 17th, 1928 and grew up in the Bellevue, Oxford and St. Michael area, graduating from St. Michael’s high school. She headed to the University of Maryland, graduating in Elementary Education, where she met George...

Obituary of Andrew Pierce, Sr. US Army Veteran   Andrew Pierce, Sr. (Andy) of Millsboro, DE passed away suddenly at Beebe Hospital in Lewes.  Andrew was born in Wilmington, DE and was the son of the late Leo and Dorothea Elder Pierce.  Andrew was a veteran of the US Army and honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He also enjoyed a successful career as a butcher. His career began at the Deluxe Meat Market in Wilmington which was owned and operated by his brother-in-law. After...

Obituary of Joyce Anne Hammett   Joyce Ann Hammett, aged 58, of Ocean City, Maryland and formerly of Waldorf, MD passed away gently in the care of Coastal Hospice and Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD.  She was born on January 16, 1961 in Maryland, to the late Henry C. and Virgina L. Thomas.  She shared her family life with two sisters: Wanda and Diane.  She was married to Robert Hammett in 1995, and worked 35 years as a Manager for Creditor Claims of...

Obituary of Dorothy Donaway Mitchell   Dorothy Ruth Donaway Mitchell, 90, (formerly of Millsboro, DE) passed away at the Manor House ACTS in Seaford, DE on Saturday March 9th. Her husband, Howard R Mitchell died June 4, 1998.     She was born on August 19, 1928 to the late Charles B. and Estella Jane More Donaway. Dorothy was a self-employed Beautician, operating Dot’s Salon for many years as well as an apartment manager in several locations across the country. ...

Wanda Arlene Taylor of Millsboro, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 25, 2019. Wanda was born in Millsboro on July 21, 1956, daughter to the late David Lynwood and Sarah B Taylor. Preceding her are siblings, Priscilla Taylor-Snell, Sylvia “Jennie” Santiago, Dwight Taylor and her great niece Aliyah Christine Simms. Wanda graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1974 and was certified in child care. She worked at the Georgetown Child Care Center and for...

Roland R. McLean 67, of Newark passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Roland was born June 23, 1951 in Chester Pennsylvania to the late Roland Joseph and Katherine Kahuy McLean.  Roland graduated from Sun Valley High School and went onto earn a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Penn State University. He was employed as an accountant with Bank of New York Mellon. Roland was an avid golfer and traveler. He enjoyed spending time walking on the beach in Brigantine NJ. He will...