All Obituaries

R. Elaine Norwood of Millsboro, Delaware, departed her earthly life on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at the age of 84 years.   A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Israel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 20230 Plantation Road, Lewes, DE 19958.  (Please note: Face Mask and Social Distancing are required.)   In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Elaine’s memory to:  Delaware Hospice or Alzheimer’s Association or...

Maurice Joseph Hildebrand “Joe” of Lewes Delaware passed away on Saturday May 2, 2020. He was 74 years old. Joe was born in Salem NJ to the late Norris “Mac” and Hilda T. Hildebrand on March 19, 1946. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother William and a sister Kathleen. Adding to his heartache his grandson Joseph Stiteler and beloved daughter Beth Hildebrand Jordan also preceded him in death. Joe had a good life. He spent 10 years...

Obituary of John F. Downes   John F. Downes, 89, of Gumboro, DE passed away in the care of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford on May 30, 2020.   He was born in Bethel, DE on Feb. 13, 1931 to the late Horace and Hazel King Downes.  Johnny, as many called him, served in the US Army during the Korean War, married his sweetheart Rosalie and took up farming.  He led a life of service to the community and to his church.  He was a founding charter member of the...

James B. Keahey, Jr. of Millsboro, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on May 28th, 2020. Born on January 21, 1930 to the late Alice and James B.Keahey, Sr., ‘Jim’ grew up in Folcroft, PA. He graduated from Ridley Park High School, was drafted and served in the Korean War as a Medic. After the war he was employed by Gulf Oil Refinery for 35 years and worked as a tree surgeon for various properties including Longwood Gardens. Jim enjoyed retirement longer...

Obituary Mrs. Anna Lee Lewis   Anna Lee Lewis of Millsboro, DE departed her earthly life and entered her heavenly reward on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her home.  She was 86 years old.   She was born on June 6, 1933 in Delmar, MD to the late George E. Brewington Sr., and Agnes Clouser Brewington.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Morris J. Lewis in 2012 as well as three brothers, Eugene Brewington, Paul Brewington, Kenneth...

  Obituary  for David Warren Schaeffer   David Warren Schaeffer of Millsboro, DE departed this life suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, to go be with our Lord in Heaven and his mother, Marion Nonamaker, whom he loved and missed dearly.  He was 58 years old.   He was born on June 6, 1961 in Pottstown, PA to the late Marion Nonamaker and Clarence D. Schaeffer “Jake” of Millsboro, DE who survives him.    In addition to his father, he...

Robert Norvel Atkins, 73, of Millsboro passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on May 11, 2020.  Robert was born in Dagsboro to the late Norvel and Edith Atkins on March 7, 1947.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Hall and Louise Mitchell.    He graduated from John M. Clayton High School in 1965.  He then served four years in the U.S. Army.  He worked for Delmarva Power for 36 years, beginning his career...

Obituary of Mr. William Harvey Hazzard, Sr.     Mr. William Harvey Hazzard Sr., kindly known as “Billy”  of Seaford, DE, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020.  He was 55 years old.     He was born on December 31, 1964 in Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD to the late Anne Pollitt DeShields and Harvey Hazzard.   William was employed by Allen Harim in Harbeson, DE for the past eleven years.   He leaves behind his...

Mr. Harry Wesley Thomas of Millsboro, DE passed away on   Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Harrison Senior Living.  He was 80 years old.   He was born in Baltimore, MD on February 6, 1940 to the late Wesley and Naomi E. (Burgan) Thomas.   In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Sharon Thomas in 2015.   He is survived by one brother, David Thomas of Parkton, MD as well as two special friends Mike Mitchell and Jimmy Boyer.   Services...

Obituary of Mr. David Richard Briggs   David Richard Briggs, 90, of Millsboro, DE  passed away in the care of Harrison House Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on May 8, 1929 and died on May 3, 2020.    Our Dad loved Mother Nature, his farm, his sawmill and workshop, fishing, music and living life.  Most of all he loved his family and God.   We thank all the staff at Harrison House for being so supportive to his needs during his final days.  His...