All Obituaries

Obituary of Edward L. Fisher USAF Veteran . Edward L. Fisher, of Millsboro, DE passed away at his home on January 10, 2020. He was 88 years old. Edward was born on September 15, 1931 in Georgetown, DE to the late George and Gertrude Ellingsworth Fisher. He served in the US Air Force from 1951 through 1955 and did overseas duty in Germany. He married his sweetheart, Wanda, and together they raised four children, and a nephew who they raised as their own. He was a Life Member of the Millsboro...

Obituary of Leon T. Baker, Sr Business Man, WW2 Veteran   Leon T. Baker, Sr., of Millsboro, passed away at his home on January 5, 2020.  He was 95 years old.  He was born on March 12, 1924 in Gumboro, DE to the late Norman C.  and Sara West Baker. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his beloved wife Doris in 1981 after 37 years of marriage and one brother, Ivan R. Baker.   He was a high school graduate, and after school married his...

Stella Mae Hickman was born in Accomack, Virginia on January 25, 1937 to the late John Bailey and Rosie Bagwell. She attended the Accomack Public School District and years later was united in marriage to Lester Hickman, Jr. on August 11, 1952. Stella departed this life on December 29, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. She is preceded in death by her siblings; (Sisters) Essie Bailey and Romance Toppings; (Brothers) David Bailey, Robert Toppings, Francis Bailey,...

Doris Jane Raughley Wagner, 95, of Dagsboro, Delaware passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in Felton, DE to the late Augustus S. Raughley Sr and Ruth Ella Greenlee Raughley, she spent her early years in Harrington, DE. She was a proud graduate of Harrington High School, class of 1942. She attended Goldey-Beacom college and worked for several years for REA in Greenwood, DE. She married Joseph William Wagner in 1948 and they were...

Obituary of Jacqueline V. Stoner Jacqueline V. Stoner of Millsboro, DE passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020.  She was 90 years old.    Jackie was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 21, 1929 to the late Zacharia and Marion Whyte Stoner.   She worked as a sales person for Gimbel’s Department Store in Philadelphia.  She was a born again Christian, lived a quiet life and never married.  Jackie had a funny personality and a great sense of humor. ...

Obituary of Carlos Tyrone Griffin   Carlos Tyrone Griffin was born on November 30, 1971 in Milton, DE to Marylean Griffin and Anthony Badger.  He gained his wings on December 18, 2019.  He attended Laurel Sr. High School in Laurel, DE and continued his education at Keystone Job Corps.  He graduated with his construction certification.   Carlos loved being a comedian and being around his family and friends.  He was very outgoing and always gave to others. (He...

  Obituary of Betty Bernice (Jackson) Hall   Mrs. Betty Bernice Hall of Millsboro, DE passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Cadia Healthcare Renaissance Nursing Home.  She was 87 years old.     Betty was born on January 4, 1932 in Millsboro, DE to the late Samuel and Agnes Wright Jackson.  She married Everett L. Hall, Sr. on April 1, 1952.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Everett Lee Hall, Sr., in 1974...

Obituary of John L. Hamblin   Mr. John L. Hamblin, age 85 of Millsboro, DE died Sunday, December 22, 2019 at home.   He was born on November 8, 1934, the son of the late Joshua Hamblin and Flossie Revel Hamblin.  He was a 1952 graduate of Millsboro High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1953 to 1957.   Mr. Hamblin worked at DuPont in Seaford for 39 years retiring in 1992.  Following his retirement, he worked as Manager at Eastside Car Wash for...

Obituary of Gladys Mary Grant James   Gladys Mary Grant James, age 99, passed away on Christmas Day in the care of her loving family.  She was born on April 24, 1920 to the late Rev. Stanley and Mrs. Florence Howell Grant in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Gladys was an incredibly optimistic woman who co-founded, with her husband Ronald, the James Funeral Home against incredible odds.  They started in 1943 with wartime rationing and difficult days, yet succeeded in building a successful...