All Obituaries

James Edward Fannon, Jr., 88, of Milford, DE formerly of Glen Mills, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 at home with his family and friend by his side. James was born in 1935 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late James E. Fannon, Sr. and Helene (Barris) Fannon.  James graduated Southern High School, received a full scholarship from Maryland Institute College of Art. With an early career in Broadcast Advertising, James ventured onto a long successful career as a...

Thomas Eugene "Gene" Lindale, 79, of Ellendale, DE, formerly of Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April  2 , 2024 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. He was born in Milford, DE the son of the late Harry and Clara (Moore) Lindale on February 26, 1945. Gene loved music and worked as a D.J. for many years in such locations as the Kent and Sussex Tavern in Milford, the Hub in Dover and at dances at Milford High School. Gene was also a jack of all trades, working as an electrician...

Bonnie Kay Banks, 67, of Lincoln, DE peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Delaware Hospice Center, in Milford. Bonnie was born in Lewes, DE the daughter of the late Henry L. Banks and Mildred (Cooper) Bradford. In addition to her parents, she was recently preceded in death by her sister Margaret Ann Timmons and her brother in law, Bill Moore. Most important to Bonnie were her family and friends, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great...

John P. Carter, family man John P. Carter, 81, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 1st, 2024 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. John was born in St. Louis, MO the son of the late Edwin and Hattie (Betley) Carter. He attended the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and upon graduation he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp, during the Vietnam War. He was a “pipe coverer” that learned his trade as a member of the...

Chester Joseph Stachecki, Jr., age 84, of Dover, DE, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. Chet was born in 1939 to Chester and Adelaide Stachecki on Long Island, NY. His family moved to Smyrna, DE to grow potatoes. Chet attended local schools and graduated from Smyrna High School in 1958. At the University of Delaware, he joined the Kappa Alpha fraternity and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in 1962. An avid runner, Chet ran track and cross country. He met Mary...

James R. "Jim" Richardson, Sr., of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Neptune, NJ the son of the late Roy and Mercedes (Marrero) Richardson. He was a truck driver, and over the years worked for Rex Lumber Co. in Englishtown, NJ for 34 years, then after moving to Delaware worked for Dukes Lumber, Coastal Lumber and Townsend Chevrolet before retiring. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed...

Catherine Etta Mae Caulo, 75, of Harrington, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at home.  Catherine was born in Wilmington, DE and the only daughter of five children of the late Alexander and Muriel (Bittle) Emory.  She was a manager in the food & hospitality service industry for several decades before retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Harrington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, where she continued her love of food...

Janice Wright Baker, of Greenwood, DE passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at home with the family by her side. She was born and raised on the family farm in Andrewville on September 5, 1937, and graduated from Greenwood High School, class of 1955. She was a member of Independent Bible Fellowship Church, Harrington. Janice was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Charles F. Baker; her parents Maurice W. and Lelia Brown Wright; and a special sister, Sharon Linda...

Wayne Albert List, 76, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024 at home. He was born in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Walter E. List, Sr. and Marie (Keiser) List. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served as a sonar technician.  Wayne worked over the years as a telephone technician for several telephone companies before he retired from Lucent. He was an avid swimmer and while in high school, Wayne was a star swimmer in the 100 meter butterfly competition....

Lt. Col. Leonard E. Greenly, U.S. Army retired, age 89, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. Leo was born in Milford, the son of the late Leslie and Mary (Tharp) Greenly. He was a 10th generation farmer raising chickens with his late wife Alice. Leo enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961 serving during the Vietnam War. He became a decorated helicopter pilot, and received both the Distinguished Flying Cross and a purple heart before...