All Obituaries

Cathy A. Sheppard age 77 of Windber Woods, PA  passed away on April 27, 2024 After a long illness. She was born September 26, 1946 in Milford, Delaware the daughter of Evan T. Shourds, Sr. and Catherine W. Shourds. She graduated from Milford High School in 1964. She enrolled in Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia, but then decided she wanted to be closer to family and transferred to the University of Delaware..  She graduated in 1969 with a degree in elementary...

Monica Rae Phillips, maiden name Monica Hall, age 47 of Lewes, DE passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Barclay Phillips II or Jimmy as he was known. She is survived by her daughter Meredeth Ann Rhoades, parents Karen Propes, Jack and Ellen Hall, siblings Jason (Nicole) Hall, JoAnn (Matt) Purnell, and Chuck (Jenn) Speake. Monica was born on March 16, 1977, at Milford Hospital, spending her childhood in lower Delaware and graduating from...

Jennifer L. Fannin, 48, of Greenwood, DE passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. Jennifer was born in Milford, DE the daughter of Barbara L. (Riley) Fannin and the late Elsworth Fannin, Jr. Jennifer enjoyed camping, crafting and spending time with her family and spoiling her two nieces! In addition to her father Elsworth Fannin Jr "Junior", Jennifer is proceeded in death by her sister Lori Ann Fannin, her Aunt Patricia Hinkle, Uncle William...

Ruth Marie Jones, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 in Milford Memory Care Unit, The Milford Center, Milford, DE. She was born in Johnson City NY , to Sylvia Lawson Bradley and Gretta Bradley. She was one of 4 children and several step siblings as well. She was predeceased by the love of her life her husband of almost 50 years, Carlson R Jones, Sr. She was also predeceased by 2 brothers and one sister.  She leaves behind to cherish her memories her brother Thomas...

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...