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David R. Parrott, 79, Dover, DE, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Phillip and Mildred Parrott. David was a computer programmer for many years, he worked for over 42 years at Delmarva Data Center, and loved all things computer. In his spare time he enjoyed flying planes, as he had his private pilot license. He also enjoyed bowling on a league; listening to and performing music; spending time with his grandkids; and being around classic cars - the louder the better. Growing up on a farm, he had an appreciation for farm machinery and would attend the occasional farm show. Travelling with his family was also very...

Nancylee Jean Bowers, 67, of Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Earl Franklin Taylor and Alice Taylor Barantas. Nancy previously worked as an analyst with Department of Defense Investigative Services. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her husband and grandchildren, watching movies and Jazzercise with "the girls". She volunteered at Genesis Nursing home in Milford and the Harrington Fire Company. She was also an active member of Asbury United Methodist church, Harrington. She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Lester Paul Bowers, daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Lynn and Gregory...

Peggy Mervine of Brooksville, Florida, passed away peacefully from this life and entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 30, 2022, she was 88. Peggy Mervine stood tall through her life of LOVE, LOYALTY, and LEGACY. With a twinkle in her eye, she knew how things worked here on earth and eternally. Born Peggy Ruth Forshee of Shreveport, Louisiana, uniquely the third of "four she's" and an older brother, her father, Olie, could brag about all of them. Her father was a hard worker but fun loving and free spirited. Her mother would keep the four girls in line, and big brother would settle their mother down. Southern church, southern music, southern cooking and chasing oil jobs...

Darlene K Drummond, 69, of Felton, DE passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, DE. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Charlotte Collison. Darlene worked as a customer service specialist with Choptank Electric for 38 years. After retirement, she volunteered with Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. She loved crocheting and making booties and baby blankets for the newborns at the hospital. In addition to her volunteer activities, she enjoyed traveling, flower gardening, and family activities with her grandkids. She was also a good cook and seamstress. Darlene loved Jesus and was a loving, giving, loyal, devoted, gracious, and humble person....

Helena Y. Van Vorst, Milton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at The Center at Eden Hill - Dover, she was 74. Mrs. Van Vorst was born in Milford, DE to the late Robert and Eleanor Yerkes, and raised in Houston, DE. Mrs. Van Vorst graduated from Milford High School in 1965 and from LPN School in 1967 when she went to work for Milford Memorial Hospital for 3 years. She then spent several years at Milford Manor, before she moved, with her husband, to Greenwood, DE to work on the family chicken farm from 1976 to 1995. In 1990, she went back to nursing at Caroline Nursing Home in Denton, MD, until her retirement in 2015. After retirement, she volunteered at the Milton...

Julia M. Skinner, formerly of Wilmington, passed away at Country Rest Home, on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at the age of 89. She was the daughter of the late Josephine and Frank Moderacki, Sr. Mrs. Skinner graduated from Wilmington High School in 1949, she continued to join her alumni at their regular luncheons over the years. After graduating, Mrs. Skinner became a medical transcriptionist. Mrs. Skinner was a quiet observer who loved being in the midst of her family. She was often host to dinner, parties, or any family gatherings. Mrs. Skinner liked to be physically and mentally active, she enjoyed walking, yoga, reading, scrabble, crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She even did the daily...

Margaret E. Baker, Harrington, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, September 20, 2021, she was 100 years young. She was the daughter of the late, Martin and Rose Walls. Mrs. Baker was a factory worker at Playtex for many years, and also worked as a waitress for the Dover Diner for many years. She was a hard worker who enjoyed meeting people and making everyone smile. She loved playing bingo with family and friends, and going to the slots. She also liked watching her soap operas. Mrs. Baker was a very likeable person and everyone that knew her, loved her. She will be sadly missed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Baker, and her...

L. Marie Pauley, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 83. She is the daughter of the late, George Edward Baker and Margaret Baker. Marie worked as a clerk for Bodies Dairy Market in Greensboro, MD. She enjoyed working there and was a hard worker. Since she liked to work all the time, it did not leave much time for hobbies, but when she was not hard at work, she did enjoy playing bingo and the lottery. She also liked to watch her soaps and indulge in her sweets. She will be remembered as a wonderful mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her family immensely, and shared a special bond with her mother, and...

Earl Knox, Jr., of Felton, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in Denton, at the age of 74. He was the son of the late Eva and James E. Knox, Sr. Earl graduated from Felton High School in 1966. He loved working on several different farms over the years. Earl retired from Del-Dot's Magnolia yard, where he was on the road crew, after 25 years. He continued farming through the years, loved his Oliver tractors, and worked at the Sudlervilles Meat Market as a delivery driver after retirement. Earl was the unofficial mayor of Hollandsville for many years. He could often be caught shooting the breeze with his many neighbors. Earl often took care of his neighbors and watched their...

Shirley Tessicini, of Harrington, DE, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the age of 73. She was the daughter of the late George and Maryland Usilton. Shirley worked in the Fort Mead Officers Club as a banquet waitress for over 35 years. She was a lifetime member of the national VFW. Shirley was an outgoing person who was easy to please. She took great joy in tending her flower garden, vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC and was addicted to QVC shopping. Shirley's loved the holidays when she could spend time with her family. She created quite a display every year with her Christmas lights and decorations. Shirley was a peacemaker who deeply loved her...

Betty A. Birch, HARRINGTON, DE passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 6, 2020, she was 72. Betty is the daughter of the late, Charles B. and Edith Long. Early on in life, Betty worked as a Federal Police Officer working security on Ft. Meade. She later became a homemaker and a stay at home mom. She enjoyed spending all her time with her children and later her grandchildren as they came into this world. They were truly her life, and she would do anything for them. In her spare time, she did enjoy going to yard sales and spending time with her friends, and she loved to collect lighthouse models. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. In addition to her parents, she...

Ida Pearl Moss, Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 72. She was born in Essex, VA, to the late Harry and Gracie Brooks. Mrs. Moss was a homemaker who made it her job in life to care for her family. She enjoyed being at home, whether it was cooking for everybody, sitting on her porch enjoying nature, or just watching the grandchildren play. She did enjoy trips and travelling with her sisters, visiting the slots with her late husband, and going to the beach. She will be remembered for her smile, her giddy personality, always glowing, and her little giggle she had. She had a tough love side to her and would let you know she...

Linda Baugher, of Harrington, left this life to be in heaven by the side of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at the age of 74, on Sunday June 28, 2020. Born in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Eston and Ruth Hutto Linda happily lived with her husband Charles W. Baugher, Jr for the last 28 years. Throughout the years, she battled many health complications which ultimately took her to be with Jesus. She will be deeply missed by her husband, family, and toy poodle Sammie. Linda's life can be best described as a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother who always loved to visit and spend time with her family. She also enjoyed taking long weekends camping with Charlie and Sammie...

Vivian R. Collier, of Harrington, passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 surrounded by her family at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 90. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Redden. Vivian loved working for Ma Bell telephone company where she was a receptionist and teller, retiring in 1991. Her dedication to the Lord and service within the church were very important to her. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Easton for 45 years, before moving to Harrington; then was a member of the Harrington Baptist Church for 15 years. She was also a member of the Harrington Senior Center. Vivian was an outgoing lady who was deeply loved by many people, loved to travel...