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Fannie R. Patterson, age 86 of Hartly, DE, passed away July 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Fannie was born in Millington, MD on June 19, 1936, the daughter of Grover & Sadie Robbins. Fannie was a seamstress and self-employed in the pallet business. Her and her family owned and operated Midway Pallets. She was a caring but tough lady who loved Bingo, Longaberger, Parties with Blue Motorcycles and Elvis Presley music. Fannie was larger than life. She was also a member of the Camden Moose Lodge and VFW post 652. Fannie is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Herman Leroy Patterson. She is survived by her son Phillip Patterson and daughter Tempie...

Dennis W. Mitchell, 63 passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Peak Healthcare Denton, MD after a long illness. Dennis was born in Easton MD on November 12, 1958 to Cornelia D. Mitchell and Vernon Mitchell. He attended school at Greensboro Elementary and Riverview in Denton MD. As a young boy Dennis enjoyed hunting with his father and fishing at Red Bridges and along the Choptank in Greensboro. Dennis learned to love standard bred horses and was a driver, trainer and known as an accomplished groom at the local raceways. He is survived by Eve Dager and his children Clint Dager, Erin Dager and his grandchildren Jaxson and Levi of Newark DE. Dennis is also survived by his father...

LEONARD ROBERT STARTT of Dover, DE passed away suddenly on June 7, 2021 at his home. Leonard was born in Baltimore, MD on June 21, 1962, the son of the late James & Naoma Startt. From an early age, Leonard was intrigued by and began to collect antiques. He would leave school early to learn how to repair antiques or go to an auction. When asked about his hobbies his family reported that not only was auctioning and collecting his hobby and life's work, but it was his passion. In his lifetime he amassed a great collection of silver, furniture and vases to name a few. He was a member of the armed, serving in the National Guard of Maryland. This afforded him the opportunity to see much...

Marjory Blood died on January 27, 2021 in Seaford, Delaware. She was 92 years old. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she was educated at the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Design. She married William W. Blood in 1949, and together they raised five children. Rev. Blood was a WWII Air Force Test Pilot, and engineer by education. After years of employment in the engineering industry, he entered into the Masters of Divinity program at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria. His subsequent career culminated in residence of their family at VTS, where Bill and Margie remained until his retirement. They relocated to the Eastern Shore, where Margie continued...

Gerald Allan Buckworth passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1940 in Elkton, Maryland, the son of the late Clifton Laws Buckworth and Elsie Mae Sapp Buckworth. Gerald grew up in Middletown, Delaware and Elkton, Marland, where he played sports throughout his high school years. His love of athletics led him into teaching and coaching sports. He attended Wesley College for two years, then earned his Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia Wesleyan and his Master's Degree from Salisbury State University. Beginning in 1962, Jerry trained many of Caesar Rodney High School's athletes, simultaneously serving as CR's wrestling coach and CR's Junior High Assistant...

William (Bill) Richard Lackie, son of John Robert & Caroline Lackie, was born July 3, 1945 in Hopewell, VA. He departed this life at home August 5, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was lovingly surrounded by his family & under the care of Season's Hospice of Delaware. Bill had recently celebrated his 75th birthday. Bill was baptized as a Child of God at Saint Anne's Episcopal Church in Middletown, DE and graduated from Newark High School in 1963. While attending Newark High School, he was an avid singer/performer, participating in many theatrical productions, chorus, a capella choir/barbershop octet harmony, plays and madrigals. While with NHS, Bill was also...

"Love Is Eternal" 1 Corinthians 13.8 Kathryn "Kitty" Anthony Ottinger slipped quietly into the Universe in the early evening hours of Sunday, April 19, 2020. Kitty was the daughter of William H. Anthony and Susie Flowers Anthony, born on February 13, 1920 in Greensboro, MD. Kitty is survived by her daughters, Pat Gray Lawton, Barbara Gray Smith (Bill), grandson Russell Dean Smith (Renee), granddaughters Anita Louise Reddish Jackson (Darrell), Cathie Jo Reddish Todd (Scott), Dr.Circe Jennifer Gray LeCompte (Don Stankavage), great grandson Mitchell Smith, great grandson William Gray Smith, Jr., great granddaughter Mallory Smith, step great grandson Daniel Jackson, step great...

"Love Is Eternal" 1 Corinthians 13.8 Kathryn "Kitty" Anthony Ottinger slipped quietly into the Universe in the early evening hours of Sunday, April 19, 2020. Kitty was the daughter of William H. Anthony and Susie Flowers Anthony, born on February 13, 1920 in Greensboro, MD. Kitty is survived by her daughters, Pat Gray Lawton, Barbara Gray Smith (Bill), grandson Russell Dean Smith (Renee), granddaughters Anita Louise Reddish Jackson (Darrell), Cathie Jo Reddish Todd (Scott), Dr.Circe Jennifer Gray LeCompte (Don Stankavage), great grandson Mitchell Smith, great grandson William Gray Smith, Jr., great granddaughter Mallory Smith, step great grandson Daniel Jackson, step great...

George Selby Jarmon, Jr., of Wyoming, passed away peacefully ,Thursday, March 19, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79. George was born October 26, 1940, in Wilmington, DE to the late, George & Irene(Fish) Jarmon. He attended the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology and University of Delaware, and served proudly in the Delaware Air National Guard for 6 years. He then was hired at Playtex in Dover as the Director of Engineering, and received a patent for a product which he had developed, before ending his career as the Director of Research Development. In his free time, George enjoyed golfing, traveling , and reading. He is survived by his loving...

On Friday, March 6th, 2020, Betty Elburn loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed away at her home in Clayton, Delaware at the age of 79. Born July 20th, 1940 in Rock Hall Maryland to Joseph and Elsie Gagalski. She was well known for two recipes pumpkin cookies and easter eggs, Her most favorite activities included shopping, flowers, good food and family time. She is survived by her husband Vernon Elburn: her children: Ken, (Lise), Kevin, Kelley and Lindsey (Josh), her 5 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be Sunday March 15, 2020 at 2:00pm in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations will be accepted at the Rock Hall...

Ann Marie Theresa Hignutt, of Frederica, DE, passed away peacefully, on August 5, 2019, surrounded by her loving family in body and in mind. She was 79. Ann was born March 1, 1940 to the late Margaret & Rudolph Guth, Sr. She worked for Lass Associates in Elkton, MD for 18 years, then becoming a floor manager for the majority. Ann attended the Baldwin Methodist Church in Elk Mills, MD. along with her family. She, and her late husband, James supported many organizations, Elks Lodge 1903, Shriners Hospital for Children, and the Order of the Eastern Star, just to name a few. She enjoyed gardening, camping, and watching her children play sports while they were growing up. Ann...

CHARLES G. HALLETT passed peacefully at home in Hartly, DE with his family by his side on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Charles was born August 9, 1930, in Orange, MA, the son of Violet and Charles Hallett. As a young boy he learned the meaning of work, working alongside his Father in the woods, on a farm, or in the foundry. Charles was a Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Williamsburg - "The Willie B" - the Presidential yacht as an engineman during the Truman Presidency. Charles also served in the Army National Guard at the Orange, MA Armory. Charles then worked in the tapioca plant in Orange, MA before moving to DE in 1963 and worked at the General Foods Plant in Dover, DE, as a...