Robert D. “Bob” Jones, Jr., 80
Robert D. “Bob” Jones, Jr. of Laurel passed away on Feb. 11, 2024. He was the son of the late Robert Sr. and June (Gower) Jones of Elmira, NY. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and David. [...]
Kenneth Richard Baker, 80
Kenneth Richard Baker of Bridgeville passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at his home. He was born in Farmington to the late Leroy and Margaret Ruth Baker. Mr. Baker worked for many years with the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) which later [...]
Lewis S. Lowe, 85
Lewis S. Lowe of Laurel passed away on Feb. 7, 2024 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury, surrounded by his loving family. Lewis was born on Feb. 14, 1938, to the late Linwood Lowe and Margaret Brittingham Lowe. He [...]
Joe L. Best
Joe L. Best of Seaford passed away on Feb. 4, 2024. He was born on Oct. 14, 1941, in Southwest Washington, D.C. to Noah and Mary Best. Joe retired from the Methodist Manor House after more than 25 years [...]
John R. Hawkins, Sr., 78
John R. Hawkins Sr. of Bridgeville passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Rick was born on March 28, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, to his parents Orville and Vivian. His siblings, Donna Moe, and Kenny resided in [...]
Eleanor Jamison, 97
Eleanor Jamison, a resident of the Methodist Manor Home in Seaford, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Eleanor was born in Woodland, the daughter of Harry C. Morris and Myrtle Parsons Morris. She was predeceased by her husband, Lyman (Sonny); son Charlie; [...]
New Woodbridge Superintendent Dr. Kevin Long is no stranger to Delaware schools
The Woodbridge School District is comprised of four schools: Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, Woodbridge Middle School, and Woodbridge High School. With several schools under its control, and hundreds of students, teachers, administrators, and [...]
Seaford Historical Society presents Battle of the Atlantic Lecture
The Manor House Lecture series kicks off in 2024 on Feb. 12 with Ft. Miles Museum historian Edward Paterline discussing the little-known history of submarine warfare off the east coast of the United States. The 30-minute presentation will include images [...]
Black History Month celebration concert
On Thursday, Feb. 15, at 5:30 p.m., the Laurel Public Library looks forward to welcoming a special performance celebrating Black History Month featuring the musical ensemble led by local instructor Christy Taylor. Enjoy musical selections including Gospel, R & B, [...]
Black History Family Fun Night
In collaboration with Cornerstone Community Center, the Bridgeville Public Library will have a Black History Family Fun Night at the library on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m. This year’s theme is African Americans and the Arts. The library will [...]
