Francis Dominic Orbin, Sr., 80
Francis Dominic Orbin, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was surrounded by his family at his home in Laurel when he drew his final breath. We celebrate the life of a man [...]
Jon T. Chapin, 81
Jon T. Chapin of Seaford, previously of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was surrounded by loved ones as he departed for the greener pastures of heaven on July 29, 2025. He is survived by his wife Maida L. Chapin, two daughters Marita L. [...]
Clark W. Benson, 70
Clark W. Benson of Delmar, Del., passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born on Jan. 9, 1955, Clark was the son of the late John and Perny (Howard) Benson. He was a beloved husband, [...]
Jenna Hochstedler, 31
Jenna Hochstedler of Davenport, Fla. passed away on July 19, 2025 after a courageous battle with liver disease. Born on Dec. 22, 1993 in Seaford, Jenna brought warmth and light into the lives of all who know. A graduate of [...]
William “Bill” Ray Mears, 81
On July 27, 2025, William “Bill” Ray Mears of Seaford, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Bill was welcomed into the world on July 21, 1944, by his loving parents, Frances Passwaters Mears and Ray [...]
Lonnie Lee Hearn, 80
Lonnie Lee Hearn, surrounded by his family, passed away from complications from dementia at his home in Elkton Md. on July 24, 2025. Lonnie was born on July 31, 1944 in Salisbury. He was the son of Grover and Frances [...]
James “Ray” Phillips, 75
James “Ray” Phillips of Ocean Pines passed away Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late James Phillips and Ann (Jefferson) Phillips. He was the loving husband to Cindy Phillips. Ray was a [...]
Thomas Ivan Gilbert, 61
Thomas Ivan Gilbert of Seaford passed away at home on July 21, 2025. Thomas was born on April 17, 1964, in San Diego, CA, the son of the late Thomas H Gilbert and Gail L Ward. Thomas had a love [...]
Rhonda Jane Hastings Brumbley, 72
Rhonda Jane Hastings Brumbley of Laurel has gone to be with the Lord on July 21, 2025. Rhonda was a graduate of Laurel High School, “class of 1971”. She had also graduated with her Associates degree from Delaware Technical & [...]
Carolyn Baker Smith, 82
Carolyn Baker Smith of Delmar, Md. passed peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Cadia Rehabilitation after a short illness. Carolyn was born Oct. 15, 1942, in Queen Anne’s to James P. Baker Sr. and Thelma Baker. She grew up in Berlin and [...]
