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Willa Faye Merrill

Willa Faye Merrill, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and talented seamstress, passed away peacefully at her home in Delmar on Monday, Dec. 29. Born on Sept. 28, 1939, in Parsons, WV, Willa Faye lived a full and vibrant life, [...]

2026-01-09T10:31:31-05:00January 8, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Frances Hurley Ryan, 91

Frances Hurley Ryan, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Dec. 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Born April 17, 1934, in Seaford to Berniece and Frank Hurley, Frances loved dancing—ballet and Spanish styles—and was crowned Miss Seaford in 1952, [...]

2026-01-09T10:29:53-05:00January 8, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Wayne E. Dickerson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Wayne E. Dickerson. Wayne, born on Nov. 19, 1939, passed away on Dec. 9, 2025. Though our hearts ache, we may take comfort in knowing that Wayne is now at [...]

2026-01-09T10:28:34-05:00January 8, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Doris Ann Long, 83

Doris Ann Long of Seaford passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2025. Born in Seaford on March 9, 1942, she was the daughter of Norman and Ethel (Wallace) Hastings. She graduated from Seaford High School in 1960. She married her [...]

2026-01-09T10:25:41-05:00January 8, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Vicky Lee Rolph, 78

Vicky Lee Rolph of Seaford passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Milford. Born on Nov. 27, 1947, Thanksgiving Day, in Milford, Vicky’s life reflected the spirit of the day she entered the world: gratitude, generosity, and devotion [...]

2026-01-09T10:24:24-05:00January 8, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|
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