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David Lee Calloway, 85

David Lee Calloway of Bridgeville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. David was born on Nov. 20, 1940, to Walter and Margaret Calloway in Laurel. As a child, David learned [...]

2026-02-24T10:29:56-05:00February 12, 2026|OBITS|

Phoebe Jane Mikalaski

Phoebe Jane Mikalaski, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Phoebe was born on Jan. 13, 1938, in Hillsboro, Va., to George and Arbutus Crim. She was a 1955 graduate of [...]

2026-02-24T08:08:03-05:00February 4, 2026|OBITS|

Bruce Wayne Venables

Following a long illness, Bruce Wayne Venables passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, on Jan. 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born on March 10, 1945, in Salisbury, the youngest of five children of [...]

2026-02-24T08:04:31-05:00February 4, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL|

Cheryl L. Hill

Cheryl L. Hill of Seaford was born Dec. 13, 1955 in Wilmington.  She is survived by a daughter, Angela Hill Hammond, and granddaughter, Brittany Shay Hill, both of Seaford. She is preceded in death by her father, George W. Hammond, [...]

2026-02-24T08:03:39-05:00February 4, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Paul Devin Preston

Paul Devin Preston was born on July 17, 1962, in Norfolk, Va., and passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Paul was preceded in [...]

2026-02-24T08:02:58-05:00February 4, 2026|OBITS|

Wendy Jo Walker

Wendy Jo Walker of Seaford passed peacefully from this life on Jan. 15, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering care for those fortunate enough to know her. A devoted and loving mother of three, Wendy’s heart extended [...]

2026-02-24T08:02:22-05:00February 4, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Kathleen Anne Harrington-LaRue

Kathleen Anne Harrington-LaRue was born on June 21, 1952, in D.C., and passed away on Jan. 17, 2026, at her home in Laurel, surrounded by family. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Her love of birds, helping [...]

2026-02-24T08:01:46-05:00February 4, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL|

MaryAnn Ferraro

MaryAnn, a woman of radiant beauty and even deeper kindness, passed away on Jan. 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and 61 years of cherished memories with her husband, Armand. Known for her striking blue eyes and [...]

2026-02-24T08:00:58-05:00February 4, 2026|OBITS|

Charles Wayne Hitchens

Charles Wayne Hitchens also known as “Uncle Chuck”, was born in Laurel on Aug. 19, 1945, to the late Rev. Richard and Alberta Hitchens. He was a soft-spoken beacon of love to all who knew him. He transited into eternal rest on Jan. 2, 2026, at TidalHealth in Salisbury. He attended Paul Lawrence Dunbar School and graduated from William C. Jason High School in 1964. He was employed at the Laurel Sewing Manufactory for many years until they closed. Later, he was employed at M&T Bank in [...]

2026-02-24T07:49:59-05:00January 29, 2026|OBITS|

Becky Patterson

Becky S. Patterson of Seaford passed away surrounded by love. Becky, born Jan. 7, 1958, devoted 52 years of her life to nursing, a calling that reflected her compassion, strength, and unwavering commitment to caring for others. Becky was a [...]

2026-02-24T07:49:15-05:00January 29, 2026|OBITS|
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