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Kenneth G. “Corkey” Prettyman, 82

Kenneth G. “Corkey” Prettyman of Bridgeville passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. Born on Nov. 25, 1943, in Bridgeville, Kenneth spent his entire life in the town he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua and Helen Tucker Prettyman; his sisters, Jeanette Young and Dianne Dyott; and his brother-in-law, Richard Shockley. Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Angela Prettyman of Bridgeville; sons, Keith Prettyman of Texas and Michael Fluharty of Indiana; and his grandchildren, Chloe Prettyman,  [...]

2026-06-15T14:20:24-05:00June 4, 2026|OBITS|

Barry Carey, 77

Barry Carey of Seaford passed away on May 23, 2026. Born on May 13, 1949, and raised in Laurel, Barry lived a life marked by courage, loyalty, and quiet strength. A gifted athlete, Barry signed with the Houston Astros [...]

2026-06-15T14:19:51-05:00June 4, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Leo Powell Patilla, 93

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leo Powell Patilla, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born on Feb. 17, 1933, in Pikesville, KY, Leo was [...]

2026-06-15T14:19:17-05:00June 4, 2026|OBITS|

James Lloyd Cordrey, 93

James Lloyd Cordrey of Seaford passed away on his 93rd birthday surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend whose strength, kindness and steady presence touched everyone [...]

2026-06-15T14:18:03-05:00June 4, 2026|OBITS|

Claude Edward “Ed” Evans

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Claude Edward “Ed” Evans, who left this world on May 19, 2026. Born in Laurel, Delaware, he was a son of the late Glen W. Evans and Margaret [...]

2026-06-01T07:59:21-05:00May 28, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL|

Joanna Sue Fuller, 92

Joanna Sue Fuller of Laurel passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Jo was born on Feb. 19, 1934, in Denton, North Carolina to the late James Hal Snider and Burtrice Snider. She attended Catawba College in 1952 and [...]

2026-06-01T07:58:36-05:00May 28, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL|

Geraldine “Gerri” Elaine Wiley

Geraldine Elaine Wiley, lovingly known as “Gerri,” passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Irene Rhea Evans and Norman Williams Evans [...]

2026-06-01T07:57:41-05:00May 28, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - SEAFORD|
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