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Van Wilson Milligan, 78

Van Wilson Milligan of Seaford passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. A lifelong resident of Sussex County, Van was known for his generous spirit, steady presence, and deep love for family, friends, and community. Whether he was welcoming [...]

2026-06-29T09:54:07-05:00June 25, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

William K. Dukes, 89

William K. Dukes of Seaford passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2026. He was born on Dec. 24, 1936, to Kenneth and Alma Dukes in Seaford. After graduating from Seaford High School, Bill worked for many years [...]

2026-06-29T09:44:15-05:00June 25, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Beverly Dee Collins, 65

Beverly Dee Collins of Denton died on June 10, 2026 at the University of Maryland Medical System at Easton surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born on Feb. 14, 1961, in Wilmington. Beverly was the cherished [...]

2026-06-29T08:36:39-05:00June 18, 2026|OBITS|

John Franklin Farquhar, 89

John Franklin Farquha of Seaford passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of learning, leadership, and service to his family and community. Born on Dec. 28, 1936, in Charlottesville, Va., John was the son of Bruce [...]

2026-06-15T15:01:03-05:00June 11, 2026|OBITS|

Roger W. Quillen, 92

Roger W. Quillen, of Seaford, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. He was born in 1934 in Roxana to the late Walter and Edna (Hudson) Quillen. Roger was a graduate of Selbyville High School, class of 1951. A [...]

2026-06-15T15:00:16-05:00June 11, 2026|OBITS, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Brenda J. Foskey, 76

Brenda J. Foskey of Gumboro passed away at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life. Born on June 2, 1950, Brenda was a daughter of the late Jim and Jean Will. She was [...]

2026-06-15T14:59:43-05:00June 11, 2026|OBITS|

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|
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