3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (278+ words) Kenneth Nichols Wheeler Jr., formerly of Tappan, N.Y., and recently of Bay Crossings in Lewes, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at The Lodge at Historic Lewes. Born in Albany, N.Y., July 17, 1935, Ken, as he is known to family and friends, was the son…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (229+ words) Joe Royce Hayes, 87, of Milton, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026. Born Jan. 2, 1939, in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of the late Mary and Roy L. Hayes. Joe graduated from West Chester University and went on to build a career as…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (112+ words) Francis A. "Frank" DiMondi Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Dover. Born in Dover, Frank was the beloved son of Francis A. DiMondi Sr. and Patricia DiMondi Gisriel, both of whom are deceased. Having been a…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (102+ words) Ellie had four children with her husband, Gordon Vansant: Joseph Addison, followed by James Bradley, Jacqueline and Gordon, and was a devoted grandmother to Dylan, Hannah, Aaron James and Bella. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon, her…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (408+ words) Michael Joseph Barnes, 79, of Millsboro, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. Michael was born Dec. 29, 1946, in Elizabeth, N.J., to Michael and Theresa Barnes. An only child, he was especially close to his dear cousins, who remained an important part of his life. Michael…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (266+ words) Patricia "Pat" K. Wood was born July 4, 1941, in Dubois, Pa. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1959 and went on to attend Case Western University, where she met and married Alan S. Hill. The couple resided in Quantico, Va., where their…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (132+ words) Paul C. Lawson, affectionately known as “Drama,” was born Feb. 28, 1978, and tragically passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the age of 48, following a motorcycle accident. A proud Sussex County native, Paul was a hardworking, self-employed man who dedicated his life to his…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (134+ words) Carl Gray Pierce III, 74, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Milford. Carl, or Buddy, as he was known to his family and childhood friends, was born Oct. 26, 1951, at Beebe Hospital in Lewes. Throughout his…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (140+ words) John Frederick Wolf, Jr., 85, known affectionately to family and friends as “F,” died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at The Moorings at Lewes in Lewes surrounded by his family and caring staff. He was born March 24, 1941, in Washington, D.C., the son…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (315+ words) Barry Wayne Famous, 80, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born in Phoenixville, Pa., Aug. 15, 1946, to the late Francis and Dorothy (Ackrill) Famous. Barry proudly served his…...