All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Walls, 57, of Milford, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. Barb was born in Dover, DE the daughter of the late Clinton Dernberger and Betty Campbell. She worked for herself as a housekeeper as well as a loving care giver for senior citizens. She was a member of the Milford Moose Lodge # 2316. She loved working in her flower bed. Most important to her were her grandchildren, whom she loved to care for and spend time with. She also...

James H. Blair, 78 of Felton, DE passed away July 22, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Betty; two special nephews; countless nieces, nephews and in laws. James was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  Committal services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro followed by Air Force Honors. Arr. by McKnatt, Carpenter & Baker Funeral Home, Harrington. Letters of condolence may be shared with...

Michael Joseph Mignogno, 99, of Lincoln, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Michael was born in Glenside, PA, the son of Salvatore and Natalie (Pauso) Mignogno. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the 168th infantry as a staff sergeant during WW II where he received the purple heart. Following the war, Michael worked as a salesman of bowling and billiard supplies for many years before retiring. He was a member and former...

Duane A. "Scutchie" Kenton, Jr., 60, passed away at home on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from complications from COPD. Scutchie was the oldest child of Joyce A. (Webb) Kenton and Duane A. Kenton, Sr of Lincoln.  Scutchie attended Milford High School and then entered the Marines under the buddy system with his good friend Jaimes Kidd. While in the Marines, he obtained the sharpshooter designation. He worked for the family businesses for many years - D & J Recycling, Kenton...

Dorothy Brown Wechtenhiser, 91, of Harrington, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2022. Dorothy was born on February 12, 1931, the daughter of the late George Clinton and Alexine Brown. She graduated from Harrington High School, class of 1949. She retired from the State of Delaware with a career spanning over 30 years. Upon retiring, she was passionate about her yard and truly enjoyed spending many hours gardening. Dorothy's family was her everything. She was deeply loved by her...

Barbara Ann (Warnick) Bunting, 79, of Greenwood, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on July 23, 2022. Better known as Ann, she was born on October 26, 1942, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Hazel (Pearson) Warnick. Ann attended Greenwood High School and aside from selling Avon products like her mother, she also worked at several local businesses including DuPont, Greenwood IGA, Nanticoke Homes, and finally retiring with Dreambuilders Construction. In 1988, Ann...

Herman (Ham) Stayton McNatt, Captain USCG (Ret), 96 was born on August 7, 1924, in Milford, the son of Herman E. McNatt and Eva Stayton McNatt Marvel. He was adopted in 1983 by his step-father Frank C. Marvel. He passed on July 15, 2021, in Sun City Center, FL  Dorothy Kathryn (Watson) McNatt, 96 of Valrico, FL was born on July 19, 1925, in Georgetown DE.  She was the daughter of Elmer Burton Watson and Hazel Patterson Watson Walls.  She passed on May 20, 2022, in Tampa,...

Billy Houston Holmes, Jr., 52, of Milford, DE passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.  He was born to Billy H. Holmes, Sr. and Betty J. (Stamey) Holmes.  He graduated from DuVal High School, Class of 1988. Always an avid sports fan, growing up Billy was into every sport imaginable. He was best described as having baseball run through his veins.  He would tell stories about going to the racetracks to watch the horses with his parents, a passion that remained with him as he...

Michael D. Brooks, 65, of Milford, DE passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at home. Michael was born in Milford, the son of the late Owen S. Brooks, Sr. and Madeline (Phillips) Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Clendaniel. He is survived by his wife of 15 1/2 years Laura Brooks; two sons Michael Brooks and David Brooks; a stepdaughter Jamie Crouch; 4 grandchildren Rance, McKinzie, Raegen and Kylie; 2 brothers Owen S. Brooks, Jr....

Marie E. Neitzelt, 77, of Dover, DE passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Milford. Marie was born in Milford, DE the daughter of the late James John and Pearl Pauline (Tatman) McCole. She was a graduate of Milford High School. Marie loved children and for several years baby-sat and provided home care for children. She then went to work at Kent General Hospital working as part of the kitchen staff for several years before retiring. Marie enjoyed crocheting and loved making...