All Obituaries

Gerald (Jerry) B. Nanstiel, passed away peacefully at home in Seaford DE surrounded by loved ones on April 19, 2024, after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Jerry was Born August 30, 1940, to Irene (Helker) and Gerald B. Nanstiel Sr in Dover, NJ. Jerry was 83 years old. Jerry is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann, Son, Jerry (Jay) Nanstiel, three daughters, Colleen Labow, Chris Ann Redington and Cindi Coppedge, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He attended the Concord United...

Kathryn Louise (Smith) Ewing (81) died peacefully on February 6, 2024, at Coral Trace Nursing Home in Cape Coral, Florida. Known as Kitty, she was born in Milford DE on March 30, 1942, the second daughter of Eleanore (Frankhouser) and William F. Smith of Harrington, DE.  Her paternal grandparents were Hattie and R. Baynard Smith, also of Harrington.  She was the wife of Delaware State Police Lt. Col. (Ret) J. Benjamin Ewing, deceased, of Bridgeville DE. Her former marriages were...

Doris Lee Walls, age 90, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family into the arms of her Savior. She was born March 7, 1934, to Elizabeth and Ira Short. She was married to Charles A Walls on October 18, 1957, who preceded her in death in 2002. She loved spending time with her family and cooking for them. She loved helping at the church that she previously attended. Doris worked at the telephone company and retired after 39 years of...

Ruth W Tull, age 93, of Seaford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at home.  Ruth was born on August 1, 1930, in Selbyville, DE, the daughter of the late Lee and Anna Wilkins. Ruth was proceeded in death by her husband of 75 years, William “Bill” Tull. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Hastings, grandson, Scott (Robin), three great granddaughters, Hana, Sara, and Molly (Jesse), two great grandsons, Hunter (Stephanie) and Chad (Heather), a great-great...

Maurice S. “Mac” MacArthur, 93, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, at the Manor House in Seaford, where he had lived the past seven years. Mac’s life centered around his family and friends, serving his community and church, traveling, and sports. Mac was born in Hancock, Minn., in 1930, and lived in Glendive, Montana, before moving to Brainerd, Minn. He graduated from Brainerd High School and worked briefly in the northern ore mines before joining the U.S. Navy in...

Darlene Kay Hill, 88, of Seaford, DE passed away after a long illness on April 09, 2024, in the Seaford Genesis Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Leroy Hill and her sister, Shirley Cobis (John). Born in Cambridge, MD on August 10, 1935, to William L. Shorter and Evelyn L. Burton Shorter. She started her career in the Seaford School system cafeterias and Kathryn’s restaurant, followed by many years as Assistant Manager of the F.W....

Carroll F Beard, Jr October 4, 1929 — March 26, 2024, Early last week, our beloved Carroll peacefully passed-on in his sleep due to circumstances from a fall. His suffering was minimal and short, and he was home with his beloved wife Dottie and their sons for the whole of his final time of earthly awareness. He was 94. Carroll was born in Salisbury, Maryland to Carroll Sr and Eva Beard. During his childhood, Carroll and his brother, Donald, sang with their parents during Sunday...

Brenda Crowley Johnson, age 64, was called home to her Lord, Jesus, on March 27, 2024, after a short stay at Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford, DE. She was surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Ronald (Ron) Johnson for 32 years. Brenda worked alongside her husband, maintaining their used car business, East Coast Auto in Seaford. She loved to spoil her many grandchildren, who spent many weekends with her and Ron. Brenda loved boating with her husband, spending...

Thomas Bruce Miller passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2024, surrounded by his wife, daughter, and niece. Tom was born on February 13, 1962, to the late John W Miller and Doris J Miller. Tom was a superfan of the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Orioles. His favorite pastime was to go to the Harrington Raceway and Casino with his wife Gayle. Tom was a visionary and a very creative person who frequently would go outside to build his creations. His favorite saying...

Brooke Ashley Dawson, 32, passed away on March 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her most cherished son, James Archie IV (LJ). Also surviving Brooke are her parents Jeff & Cindy Dawson, sister, Amanda Davis, Nieces, Alyza and Kayden Davis. Grandmothers, Barbara Smolinski and Twila Bergholtz, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins whom loved her very much. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jeff Bergholtz, Vernon Dawson, Jeanne Dawson, and Ella Terry, Niece,...