MILFORD, Del. (Sept. 11, 2025) — The Milford community is remembering Louis “Dick” Henry Carpenter, Jr., a Navy veteran, longtime local businessman, and dedicated community supporter, who passed away Sept. 9 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. He was 79. Carpenter, born in Milford in 1945, spent more than 30 years with Milford Fertilizer, a family business founded by his father. Even …
GEORGETOWN, Del. — The community is invited to honor the life and service of Chief Master Sergeant William Frederick “Fred” Eason, a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, family man, and proud Delawarean who passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 68. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 29, from 12 to 2 p.m., followed by a …
Owen S. Brooks, Jr. November 10, 1941 — July 9, 2025 Owen S. Brooks, Jr., 83, of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the viewing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 10:00am – 12:00pm in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 …
Willie James Buchanan February 3, 1938 — June 27, 2025 Milford, DE – Willie James Buchanan, born on February 3, 1938, in Yanceyville, NC, passed away on June 27, 2025, at his residence in Milford, DE, under the care of VITAS Hospice. He enjoyed a remarkable career that began as a laborer at Mil-Del, Inc. and culminated in over …
September 5, 1923 ~ May 19, 2025 (age 101) Marjorie M. Reichhold, formerly Marjorie L. McDonough, died on Tuesday, May 19, at Bayhealth General Hospital Kent Campus, Dover, at the age of 101. Marjorie was born on September 5, 1923, in Gary, IN and she moved to Milford, DE from Pittsburgh, PA in 1953. She was the daughter of the late …
October 8, 1970 — May 19, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Christine (Kircher) Churches, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 19th, 2025 after a courageous battle with Multi System Atrophy (MSA). Born on October 8th, 1970, Christine lived an adventurous life. She left her hometown of Dover, Delaware as a teenager to study …
In Loving Memory of Margaret “Maggie” Turner (1949–2025) Margaret “Maggie” Turner, age 75, of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully at her home on April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Maggie spent her early years in a bustling household where hard work and family values were the center of life. After graduating high school, she …
Crystal Southard June 12, 1980 ~ February 7, 2025 (age 44) Crystal Marie Southard, 44, of Milford, DE passed away from unexpected medical complications on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Bayhealth Sussex Milford Campus. Crystal was born in Milford, the daughter of William John Quillen and the late Anna Elizabeth (Cramer) Quillen. She started her career as a server with Bonanza in Milford, …
