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Doris J. Edwards "Dot"
Of Milford, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010 in Milford Center. She was 97.
Dot was born on May 30, 1913 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Ernest and Carrie (Mayhew) Johnson.
As a youth, she was a performer in the vaudeville theater circuits of producer Benjamin Franklin Keith. Dot also studied music in Philadelphia for many years and played piano with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
After her marriage to Roy Edwards, an engineer, his occupation found them relocating many times, living briefly in many states and finally settling in Delaware.
In 1950, Dot, along with her sister, Sara, opened a clothing store, the Bonnie Louise Shoppe in Rehoboth Beach. She later returned to being a full time homemaker.
She had served as a member of the Sussex County Advisory Board of the Visiting Nurses Association of Delaware, was a member of the Milford Senior Center, the AARP and in the 1980's participated in leadership with the Community Bible Study in Milford.
Dot was a long time devoted member of the Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford where she was active with the United Methodist Women and a member of the Sarah Circle. She was also involved with the churches prayer group and had served as a lay member to the conference. In 1963, she was awarded the Woman's Society of Christian Service Life Membership Pin in recognition of her service to society and the church at large.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Edwards in 1984.
She is survived by a niece, Elizabeth Jane Aldridge of Chesapeake, VA and many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St, Milford.
Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to the Lions Children's Eye Care Foundation, P.O. Box 25, Milford, DE, 19963.
Arrangements handled by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.
Bobbie Lawson Jacobs
Age 78 of Milford, died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, with her family by her side.
Born Bobbie Jean Lawson on March 3, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lola (Bartley) Lawson. She graduated from Pasqual High School in Fort Worth, in 1950. She worked at Zales Jewelry Store in Fort Worth before becoming a homemaker and mother of two sons.
After her move to the Milford area, she became a business woman, part owner of the Milford Bus Center and Mr. Donut/Donut Connection. Forrest and Bobbie owned the Milford Bus Center for 17 years, and Mr. Donut/Donut Connection for 25 years. She was married to Forrest V. "Spook" Jacobs for 55 years.
Before settling down in Milford, she traveled around the country and to Cuba with her husband, Forrest, who was a Professional Baseball player for the Philadelphia Athletics, Kansas City Athletics, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. As fate would have it, they meet when Forrest hit Bobbie with a foul ball at a game in Fort Worth. They married a year and a half later on January 9, 1955. She supported her husband during his years playing ball, living out of a station wagon for 5 years from 1955 through 1960, when Forrest became a manager of the Chattanooga Lookouts. They spent two years in Hollywood when Forrest was playing in the Pacific Coast League and enjoyed "hobnobbing" with the stars.
Mrs. Jacobs was a member of the Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford.
In addition to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by her beloved son Thomas Lawson Jacobs in 1999 and her loving sister, Mary E. Brackeen of Auburn, California.
A devoted wife and mother, Bobbie is survived by her husband, Forrest V. "Spook" Jacobs; her son, Robert F. Jacobs of Milford; her granddaughter, Ashley Monique Jacobs of El Paso, TX and great grandson, Thomas Vincent Jacobs Wesley of El Paso; her sister, Shirley Orren of Abilene, TX, three nephews; Michael and his wife Loree Orren of Lincoln, CA, Scott and his wife Audrey Orren of San Diego, CA; and Randy and his wife Carol Brackeen of Belmont, CA; one niece, Julie Orren of Sachse, TX; and her uncles; T.D. Bartley of Marshall, TX and Newt Bartley of Belvedere, CA.
Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2010 at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave, Milford.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St, Milford.
Burial will be held in the Milford Community Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE, 19963 or to the Avenue United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 20 N. Church St, Milford, DE, 19963.
Sherry Fay Emory
Of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010 at her home. She was 57.
Sherry was born on January 26, 1953 in Salisbury, Maryland, daughter of the late Charles W. and Mildred Metzner Emory.
Private graveside services will be held at Whites Chapel Cemetery in Milton.
Charles H. Wilkerson
Of Prime Hook Beach, Milford, DE, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Bayhealth Milford after a short illness. He was 93 years old.
Mr. Wilkerson was a native Milfordian born in his grandparents home at 203 Truitt Avenue on August 8, 1917, son of the late Charles VanNuis and Kathryn Sawyer Hobbs Wilkerson.
He was a 1935 graduate of Milford High School and then Beacom College in Wilmington completing their business program.
He was a veteran in the Navy in World War II and served for 2 1/2 years.
His work life began in 1930 part-time for his father at J.H. Wilkerson & Son, Inc. The company had been established by C.V. Wilkerson and his father, James Henry Wilkerson in 1919, when they purchased a brick manufacturing plant located next to the Mispillion River. This location was later recognized by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs and listed on the National Register of Early Manufacturing Sites in 1978. The business went through several transitions throughout the years and in 1962, a home heating oil distributorship was started. At the same time, the company ventured into the public water service industry establishing Prime Hook Water Company to provide potable water to the residents of Prime Hook Beach. His father died in 1963 and he became President of J.H. Wilkerson & Son, Inc., a position he held until his death. In the late 1960's, he explored the possibility of providing water to Broadkill Beach, which he did in 1973. Later he established a third subsidiary, Wilkerson Water Company which serves seven communities in Kent and Sussex County. He was a licensed water operator in the State of Delaware and in 2002 was awarded the Environmental Lifetime Achievement Award from the Office of Drinking Water. He never considered retirement and worked in the family business for 80 years. The business was his pride and joy.
He was a member of the Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford since 1928, where in past years he had served on the Administrative Board, belonged to the Methodist Men and served as Sunday School Secretary.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Virginia Millman Wilkerson, who died on January 2, 2007.
He is survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law; Charles V. and Pamela H. Wilkerson of Milford; James H. and Karen Carey Wilkerson of Milford and David A. and Arlene D. Wilkerson of Prime Hook Beach; two grandchildren, Kathryn L. Wilkerson of Fallston, MD and Ty J. Wilkerson of Milford; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Margaret A. and Alton H. Maull and Doris Hobbs, all of Milford and many other family members of the Wilkersons and the Millmans.
Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010 at Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St, Milford, where friends may call from 4-7 p.m.
Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions to the Milford Community Food Pantry c/o Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St, Milford, DE, 19963 or directly to Avenue United Methodist Church.
Doris B. Bryant
Of Milford, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Greenmeadows in Dover. She was 90.
Doris was born on October 19, 1920 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Eugene C. Burton, Sr. and Lucille Mayhew Burton.
She was employed for 28 years with the L.D. Caulk Co in Milford, and retired in 1983 to care for her ailing father.
Mrs. Bryant enjoyed collecting antiques, crocheting and serving tea to her friends in her home.
She was a long time member of the Calvary United Methodist Church and was active with her church circle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene C. Burton, Jr. and a sister, Janice Zebley.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Edward DeLuca of Bethel; a granddaughter, Diane Massey of Milford and a grandson, Robert E. Massey and his wife Karen of Ellendale.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave, Milford, where friends may call one hour prior.
Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 702B Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE, 19805.
