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Reid, Elizabeth Ann
Elizabeth Ann Parker Reid passed away Sunday, November 14, 2010 in her home with her family by her side. She was 64.
Born May 24, 1946, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Frances Hosch Grier and James Bruce Parker, and the granddaughter of the late L.C. and Mary P. Hosch.
She grew up in Shelby, North Carolina where she graduated from Cleveland High School. She attended Livingstone College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in French and Secondary Education, and Delaware State University where she earned a Masters in Education. She began her teaching career in Davidson County, North Carolina. She later taught in Thomasville, North Carolina, in Charleston, South Carolina, at the DOD schools in Italy and England, and in Delaware where she retired after 20 years in the Lake Forest School District.
Elizabeth became a Christian at an early age. She was baptized at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Shelby, North Carolina where she enjoyed participating in youth activities. She was also an active member of Light Oak Baptist Church, Shelby, NC. After marrying her military husband, Robert S. Reid in 1968, she and her family attended the military chapel worship services wherever they were stationed. She and her family gained a great deal of satisfaction from being active members of the Christian communities wherever they lived. She was a current member of Dover Christian Church where she served as church clerk, editor of the church's newsletter, an usher, youth leader and teacher, and on the Spiritual Growth Committee. She especially enjoyed Tuesday night Bible study and the women's group (Women of Worth). She cherished her "church family" and would willingly serve in any capacity she was asked and able to serve.
She also loved her grandchildren. With a great deal of pride, she described them as the most beautiful, intelligent, and well-mannered children in the whole world. They strive to live up to those expectations. She tried to be the best Christian, teacher, friend, sister, daughter, and parent possible.
She was preceded in death by her step-father, Rev. Howard Grier, her sister, Vera Parker, and her grandparents, L.C. and Mary Hosch, all of Shelby, NC.
She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Robert Reid; two sons, Roderick Scott Reid and his wife Michelle of Scott AFB, Illinois, and Stephen Brent Reid of Gastonia, NC; five grandchildren: Maleena Reid, Jacquelyn Reid, C.J. Reid, Alexis Reid and Gabriel Reid. She is also survived by her mother, Frances Parker Grier; one sister: Ossie Oates and her husband Max; two brothers and their wives: James and Annie Ruth Parker, Rufus and Ruth Jean Parker, all of Shelby, NC; her in-laws: Francis Reid and his wife Patricia, Hildagene Reid, Wesley Reid and his wife Laurie, all of Greensboro, NC; Denise Reid Griffin of Lexington, NC and Cynthia Reid Wynn and her husband James of Thomasville, NC, and a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, and uncles, and extended family.
Friends may call from 6-8 pm Thursday, November 18 at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming,
Service will be at 10 am Friday at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 216 Wyoming Mill Rd., Dover. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the building fund at Dover Christian Church, in care of Deacon William Jenkins, 112 Vining Run, Camden, DE 19934 or Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901.
Kane, Joan C.
Joan C. Kane, age 74, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2002.
Born in Passaic, NJ, (Miss Baby Passaic 1929) Joan had resided in the Wilmington area for almost 50 years. She was the daughter of the late Lula and Clifford Bancroft and is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Robert P. Kane; her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen M. and Gordon Powell of Newark, Denise J. and Jeffrey Price of Naperville, IL, Luanne M. Kane of Wilmington, Eileen P. and Donald Roberts of Willow Grove, PA, Robin M. Kane and Ron Schneider of Annapolis, MD, Molly E. and Kevin Booe of Chantilly, VA; her sons and daughters-in-law, Colonel Michael C. (USAF) and Terry Kane of Prattville, AL and Kevin P. and Dawn Kane of Wilmington. She has 15 grandchildren who love her very much. She is also survived by her brothers, Neil Bancroft of Boise, ID, Don Bancroft of Riverdale, NJ, and Brian Bancroft of East Windsor, NJ. Joan was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Bancroft of Pompton Plains, NJ.
Joan retired after 15 years in 1992 where she worked as an executive secretary for the DuPont Company. A wonderful mother and grandmother, Joan loved spending time with her family, sewing for them, traveling to visit, and comforting them through their life's struggles. She enjoyed music, and for many years was a member of the choir at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday morning at 11 am at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Friends may call on Friday evening between 6 PM and 8 PM and on Saturday morning between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM at the Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Ashland, DE. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the City of St. Jude, Montgomery, AL 36177.
Field, Warren (WC) Louise
Warren Louis Field passed away after a long illness on Thursday, November 25, 2010, surround by his children, his granddaughter, his brothers, sisters, their spouses, his aunt and a dear friend of the family, he was 56. He is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 33 years, Sheila Field, in 2005. He is survived by his daughter Michelle Field, his son Christopher Rodney Field, and his fiancee Jamie Stone, his granddaughter Sara Elizabeth Field, his parents Rodney and Joan Field of Felton, his brothers and their wives: Lonnie and Sonja Field of Clayton, Raymond and Kathy Field of Camden, Leonard Field who resides at Felton, but is currently a patient at the University of PA hospital, and a brother Richard Field who resides with his life partner Rhonda Register in Dover. He is also survived by his sisters, Sheryl Mackay and her husband James Mackay, from Springfield MA, his sister, Patricia Field and her life partner Steven Josefowski, who reside in Camden. Warren is also survived by 7 nieces and 6 nephews as well as 13 great nieces and nephews.
Warren served in the United States Army from 1970 - 1974. Warren enjoyed his children and granddaughter, Sara who enjoyed many hours of reading to her pop pop and helping him put jigsaw puzzles together, that he mounted on wood, transforming them into works of art. He designed and built birdhouses, enjoyed growing his own vegetables, collecting stamps, coins, and telling a story for each item in his collection. Warren had an innovative knack for building new treasures of old things. His nieces and nephews fondly remember when Uncle Warren built an off road vehicle from scraps, that they could drive around his yard for hours of fun. Warren truly proved to us that "one man's trash was another man's treasure" and he made recycling a hobby. He was loved and will be missed by us all. In time, we will post an announcement for his service, which will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a college trust fund for his granddaughter Sara Elizabeth, will be available, at the time of his memorial service in the spring of 2011.
Jackson, Arthur LeAndrus
Arthur LeAndrus Jackson, son of Isaiah and Mary Jackson was born September 5, 1966 in Salina, Kansas. He departed this life on September 19, 2007 at Christiana Hospital.
He received his education in Capitol School District, Dover, DE. He joined and served the United States Navy 1984 through 1992 after completing an Honorable Discharge. He was then united in Holy Matrimony to Elizabeth Hampton on April 11, 1992. He was employed with the Department of Correction as Sergeant until his illness. He established an excellent relationship with public service and it was shown throughout his life. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church of Smyrna, DE under the pastorialship of Elder Constance Beach. For a period of time he also served under the leadership of Elder Hazel Williams and Elder James Combs of Hartly, DE.
He loved to sing and had a very special voice of song. He directed The Mighty Men of God Choir at Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church. He was a member of Walter Fox Post 2 of Dover. He loved to be very social and a very recognizable jokester. He especially loved to render the song "I Won't Complain", a song of commitment from the Lord. And that song was very much his perseverance during his illness. Andy was well liked; some say Jubilant, Cheerful and always had a smile and a wave to everyone. His favorite scripture was Isaiah 54:17, "No weapon formed against me shall prosper".
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Minnie L. Berry.
Arthur leaves to mourn his loving wife Elizabeth A. Jackson of Smyrna, DE. Four sons, one at home Taevon J. Jackson, Antwuan S. Hampton, Keon Hampton, both of Dover, DE, and Cory Hampton of Smyrna, De. Two grandsons, Davonte Collins of Hartly, DE and Omari Collins of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His mother Mary Walker Jackson of Dover, De. Father Isaiah Jackson of Dagsboro, DE. Mother-in-law Betty E. Combs of Dover, DE. Two sisters Theresa L. Jackson of Riverdale, GA, Deborah A. Jackson of Dover, DE. A brother Brian E. Jackson of St. Mary's GA. Three sister-in-laws Casandra L. White of Wilmington, DE, Nannette Jackson of St. Mary's, GA and Joyce Brittingham of Ellendale, DE. Three brother-in-laws Joel White of Wilmington, DE, Charles C. Hampton of Dover, DE and Ronald Brittingham of Ellendale, DE. Six nieces Kena Jackson, Angelique Jackson, Janay Harris, Casandra, Shonda, and Teneka Brittingham. Five nephews Antonio T. Carey, Charles Dickerson, Dennis Hampton, Ronald Brittingham, and T.T. Brittingham. Four aunts Arnetia Walker Francis, Mattie Crawford, Minnie Walker, and Shirley Walker. Four uncles Newman Crawford, Milton, Robert, and Willie Walker. One great aunt Mary L. Smith and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call 5 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Centennial United Methodist Church, 44 E. Mt. Vernon Street, Smyrna.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Burial will at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Chesapeake City Road, Bear.
Arrangements are by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.
Instead of flowers contributions can be sent to Taevon J. Jackson to c/o Dover Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 02009 Dover Air Force Base, Dover, DE 19902-2009.
Harris, Gordon Garnet
Gordon Garnet Harris was born in January 21, 1965, to the late Benjamin P. Harris (Phillip) and Norma Jean Robinson (Harris) Hayes in Dover, Delaware and was called home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2010.
Gordon attended West Dover Elementary School and continued his education in the Caesar Rodney School District. He enlisted in the National Guard and later transferred into the U.S. Army. Gordon labored at various jobs, but found his passion in the culinary arts. He later completed his education and received his certification in the culinary arts from Polytech School in Woodside, DE. He enjoyed creating masterpieces at Applebee's and the Olive Garden in the Dover area.
Gordon married Lorraine Hanzer on November 20, 2000. Gordon had two children, Gordon and Sharnet, from a previous union.
Gordon "Gee Money"/ "Chef BoyarGee" was an intelligent, outgoing, fun-spirited person who had many interests and hobbies. He loved to create succulent dishes and he was quite proud of his barbequing skills, most especially his ribs, whether they were dry rub or cooked in his special barbeque sauce. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing and could serve a mean gumbo that would make your mouth water and leave you wanting more. Gordon's favorite team was the Philadelphia Eagles. There probably was not a more passionate fan in the area than he.
Gordon was an avid reader; his interests covered a broad spectrum of topics. He rededicated his life to Christ, and added the Bible to his favorite readings. He liked reading from Psalms. His favorite gospel song was, "Something About the Name, Jesus."
Gordon is preceded in death by his father, Phillip Harris, his paternal grandparents, William and Beatrice Harris, and his maternal grandparents, Monroe and Zelda Robinson. Left to mourn him are his wife, Lorraine Harris, two children, Gordon Summers of Middletown, and Sharnet Summers of Kansas, two grandchildren, Gordon Jr. and Kah'lier Summers, his mother Norma Jean Hayes of Milford, three sisters, Bridget Harris of Dover, Angelique Harris of Felton, Deidre Harris of Roswell, GA, one brother Wesly Harris, a stepbrother Homer Readores, and his stepmother, Salvadora Harris, all of Magnolia. Among the host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and other relatives, Gordon leaves behind to mourn a special aunt, Sharlene Dial of Lincoln.
Gordon will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. A viewing will be held Thursday, December 23rd at noontime at the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Dover, followed by services at 1PM.
Mann, Anita L.
Anita L. Mann of Dover passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Green Meadows, Dover. She was 71.
Anita was born in Chester, PA, daughter of the late Herbert and Flora (Anderson) Connison.
She enjoyed life as a homemaker.
Anita is also preceded in death by a son Ronald Mann and a daughter Terri Mann.
Anita is survived by three children David Mann of Springfield, PA, Lori Campagnini of Camden and Cari Stull of Federalsburg, MD, a sister Anna Harris of New Castle 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, November 24 at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may gather one hour earlier. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 307 Market St., Marcus Hook, PA 19061.
Heffner, Jeanette Isabella
Jeanette Isabella Heffner, 80, of Smyrna passed away November 17, 2010 at the Delaware Home & Hospital for the Chronically Ill where she had been a resident since 1980.
She was born on December 31, 1929 in Pennsylvania.
Jeanette is the sister of siblings Mable, Grover, Margaret and Norma Jean all of Pennsylvania.
Graveside service will be 11:00 am Monday, November 29 in Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna.
Arrangements by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.
