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Moore, Doris Parker
Doris Parker Moore, age 83, of Laurel, Delaware passed away on July 5, 2010 at Christiana Care, Newark Delaware. Doris is preceded in death by her father Clarence J. & Elva West Parker, 2 sons, Larry and Joseph Jr., 2 brothers Jim and Joe Parker, and a sister Betty Hedstrom. Doris has been a Licensed Practical Nurse and was employed by Dr. Penserga. "She came from a very large family and seemed to be related to half of everybody in Sussex County". She was a painter, loved flowers and birds. She was very close to her brothers and sisters. She was the Matriarch of the Family and took care of all the children. Doris is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph C. Moore, son Steven Joseph Moore and wife Donna of Bar Harbor, Maine, daughter, Sandra Taylor and husband Bobby of Laurel, De. Her brothers and sisters: Donald Parker and wife Evie of Georgetown, De., Jerry Parker and wife Peggy of Georgetown, De, Ralph Parker and companion Dorothy of Georgetown, De., Dale Parker of Blades, De., Richard Parker and wife Donna of Laurel, De., Janet Ware and husband Melvin of Georgetown, De., Pat Harris and Husband Mike of Seaford, De., 6 grandchildren: David Lank, Shane Taylor, Stacey Pousson, Stefaney Holland, Eve Moore and Jeff Moore, 3 great grandchildren, Taylor Lank, Gabrielle Lank, and Jessica Moore. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family also survive Doris. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 9, 2010 at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St. Millsboro, Delaware at 11:00 AM, friends may call 1 hour prior. Interment will be in Millsboro Cemetery Millsboro, Delaware.
Taylor, Agnes Mae
Mrs. Agnes Mae Taylor, age 76, of Frankford, Delaware passed away on Friday, October 15th 2010 at the home of her daughter and caregiver for the past two years Darlene.
Mrs. Taylor was born on May 27, 1934 to the late Norman and Maggie Collins Baker in Gumboro, Delaware. She is preceded in death by her husband Maurice Taylor, Jr. in 2005 and a brother Edwin (Hoss) Baker.
Mrs. Taylor attended the Bethel United Methodist Church, Gumboro, Delaware. She had many jobs over the years as a cook, shirt factory worker, and poultry vaccinator; her most important job was taking care of her family. She was a wonderful Mother and went above and beyond and made many sacrifices to make sure her children were taken care of. She loved to cook, work in her flower garden, and loved her pets.
She is survived by 2 daughters Vicki Esham and her husband Jim of Gumboro, and Darlene Taylor of Frankford, 2 sons Wayne Joseph Taylor, Sr. of Willards, Maryland and M.J. Taylor and his wife Sharon of Gumboro, 10 Grandchildren, and 11 Great Grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M .on Tuesday, October 19th at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St. Millsboro, DE where friends may call after Noon. Rev. Paul Sherwood and Judy Smack will officiate. Interment will follow at the Bethel Church Cemetery, Willards, Maryland.
McMahon, Mary Tilney White
Mary Tilney White McMahon, 86, of Millsboro, Delaware died on May 18, 2010, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. She was the daughter of the late J. Reese White Sr., and Sarah Hoyt Carpenter White of Millsboro, She was born in Lewes on March 5, 1924. She attended Millsboro Elementary School and graduated from St. Catherine's School in Richmond, VA. June 1942. She was a member of the Colonel David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sussex Gardeners as well as a former member of the Rehoboth Beach Country Club, and Sussex Pines Country Club. She worshipped at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Millsboro. She married Robert Joseph McMahon in September 1948 and moved with him over the next thirty-four years to Governor's Island, NY, Millsboro, DE, Syracuse, NY, Rochester, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, Boston, MA, and Los Angeles, CA until their retirement in 1977 when they moved to Scottsdale, AZ. They returned permanently to Delaware, the state she loved so much, in 1989. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her brother J. Reese White Jr. of Rehoboth Beach. She is survived by her two daughters, Sarah LaVerne McMahon Anderson and her husband, Steven, of Upper Saddle River, NJ and Mary Catharine McMahon Dockham and husband, Gary of Palm Coast, FL; three grandchildren, Keith John Anderson and Ethan Samuel Anderson of Upper Saddle River, NJ and Kevin Joseph Dockham and his wife, Maria, of Miami, FL; one great-granddaughter, Nicholle Katherine Dockham; her sister, Virginia T. Frazier of Millsboro; numerous nieces and nephews; her beloved caregiver, Laura White and her Husband, Tom; and a host of friends who loved her dearly. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday May 23, 2010, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Ellis and State Streets Millsboro Delaware. Interment will be held in Millsboro Cemetery on East State Street, Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Pass Milford, Delaware 19963 or any charity of choice in memory of Mary Tilney White McMahon. Arrangements are being handled by, Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Delaware.
Bethards, Sarah H.
Sarah H. Bethards, 86, of Millsboro, Delaware passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware. Mrs. Bethards was born on August 16, 1923 in Millsboro, Delaware to the late Theodore and Mary Ann Hood Houston.
She worked for many years as a Domestic Worker and as a Child Care Provider as well as a homemaker raising her children. Mrs. Bethards was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Dagsboro, Delaware. She attended schools in Millsboro and Laurel before she was married.
She is survived by three sons, Charles H. Bethards, Jr. of Georgetown, DE, Elmer Bethards and wife Eleanor of Millsboro, and Theodore Bethards and wife Marguerite of West Palm Beach, Florida, one daughter, April Bethards of Millsboro, a sister, Sally Pratt of Brooklyn, NY, six grandchildren, Renee Turlington-Tollivera and husband John, Rico Turlington and wife Cynthia, Elmer Bethards Jr., Kendall Bethards and wife Nicole, Felicia White, and William Bethards, seven great grandchildren, Jeree, Dequan, Aeriel, Timothy, Marshell, Blade, and Christina, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Bethards, Sr in 1959, brother, John Floyd Houston, 4 sisters, Marie Blough, Helena Oney, Sophie Young, and Carrie Young, and a grandchild, Charmaine Hicks.
Services will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S Washington Street, Millsboro, Delaware where friends may call at 11:30AM. Mr. Donald Sharp will speak at the service. Interment will follow at the Old Field Cemetery, near Millsboro.
Garneski, Philip Charles
Philip Charles Garneski, 48, of Milton, DE (formerly of Wilmington) passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at home. Born August 2, 1961 he was the son of Mr. Francis X. Garneski and the late Alice Mae Costango Garneski. He was a retired pipe insulator, having worked with the Union Pipefitters. He was a well loved son, brother and husband. He left us too soon, at an early age. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife Debra, his brother Francis X. Garneski, Jr., and his wife Karen. He is also survived by his sisters: Stella Callanan, Thease Wierzbicki, and Sarah M. Garneski-Bleyer and his best friend, Don Zakrociemski. He had a large family with many nieces, nephews and extended family. Philip was well known in the community, and will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, and a sister, Linda. Services, arrangements and interment are private.
McCall, Jr., Mance
Mance McCall Jr., 67, of Berlin, Maryland passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Mr. McCall was born on May 29, 1942 in Salisbury, Maryland to the late Mance Sr. and Georgeanna Dyer McCall.
Mance was a Laboratory Technician for A.W. Perdue & Sons in Parsonsburg retiring after 20 years of service; after this retirement he went to work for the Meatland store in Ocean Pines and then O.C. Seacrets. He was a 1960 graduate of Worcester High School in Newark and a 1964 graduate of Maryland State College (U.M.E.S.) in Princess Anne with a B.S. Degree in Agriculture and Education.
Mr. McCall was a member of St. Paul U.M. Church in Berlin and was previously a member of St. John A.M.E. Church in Bishopville where he taught Sunday School for many years. He also served on the Worcester County Homeless Board and the Worcester County Citizen's Review Panel.
Mance is survived by his wife of 39 years Peggy Hudson McCall, his son Mance McCall III and wife Denise of Hebron, MD, his daughter Valerie Lee and husband Earl of Fredericksburg, VA, his sister Mary M. Hall of Dagsboro, DE, his two grandchildren, Earontel and Jasmine Lee, sister in law Gail McCall, three aunts, Isabelle Jackson, Mildred Owens, and Grace Mann, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. McCall was preceded in death by brother Claude H. McCall, sister Lillie Gainey, and a favorite close uncle John Dyer.
Services will be 12 Noon, Friday March 5th at the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower Street, Berlin, Maryland where friends may call two hours prior. Rev. H. Barbara Harmon and Gladys Gaynor will officiate the service. Friends and family may also call at the church on Thursday evening from 6 - 8:00. Interment will be in St. Paul U.M. Church Cemetery, Assateague Road, Berlin, MD.
Bratton, Sylvester Calvin
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Sylvester Calvin Bratton, 74, of Millsboro, Delaware passed away on April 6, 2010.
Mr. Bratton was born on February 21, 1936 to the late Wallace and Viola Broughton Bratton in Frankford, Delaware. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Willie and Stanford and a sister, Dorothy.
Mr. Bratton was a supervisor with Kraft General Foods for 32 years and also the local Barber in the Frankford area. He was a Vietnam Era veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Georgetown, Delaware. Mr. Bratton was a good man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. He had lots of friends and family. He loved his family and the family loved him. He will be greatly missed.
Mr. Bratton is survived by his wife of twenty years, Alice M. Bratton,
5 Sons, Sylvester Beckett and his wife Jessica of North Carolina, Jeffrey Bratton of Frankford, DE, Patrick O'Brien and his wife Queen of Frankford, DE, Alfred Timothy Bratton and his wife Vanessa of Frankford, DE., and Lorenzo Bernard Sturgis of Millsboro, DE, 3 Daughters, Wanda Wyatt and her husband Clarence of Seaford, De., Geraldine Matthews and her husband Leroy, Jr., of Millsboro De., and Melissa Bailey of Salisbury, Md, 6 Brothers, Alvin, Calvin, Daryl, Alfonso, Pervis and William, 5 Sisters, Bertha, Ardessa, Virginia, Cathy and Christine.
11 Sisters-in-law, 7 Brothers-in-law, his mother-in-law Adelaide Bailey and many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 12:30 P.M. at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St. where friends may call 1 hour prior. Internment will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, Delaware.
Carey, Pauline B.
Pauline Bunting Carey - Wife, Mother, Philanthropist
SELBYVILLE - Pauline Bunting Carey died on September 6, 2010 in Seaford, DE. three days before her 90th birthday. Mrs. Carey was born in 1920 in Williamsville, DE to Chester and Marion (Lynch) Bunting. Her father founded Ideal Poultry Farm and her paternal grandfather, Gardner E. Bunting, founded Bunting Nurseries, a major supplier of rose bushes, asparagus and strawberry plants to the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog.
Mrs. Carey was an excellent student, skipping a year of school and graduating Salutatorian of her 1937 Selbyville High School class. As a child, she loved to read, an avocation that she enjoyed throughout her life. She graduated from the Women's College of the University of Delaware in 1941 with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and treasured the friends that she met there. Her college yearbook notes her love of music, singing, dancing especially at the May Day Celebrations, and participating in athletic events.
On July 7, 1943, Pauline Mae Bunting married Dr. Asher B. Carey, Jr., her high school sweetheart. Their wedding was held in the Chapel of the U.S. Army Air Force Base in Dodge City, KS where Dr. Carey, a dentist, was stationed for much of World War II. Ms. Bunting had driven her '41 Ford convertible on the Blue Highways from Delaware to Kansas to join her fiancé. With limited gasoline available during the war, the long drive to Kansas was only possible because of the generosity of her parent's neighbors, other farmers, who gave their extra gas ration coupons to her. Mrs. Carey and her husband celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2008. During the War, Mrs. Carey worked as an art director for a newspaper and did volunteer work for the Red Cross. Mrs. Carey and her husband returned to Selbyville in 1946 and she taught elementary school in the Frankford and Selbyville public schools. After starting a family, she served as bookkeeper for her husband's dental practice. She helped design his Selbyville office at Main and McCabe Streets and she created the popular Children's Corner of books, blocks and toys in his waiting room.
Mrs. Carey was a loving and devoted Mother to her three children. She led May Day and other outings for their schools, was scout leader and den mother for their Girl and Boy Scout Troops, organized birthday parties including costumed cowboy and hobo parties, and welcomed pets including Alli the Alligator and Simon the Siamese cat. After her children left home for school, she wrote them a steady stream of warm letters often including the first crocus to bloom in her garden, local newspaper clippings, and other reminders of home. Nick-named "Betty Crocker" by one of her daughter's friends, Mrs. Carey was a fabulous cook and enjoyed entertaining the women's and couples bridge clubs to which she belonged. Her repertoire included baked ham and scalloped oysters, fried chicken and spoon bread, Lady Washington coconut cakes with lemon filling, eggnog and macaroons at Christmas, hand-cranked ice creams on the Fourth of July and sky-high angel food cakes for her husband's birthdays. One of her favorite coffee cake recipes calls for combining one beaten egg, half cup sugar, half cup of milk, two tablespoons of melted butter, one cup of flour, half teaspoon of salt and two teaspoons of baking powder. Bake in a greased nine-inch square pan at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle generously with sifted powdered sugar and serve warm.
Mrs. Carey was an artist who brought beauty to her home and community. An avid gardener, she filled her yard with camellias, rhododendrons, japonicas, forsythia, roses and flowering bulbs. She was an accomplished oil painter and studied with professional artists for many years. An amateur pianist, she loved to sing, listen to music from Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Elvis and the Beatles, and attend musical performances. A supporter of the arts and member of the Sussex County Arts Council, she kept up with the latest movies, books and popular music.
She traveled throughout the US and brought history alive for her children with trips to New York City, Philadelphia, Fort McHenry, Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, Savannah and St. Augustine. She visited friends and loved ones in far-flung destinations including her sister Alma in Arizona, her sons in Louisiana and Maine, and her daughter in Massachusetts. She enjoyed vacationing in Canada, South America, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. And she realized her life-long dream of visiting Europe where she especially admired the gardens, art and architecture of England.
Mrs. Carey was a dedicated volunteer who often held leadership positions in the organizations that she supported. She belonged to the General Federation of Women for over 50 years. She served as the President of the Selbyville Community Club where she led the successful effort to raise substantial funds to restore the historic brick walls of the Redmen's Cemetery in Selbyville. She organized local fundraising campaigns for the American Cancer Society and was active in Republican politics and the Selbyville Improvement Association. A lifelong Methodist, Mrs. Carey grew up attending Sound Church in Williamsville where she played the piano for Sunday school and later joined the Salem Methodist Church in Selbyville where she served as a Trustee. She belonged to the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Selbyville Methodist Church (WSCS Circle 5) and served as its President. A student of local history, she researched her Bunting family's genealogy back to before the Mayflower and joined the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her lifelong passion for reading led her to become a patron of the public library in Selbyville. She was a founding member of the Friends of the Library and was instrumental in their successful fundraisers for the Library. She joined the Library's Board of Directors where she served for many years. And in 2004 she and her husband donated their home and adjoining property to the Selbyville Public Library. Their generosity was the catalyst for additional local and state funds that financed the construction of a 1, 700-square-foot wing to the library that provides youth services.
Mrs. Carey and her husband retired to Deerfield Beach, Florida and enjoyed the winters there for many years. Each summer, they returned to their cottage in Fenwick Island where they had summered since 1952. While retuning there with her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends, Mrs. Carey loved to read and walk on the beach from which she collected displays of sea shells and driftwood. After 2000, the Careys returned to Sussex County and Mrs. Carey was living in Seaford at the time of her death.
Mrs. Carey's husband, Dr. Asher Carey, Jr., died in 2008. She is survived by her children: Nancy Carey, Esq. of Nahant, MA and her husband Dr. DeWitt Brown III; Dr. Asher Carey III of Dover, DE, his wife Cindy and their children - Adrienne, Asher IV, Ben, and Amanda; Dr. Andrew Carey of Falmouth, ME.; by her brother, Coleman Bunting Sr. of Ocean City, MD and by beloved nieces and nephews in Delaware, Maryland, Arizona, Colorado and North Carolina.
A funeral service for Mrs. Carey will be Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Watson Funeral Home 211 S. Washington Street Millsboro, Delaware at 9:30 AM, . Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening September 10, 2010 from 6 - 8 PM. Interment will be in Roxana Cemetery, Roxana, Delaware. .
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Dr. Asher and Pauline Carey Youth Services Center, Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville, Del, 19975 or to the Selbyville Community Club, P.O. Box 840, Selbyville, DE 19975-0351. Messages of condolence may be sent c/o Watson Funeral Home, PO Box 125, Millsboro, Del. 19966
Betts, Don W.
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Don W. Betts, age 83, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE died May 26, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE following a recent illness. He was born in Lewes, Delaware to the late Walter M. and Jennie Wilgus Betts on Sept 30, 1926.
Don graduated from the Fishburne Academy in Waynsboro, VA and the Pierce Business College in Philadelphia. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force having served in Germany at the close of World War II. Don worked for the DuPont Company for 25 years retiring in 1985 from the Elastomers Department International Shipping Division.
Don was an avid fan of the Delaware Blue Hens and was well known for organizing trips to many football games. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Millsboro.
Don was predeceased by his wife of nearly 50 years Nadine N. Betts in 2000. He is survived by his son James W. Betts and daughter Donna Lee Ziegler and her husband Earl, six grandchildren, Walter, Samantha, and Jamie Betts, Jennifer Ziegler, Lisa Ziegler Croft and husband Deron, and Mark Ziegler, and one great granddaughter Hailey Croft.
Services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, June 2nd at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, State and Ellis Streets, Millsboro, Delaware with interment to follow at Millsboro Cemetery. Rev. David Archibald will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the St. Mark's Episcopal Church or the Labyrinth of St. Mark's Church, attn: Phil Rogers, Treasurer, PO BOX 422, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Mosley, Maurice Snooty
Maurice (Snooty) A. Mosley, Age 75, of Millsboro, DE passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Beebe Medical Center surrounded by loving family.
Mr. Mosley was born on August 15, 1934, in Millsboro, DE. He was the son of Myrtle P. Davis and Stepfather, the late Hersel Davis and father, the late Frank Wilson.
In addition to his Mother, Myrtle Davis, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ardith (Art) P. Mosley, one daughter, Maureen Dempster and husband Norman; two sons, Maurice (Reesie) Mosley and Companion Heather, Maury Mosley and Companion Jenny; five grandchildren, Dena, Cameron, Skylar, Alston, and Elijah; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Memorial service will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, Delaware.
Friends and family may call one hour prior.
Burial will be private.
In addition to flowers or cards, Snooty would appreciate donations to the Indian River Voluntary Fire Company, 32628 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, Delaware 19966, in his memory.
Arrangements by, Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Delaware.
Donald R. "Duck" Shultie
MILLSBORO - Donald R. "Duck" Shultie, age 80, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010.
Born in Harrington, to the late Fred and Elizabeth Neighbors Shultie on April 22, 1930, he became a well known fixture in Millsboro as he and his beloved wife co-owned and co-operated Duck's Getty and Duck's Towing for fifty years.
In addition, he served as a life member of Millsboro Volunteer Fire Dept., and on the VFW Volunteer Ambulance Service.
He rose to the rank of Chief Engineer.
He was a renowned servant, and helper to the citizens of Millsboro, often anonymously helping people in the dark of night.
Many a young man got out of trouble with his "anonymous help."
He was a member of the Delaware Towing Association, and manager of the Action Kids Men's Softball League.
He sponsored many athletic scholastic organizations, and anything people asked him to do - he did it.
He enjoyed fishing and camping, but most of all loved his family, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Brittingham Shultie; and his children, Steve and Gail Shultie of Montgomery Village, Md., Phil and Sue Shultie of Georgetown, Jeff and Sherry Shultie of Millsboro, and Dona and Barry Dean of Dagsboro; one sister, June Pennell, and her husband Sam of New Castle; nine grandchildren, Dustin, Seth, Brandon, Jason, and Hannah Shultie, and Brock, Josh, Tyler, and Colby Dean; two step-grandchildren, Pam Clowser and Eddie Hearn; three great-grandchildren, Sidney and Cierra Hearn, and Brooke Clowser.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Tingle.
A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, where friends may call either Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., or two hours prior to the funeral on Friday.
Rev. Ruth Chamberlain will officiate.
Interment will be at Carey's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot's Lane, Milford, DE 19963.
