U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Richard E. Dix
Of Magnolia, DE, died Thursday, December 25, 2008, at the Bayhealth-MMH.
Mr. Dix dutifully served his country in the United States Navy. He came to Delaware when stationed at Cape Henlopen in the 1960s. For many years, Mr. Dix worked as an electronic and appliance repairman for Sears and Fishers of Milford. In 1975 Richard's passions came into their own when he opened his Richard Dix Sign Company. His near-legendary career saw him hand-stripe at early NASCAR events and cause his name to spread throughout the industry. In his spare time, Mr. Dix further enjoyed cars, he was an avid Jeff Gordon fan and enjoyed collecting NASCAR memorabilia. He also enjoyed watching the Barrett-Jackson car auctions. Mr. Dix had many ties to Lake Forest High School and helped many students through the school co-op program in his sign shop. His quirky, fun-loving personality - ranging from ridiculously routine to jovial unpredictability - will be remembered by the thousands of lives he touched. Mr. Dix was a member and past president of the Delaware Corvette Association and the Delaware Community Appreciation Group where he was very active with fundraisers for the soldiers at Walter Reed Army Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his son, Richard E. Dix Jr. and sister, Christina Williams. Survivors include his loving wife, Dr. Betty A. Wyatt-Dix of Magnolia; daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine and Ron McCoy of Frederica, DE, Carrie and Izzy Mabrey of Hampstead, NC; son and daughter-in-law, Kristopher and Joey Price of Boston, MA; grandchildren - Faith (age16), Alex (age12), and Ryan (age10) McCoy, and Cora (age6) and Gracie (age3) Mabrey; constant companions, Butterscotch and Billy Bob.
Funeral service, Monday, December 29, at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, at 8 pm, with a visitation 2 hours prior to the service Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Richard E. Dix Scholarship for a Lake Forest High School graduating student majoring in Graphic Arts. Send to Karen P. Crouse, LFHS, 5407 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943; or to the Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
Arrangements are by the MELVIN FUNERAL HOME
Pauline R. Eskridge
Age 80, of Smyrna, DE, and formerly of Laurel, DE passed away on December 24, 2008, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Pauline was born in Georgetown, DE a daughter of the late Mac and Ruth Marvel. She was a retired seamstress working in the Delmar and Laurel garment factories. She was also a loving mother and grandmother whom loved to shop, knit, sew and create ceramics. A self taught pianist and organist.
She is survived by her sons: Horace Eskridge, Jr. and wife Deena of Bridgeville, James Eskridge and fiancée Mary Agnes Landry of Smyrna and Robert Eskridge and wife Ellen of Smyrna; a daughter, Diane E. Jennings and husband Robert of Middletown; her brother, George Marvel of Millsboro and a sister, Audrey Leggs of Laurel. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews also survive her. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband, Horace Eskridge, Sr. and a son, Ronald Lee Eskridge; her sister, Betty Scarborough and a brother, Harry Marvel.
A Funeral Service will be held at the HANNIGAN, SHORT, DISHAROON FUNERAL HOME, 700 West St. Laurel, DE 19956 on Tuesday December 30, at 2 pm, where a viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Roland Tice will officiate. Internment will follow the service in Odd Fellows cemetery in Laurel, DE.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the, Alzheimers Association, 109 N. Bedford St. Georgetown, DE 19977.
James W. Fite, Sr.,
Aged 64, of Oxford, PA, died December 25, 2008. Viewing, Edward L. Collins FH, Inc. 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA, Mon., Dec. 29, 6-8 pm. Service, Greenstone Nottingham Pres. Ch., 497 West Christine Rd., Nottingham, PA Tues., 11 am.
Eleanore B. Furry
Age 90, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2008 at Christiana Care with her daughters and grandson at her side.
Her life was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren. She retired in 1984 after 15 years as a teaching assistant at the Colwyck Elementary School. Eleanore was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Platt) Birdsall of Chesterfield, New Jersey.
On November 17th of this year, Thomas Furry, her husband of 71 years, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Fred Furry and her sister, Josephine Wharton. Eleanore is survived by her daughters, Peggy Furry of Wilmington, DE, Dorothy Furry of Philadelphia, PA, Anna LaMotte of Steilacoom, WA, and Josephine Moore of Olde New Castle, DE; grandchildren, T. Craig Moore, Abigail and Elizabeth LaMotte; and her nieces and nephews.
At the request of the family, funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, if you choose, please support a charity of your choice or provide a meal to someone in need.
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Fremont T. Hallstrom
Age 74, of North East, MD, died December 21, 2008. Funeral 11 am, Tues., Dec. 30, at Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, 2038 Pleasant Valley Rd., Newark, DE. Visitation 10 am. Arr. by Hicks Home for Funerals, P.A., Elkton, MD.
Doris M. Hanby (nee Scheetz)
Of Wilmington, DE, died peacefully Friday, December 26, 2008, at Foulk Manor North in Wilmington, DE.
Mrs. Hanby was born November 20, 1912, in Chester, PA. She lived at Hanby's Corner for a number of years and then resided at Lincoln University, PA. She was a member of New London United Methodist Church, New London, PA, and a long-time member of Siloam United Methodist Church at Booth's Corner, PA.
Mrs. Hanby was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, to whom she was married
for 39 years; 2 daughters, Shirley McComas and Alice George; and a grandson, David C. Roten. She is survived by 4 daughters, Mary Streevy and her husband, Glen, and Ruth Derr and her husband, John of Wilmington, DE; Nancy Price and her husband, James of Escondido, CA; and Doris Roten and her husband, Joseph of Landenberg, PA; 2 sons, Charles and his wife, Sandra and Arthur and his wife, Helen, both of Lincoln University, PA; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff at Foulk Manor North for their loving and compassionate care.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 30, at 11 am, at the McCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike (Rt. 202, S. of Silverside Rd.) Wilmington, DE 19803. Family and friends are welcome at 10 am. Interment will follow in Chester Bethel cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Siloam U.M Church, 3720 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, PA 19061.
John J. Hearn "Jack"
Age 67, of Georgetown, DE, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at home. Services will be held at 11 am, on Tuesday, December 30, at Hastings Funeral Home, 19 S. Main St., Selbyville. Visitation, one hour prior to the service.
Patricia Higgin
Lovingly known as "Aunt Pearl" departed this life on Sat., Dec. 20, 2008, at Wilmington Hospital.
She was the 5th of 10 children. Patricia migrated to the United States in 1989 from Jamaica to join the rest of her relatives.
She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Trevor Vassel; children, Devon and Evol Johnson, and Robert Nelson; grandchildren, Nashawnte and Christopher Johnson; mother, Gwendolyn Higgin; sisters, Vernie Boswell, Ohio, Nezlyn Higgin and brothers, Elder Derrick, Errol D., Desmond, Andrew, and Peter, Kenbourn Higgin; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services, 11 am, on Monday, Dec. 29, at St. Paul UAME Church, 3114 N. Market St. Wilm. Viewing 9-11 am and on Sun., Dec. 28, memorial service at 513 W. 18th St., from 5-8 pm. Interment, Monday in Gracelawn Memorial Park, NewCastle, DE.
Ministry of comfort Entrusted to Robert O. Wright and Justen A. Wright
Francis L. Hughes, Jr.
Mr. Francis L. Hughes Jr., age 79, of New Castle, DE, peacefully went to be with Our Lord and his beloved wife, Grace K. ("Kitty") Hughes, on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. He was surrounded by his loving family and will be sadly missed.
Francis was born in Wilmington, DE on May 15, 1929, son of the late Francis L. Hughes, Sr. and Margaret Mohler (Hughes). He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather ("Pop-Pop"), brother, and friend. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who enjoyed walking, hunting, camping, and bird watching. He especially enjoyed socializing with his lifelong friends Buddy and Connie McAvaney and taking his family on yearly vacations to their summer cottage in Wildwood, NJ. Francis was a devout Catholic who was an altar boy in his youth and a parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima for many years. He was a dedicated worker who took pride in providing and caring for his family. He worked for the News Journal and never missed a work day in 27 years, and retired from Wilmington Finishing in 1994.
He is survived by his 5 daughters, Dorothy Roberts and husband, Rick; Debbie Danner and former husband, James; Sandy Woodin and husband, Wayne; Terry Williamson and fiancé, Ron Seale; and Denise Hughes and fiancé, Henry McElduff; 3 sisters, Joy Phelps, Dorothy Frankel, and Sharon Bryon; 2 brothers, Joe and Eddie; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Kitty; his oldest daughter, Donna Hudson; his sister, Louise Russum; and his brother, Jimmy.
Friends may call from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, on Monday, December 29, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am, at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, 801 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Hughes' memory may be made to Easter Seals, 1415 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702; or to Tri-State Bird Rescue, 110 Old Possum Hollow Road, Newark DE 19711.
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Catherine C. Hurley
Age 76, of Seaford, DE, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mrs. Hurley was born in Lansdowne, PA, the daughter of the late Alfred and Thelma Carey. She graduated from Lansdowne High School and attended Fairfax Hill Business School in Fairfax, VA. Cathy was an active member of the Seaford Acorn Club for 40 years and was chairman of many committees including the Acorn Telephone Book; she was an active member of the Nanticoke River Yacht Club.
Cathy's husband, Benjamin J. "Bennie" Hurley died in 2007. She is survived by 3 daughters, Linda Powell and her husband Robert of Millville, DE, Sharon Hoffecker and her husband, Robert of Smyrna, DE and Barbara Brown and her husband, Dale of Rehoboth Beach, DE and her 2 grandchildren, Kyle Miller and Alexis Brown.
Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, December 30 at 2 pm, at the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, 300 Shipley St, Seaford, where friends may call from 1-2 pm. Burial will be in Union cemetery, Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to the Acorn Club of Seaford, PO Box 402, Seaford, DE 19973.
