Kent County, Delaware Obituary Collection (Obits and death notices from Various Funeral Homes in Kent County, Delaware.
Many obituaries from Camden, Dover, Smyrna, and surrounding area.
FELTON - Patricia L. Rawding of Felton died of cancer Sunday, April 12, 1998, in her home. She was 54.
Mrs. Rawding was born in Dover, daughter of the late Charles R. Cox and Musetta and Karl Hausler of Felton.
She was employed as a town clerk for the town of Felton, with the William Moore Insurance Agency, Felton, and most recently was a desk clerk for Comfort Inn.
Mrs. Rawding was a member of the Felton High School Alumni.
She enjoyed playing cards, going camping and canoeing, crochet and needlepoint and was especially fond of working in her flower garden, tending to her yellow roses and lilacs.
She was preceded in death by a stepsister, Suzanne Kovatch.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, George Rawding Jr.; three daughters, Dianne M. Rager of Frederica, Annette L. Rose of Seaford and Roni L. Rawding of Earleville, Md.; a brother, Charles R. Cox of Milford; three sisters, Jan Mitchell of Milford, Shirley Brewington of Amarillo, Texas and Barlynn Boone of Viola; a stepsister, Karlene Noble of Pensacola, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Teresa, Eric, Keith and Josh.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Melvin Funeral Home, South DuPont Highway, Harrington, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Bruce Tribbitt of Manship U.M. Church will officiate.
Burial will be in the Barratts Chapel Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reeds Way, New Castle, DE 19720 or to the Delaware Hospice.
Catherine Edna Miller Grampp, 79
DOVER - Catherine Edna Miller Grampp of Dover died Monday, April 13, 1998, in Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 79.
Mrs. Grampp was a housewife and a partner in the family farm for most of her life.
She lived in Luther Towers, from its opening in 1981 until last August, when she moved to Capitol Nursing Home, Dover.
Mrs. Grampp was a dedicated 4-H leader for more than 15 years, a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, serving as president of the Ladies Aide Society, was active in the PTA at East Dover Elementary School and served as leader of the Homeroom Mothers, and was active with the Republican Party for many years.
She enjoyed serving as a hostess in the Governor's Mansion during the Peterson administration.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband, Chris, in 1972; a brother, Gilbert Miller; and two sisters, Violet Warren and Mary Mende.
She is survived by three sons, C. Fred Grampp and his wife, Karen of Austin, Texas, John M. Grampp of Kitts Hummock and George C. Grampp and his wife, Patricia of Spotsylvania, Va.; two daughters, Helen Van Blarcom and her husband, David of Midland Park, N.J., and Mary Brown and her husband, Richard, of Dover; two sisters, Jane Stinchcomb of Severn, Md., and Helen Poole of Zephyrhills, Fla.; four brothers, Melvin Miller of Denton, Md., John Miller of Evergreen, Ala., George Miller of Baltimore, Md., and Charles Miller of Linthicum, Md.; seven grandchildren, Kristen Flipse, Heidi Grampp, Kathy Hatt, Andrew Van Blarcom, Susan Van Blarcom, Erin Grampp, and Meredith Brown; and three great-grandchildren, Megan Flipse, Ryan Flipse, and Skylar Van Blarcom.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 1998, at the St. John's Lutheran Church.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church, Dover, DE or to the Peace Lutheran Church, Smyrna, DE or to the Kent County 4-H Cooperative Extension Service.
Arrangements by the Trader Funeral Home, Dover.
William Thomas Simpler, 72
MILTON - William Thomas Simpler of Milton, died of acute respiratory distress syndrome Sunday, April 12, 1998, in Beebe Medical Center. He was 72.
Mr. Simpler was born in Delmar, Md.
He was employed as a lineman and serviceman with the Delmarva Power Company for 20 years, retiring in 1977.
Mr. Simpler was a 32 degree Mason and past Master of Jefferson Lodge No. 15, Lewes, was a member of the American Red Cross Disaster Response Team, and of the Delaware Bee Keepers Association, Sussex County.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Mary Jane of Milton; five sons, Michael D. Simpler of Milton, William F.A. 'Andy' Simpler of Rehoboth Beach, Frank Secksinski of Bethany Beach; Thomas I. Simpler of New Castle and James E. Simpler of Felton; three daughters, Ethel S. Davidson of Felton, Deborah S. Priddy of Rehoboth Beach and Lora S. Wagner of Milton; a sister, Mary E. Spicer of Laurel; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial reception at the Rehoboth Beach Fire Hall, Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
Burial is private.
The family suggests contributions may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, 1973 Bay Road, Milford, DE or to the Rehoboth Little League, P.O. Box 909, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Arrangements by the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Kings Highway, Lewes.
James Henry Ryan, 85
LAUREL - James Henry Ryan of Laurel, died of congestive heart failure Sunday, April 12, 1998, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 85.
Mr. Ryan was born in Laurel, son of the late John King and Bessie Noise Ryan.
He was self-employed as a general laborer, retiring in 1993.
He is survived by a brother, Johnny Lee Ryan of Laurel; three sisters, Elizabeth Davidson of Laurel, Sally A. Drenning of Three Springs, Pa., and Rose Gladen of Frederica.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front and King streets, Seaford, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. James Langrall will officiate.
Burial will be in the Blades Cemetery, Blades.
Lester Ray Brown, 90
LEWES - Lester Ray Brown of Lewes, formerly of Pilot Mountain, N.C., died of an extended illness Monday, April 13, 1998, in the Harbor Health Care, Lewes. He was 90.
Mr. Brown was born in Pilot Mountain, N.C., son of the late Samuel B. and Mary Venable Brown.
He was a pioneer in the poultry industry in America.
Mr. Brown was elected to the North Carolina Poultry Hall of Fame by the Poultry Federation of North Carolina State University, was a long-time director and vice president of the Bank of Pilot Mountain and also was a charter member of the Pilot Mountain Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Kay Bunn Brown.
He is survived by a son, Samuel Ray Brown of Rehoboth Beach; and a special nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Shelton Jr. of North Wilksboro, N.C.
Service will be 9 a.m. today at the Torbert Funeral Chapel, Reed and Bradford streets, Dover. The Rev. Robert McKim will officiate.
Friends may call one hour prior to the graveside services at the Cox-Needham Funeral Home, Pilot Mountain.
Graveside service will be Wednesday in the Pilot Mountain Cemetery, Pilot Mountain, N.C. The Rev. F. Eugene Sherrill, former business associate, Charles R. Fulton and John Dalton will all officiate.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Pilot Mountain Volunteer Fire Department or to your local volunteer fire department.
Joseph C. Walker III, 66
REHOBOTH BEACH - Joseph C. Walker III of Rehoboth Beach, died of heart failure Saturday, April 11, 1998, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 66.
Mr. Walker was born in Ocean View, son of the late Joseph C. Walker II and Lillian Cannon Walker.
He was a veteran for over 29 years with the U.S. Coast Guard, where he was a master chief boatswain's mate.
He is survived by his wife, Betty McComrick; a son, Lt. Anthony E. Walker of Stafford, Va.; a daughter, Lisa Walker Vaughan of Millsboro; a brother, Wayne D. Walker of Millsboro; a sister, Barbara Ewing of Rehoboth Beach; and five grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Georgetown Church of God, Primary Street, Georgetown, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Chesapeake City Road, near Summit.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the Georgetown Church of God, 201 Primary St., Georgetown.
Arrangements by the Melson Funeral Services.
Glenn P. Morris, 41
SUISUN CITY, Calif. - Glenn P. Morris of Suisun City, died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, in Kaiser Hospital, San Francisco. He was 41.
Mr. Morris was born in Selbyville, Del., son of Charles and Harriet Morris of Selbyville.
He served in the U.S. Marines.
Mr. Morris was employed as a stationary engineer with the county of Solano for eight years.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie of Suisun; a daughter, Amanda Morris of Suisun; a son, Ryan Morris of Suisun; two brothers, Charles Morris Jr. of Pocomoke, Md., and Michael Morris of Lewes, Del.; and a granddaughter, Aiyana Morris of Fairfield.
Service with military honors will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Rockville Chapel, Suisun Valley Road, Suisun. A U.S. Marine chaplain will officiate.
Burial will be in the Rockville Cemetery.
Arrangements by the Fairfield Funeral Home, Pennsylvania Avenue, Fairfield, Calif.
Knox twins sons
REHOBOTH BEACH - The Knox twin sons of Rehoboth Beach, died Friday, April 10, 1998, in the Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
They were born to Robert and Angelita Knox.
They are survived by their parents of Rehoboth Beach; two brothers, Malik Jarvis at home; and R'Moni Knox of Dover; maternal grandparents, Doris and Aubrey Jarvis of Dover; paternal grandparents, Juanita and Andrew Knox of Harbeson.
Burial will be private.
Arrangements by the Miller Funeral Service, Millsboro.
Dorothea Agnes Green-Smith, 88
PHILADELPHIA - Dorothea Agnes Green-Smith, affectionately known as 'Granny' of Philadelphia, died Saturday, March 28, 1998. She was 88.
Mrs. Smith was born in 1910, in Charles County, Md., the daughter of the late Paul and Julia Green.
She was educated in the Catholic School System in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Smith was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Church for many years. She was best known for her sense of humor. Everyone she came in contact with, she made laugh. Dorothea was determined to vote in every election. This past November, she was awarded Honorary Committee Person for her dedication and determination.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Smith, and one daughter, Julia Smith-Massey.
She is survived by a son, Vincent Smith of Philadelphia; 10 grandchildren, Bernard of Norristown, Pa., Zachary of Georgetown, Del., Dwight of Marlton, N.J., Wayne of Dover, Del., Bernadette of Philadelphia, Agnes of Philadelphia, Vernard of Texas, Verneal of Dover, and Brenda and Darryl, both of Philadelphia; 17 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Gladys Green of Philadelphia; one niece, Ruth Brown of Philadelphia; three nephews, Horace Brown, Ralph and Joe Green, all of Philadelphia, and a host of great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent's R.C. Church, 109 E. Price St., Philadelphia, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.
A precious one from us has part
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our hearts
Which never can be filled.
God saw the road was getting rough
The hills too hard to climb
He Gently closed her eyes
And whispered 'Peace Be Thine'. Sorrowfully Submitted,
The Family
Ethel D. Urian, 86
SMYRNA - Ethel D. Urian of Smyrna died Monday, March 30, 1998, in Capitol Health Care Services, Dover. She was 86.
Mrs. Urian was born in 1911, near Leipsic, the daughter of the late William T. and Daisey Dickerson David.
She was the secretary for Asbury United Methodist Church in Smyrna for several years and was also a lifelong active member of the church and the Harvey C. Jones Bible Study Class. She was a member of the 20th Century Club in Smyrna and a volunteer at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill near Smyrna.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982.
She is survived by two sons, John W. Urian of Thurmont, Md., and David R. Urian of Bethany Beach; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Service will be at noon Saturday at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 22-24 East Mt. Vernon Street, Smyrna.
Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main St., Smyrna.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 330 Smyrna, DE 19977.
