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Posted By: GenealogyBuff Beatrice Reed
Beatrice Reed, of Smyrna, died Thursday, July 25, 2002 in the Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 71.
Mrs. Reed owned and operated the B&J restaurant in Clayton from 1967-1979.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Robert Shockley and Sarah Fasbenner; two sisters, Doris Davis and Betty Frey; a stepson, Donald Reed; and her husband, Jesse Reed, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Naylor of Townsend; three stepsons, Roger Reed, Jesse Reed and Richard Reed; two brothers, William Shockley and Robert Shockley, Jr., both of Elkton, Md.; a sister, Jean Davis of Newark; 12 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services were held July 29 in the Daniels and Hutchison Funeral Home, Middletown.
Interment was in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
Cara Alyss Tamosaitis
Cara Alyss Tamosaitis, of Laurel, died as a result of a car accident Friday, July 26, 2002. She was 14.
Cara was a student of Delmar High School. She was getting ready to enter ninth grade.
She was a member of junior honor society and has been active in cheerleading since the age of seven. She was voted "Most School Spirited" by her eighth-grade class this past year. Cara loved animals and fashion.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Laren Tamosaitis; and her grandfather, Moses M. DeBord, Sr.
She is survived by her mother, Terry Tamosaitis Rodenbaugh; a father, John Rodenbaugh, Jr.; two sisters, Amber Tamosaitis and Valerie Rodenbaugh; a brother, John Rodenbaugh, Jr.; her grandparents, Paige "Granny" DeBord of Saltville, Va., Johnny and Flo Tamosaitis of Laurel, Rosalie Chamberlin of Salisbury, Md., Robert and Nancy Rodenbaugh of Lewes and Joan L. Rodenbaugh of Wilmington; a great-grandmother, Beulah "Boo-Boo" Slate of Saltville; many aunts, uncles, and cousins including, Mack, Julie, Lil' Mack, Mike and Jessica DeBord, Mark, Ashleigh and Vanessa DeBord, Jennifer, Phil, Norman, Brandon, Brandy, Lil' Phil, Amanda and Jason Adkins, Velvet, Whitney and Dutch Rizer, Rodney and Brandon Paul Tamosaitis, Dana Chamberlin, Darren and Lee Bloodsworth, Mike and Suzanne Brumbley, Mark, Rhonda and Benjamin Brumbley, Timmy, Debbie, Mitchell, Amanda, Eugene Brumbley and Timothy Brumbley, Jr.
Services were held July 30 in Laurel Wesleyan Church, Laurel.
Interment was in St. Stephen's Cemetery Park, Delmar.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Jessica DeBord Hospital Fund, c/o Bank of Delmarva, State St., Delmar, MD 21875, or to Wicomico County Humane Society, 5130 Citation Dr., Salisbury, MD 21804.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Home, Delmar.
James A. Oden
He was born in Upper Marlboro, Md. on March 31, 1931.
Mr. Oden was a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1977 with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was stationed at many locations during his military career, including Texas He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Annie J. Oden, at home; a son, James A. Oden Jr., of Anchorage, Alaska; two daughters, Ronda V. Oden, of Dover; and Anita L. Butler and her husband Joseph, of Forestville, Md.; a brother, John Forbes, of Lanham, Md.; a sister, Margaret Forbes, of Lanham, Md.; a brother-in-law, Charles W. Parker, of Geneva, N.Y. Services and burial were private.
Col. Rayvon Burleson
Born in Albemarle, N.C. in 1920, he graduated from Albemarle High School and enlisted in the United States Army in October 1941. While in the Army, he attended Davidson College. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1944 and received his pilot wings in 1945. During his 30-year military career, Colonel Burleson served as a transport, bomber, helicopter and test pilot.
Colonel Burleson's initial flying duty consisted of coastal bomber patrol in the Pacific Northwest at the end of World War II. When the National Security Act of 1947 created the United States Air Force, Colonel Burleson transitioned to its ranks and joined the Strategic Air Command, flying the B-36 Peacemaker intercontinental bomber. After the retirement of the B-36, Colonel Burleson transferred to the Military Air Transport Service, flying various aircraft including the C-54, C-124, C-97, C-121 and C-123. Colonel Burleson was an intregal part of the Air Force transition to the C-133 Globemaster and helped to activate two squadrons at Dover Air Force Base. He served as one of the C-133's turboprop test pilots, becoming the 5th aircraft commander to be checked out in the aircraft and also flew weather tests in the aircraft at Wright-Patterson AFB. For the C-133 program, Colonel Burleson served as pilot, flight commander, chief pilot and squadron commander. He also served as chief of Aircrew Standardization from 1960-1968.
In 1968, Colonel Burleson reported to the 7th Air Force in Saigon, Republic of Vietnam. There he served two tours as the Director of Rescue and Commander, 3rd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group. He was responsible for the recovery of all aircrews shot down by hostile action.
In 1969, Colonel Burleson returned to Dover AFB, where he retired in 1970. During his career, Colonel Burleson was awarded the Legion of Merit Air Medal (multiple awards), the Air Force Commendation medal, and various other unit and campaign awards.
After retirement, he worked as a corporate pilot for Indoor Tennis International before joining the Foundation for Airbourne Relief. This job consisted of flying food and medical supplies to remote, famine-stricken areas of Bangladesh. He flew various aircraft in this job including the C-130, H-47 and Lake Amphibian. In 1973, Colonel Burleson returned to Delaware where he served as chief pilot for Diamond Aviation in Cheswold. The following year, he became the first Delaware State Aeronautics Administrator, a position he held from 1974-1990. During his 16-year career, he was responsible for updating civil airports throughout the state and oversaw the building of the Civil Air Terminal at Dover AFB.
After his retirement in 1990, Colonel Burleson's love of flying continued as he could be seen flying his various civil aircraft all over the state.
His wife, Sibyl Lowder Burleson, preceded him in death in 1984.
He was one of nine children of Lee and Bess Burleson and is survived by a brother, Ernest L. Burleson of Concord, N.C.; and two sisters, Louise Caseman of Atlanta, Ga. and Maxine Tucker of Albemarle, N.C. Also surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth B. Morris of Bowers Beach, and Lucinda B. Novotny of Smyrna and Nags Head, N.C.; and two grandchildren, LT (junior grade) Robert Burleson Novotny, a naval aviator stationed at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and Jane Lowder Novotny, a student at the University of North Carolina He will be especially missed by his fellow "N92 Airport Bums" at Summit Airport in Middletown.
A memorial service for Colonel Burleson will be held at Summit Airport on Oct. 11, at 4:30 p.m. as part of "Summit Aviation's Celebration of Flight 1903-2003", where his T-6 Texan Warbird, one of two remaining Tuskegee Airmen advanced trainers, will be on display.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Colonel Burleson's memory to the following organizations: The C-133 Fund, AMC Museum Foundation, Box 02050, Dover AFB, DE 19902; or to the Scholarship Fund of the John Porter Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., c/o Mrs. Nettye Evans, 138 Turner Drive, Dover, DE 19904.
Mamie Cook Franklin
She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley E. Franklin, who died in 1965.
Mrs. Franklin is survived by her daughter, Stella Neighbors of Middletown; her son, Carl Franklin of Zephyrhills, Fla.; four grandchildren; and a great grandchild.
Services will be private. Burial will be in Walkers Chapel Cemetery in Walkers Chapel, Ala., next to her husband.
Edward L. Ratledge
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay, his sister, Katherine, and his brother, Bill.
Ed was a lifelong Delawarean although he lived in Florida His adult life began in the crucible of World War II as a US Army artillery officer for almost the entire Pacific campaign. He was a charter member of the "Greatest Generation." Ed also served his country during the Korean conflict. Ed joined Sun Oil and spent his professional life with that company. His work took him to far-flung places around the world but always back to Delaware.
He and Kay had an enduring relationship; they were partners and pals. They share among many things a love of the water and boating in Florida In retirement, Ed and Kay spent the winter years in Sarasota, Fla., but they would never head south until the Blue Hen's season was complete.
Ed is survived by his nephew Edward C. Ratledge, of Newark; and nieces Anne E. Rosenberger, of Landenberg, Pa., and Robin Lynn Cannatelli of Dagsboro. Ed also leaves behind Pete Ratledge and all of his family along Ratledge Road in Townsend. Ed will also be missed by his many friends and neighbors.
Services will be held at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Sharpley, at noon on Thursday, July 24 where friends may call after 11 a.m.
Interment will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, he would greatly appreciate any contribution you wish to make to the Ratledge Family Fund, University of Delaware, Development Office, Academy Building, in Newark, 19716-0701.
Edward V. Startt
Mr. Startt was born December 3, 1921 in Middletown. He was the son of James S. Startt and Martha Allen Startt. He attended Middletown High School and was an Army Veteran of WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an HVAC technician with Glazer Brothers in Wilmington. He was a past President of the Union for Air-Mod Corporation in Dover. He was a Life member of Forty & Eight, the VFW Post #8801 of Clayton, The American Legion Post #25 of Middletown, The Disabled American Veterans, and Moose Lodge #2046.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph G. Startt of Smyrna, and a stepbrother, Howard Chadwick of Smyrna.
He is survived by one son, Eugene V. Startt and his wife Charlotte, of Hartly, one daughter, Beverly Hurd, and her husband John of Smyrna, a stepson, James Eugene Gove and his wife Phyllis, with whom he had lived with in Larimore, N.D., seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held August 4, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Chesapeake City road, in Bear.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Legion Post #25, P. O. Box 70, Middletown, DE, 19709.
Richard H. Lester Sr.
Well known for his expertise as an agriculturalist, Mr. Lester was associated with the Delaware branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service (ASCS) for 13 years, serving as chairman of the ASCS Committee for 5 years and as executive director of the ASCS for eight years. Among his other professional affiliations, he was a member of the Grange for 40 years and a member of Agway, Inc. for 30 years.
A leader in his community, Mr. Lester was politically active at both the state and federal level. Locally, he was a member of the Delaware City Lions Club for 30 years, serving as president from 1979 to 1980. He was a Melvin Jones Fellow and a past chairman and life member of the Sight and Hearing Committee. He was a member of Jackson Lodge No. 19 AF & AM for 55 years, a member of St. Georges United Methodist Church, and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Delaware City, where he had served on the board of directors. From 1968 to 1973, he served on the New Castle Gunning Bedford School Board.
A gifted athlete from his youth, Mr. Lester enjoyed many sports throughout his life, including baseball, football and golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude N. and Eleanor Hance Lester; and two brothers, Claude E. Cobby Lester and Earl J. Lester.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Nedra F. Hickman Lester; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Richard Dick H. Lester Jr. of Wyoming, Jaymes Jay B. and Deborah Lester of Middletown and Gordon B. and Lou Ann Lester of Bear; a stepson and a stepdaughter-in-law, James K. Jr. and June Murphy of Lewes; a sister-in-law, Helen Lester of Georgetown; seven grandsons and three granddaughters-in-law, Todd and Kristi Lester, Christopher and Meghan Leste, Paul and Jacqui Lester, Ryan Lester, Kyle Lester, Scott Lester and Craig Lester; two step-grandsons and a step-granddaughter-in-law, James Murphy and Kevin and Tabitha Murphy; and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on July 24 in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle.
Interment will follow in the adjoining memorial park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4133, Delaware City, DE 19706.
Anne Crossland Lawrence
Mrs. Lawrence was born on Dec. 8, 1926, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Unger.
She was a real estate broker with Century 21 and previously owned Wilson Wilcox Realty in Middletown.
Mrs. Lawrence was a member of the Delaware T s, 3M s Society, the National Association of Realtors, Delaware Farm Bureau and the Townsend Immanuel United Methodist Church where she held numerous positions over the years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Raymond Crossland in April of 1968, and Amos Lawrence in October of 2002.
She is survived by a son, Charles H. Chuck Workman III and his companion, Cheryl; two daughters and a son-in-law, Ruth Neff and Elizabeth Libby and Dave Colwell; a stedaughter and a stepson-in-law, Cheryl and Bill Shields; a stepson, Roy Lawrence; her grandchildren, Charles H. Chip Workman IV and his companion, Rhiannon, Wyatt Neff, Les Federer and Stephanie Federer; and step-grandsons, Sean Lawrence and Dan Lawrence.
Funeral services were held on July 21 at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown.
Interment was be in Townsend Cemetery.
The family requests memorial contributions to the 3 M s Society, Townsend United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 60, Townsend, DE 19734-0060.
Letitia A. Letty Abel
Mrs. Abel was born on Jan. 12, 1913, in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Harry and Amelia (Martin) Lane.
She lived in Philadelphia for 92 years, moving to Middletown in 2005 to be with her son and daughter-in-law.
While living in Philadelphia, she was a member of St. Laurentius Church and St. Anne s Senior Center. Following her move to Middletown, she attended the M.O.T. Jean Birch Senior Center and St. Joseph Parish.
Mrs. Abel possessed a wonderful passion for helping others. For more than 50 years she enjoyed being a part of the Philadelphia political scene and never waivered from voicing her opinion. Strong-willed and committed, she took great pride in her role as an advocate for providing assistance to seniors and volunteered many tireless hours as a committee member for P.A.C.E., which provided assistance to senior centers. Although she was outspoken, she will always be remembered as a loving, caring, kind hearted and generous person who always made friends wherever she traveled. When she wasn t working or helping others she loved visiting the casinos.
In addition to her parents, Letty was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Abel in 1993; two brothers, Henry Lane and George Lane; and a special grandson, Brian Abel.
She leaves to cherish her many fond memories to two sons, George Abel and his wife, Geri, of Middletown, and William Abel of Philadelphia; three granddaughters, Joanne, Sue Ann and Theresa; and a grandson, William.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Broadmeadow Health Care and to Delaware Hospice, Inc., for the wonderful care and assistance given to Mrs. Abel and her family.
Funeral services were held July 23 at St. Francis Xavier Church (Old Bohemia), Church Road, Warwick, Md.
Interment will be held at a later date in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Willow Grove, Pa.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph Parish Building Fund, P. O. Box 630, Middletown, DE 19709-0630; or St. Laurentius Church, 1648 E. Berks St., Philadelphia, PA 19125.
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