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Collins, John
Conwell, James
Coverdale, Wesley
Creamer, Maude
Creamer, Simpson
Darby, Amelia
Darby, James
Davidson, George R
Davidson, Ronda
Davidson, Sallie
Draper, Susan
Dutton, Peter
Ellingsworth, Elizabeth
Ellingsworth, William
Fearing, Lydia
Fisher, John
Fowler, Elizabeth
Fowler, William
Frantz, Louise
Goslee, Samuel
Green, Lucy
Hall, Eliza
Holland, John
Hunter, Lysle
Irwin, A Wallace
Isaacs, Margaret

Atkins, George

Atkins, Mary Emma

Atkins, Sherman

Sherman B. Atkins, the three year old son of Mr. Rowland Atkins, died on Sunday morning of inflammation of the brain. The funeral obsequies will be solemnized today, Wednesday, the Rev. J. A. Weigand will officiate assisted by the Revs. B. W. Kindly and J. H. Ellegood. Interment will take place in the M. E. Cemetery.

Atkins, Thomas

Thomas J. Atkins, senior member of the undertaking firm of Thomas J. Atkins & Son, died at his home on Union street, north, on Wednesday evening, aged 89 years, 4 months and 11 days. Funeral services were held at his late residence on Monday afternoon by the Rev. R. T. Coursey and his remains deposited in the Adkins vault in the M. E. Cemetery, over which the deceased has spent so much time and attention in building. Three daughters, Mrs. Emma Davidson, and the Misses Annie and Clara Atkins and two sons, Messrs. D. T. and J. Roland Atkins, all of Milton, survive him. He has also two brothers living, P. Page Atkins, of Milton and Rev. John Atkins, of Nashville, Tenn.

Baker, Neva

Neva J. Baker, 83, of Milton passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at home. She was born in Milton, the daughter of the late William M. and Amanda M. (Campbell) Crouch.
She graduated from Milton High School, Class of 1949, and was the salutatorian.
She was a bookkeeper for Swift Company in Georgetown for three years, Draper Canning Company in Milton for four years and Reed Trucking Company in Milton for 36 years.
She was a member of Goshen U.M. Church, Goshen U.M. Women, Milton Century Club, Milton Senior Center and The Piece Makers Quilt Guild of Milford. She was a founding member of Friends of the Milton Public Library, serving as treasurer for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira R. “Dick” Baker; and brother, Daniel Crouch.
She is survived by her children, Donna Schirmer of Milton, Karen H. Wyatt and her husband Dale of Tavares, Fla. and I. Richard Baker and wife Christie of Dover; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after noon.
Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.

Barker, Charles

Barker, Ella

Barnes, Francis

Mrs. Francis Barnes, of Milton, died last Saturday, Sept. 6, in the Beebe Hospital, Lewes, after a short illness. She was born at Milton, daughter of James P. and Eliza Clifton Leonard. She is survived by two brothers, William Leonard of Philadelphia and George H. Leonard of Milton. Funeral services were held at the Reed funeral home Wednesday afternoon, in charge of the Rev. Milton Elliott, pastor of Grace Methodist Church. Interment was in Methodist Cemetery.

Baynum, Ann

Mrs. Ann Baynum died at her home on Broad street early on Monday morning, aged 79 years. The funeral was held at her late residence on Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. McCready and interment made in the M. E. cemetery by J. R. Atkins.

Betts, James

James Alfred Betts, one of Milton's best known citizens died at his home on Union Street on Friday morning after several months of ilness. Age 79.
Funeral services were held at his late home on Monday afternoon. Rev. D. K. Sturgis, pastor of M. P. Church having charge of services and internment was made at Oddfellows Cemetery.
Mr. Betts leaves besides his wife, one daughter Lolita Betts of Milton.
Up to 2 years ago the deceased took an active part in town affairs. Serving on the town council several terms. He was a trustee of Milton M. P. Church and a member of that organization for many years.
--Milford Chronicle, 23 May 1930

Black, Samuel

Samuel Black, the infant child of Mr. Joseph L. Black, died on Friday morning, of pneumonia, aged about one year. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. T. R. Creamer officiating, and burial made in the M. E. Cemetery.

Blocksom, Mary

The dying request of Miss Mary Blocksom, of Milton, who died this month, was: that she should be buried by the side of her mother. In order to do so, the grave of her deceased brother's (David Blocksom) wife's grave had to be opened, which person had been buried twenty-seven years. The clothing was still intact and the slipper shoes almost perfect, as well as a gold ring which was left upon her person when buried shone bright.

Brittingham, John

Brown, Mona

Mona W. Brown passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Milford Center. Mona was born and raised in Owenton, Ky. daughter of the late John and Maggie (Stafford) Wash. She lived in Owenton until moving Milton in the 1950's. Mona was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family, enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an avid reader. She was also a member of McColley's Chapel. In addition to her parents, Mona was preceded in death by her husband, Knoulton "Junior" Brown, Jr., in 1996; and her three siblings, Margaret James, Allen Brooks Wash, and Patsy Sherman. She is survived by two children, Bonnie B. Smith and husband Richard, and Dwayne A. Brown and wife Pauline, all of Milton; two grandchildren, Dana and Ty Brown; a brother, James "Jimmy" Wash and wife Shirley, of Owenton, Ky.; her grand dog, Ammo; and a host of extended family and friends. A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, with visitation after 11 a.m. Burial will in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton. Flowers are accepted or contributions can be made to McColley's Chapel, 7 S. King Street, Georgetown, Del 19947.

Bryan, Mary

Mrs. Mary C. Bryan died on Monday aged _8 years, 2 months and 21 days. Funeral service will be held at her late residence this day, Wednesday, by the Rev. T. R. Creamer, and her burial will take place in the M. E. Cemetery. Mrs. Bryan was one of eleven children, two of whom died in early life, and the remaining nine lived to grow up and Mary, she is the last of these, but one: a brother, Mr. Edward Willey, yet remains, the last and only survivor of the flock. D. A. C.

Bullock, Christine

Christine Bullock, 81, of Milton, passed away Monday, July 3, 2006, at the home of her nephew in Milford.
Mrs. Bullock was born in Somerset, Ky., daughter of the late John P. and Madie Mounts Bullock.
She was a seamstress for the Milford Manufacturing Co. for 40 years.
She enjoyed coin collecting, playing bingo and solving word search puzzles.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Freddie Bullock and BeEler Howard Bullock; and a sister, Alice Mae Betts.
She is survived by a sister, Irene B. Hill of Milton; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 7, in the Chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton., where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton. Arrangements by Short Funeral Services, Milton.

Burton, Lizzie

BURTON - On Wednesday morning of typhoid pneumonia, Miss Lizzie Burton, daughter of Wm. E.[?] Burton, at Millsboro, Del., aged about 15 years.

Cade, Mary

Mrs. Mary Cade, widow of the late Captain John Cade, died at her home on North Union street at noon Monday. Mrs. Cade was Milton's oldest resident, being 87 years of age. She leaves two sons and three daughters: Mr. David W. Cade and Archie Cade of New York. Mrs. Lida Lilly of Lewes, Mrs. Jennie Lofland of California, and Miss Lillian Cade of Milton. Funeral services were held at her late residence on Thursday by Rev. H. E. Reed, and interment made in the M. E. Cemetery by J. R. Atkins, funeral director.

Calhoun, James

James P. Calhoun Sr. of Milton died of cancer Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997, in his home. He was 76.
Mr. Calhoun was a truck driver and assistant shop manager for Draper King Cole for several years, and retired in 1996.
He was a member of the Seaford Moose Lodge and an avid stock-car-racing fan.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gaynell Coker Calhoun, in 1991.
He is survived by four daughters, Laura Ann Brown and Sherry Reed, both of Milton, Brenda Bowden of Georgetown and Dawn Harrison of Seaford; three sons, James P. Calhoun Jr. of South Carolina, George "Eddie" Calhoun of Milton and Ronnie E. Calhoun of Cheswold; two stepdaughters, Martha Heck of Milton and Linda Reibsome of Milford; three stepsons, Jerry Owens and Terry Owens, both of Lewes, and Ray Owens of Millsboro; two sisters, Elizabeth Hopkins and Ruth Smith, both of Milton; 13 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Short Funeral Services, Federal Street, Milton, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
--Delaware State News, Dover

Carey, Anne

Carey, Frank

Carey, R Davis

Carey, Sarah J

Carey, Theodore

Clifton, James A

James Albert Clifton, 51, of Bridgeville, Delaware died on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, Delaware. James was born in Milford, Delaware on February 24, 1963 to the late Elmer G. and Betty Mae Rogers Clifton.
He was an avid sportsman, skilled handyman, enjoyed cooking, gardening, going to auctions and he loved to spend time with his family. James had a good and giving heart who would help anybody in need.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harley A. Rogers. He is survived by his companion of 25 years, Nancy Jaroszewski of Bridgeville; three children and spouses, a grandson, brother, grandmother, aunt and many other extended family.
Interment was at the Oakley Church and Cemetery, Oakley Rd, Ellendale, DE.

Collins, James

Collins, John

Conwell, James

Coverdale, Wesley

Creamer, Maude

Creamer, Simpson

Darby, Amelia

Darby, James

Davidson, George R

Davidson, Ronda

Ronda C. Davis, formerly of Mt. Airy, N.C., passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at her home. Ronda was born on Jan. 31, 1955 in Elkin, N.C. She was the daughter of the late William and Anna Belle Pilkington Moore.
She was employed as a CNA with Surry Friends Seniors in Mt. Airy for 20 years, leaving that position due to declining health. Ronda loved reading her Bible. She cherished the special times spent with her family especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Dean Davis; and her brother, Thomas R. Moore. She is survived by three sons and their families, two sisters and their families, six grandchildren and several nephews.
Burial will be held in the Oakley Cemetery in Ellendale, Delaware.

Davidson, Sallie

Draper, Susan

Dutton, Peter

Ellingsworth, Elizabeth

Ellingsworth, William

Fearing, Lydia

Fisher, John

Fowler, Elizabeth

Fowler, William

Frantz, Louise

Goslee, Samuel

Green, Lucy

Hall, Eliza

Holland, John

Hunter, Lysle

Irwin, A Wallace

Isaacs, Margaret

Johnson, Alfred

Johnson, Ida

Johnson, Thomas

Johnson, William

Jones, Charles

Kimmey, Fannie

Kimmey, James

Lacey, Frank

Lacey, William

Lank, Hannah

Lank, Sarah

Lank, William

Lost at sea as Captain of the "James Satterthwaite" along with his brother, William P. LANK
The schooner "James Satterthwaite" was built at Milton in 1860,and was a large 2 master vessel.
In late December of 1883, it sailed from Wilmington, De., with a cargo of fertilizer for Wilmington, N.C. On the night of January 8, 1884, it was recorded that a strong southeast gale, accompanied by heavy seas existed on the coast of N.C. It is suspected that the ship floundered during that storm and disappeared with all hands aboard.

Leonard, Eliza

Lofland, Mary

Magee, Mary C

Manship, Albert

Marker, Annie

Mason, Mary H

Morris, Charles

Morris, Joseph

Morris, Mary

Polk, Elizabeth

Ponder, James

James W. Ponder, 74-year-old prominent Sarasota county pioneer, died Sunday at his summer home at Ventnor, N. J. He was a son of Governor James Ponder of Delaware, and came to Sarasota in 1911. He was chairman of the Manatee County commission in 1921 when Sarasota became a separate county.
--The Tampa Morning Tribune (Tampa, Florida, USA), Wednesday, February 11, 1942, p. 2.

Ponder, Sallie

Powell, Pauline

Pauline Emily West Powell, age 83, of Selbyville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
She was born Feb. 25, 1928, in Frankford, daughter of the late, Elmer and Emma (Banks) West.
Pauline was a devoted and loving mother to all who graced her door. She will be missed and remembered by many.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ollie C. Powell; grandson, S.Sgt. Walter Cohee, III; her sisters, Agnes Melson, Madeline Hickman, Marcella Corby and Mattie Vickers; and her ex-husband, Ollie R. Powell.
Pauline is survived by her children, Jeanne Cohee and her husband Walt, Jr. of Mardela Springs, Md., and Alvin Powell and his wife Coralee of Ocean Pines, Md.; a foster daughter, Courtney Davis of Baltimore, Md.; grandchildren, Ollie C. Powell of Ocean City, Md., Kris and Heather Cohee of Mardela Springs, Md., Stacy and Eileen Powell of New Jersey, Kelly and Peter Varney of Salisbury, Md. and Nora Sue Powell of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Christy Lathie and Marina Cohee of Mardela Springs, Md., Bradley Sherman, Lilly and Mathew Varney of Salisbury, Md., Owen Powell of North Carolina, Rhyan and Hunter Powell of Virginia and Morgan Powell of New Jersey. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews in Delaware and North Carolina.
A funeral service will be noon, Saturday, Sept. 24, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher Street, Frankford, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Banks Family Cemetery in Millville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Pauline's memory to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Prettyman, Hannah

Prettyman, Margaret

Primrose, George

Accidental Drowning. We learn from private sources that while the Schooner Benj. T. Biggs was crossing Hatteras shoals during the severe weather on the night of the 1st instant, a seaman named Primrose, was found to be missing. He had been sent into the lee fore rigging to set the side light and, it is supposed, lost his hold in descending and fell overboard. The deceased was aged about 22 years, and of a good and well-known family in the State of Delaware.
--The New Berne Daily Times (New Bern, North Carolina) 10 November, 1872, Page 1, Column 2

Primrose, Maggie

Primrose, Theodore

Reed, Viva

Robins, Amanda

Smith, Samuel

Smithers, Mary

Thayer, Oliver

Oliver P. Thayer, 79, of Milton, passed away Friday Oct. 10, 2011, at Christiana Medical Center.
Oliver was born in Wilmington, the son of the late Howard and Laura (Oscar) Thayer. At the age of 18, he began living with the Martin Black family in Milton and was an aide to the family until his death. He enjoyed doing outdoor tasks and gardening. Oliver had also worked in the Housekeeping Department for Beebe Medical Center for 24 years, retiring several years ago. He was a member of the Eagle's Nest Fellowship Church in Milton.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his foster family: Martin, Jane and J.L. Black and Herman Black.
His survivors include his caretaker's family: Candy Jennings and children Buddy, Robert, Jean and Debbra; friends Pat Netz, Bill Jennings and Duane Wingrove; one sister, Frances Hughes of California; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton where friends may call one hour prior. Burial will be in Goshen M.E. Cemetery, Milton. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Eagle's Nest Fellowship Church, 26633 Zion Church Road, Milton, DE 19968.

Vaughn, Clara

Vent, Nancy

Viereck, Mrs William

Walls, Elizabeth

Walls, Infant

Walls, Nehemiah

Warren, Ralph

Welch, John B

Wells, Henry

Wells, Henry Hill- He died in the neighborhood of Philada on Sep 1, 1794 at 9:30 am and was enterred in the burial grounds of the people called Quakers in the City of Philadelphia on the same day he died.

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