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Hilda Jones Walker 1906-1983
Contributed by Paul Johnson 21 Jun 2003
8 Sep 1983
Note: Daughter of George Jones & Miranda Douglas

Hilda J. Walker, 77, of RD 1, Bridgeton-Salem Pike died Monday in Salem County Memorial Hospital. Born in Salem, she had attended Quinton Township schools and was a member of the Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church in Quinton.

She was formerly employed at Seabrook Farms and Heinze Co. and more recently operated a nursing home on the Bridgeton-Salem Pike.

She is survived by three sons, LeRoy Jones of Vineland, Martin Jones of Bridgeton and Carl Webb of California; two daughters, Doris Tunis of Bridgeton and Romona Pierce of Millville; two brothers, Georgie Jones and Layton Jones, Jr., both of Bridgeton; two sisters, Anna Hayes of Salem and Carrie May Cuff of Quinton; 17 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday at noon from the Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, Bridgeton-Salem Pike, Quinton. Interment will be made in Fernwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Saturday morning one hour prior to the services at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lively Funeral Home.

 

Louisa Bond Wallace ~1862-1917
Notes:
Birth - 1862; Death: Apr. 21, 1917
Contributed by Debbie Pierce via John C. Carter

WALLACE - In Bridgeton, N.J., April 21, 1917, Louisa Wallace, wife of Frank L. Wallace, aged 54 years.

Relatives, friends and Ionic Chapter No. 15, O. E. S., are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 37 Academy street, on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services at Mt. Zion Church at 2 o'clock. Interment at Broad Street Cemetery.


Mary Ellen Wallace ~1910-1998

Mary Ellen ''Splow'' Wallace of Millsboro died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, in the Harrison House, Georgetown. She was 88.  Mrs. Wallace was born in Millsboro, daughter of the late Luther B. and Alice Jackson Norwood.

She had been an Elementary School Teacher at the Glassboro Elementary School, Glassboro, N.J., retiring in the early 1970s, then moving back to Millsboro.  Mrs. Wallace was a member of the Millsboro Seventh-Day-Adventist Church, Millsboro.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Wallace.  She is survived by a sister-in-law, Janie Norwood of Millsboro, and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Millsboro Seventh-Day-Adventist Church, Rd. 308 East of Millsboro.  Friends may call 7-9 p.m. at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro.    

 

Valetta Mae Umble Waller 1930-2007

Valetta Mae Umble Waller, 77 of Bridgeton died peacefully early Friday morning September 7, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Sistersville, >West Virginia, she had been in failing health for the past six months.  Born in Pennsylvania on Apr. 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Roderick, and the wife of Edward Waller.

Mrs. Waller was employed with the former Val Mode Lingerie for over fifteen years and had previously been employed with Owens >Illinois>. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved spending time with her best friend “Lucy”.

She is survived by her husband Edward Waller, two daughters Sherry Brogden of Sistersville, West Virginia, and Julie Cuff of Hopewell Township two sisters Shirley Naples of Vineland, and Sheila Brown of Dillner, Pennsylvania, five grandchildren, Lynette Lavoie, Dawn Smith, Derek Lavoie, Matthew Cuff, and Chelsea Cuff, five great grandchildren, Brianna Messier, Scott Lavoie, Faith Lavoie, Logan Smith, and Macey Smith.  Mrs. Waller was predeceased by one son E. Scott Waller.

Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Monday morning September 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave. Bridgeton, >NJ. The interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Friends may call on Sunday evening September 9, 2007 at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and again Monday morning one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made in care of Journey Hospice 314 Wells St. Sistersville, West Virginia 26175.


Delores A. Dean Walsh ~1940-1997

1.  Obituary: Delores A. "Dee" Walsh (nee  Dean), 57, of Bridgeton died Monday afternoon at home following an extended illness.  A lifetime Bridgeton resident, daughter of Ralph and Lucy Jackson Dean of Hopewell Township the last six years she had worked for the  City of Bridgeton.  For the past three years she had been the city's Registrar of Vital Statistics.  Prior to working for the city,  she was employed for six years by Charles Veale Used Cars and before that had been the manager of the Best Western in  Vineland.

She was a 1959 graduate of Bridgeton High School and was a former  member of First Baptist Church in Bridgeton. In her youth she was active with the county 4-H program.

 Surviving in addition to her parents are a daughter, Deana Spindler of Bridgeton;  a sister, Rosemary Cliff of Upper Deerfield Township; and a brother, David Michael Dean of Hopewell Township.  She was predeceased by a brother, Ralph J. "Sonny" Dean, earlier this year.

The Rev. Barry Whetstone will officiate at services at 2 p.m. Friday in the Freitag Funeral Home, 137 W Commerce St., Bridgeton, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park.  

2  Death Notice:  WALSH -- of 69 Wayne Road, Bridgeton  on Monday, December. 29, 1997. Delores A. "Dee" Walsh (nee Dean), age 57 years, mother of  Deana Spindler, daughter of Ralph and Lucy Jackson Dean and sister of Rosemary Cliff, David Michael Dean and  the late Ralph J. "Sonny" Dean.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services without further notice from the Frietag Funeral Home, Commerce Street, Bridgeton on Friday, January 2, 1998 at 2 p.m.  The interment will be made at Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township.  Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday afternoon one hour prior to the services.   Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Landis Avenue and Orchard Road, Vineland, New Jersey  08360.

 

Amanda Jackson Waples 1903-1994
1 Jul 1994

Amanda Waples, 91, of ruralRehoboth Beach, died Thursday. June 23, 1994, of cancer at home.

Mrs. Waples, a homemaker, was a housekeeper for the J. Walsmith family in Rehoboth Beach, retiring about six years ago. She was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church,Rehoboth Beach.

Her husband, Augustus Waples, died in 1979. She is survived by two daughters, Gertrude Grinnage of Wilmington and Lillie M. Maull of Lewes; two sons, George E of Rehoboth Beach and Edward J. of Berlin, Md; a sister, Rachel Grinnage ofWilmington; 24 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 27, atMount Pleasant United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach. Burial was Tuesday, June 28, in Peoples Memorial Park, Midway. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice,Georgetown.

 

Augustus James 'Gus' Waples 1934-2005
19 Nov 2005

Augustus James "Gus" Waples, 71, of Rehoboth Beach died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in his home. Mr. Waples was born April 16, 1934, in Rehoboth Beach, son of the late Anna Mae and Hurley R. Sr. Waples.

He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a boiler operator. Mr. Waples was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Ishmael Mackey; a niece, Zelda Sample; and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Jones.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Waples of Rehoboth Beach; three sons and two daughters-in-law, William and Margurite Bright of Georgetown, Augustus J. and Denise Waples of Lewes and Illya H. Waples of Rehoboth Beach; three daughters and a son-in-law, Ursula M. Waters of Millsboro, Kim Dunton of Rehoboth Beach and Demporis M. and Tracey Jones of Lewes; four sisters and four brothers-in-law, Ada M. and Martin Burton of Rehoboth Beach, Irene N. and Elwood Morris of Rehoboth Beach, Emma E. and Thomas H. Harmon of Lewes and Martha M and William White of Lewes; a brother, Hurley R. Waples Jr. of Rehoboth Beach; a sister-in-law, Estella E. Waples of Rehoboth Beach; and a host of family, friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2 p.m. today in Trinity Faith Christian Center, Lewes, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Peoples Memorial Cemetery, Lewes. Arrangements by Young's Funeral Home, Milford.

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On April 16, 1934, God blessed Annie Mae Short Waples and Hurley Richard Waples with a son, Augustus James “Gus” Waples. Several family members often called him Gus, or Gussie, which he really loved. Gus attended Robert Elementary and Lewes Junior High. 

Immediately after leaving Lewes Junior High School, Gus went to work for the town of Rehoboth Beach and later worked for Jimmy Truitt. For years Gus worked in Louisiana, where he met and made many friends. He will be remembered by those he met because Gus was someone you would never forget. Gus’s last employment was with Perdue Poultry. In his younger years, he liked to hunt and take his rabbit dogs out to run at night. In his later years, he liked to fish.  Gus served in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge. He was also an active member of the American Legion.  In 1955, Gus and Elizabeth were united in holy matrimony. From their union they were blessed with seven children. 

Gus was preceded in death by his parents, and a great-grandson, Ishmael Monshae Hovington Mackey.  Gus leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Elizabeth; four daughters and one son-in-law, Demporis and Tracy Jones, Kim Dutton, Marilyn Nock and Ursula Waples; three sons and two daughters-in-law, William and Marguarit Bright, Augustus and Denise Waples and Illya Waples; 23 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Hurley and Estelle Waples; four sisters and four brothers-in-law, Ada and Martin Burton, Irene and Elwood Morris, Emma and Thomas Harmon, and Martha and William White; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.   

The family is grateful to God for Gus – a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a brother and a friend. We will cherish his memory until the very end.  The Waples family would like to thank each of you for your supportive contributions during our loss of our loved one, Augustus J. Waples Sr. on Nov. 12, 2005. We appreciate your prayers and kind words during our time of grief.



George Edward "Buck" Waples  ~1931-1995
23 Jun 1995

George Edward "Buck" Waples, 64, of Burton Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, died Saturday, June 17, 1995, of congestive heart failure at his son’s home in Rehoboth Beach.

Mr. Waples worked for the City of Rehoboth Beach since he was a teen-ager. He retired from the sewer department in 1970 because of declining health. He was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist in West Rehoboth where he was a member of its Se­nior and Men’s Charge choir.

He is survived by two sons. Kenneth Waters of Wilmington and Maurice E. Waples of Re­hoboth Beach; four daughters, Mary Glover of Wilmington, Althea Mann of Killeen, Texas, Sandra Purnell of Salisbury, N.J., and Deborah Brittingham of Lewes; a brother. Edward of Berlin, MD; two sisters, Gertrude Grinnage ofWilmington and Lillie M. “Tee” Maull of Lewes; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grand­children

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 22, atJohn Wesley United Methodist Church in Belltown. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 23, in People’s Memorial Park, Lewes

 

Olden W.S. Waples Sr.  1913-1998 

Olden W.S. Waples Sr. of Ellendale, DE, died of respiratory failure Thursday, July 24, 1998, in Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 84.  Mr. Waples was born in 1913, in Ellendale, the son of the late Robert Waples and Lydia J. Miller Waples.

He attended the Ellendale School District from grades one through eight.  Mr. Waples served in the United States Army for four years during World War II.  He worked as a truck driver for various companies.   Mr. Waples worked for the State Highway Department, retiring in 1986.  He also was a volunteer ambulance driver for the Ellendale Fire Company.  Mr. Waples was a lifelong member of the Ellendale Fire Company.

He was preceded in death by his wife Annie 'Miss Kitty' Harmon Waples in 1976, four brothers, Ollie Miller, Otto Miller, Norwood Causey, and Burl Pettyjohn; a granddaughter, Tammy Waples; and a very special and devoted friend, Lucille Smith.  He is survived by five daughters, the Rev. Jean W. Wylie and her husband Samuel of Milford, Diane E. Little of Dover, Annie M. Williams of Magnolia, Phyllis E. Hayes and her husband Stewart of Dover, and Linda J. Showell and her husband Greg of Milford; three sons, Olden Waples Jr. and his wife Dorothy of Felton, Robert Waples and his friend Vernetta Roach of Seaford, and John Waples of Ellendale; two brothers-in-law, Alfred Harmon of Milford, and Robert Pettyjohn of Ellendale; 11 grandchildren, Renee Shelton of Dover, Keith Little of Salt Lake City, Utah, William Williams Jr. of Ellendale, Crystal Hayes of Dover, Stewart '' B.J.'' Hayes of Dover, Kelly Waples of Felton, Michael Waples of Newark, Adrienne Duffy of Lincoln, Vonyette Aikens of Lincoln, Brandon Sharpe of Milford, and Jordan Showell of Milford; and four great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1 p.m. today at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church in Ellendale.  Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery, Slaughter Neck.  Arrangements by Youngs Funeral Homes, Milford.   Burial at SiloamAME Cemetery, Slaughter Beach, Sussex County, Delaware, USA

 

Douglas P. Ward 1913-1998

1.  Obituary: Douglas P. Ward, 85, of Upper Deerfield Township died Wednesday in South Jersey  Hospital--Bridgeton.

Born in Cheswold, Del., he was the son of the late Edward and Hattie Sammons Ward. He worked for 35 years at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. before retiring 20 years ago. He also worked at Seabrook Farms Co. for several years. He was a member of Colonial Riders Club, Owens-Illinois  Quarter Century Club and Owenized Bowling League.

 Surviving are his wife, Mary (nee Jackson); two daughters, Constance E. Brooks of Bridgeton and Paula J. Streets of Upper Deerfield; a granddaughter; and two grandsons.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Holly M. and a brother, Harold. The Rev. Franklin Stanley will officiate services at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Carll's Corner, where friends may call after 1:30 p.m.  Burial will be in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Township.

2.  Death Notice: Ward, Douglas P. -- Of Upper Deerfield Twp., Wednesday, November 5,  1998.  Age 85 years.  Husband of Mary Jackson Ward.  Father of Constance E. Brooks, Paula J. Streets and the late Holly M. Ward. Grandfather of Charisma N. Ward, Chip Streets & Brad Streets. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services without further notice from the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Bridgeton, NJ on Sunday afternoon, November 8 at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp, NJ.  Friends may call Sunday afternoon 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

Harold Ward 1910-1987
Contributed by Paul Johnson 24 Aug 2003

Harold Ward, 77, of Old Burlington Road, Upper Deerfield, formerly of RD 2, Elmer died at the home of his niece, Holly, on Monday. He had resided with his niece for the past seven months. He had been in declining health since Nov. 1985 and had been bedridden since leaving the hospital in March. Born in Kent Co., Cheswold, Del., son of the late Edward and Hattie Sammons Ward, he was the husband of the late Helen Saunders Ward. He had been a New Jersey resident for many years having lived in DeLair before moving to this area.

Mr. Ward was one of the first draftees to leave Bridgeton in the 1940s. He completed his year of service when Pearl Harbor was attacked and was immediately called back to active duty, serving with Fifth Army under Lt. General M. Clark.

Surviving are a brother, Douglas Ward of Upper Deerfield; three nieces, Connie Ridgeway, Paula Street and Holly; a great-niece and an aunt.

Services will be held at 8pm Thursday from the Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce St. Interment will be at 10am Friday in Fordville Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday after 6pm at the funeral home.

 

Helen Saunders Ward ~1904-1985
Newspaper obituaries contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5 Mar 2001, who notes, "Helen Saunders Ward, daughter of Harry Harmon & Elizabeth Harmon.  Helen's 1st husband was Hollie Saunders.  Elizabeth Harmon m Daniel Jackson 2 -- her children by Daniel were: John, Wilbert, Daniel Jr., Viola Jackson Lee, Mary Jackson Ward.  Helen's brother Fred really a Harmon, but always used Jackson."   Sat., July 27, 1985.

Helen Saunders Ward, 81, of Rd. 2, Old Burlington Road, Elmer.  She was born in Camden and has been an area resident for most of her life.

Mrs. Ward was a member of St. John United Methodist Church of Fordville and was a foster grandparent at the Vineland Developmental Center.  She also had attended South Avenue School.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Ward; a son, Hollie Harry Saunders of Sherman Oaks, Ca.; two daughters, Charlotte Carney of Elmer and Elsie Pierce of Millville; two brothers, Fred and John Jackson, both of Bridgeton; pre-deceased by two brothers, Wilbert and Daniel; one sister, Mary Ward of Bridgeton; pre-deceased by one sister, Viola Lee; one adopted son, Daniel Saunders of Elmer.

She also raised other children; Gary Hoover of Bridgeton; Vivian Johnson of Rosenhayn; John Torrence of Piscataway and Rodger Torrence, now deceased.  and nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 31, at 1 pm. at  Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce Street.  Friends may call Tuesday at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.  Burial will be in Broad Street Cemetery in Bridgeton.

 


Holly M. Ward 1948-1998
Newspaper obituaries contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5 Mar 2001

Holly M. Ward, 50, of Upper Deerfield Township died Saturday in South Jersey Hospital--Elmer.

Born in Bridgeton, the daughter of Douglas and Mary Jackson Ward of Upper Deer field, she had been a lifelong area resident.

Prior to retirement two years ago, she had worked for the Tyco Toy Co. in Mt. Laurel for 12 years. She was a member of the Bridgeton Assembly of God Church, the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indians, and the Colonial Riders Motorcycle Club.
Also surviving are a daughter, Charisma N. of Annapolis, Md.; two sisters, Constance E. Brooks of Bridgeton and Paula J. Streets of Upper Deerfield; and her companion, Joseph F. McQuilken.

The Rev. Fabian Kalapuch will officiate at services at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Carll's Corner, followed by burial in Laurel Lawn Cemetery, Upper Deerfield.  Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Pearl S. Gould Warfle
(Note by Rose Ridgeway 1/6/2000: This lady wrote her own obit, 2 weeks before she passed.

Pearl S. Gould Warfle ; the wife of Stacy Warfle; The daughter of the late Stephen S. and Arabella G. Gould, was born April 5, ---- in Gouldtown, N.J.

I have been a member of Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, Gouldtown, N.J. since a young girl.

I have been declining in health for the last six months.

The Scriptures in which I have found so much consolation since being a Christian and during my illness re: Psalm 18:2 "The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliver; my God, my strength ,in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower." Proverbs 3:6

"In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

On Thursday evening around 5:45 P.M. the end came, at which time she slept away peacefully in Christ Jesus.

I leave to morn their lost; my husband Stacy Warfle; two brothers, Clayton R. and Harry S. Gould of Bridgeton, N.J. ; nieces, nephews, and host of relatives and friends.

I am saying good night; I will meet you in the morning.

Lively Funeral Home, 85 South Pine St., Bridgeton, N.J., Sunday, December 17, 1961, 2:00 p.m. Interment: Dividing Creek, New Jersey Pallbearers: Herbert Pierce, Melvin Pierce, Alfonso Brooks, Steward Mann, Harold Steward, Bob Ridgeway, Chester Pierce

 

Meredith J. 'Reedi' Warren ~1923-2003
14 July 2003
- Meredith J. 'Reedi' Warren of Millsboro died Friday, July 11, 2003 in her home. She was 80.

Mrs. Warren was a faithful member and the pianist at Harmony United Methodist Church, Millsboro. She has served in many capacities with the church but most loved working with children.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence R. Warren; two children, Earlyn Y. Jackson and Anthony B. Warren; two grandchildren, Kristin and Shelby; four great-grandchildren, Mariah, Keia, Justin and Jawaun; a brother, Layman Jackson, all of Millsboro; and a host of friends.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Harmony United Methodist Church, Del. 24, east of Millsboro, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Harmony United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1435, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

 

Jean L. Washington ~1925-2002
17 Aug 2002
Jean L. Washington of Rock Hall, MD, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Magnolia Hall Nursing Center, Chestertown. She was 77. Mrs. Washington was born in Kent County, daughter of the late Walter and Mary Sisco Wicker.

She was educated at Rock Hall Elementary School. Mrs. Washington was a member of Aaron Chapel United Methodist Church in Rock Hall.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Williams Washington. She is survived by a son, Walter Washington of Cambridge; a stepdaughter, Mary Washington of Chestertown; a sister, Mary Phillips of Rock Hall; a grandson; and two great grandchildren.

Viewing will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday in Aaron Chapel United Methodist Church, Rock Hall. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Rev. Ruben Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in church cemetery. Arrangements by Walley Funeral Service, Chestertown.

 

Lee P. Washington 1928-1999

Lee P. Washington of Bridgeville died of cancer Sunday, July 18, 1999, in his home. He was 70.

Mr. Washington was born on Nov. 11, 1928, in Preston, Md., the son of the late Lee Washington and Sarah Washington. He worked for General Motors in Wilmington for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lee Washington Jr.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia Washington; two sons, Gregory Washington of Bridgeville and James Collins of Wilmington; four daughters, Delores Collins, Evon Robinson, Beverly Washington, and Sheila Washington-Kuhn, all of Wilmington; a brother, Charles Washington of Seaford; a sister, Hagger DeShields of Seaford; three sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Service will be noon Friday at Greater Cathedral Church of Deliverance, Concord, where friends may call two hours prior to service. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Middleford.  Arrangements by Youngs Funeral Home, Seaford.

 

Ruth Dean Washington 1912-2001

Ruth Dean Washington of Goldsboro, Md,. died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001, in Memorial Hospital at Easton, Easton. She was 89. Mrs. Washington was born April 21, 1912, in Goldsboro, daughter of the late Calvin and Beatrice Dean. She was the oldest of five children.

Her education began in Bridgetown and continued at Lockerman in Denton. She went on to become a registered nurse, graduating from the Philadelphia School of Nursing. Mrs. Washington was employed by the Pennsylvania State Hospital for 10 years. She also did private-duty nursing until her retirement.

In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Washington, who was from Philadelphia. She is survived by a son, Jeffery Washington of Philadelphia; a daughter-in-law, Monroe Washington; an aunt, Bartie McKnight of Ridqely; a sister-in-law, Gladys Dean of Goldsboro; several nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and friends.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home P.A., 160 W. Sunset Ave., Greensboro. Services will be noon Thursday at Lockerman United Methodist Church, Goldsboro, where friends also may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Lockerman Cemetery, Goldsboro.


 
Janet Morris Watson 1951-1999

Janet Morris Watson of Clayton died of an aneurysm Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, in her home. She was 47. Mrs. Watson was born Dec. 10, 1951. She worked as an accountant at the Dover Post. She is survived by her husband, Norman S. Watson Jr. of Clayton; a son, Corey Morris of Lewes; three stepchildren, Robert Sullivan of Dover, Trudy Watson of Smyrna and Norman Watson 3rd of Newark; her parents, Winston Morris Sr. and Thelma Morris of Lewes; three brothers, Winston Morris Jr., Harvey Morris and Martin Wayne, all of Lewes; two sisters, Elda Mae Wright and Merle Ann Morris, both of Lewes; nine grandchildren; a special aunt, Meredith Morris, whom she called her "second mother," and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Israel United Methodist Lewes, where friends may call two hours prior to the service. Arrangements by Young's Funeral Home, Milford.  

 

John William Watters Sr. 1931-2010

* BORN: April 25, 1931
* DIED: December 21, 2010
* LOCATION: Jarrettsville, MD

John William Watters Sr., age 79, of Jarrettsville, MD, died on December 21, 2010 at his home. Born in Bel Air, MD, he was the son of the late Richard Wilson and Lillian Thomas Watters.

A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he worked for the town of Bel Air Public Works as a shop foreman. He was a longtime member of William Watters United Methodist Church in Cooptown, loved fixing things and working with his neighbor and friend, on solving things, and enjoyed hunting and trap shooting.

Mr. Watters is survived by his wife, Beulah A. (Bonnie) (Ridgeway) Watters of Jarrettsville, MD; sons, John William Watters Jr. of Ft. Huachuca, AZ and Richard Tilghman Watters of Abingdon, MD; brothers, Richard W. Watters Jr., Thomas W. Watters Sr. and Lloyd W. Watters Sr., all of Forest Hill, MD and Larry E. Watters of Ghana, Africa; sisters, Rebecca Watters and Ella Smith, both of Bel Air, MD; and two grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Mable Smith.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to Amedisys Hospice, 8003 Corporate Drive, Suite G, Baltimore, MD 21236.

 

Edna C. Harmon Watts ~1929-2009
22 Apr 2009

Edna C. Harmon Watts, 80, of Pleasantville, N.J., completed her earthly pilgrimage peacefully at home on April 16th. Edna was born to the late Oscar and Elizabeth Harmon of Ocean City. Edna was a life long resident of Ocean City, where she dedicated her life to raising her children, until her illness demanded she be cared for by her daughters Marlene and finally Ilene. The family would like to also acknowledge grandson Mark Garrett for his assistance with the caring for of Mom when called on. Edna was the loving wife of the late Floyd Watts, Sr. She was also predeceased by her son and daughters Floyd Jr., Nancy, Carol Garrett and Sarah Stokes and great-grandson Brandon Brooks. She leaves to cherish her memories Ilene Brooks (Kenneth Sr.) of Pleasantville, Lorraine Richards of Georgia, Anthony (Alma) of New Jersey, Lionel (Susan) Mays Landing, David Sr. of Northfield, Marlene Downing (Michael) of Somers Point, Robin Watson (Stephen Sr.) of North Carolina, Steven of Absecon, Matthew Sr. (Stephanie) of Bargaintown, Allen Sr. of Somers Point and numerous grand, great-grands and great great- grands. Edna was also predeceased by her siblings Charles, Claire, Sadie, Ruth, Maochia, Madeline and Oscar Jr. Surviving Dewitt (Gloria) of Connecticut and Lithian (Carl.) of Egg Harbor Township. Edna's celebration of her life will be at 11:00 am on Saturday April 25th at St. Peter's Methodist Church 8th and Central Ave., Ocean City, NJ, where friends may call between 10:00 and 11:00am. Burial will follow in Seaside Cemetery, Palermo, NJ. The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053.

 

Myrtle G. Harmon Weatherly 1930-2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010

Myrtle G. Harmon Weatherly, 79, of Chester, died March 3 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. Born in Lincoln, Del., she resided in Chester for 54 years. Mrs. Weatherly was the daughter of the late Rufus and Lillian Warren Harmon. She was the mother of Shirley A. Weatherly, who died in 2001.

Mrs. Weatherly was a graduate of Chester High School. She was employed as social worker with Catholic Social Services in Chester, retiring in 2000. She was a member of White Rock Christian Church and the Dolores Jennings Community Choir. She was a former member of St. Katharine Drexel Church.

Surviving are: Sons, James W. Weatherly, Anthony O. Weatherly, both of Chester; daughters, Joan Jenifer of Port Deposit, Md., Laura M. Weatherly, Olivia Weatherly, both of Chester, Doreen A. Weatherly of San Pedro, Calif., Maria A. Weatherly of Chester; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Katharine Drexel Chapel, Second and Norris streets, Chester. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Earl L. Foster Funeral Home, 1100 Kerlin St., Chester. Interment Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Upper Chichester.

 

Alice M. Webb 1882-1961

Alice M. Webb, 79, widow of George Webb, died Tuesday, July 11, 1961, in Camden, N.J.

 

George H. Webb 1886-1967
1 Dec 1967

George H. Webb, 94, of Millsboro, died in Delaware State Hospital after an illness of two years. Mr. Webb was employed in the Norfolk Navy Yard until retirement and had lived here since. He is survived by his wife, Alice M. Webb; three step-daughters, Mrs. Lydia Mosley, Millsboro; Mrs. Emma Warren, Kingston, NY; Mrs. Ellen Wallace, Glassboro, NJ; four step-sons, Emory, Samuel, Ricahrd and Sylvester Norwood, all of Millsboro. There are also 26 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in Harmony Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. W. D. Brown, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in the cemetery near the church. Friends may call at the James funeral Home in Millsboro tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock.

 

Benjamin G. Webster 1843-1909
Notes:
Birth: Apr., 1843; Death: Aug. 19, 1909
Death year estimated: birth in Apr 1843, age 66 at death.
Contributed by Debbie Pierce via John C. Carter

WEBSTER - In Gouldtown, August 19, Benjamin G. Webster, aged 66 years.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence Sunday afternoon at 12:30. Services at Gouldtown church at 1 o'clock. Interment at Gouldtown Cemetery.


 

Bernice Etta "Muffy" Webster 1935-1986
Contributed by Paul Johnson 21 Jun 2003

Bernice Etta Webster “Muffy,” 50, of Gould Avenue died Wednesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden. The daughter of Preston H. and Gladys Showell Pierce of Bridgeton, she was born in Bridgeton and had been a lifelong resident of the area.

Mrs. Webster served in the U.S. Army WACS in 1958. She was a member of Trinity AME Church of Gouldtown, where she was a member of the Stewardest Board No. 2.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Everett Joseph Webster Sr.; four sons, Everett J. Jr., Oscar K., Troy B. and Eli E. Webster, all of Bridgeton; a daughter Gladys L. Miles of Millville; three brothers, Maynard Pierce of Bridgeton, Anthony Pierce of Greenwich and Nathaniel Gould of Baltimore, MD.; three sisters, Elaine Morris of Bridgeton, Alvetta Bailey of Willingboro and Delora Ferbee of Irvington; and five grandchildren.

Services will be help 2pm Sunday from Trinity AME Church, Route 49, Gouldtown, where friends may call one hour prior to the services from 1 to 2 pm. Interment will be made in Gouldtown Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Lively Funeral Home.

 

Elmer Webster 1919-1993

Funeral Program: In memory Of Elmer Webster, who resided at R.D. 4, Box 280, Lummistown Road, Bridgeton, N.J. Date Of Birth: September 19, 1919. Date Of Death: November 11, 1993. Place And Time Of Services: Tuesday, November 16, 1993 At 11 A.M., Padgett Funeral Home, Bridgeton, N.J.

Clergyman: Rev. Alvin Stokes. Place Of Interment: Gouldtown Memorial Park, Gouldtown, N.J. Arrangements By Padgett Funeral Home, Bridgeton, New Jersey.  

 

Everett Joseph Webster 1924-2000

1. Funeral Program: In Loving Memory Of Everett Joseph Webster, Sunrise Sept. 10, 1924 Sunset Jan 2, 2000

Service Friday, January 7, 2,000 Eleven O'clock Am., Trinity A.M.E. Church, Rt. #49 Bridgeton - Millville Pk, Gouldtown, New Jersey. Pastor: Alvin Stokes, Officiating

Obituary: Everett Joseph Webster, Sr. was born September 10, 1924 in Bridgeton, NJ. Everett was the son of the late Virginia King of Gouldtown and C. Walter, of Cape May NJ.

Everett departed this life on January 2, 2000 at Newcomb Medical Center, after a short illness. He retired from Kane Steel in Millville, NJ as a Saw Operator. Agricultural was something he enjoyed most of his life. Everett

also served in World War II with the US Army and a former member of the Gouldtown Volunteer Fire Department.

Everett was predeceased by his wife, Bernice "Muffy" Etta Webster. He leaves to mourn one daughter and one son-in-law- Gladys "Vinnie" Miles and Michael Miles of Millville, N.J.; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Everett Jr., and Barbara Webster of Vineland, NJ Oscar K. and Cecelia Webster of Millville, N.J., Troy B Webster, Eli E. and Angel Webster of Gouldtown, Bridgeton, N.J.; two sisters Maria Mitchell of Elizabeth, N.J. and Alice Howard Murphy of Willow Grove Pa.; one brother John King of Gouldtown, Bridgeton, N.J. Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Everett was also predeceased by a third sister Rossella Pierce.

Lovingly Submitted, The Family

Professional Services Entrusted To: Edward's & Son Funeral Homes, Inc. Dennis W. Bundy, Mgr. L.F.D., 208 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ 08302

2. Obituary: Bridgeton News http://www.newschoice.com/newspapers/SouthJersey/Bridgeton/ Thursday, January 06, 2000

Everett "Joe" Webster, 76, of Fairfield Township died Monday in South Jersey Hospital-Newcomb. Born in Bridgeton, he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late C. Walter and Virginia King Webster.

Mr. Webster was a saw operator for Kane Steel in Millville. He served in WWII with the US Army and was a member of the Gouldtown Vol. Fire Department.

He is survived by four sons, Everett J. Jr. of Vineland, Oscar K. Sr. of Millville, Troy B. Sr. of Fairfield Twp. and Elie E. of Fairfield Twp.; a daughter, Gladys Miles of Millville; a brother, John King of Bridgeton; two sisters, Maria Mitchell of Elizabeth and Alice Howard Murphy of Willow Grove; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Bernice "Muffy" Etta Pierce, and a sister, Rosella Pierce.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the Trinity AME Church, 1107 State Highway 49. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Burial will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp. Arrangements by Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Inc., Bridgeton and Salem.

 

Helen Marie Webster 1913 - 1958
Daughter of Eli Webster & Rosetta Owens
Contributed by John C. Carter

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Ida Rheba Carter Webster  1923-2012
28 Dec 2012

Ida Rheba Carter Webster, 89, of Fairton, passed away at her residence Thursday afternoon December 27, 2012 with her family by her side. She had been in failing health for the past year. Born in Cheswold, Delaware she was the daughter of the late George and Rheba (nee Mosley) Carter, and the wife of the late Elmer Webster who passed in 1993.

Ida was a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 28 years until her retirement in 1986. She was a member of Trinity A.M.E. Church, Gouldtown for many years, and she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and baking. She and her late husband, enjoyed traveling and spending their winters in Florida, and she always looked forward to a Christmas dinner of Ham and Cabbage. She enjoyed spending time with her family and many grandchildren.

Ida is survived by her six children Elizabeth “Libby” Pierce and husband Alvin, Elwood “Phillip” Webster and his wife Emma, Joel Webster and his wife Charline, Charles Milton Webster and his wife Eleanor, Eloise “Susie” Pierce and her husband Calvin, and Estella “Stella” Adkins and her husband Bobby all of Fairton, her one brother George Calvin Carter of Cheswold, Delaware, ten grandchildren a number of great grandchildren and two great great grands. She was predeceased besides her husband by one grandson Kevin Pierce.

Funeral services will be held on Monday December 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. from the SRAY-WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME, 62 Landis Ave. at Carll’s Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. The interment will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp. Friends may call on Sunday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday morning one hour prior to the services.

 

Lawrence Webster ~~1923-2002

Lawrence Webster, age 79, of 7 Fairton-Gouldtown Rd., Fairton, died Thursday morning at home, having had failing health for the past several months.

Born in Fairton, he was the son of the late Russell R. and Bertha Cuff Webster. Sarah Webster's husband for 57 years, he had been a resident of Fairton for 52 years.

He attended the local schools and had worked in the auto parts department in the old Cohansey Street Garage and for Scribner and Lewis. He retired from the Cerota Chevrolet auto parts department at Pole Tavern in 1991.

He is predeceased by an older brother, Elmer Webster and eldest sister, Estella Riley. In addition to his wife, one sister, Anna M. Pierce of Bridgeton, survives him along with a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway #77, Bridgeton. Burial will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park in Fairfield Township. Friends may call between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.

 

Sarah E. Webster 1919-2009
Contributed by Linda Harmon 24 Jun 2009 

Born in Greenwic> Twp. on Aug. 11, 1919
Departed on Jun. 22, 2009 and resided in Fairton, >NJ>.
Visitation: Thursday, Jun. 25, 2009
Service: Thursday, Jun. 25, 2009
Cemetery: Gouldtown Memorial ParkCemetery>

Sarah E. Webster, 89 of Fairton , died Monday afternoon June 22, 2009 in the Rainbow Nursing Center>, Upper Pittsgrove Twp, where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. She had been in failing health for the past year. 

Born in Greenwich Twp., she was the daughter of the late Calvin Sr. and Tressa (nee Pierce) Pierce and the wife of the late Lawrence Webster who passed away in 2002. She and Lawrence had lived in the Fairton area for several years. 

Sarah was formerly employed with the Rennoc Company in Vineland>. She loved to go shopping and enjoyed flowers. 

She is survived by one brother Calvin Pierce Jr., of Greenwich Twp. her sister in law Ida Webster of Fairton, and several nieces and nephews. 

Sarah was predeceased besides her parents and husband by three brothers Howard, Tommy, and Lewis Pierce.

Walter S. Webster 1931-1983
Newspaper obituaries contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5 Mar 2001, who notes, "b June 20, 1931, d Jan 1983"

Walter S. Webster, 51, of RD 7 Fairton-Woodruff Road died Wednesday in Bridgeton Hospital.

The husband of Irene Cuff Webster, he was born in Port Norris and had been a resident of this area for the past 25 years, coming from Cedarville.

Mr. Webster was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the Korean War. He was employed by Owens-Illinois Glass Co. and was a member of the Marine Corps League of Bridgeton and a former member of the Gouldtown Fire Company.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Walter A. and Mark A. Webster, both at home; his stepmother, Gladys Webster of Bridgeton, and a
brother, Gerald E. Webster of Vineland.

Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce St., with the Rev. Alvin Stokes officiating.  Interment will be made in Gouldtown Memorial Park.  Friends may call Saturday afternoon one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

 

 

Linda Irene Harmon Wheeler 1963-2015

Linda Irene Harmon Wheeler, 51, of Lewes, DE, died on Friday, February 6, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA after a brief illness. Born in Lewes on June 22, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Leon J. Harmon, Sr. and Sarah Johnson Harmon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Wheeler, Sr.

She grew up and spent her entire life in Sussex County. Mrs. Wheeler was a homemaker.

She will be lovingly remembered by: one son, Donald Lee Wheeler; one daughter, Sarah C. Wheeler (fiancé, Charles E. Wright, Sr.); a devoted brother, Leon Mickey Harmon; three other brothers, Leon J. Harmon, Jr., Rodney E. Harmon and Robert W. (Rosalyn) Harmon; two sisters, Marion Harmon and Sarah C. (Daniel) Snipes; one aunt, Gladys Street; one sister-in-law, Mildred Harmon; four grandchildren, Donshay, Justin, Sierra, and Mariah Wheeler; a devoted niece, Pamela Coleman; several other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and George Harmon, and her companion and friend, Anthony Duffy.

Mrs. Wheeler will lie in repose on Friday, February 13, 2015, from 11 am to 1 pm at St. John 2nd Baptist Church, 26602 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, DE. The funeral service will begin at 1 PM. Interment will follow at Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery, Millsboro.

 

 

Harrison White 1925-1999

Harrison White of Hartly died Friday, April 30, 1999, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 74. Mr. White was born Feb. 11, 1925, in Dover, the son of the late Rev. Alexander White and Margaret Gibson White.

He was very well-known throughout the community. In the mid-to late 1960s he moved to Pittsburgh. While living in Pittsburgh, he was employed by Dr. C.J. Miller and was very well thought of by the family.

He attended Booker T. Washington School in Dover. Mr. White was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church.

He is survived by a son, Robert Lamb, and a daughter-in-law, Monica, of Chesapeake City, Va.; a loving nephew and nephew's wife, Clarence W. and Ida M. Baynard, who cared for him and with whom he resided; a caring and devoted friend, Carmen Harmon; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen M. Mosley of Dover; four grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bennie Smith Funeral Chapel, 717 W. Division St., Dover, where friends may call two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Whatcoat Cemetery, Dover.

 

William S. White Jr. 1912-1998

William S. White Jr. of Dover and formerly of Frederica died Monday, April 27, 1998, in the Capital Health Care Center, Dover. He was 85. Mr. White was born 1912, in Philadelphia, the son of the late William S. White Sr. and Ella Mosley White.

He was an Army captain during World War II. After leaving the military, Mr. White was employed by Holland's Restaurant and Catering in Philadelphia. When in Delaware, he worked for Sears & Roebuck, where he was a serviceman, warehouse manager and a salesman in the furniture department.

He is survived by a son, Carey A. White of West Simsbury, Conn.; two daughters, Sidney W. Bacon of Cherry Hill, N.J., and Jean Harrison of Philadelphia; a brother, Horace White of Milford; a nephew, Horace White Jr. of New Hope, Pa.; and two granddaughters, Linden and Merrin.

Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Torbert Funeral Chapel, Reed and Bradford streets, Dover, where friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in John Wesley A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Thompsonville.

 

Edith Loatman Williams ~1923-1981

2.  Death Notice:  Of 127 Bank St., Bridgeton, N.J., on Monday, Nov. 2, 1981. Edith Loatman Williams, daughter of the late Leon and Myrtle Pierce Loatman, and mother of Cheryl Smith, Pauline Benjamin, Patricia Christiansen, and George Roland and Bruce Williams, aged 58 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. from the Garrison-Sray Funeral Home, Carlls Corner. Interment at Fernwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Friday afternoon from 1 to 2 prior to the services.  

 

Helen "Sis" F. Williams ~1927-1996
(Note by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg: May 29, 1996)

Helen "Sis" F. Morris Williams, 59, of Bridgeton died Wednesday, May 29, in South Jersey Hospital System-Bridgeton. Born in Bridgeton, she was a life-long resident.  She was the daughter of the late Stephen B and Ethel Mink Morris and widow of Robert Allen Williams.

She was a member of the King Memorial Interdenominational Church in Bridgeton where she was president of the usher board and a member of the missionary. board. This year marked 30 years of employment with the Cumberland Medical Center,  Hopewell Township.

She is survived by a son, Michael T. Williams, of Bridgeton, two  daughters, Terri L. Williams of Columbia, S.C., and Renee A. Williams of Bridgeton; two brothers, Jerry Mink and Stephan "Chuck" W. Morris,  both of Bridgeton, and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a daughter, Tracey L. Williams.

Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the John Wesley United Methodist Church, Bridgeton with Interment at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Hopewell Township.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.  Arrangements are through Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Bridgeton.

 

Jennie Harris Williams 1920-2013
8 Feb 2013 

Jennie Harris Williams, of Fairfield Township, May 29, 1920 - February 6, 2013, passed away on Wednesday, February 6 at South Jersey Regional Medical Center in Vineland. She was 92.

A lifelong Bridgeton-area resident, she was the youngest child of the late Harry and Jennie Pierce Harris. Herman Williams, her husband of sixty-nine years, predeceased her, as did her siblings: Linda Harris Green and Harry, Carl, Clarence, Leon, and Marion Harris. Jennie spent much of her working life as a seamstress in local sewing factories. She also worked as a van driver for disabled adults. After retiring, she devoted time to her hobbies - knitting, crocheting, candy-making, and doll-making. These interests led her to return to work teaching arts crafts in adult education programs. For the last decade, Jennie was a member of Bethany Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Prior to this time, she attended John Wesley United Methodist Church.

Surviving Jennie are her Harris family nieces and nephews: Joyce, Marlo, Dennis, Harry, and Everett. She also leaves several cousins, great-nieces and nephews, and friends.

The funeral service will be at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9 at Edwards & Son Funeral Home, 208 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ. Viewing will precede the service at 5:30 p.m. Interment will be at Gouldtown Memorial Park on Monday morning, February 11. Friends and family may send kind words of sympathy to the family through the funeral homes website of www.edwardsandsonfuneralhome.com

 

 

Lucille Norwood William  1929-2012
Apr 06, 2012 

Lucille Irene Norwood Williams, 82, of Belltown died Monday, April 2, 2012, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, after a brief illness. 

Irene was born May 13, 1929, to the late Ralph P. and Dora Martin Norwood in Belltown. Irene was predeceased by her mother and father and husband, Eugene E. (Bill) Williams. Irene retired in 2005 as a teacher from the former Rehoboth Day Care Center, after many years of service. Irene was a member of Israel United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, organist of the church since the age of 14 years old, Worship Comm, Care Team Charge member, and foster grandparent with Telamon Daycare Inc. 

Survivors include sons Nathaniel Earl Williams of Dover and Eugene E. Williams Millsboro; five daughters LeWanda W. Wright of Buffalo, N.Y., Betty M. Gooch of Milton, Evelyn R. Stanley of Seaford, I. Jeanette Peterson of Georgetown, and Alice M. Freeman Charlotte, N.C. 

A viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 6, at Israel United Methodist Church, 20254 Plantation Road, Lewes. Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at St. John Baptist Church, Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro. Friends may call at church two hours before service. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Servces.

 

 

Madeline Johnson Williams ~1909-1940
Notes:
Birth: ~1909; Death: Aug. 5, 1940
Wife of: Preston Williams
Contributed by Debbie Pierce via John C. Carter


WILLIAMS - Suddenly in Vineland, N.J., on August 5, 1940, Madeline Williams, aged 31 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral on Wednesday afternoon, August 7, at 2:30 o'clock, from the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Hallie Giles, in Gouldtown, N.J. Interment in Gouldtown Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening 7 - 9.

 

 

Oscar Williams 1931-2000

Oscar Williams of Lincoln died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 69. Mr. Williams was born July 20, 1931, in Lincoln, the son of the late Herman and Delma Williams.

He received his education at Slaughter Neck School. He was a farm laborer and a bus driver for the Milford School District for 20 years until his health forced him to retire. Mr. Williams will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Queen Williams of Lincoln; four sons, William Herring of Elizabeth City, N.C., Theodore Williams, Boyd Williams, and Franklin Williams, all of Lincoln; six daughters, Rosemary McQueen and Audrey Harris, both of Elizabeth City, Alice Gibbs, Victoria Rickards and Delilah Waters, all of Lincoln, and Melva Whaley of Millsboro; five daughters-in-law, Lue Herring of Elizabeth City, Barbara, Debra and Rose Williams, all of Lincoln, and Pat Williams of Lewes; four sons-in-law, Ronald Whaley, Douglas Gibbs, Lionel Waters and Anthony Rickards; 29 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Williams of Wilmington and Loretta Mosley of New Jersey; a sister-in-law, Hassell Williams of Wilmington; an aunt, Annie Young of Lincoln; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Faith Building Ministers (formerly Welcome Full) in Lincoln, where friends may call two hours prior to service. Burial will be in Old Hickory Cemetery, Slaughter Neck. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.

 

Reba D. Williams  1905-1988
26 Jul 1988
Contributed by Paul Johnson 8 May 2003

Reba D. Williams, 83, formerly of Cohansey View Apartments died Monday in the Cumberland County Medical Center. Born in Salisbury, Md, the daughter of the late Perry and Vernetta Pierce Williams on March 18, 1905, she was the wife of the late William Gould and had resided most of her life in the Bridgeton area.

Retiring in 1967 from Seibel and Sterns, she has previously been employed by Seabrook Farms and Hunts. She was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a son, William Gould of Bridgeton; four daughters, Dorothy Keen, Ethel Valentine, Vernetta Murray, and Vicky Goldsboro Williams, all of Bridgeton, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 8pm Wednesday from John Wesley United Methodist Church, South Avenue, with the Rev. Matthew Brown officiating. Interment will be made in Gouldtown Memorial Park. Friends will be received after 7 pm Wednesday at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lively Funeral Home.



Shirley M. Williams ~1938-2004
15 Apr 2004

Shirley M. Williams, age 66 of Shiloh died unexpectedly Monday evening, April 12, 2004 in Pittsburgh, Pa. while visiting at the home of her daughter, Judith. Born in Quinton Township the daughter of the late Carl and Lucy Cuff Pierce, she was the wife of James O. Williams. She had been a Shiloh resident for the past 31 years.

Mrs. Williams was formerly as a bookkeeper with the Farmers & Merchants National Bank. She was an active member of the first female member of the Shiloh Fire and Rescue Squad and a member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Tribe of Indians where she had formerly served as treasurer and Tribal Councilwoman.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Judith A. Thompson and her husband John of Pittsburgh, four stepchildren who all reside in California, a brother, Gary Pierce of Florida, 6 sisters, Mary Madigan of W. Va., Evelyn Bard and Dolores Jordan both of Bridgeton, Isabel Vasquez of Rosenhayn, Dorothy Mosley of Del., and Carolyn Colburn of Millville, two stepsisters, Marie Schaffer of Bridgeton and Alice Johnson of Penns Grove and two grandchildren, Mark K. Pierce and his wife Natalie of Pittsburgh and Kristy N. Pierce of Pittsburgh. She was predeceased by two brothers, Carl Pierce Jr. and Alvin "Bucky" Pierce.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at noon at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Twp. Burial will be made at Fernwood Memorial Park in Hopewell Twp. Friends may call on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon prior to the services at the funeral home. Written condolences may be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhome.com.


John L. Wilmore 1938-1991
Newspaper obituaries contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5 Mar 2001

1.  Death Notice:  John L. Wilmore, 53, of Salem, a Mannington Mills employee, died Aug. 6 in The Memorial Hospital of Salem County.

Survivors include: his mother, Lillian Loatman of Bridgeton; four sons, John L. Jr. of Bridgeton, Carl of Shiloh, David of Quinton and Tony Wilmore of Fairton; two daughters, Barbara Pierce of Fairton and Juanita Ross of Salem, five brothers, Harold of Deerfield, Linwood of Fairton and Leroy, Earl and Charles Mosley, all of Bridgeton; two sisters, Diane Carney of Salem and Delores Carter of New York; and 17 grand-children.

Funeral arrangements were under tie direction of the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, Quinton.
 

2.  Obituary:  John L. Wilmore, 53, of Salem, died Tuesday in The Memorial Hospital of Salem County where he was a patient the past six weeks. The son of Lillian Loatman of Bridgeton and the late John T. Wilmore, he was born in Bridgeton and a resident of Salem for the past five years.

Mr. Wilmore was employed by Mannington Mills Inc. for 25 years.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by four sons, John L. Jr. of Bridgeton, Carl of Shiloh, David of Quinton and Tony Wilmore of Fairton; two daughters, Barbara Pierce of Fairton and Juanita Ross of Salem; five brothers, Harold of Deerfield, Linwood of Fairton and Leroy, Earl and Charles Mosley of Bridgeton; two sisters, Diane Carney of Salem and Delores Carter of New York; and 17 grandchildren.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday from the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 613 Salem-Quinton Road (Route 49), Quinton.  Interment will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park.  Friends will be received Friday morning one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
 
 
 

 Colleen Seeney Winchester 1948-2013
26 Jan 2013 

Colleen Seeney Winchester of Dover passed away Tuesday January 22, 2013 at Cadia Capital Rehab Center. She was 64. She was born November 7, 1948 in Dover, Delaware to Mary Ellen Seeney Gonzalez.

Colleen served in the United States Army Reserve. As a Native American Indian she was a member of the Nanticoke Tribe of Delaware. She enjoyed cross stitching, daily bible readings and helping others. Colleen was the happiest at just being a grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her loving mother, Mary Ellen Seeney Gonzalez; her daughters, Sonya R. Taylor and her husband Howard, Julia L. Stone and her husband Christopher; her loving sister, Kimberly L. Dixon and her husband Greg; grandchildren, Maiah E. Taylor, Aja E. Taylor, Jasmine E. Stone, Christopher J. Stone, Jr.; nephew, Daniel A. Koehler; niece, Sarah E. Koehler and several other nieces and nephews; uncles, Walton and Mortimer Seeney.

Memorial services will be held 1pm on Sunday January 27, 2013 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 911 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.

Thanks to the Staff of Delaware Hospice and Cadia Capital Rehab Center for their care and special thanks to Colleen’s loving friends that supported her throughout her life during her extended illness.




Sheila Mitchell Winchester ~1947-1994
Contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5/19/2000, who notes, "July 20, 1994. Her mother was Sylvia Morris, dau of Sarah Morris."

Sheila (Mitchell) Winchester, 47, of Millville died late Wednesday evening in the Presbyterian Hospital In Philadelphia following a brief illness. Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin E. Mitchell Sr. and Sylvia Morris Mitchell.

She was a 1965 grad of Bridgeton High School and a graduate of Glassboro State College. She was a school teacher. She taught In the Deerfield School for 20 years and in the Millville Alternative School for a number of years. She was a member of the Deerfield Teachers Association, the New Jersey Educational Association and the National Association of Educators. She was an avid doll collector. She had been active in Cumberland County 4-H activities and had a performing double dutch team. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church of Fordville.

She is survived by one son, Randolph Winchester Jr. of New Castle, Del.; one daughter, Wendy Winchester of Millville; one brother, Benjamin Mitchell Jr. of Bridgeton; and five sisters, Sylvia Bell of Millville, Sara Mitchell and Sondra Tucker of Millville and Sharon Boyd and Suzanne Groves of Maryland; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, noon at St. John's United Methodist Church, Fordville. There will be a viewing 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Christy Funeral Home, Millville, and 11 a.m. to noon at the church Wednesday. Burial will be In Gouldtown Memorial Park.

 

Betty Lou Wood ~1934-2007
26 Oct 2007.

Betty Lou Wood, 73, of Pennsville died Wednesday October 24, 2007 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late John E. Briggs and Helen L. Guthrie (nee) Pangburn. Betty Lou was a lifelong Salem County resident.

She was formerly employed as a sales clerk at the Pennsville WaWa N. Broadway, Pennsville. She was also a devoted caregiver for many area residents.

Survived by her children; John J. Counsellor, III and his wife Nancy of Pennsville, Kathleen L. Greene and her husband Fred of Wasilla, Alaska, Linda A. Belcher and her husband John of Pennsville, and Frank L. Counsellor and his wife Rebecca of Harper¹s Ferry, W.V., sisters; Jean Hogate of Fairton, Carolyn Halter and her husband Jim of Pennsville, eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her first husband; John L. Counsellor (1957), and second husband William Howard Wood Sr. (2004), son, William H. Wood Jr. (2007).

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Sat. Oct. 27, at the LAUGHREY FUNERAL HOME, Pennsville where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown. Please make memorial contributions to the Hospice of Salem County, 390 N. Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070.

 

James Reynolds Woodall 1948-2009
(great-great-grandson of Wingate & Nancy Mosley of Kent County, DE)

James Reynolds Woodall was born on March 12, 1948 to the late Holland and Doris Woodall of Milford, DE. See Memorial Service for biographical information..

 

William Woodall 1948-2010
12 Aug 2010
Contributed by John C. Carter

Corp. William Woodall of Dover died Wednesday August 11, 2010 at home. He was 62. Mr. Woodall was born May 28, 1948 in Elkton, Maryland to the late William Ridgway and Nomia Woodall. He was raised by his grandmother Caroline Ridgway and loved to work on the family farm.

He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1968 till 1974 serving during the Vietnam War. After the service he worked in the construction industry. Mr. Woodall loved to show pictures and talk about his time in the Marines and would spend time with fellow veterans. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and also enjoyed model trains.

Mr. Woodall is survived by his son, William E. Johnson and his wife Carrie of Dover; his daughter, Megan Ann Johnson of Dover; his brother, Mikey L. Ridgway of Smyrna and his sister, Lillian "Sam" Freeman of Sandtown; grandchildren, JT, William, Erica Johnson , and Noah Jackson all of Dover.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Monday, August 16, 2010 at Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, 756 Main Street, Cheswold, DE. Friends may call from 6-8 Sunday evening at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (rt.10), Dover, DE. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford Street, Dover, DE 19904 to help defray the cost of the funeral.

 

Cora G. Wynder ~1884 - 1944
Contributed by John C. Carter

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Fannie Lloyd Wynder1929-2011
31 Aug 2011 

Fannie Wynder, 82, of Bridgeton, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 at the Mater Dei Nursing Center, Newfield.  She was born in Fairfield Township and was the daughter of the late Elwood Lloyd and Ethel Williams Lloyd and had been a resident of Fairfield Township for most of her life. 

Fannie retired from Kimble Glass Co. in 1993, where she had worked for 15 years. Prior to that she had been employed with Green Giant Foods Company in Vineland for 15 years.  She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Fordville and had served as administrative chairperson, secretary, usher and was a member of the church choir. 

Survivors include three sons, Raymond Wynder Jr., Laurel Lake, Ellsworth Wynder, Atlanta, Ga., and Keith Wynder Millville; two daughters, Cheryl L. Wynder, Fairfield Township and Pamela Wynder, Rosenhayn; eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Hazel Mingin, Hattie Pierce, Grace Pierce and Lillian Quinones and one brother Joseph Harmon. 

Funeral services will be held at the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township, on Saturday, Sept. 3, at noon. Burial will take place at Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Township. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday morning between 10 a.m. and noon prior to the services at the funeral home. Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhome.com.


Raymond Wynder Sr.  1925-2013
20 Mar 2013

Raymond Wynder Sr., 87 - of Woodbine went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2013. He was the youngest child of eight, born to the late George and Anna Elizabeth (Pierce) Wynder on October 25, 1925.

After serving in the Navy, he married the late Fannie Lloyd (Wynder) and from that union they had five children. He leaves to cherish his memory: Raymond Wynder, Jr. of Laurel Lake, NJ, Ellsworth (Mary) Wynder, Sr. of Atlanta, GA, Cheryl Wynder of Gouldtown, Pamela Wynder of Rosenhayn, and Keith Wynder, Sr. of Millville; daughter-in-law Dolores Paten (Wynder) of Millville; 11 grandchildren: Antoinette Wynder, Erick Goldsboro, Annette Wynder, Ellsworth (Tory) Wynder, Jr., Kyle Wynder, Kristopher Wynder, Lachrisha Johnson, Kionna Wynder, Keith Wynder, Jr., Joshua Paten, and Torian Robinson; three stepchildren: Prentice (Rosalee) Elsey, Tina Holland & Tita; ten great grands, four great great grands; sister-in-law Minerva Harmon; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his brothers: Dave, George, Arthur, Ellsworth, and James Wynder; sisters: Clara Wynder- Baily and Marguerite Wynder-Pierce; and predeceased by his second wife, Katherine Langford Wynder.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Christ Gospel Church, 2209 Rt. 9 South, Whitesboro, NJ 08252. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Cape May County Veterans Cemetery. Condolences at www.radzieta.com

 

 

 

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