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All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Melinda Jarvis Devereaux ************************************************************************** * Mary Regina Ash, 88 SOUTH BETHANY - Mary Regina Ash of South Bethany died Thursday, April 24, 2003, in her home. She was 88. Mrs. Ash was born in Baltimore, daughter of the late William E. Thirlkel and Mary Regina Finn. She was a retired school teacher. Mrs. Ash was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bethany Beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph K. Ash, in 1976. She is survived by three sons, Paul Doug Ash, John Joseph Ash and Stephen W. Ash; two daughters, Julia Jean Schell and Carol Ash Friedman; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Monday in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Del. 26 in Bethany Beach, where friends may call a half-hour earlier. Burial will be in Mariner's Bethel Cemetery, Ocean View. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice/Southern division, 600 N. Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Kenneth Thomas Bowen, 49 RIVERDALE, Ga. - Kenneth Thomas Bowen of Riverdale died of heart failure Monday, April 21, 2003, in Southern Regional Hospital, Riverdale. He was 49. Mr. Bowen was born June 21, 1953 in Frankford, Del. He was a truck driver for Showells in Bishopville, Md. He is survived by his wife, Linda Bowen of Jonesburgh; his father, David Bowen Sr.; a son and daughter-in-law, Darrel and Felicia Bowen of Riverdale; two daughters, Kennetha Bowen and Terri Bowen of Jonesburgh; four brothers, William Bowen, Jessie Bowen, John Bowen and David Bowen, and wife Ida Bowen, of Millsboro, Del.; seven grandchildren; mother-in-law, Esther Thomas; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday in Friendship Baptist Church, Lewes, where friends may call a half-hour earlier. The Rev. George Edwards will officiate. Arrangements by Young's Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Ellen M. Jester, 69 HOUSTON - Ellen M. Jester of Houston died Thursday, April 24, 2003, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford. She was 69. Mrs. Jester was born in Lebanon, Pa., daughter of the late Earl and Josephine Achenbach. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Jester was a lifetime member and past president of VFW 6483 Auxiliary in Milford, a member and past auxiliary president of American Legion Post 7 CKRT in Harrington and past president of VFW District 3. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, John B. Jester; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry and Carolyn Risser of New Hampshire, Robert Cartwright and Donald Risser, both of Milford; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Ricky Taylor of Milford, Diana and Terry Woodward of Harrington and Tina and Chris Lucas of Houston; a sister, Penelope Munnion of Lebanon; a brother, William "Pete" Achenbach of Dunken, Ariz.; three grandsons, Kerry Woodward, Marcus Woodward and Jonny Woodward; four granddaughters, Jill, and her husband, Andrew Hamilton, Jana Ladd, Jessica Annette and Hannah Risser; and four great- grandchildren, Joellen, Ashley and Amber Ladd and Casey Hamilton. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 N.W. Front St., Milford. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the VFW 6483 Auxiliary Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 273, Milford, DE 19963; or American Legion Harrington Auxiliary Post 7, 16680 S. Du Pont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Jacqueline Alcius Joseph, 28 MILFORD - Jacqueline Alcius Joseph of Milford died Monday, April 14, 2003. She was 28. Mrs. Joseph was born June 6, 1974 in Gonaives, Haiti, daughter of Dieufeme Alcius and Jertha Legros of Gonaives, Haiti. Jacqueline lived in Milford for nine years. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Felix Joseph of Milford; three children, Nadjeda Joseph, Kensley Joseph and Jdido Joseph; eight brothers and sisters, Leonise Alcius, Clairina Alcius, Linda Alcius, Dieudon Alcius, Dieudonne Alcius, Delouis Alcius, Jude Thibeau and Jean Biverly Desinor; uncles and aunts, Noguet Alcius, Odilon Alcius, Edner Alcius, Lisa Alcius, Silliana Jean Baptiste, Eliana Legros, Denise Legros, Jean Claude Jean Baptiste, Jizele Legros, Annerose Legros, Martine Legros, Danie Legros, Frank Legros, Mercidieu Legros, and Jean Marc Legros; nephews and nieces, Vanessa Debrosse, Sergeline Debrosse, Shelly Debrosse and Shooby Delphin; father and mother-in- law, Iloria Alcius; and friends, relatives and admirers of Delmarva. Services will be 2 p.m. today in L'eglise du Nazareen de Milford. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover. --------------------------------------------------------------- * David Mendez, 83 INDIANAPOLIS - David Mendez of Indianapolis died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was 83. Mr. Mendez was born March 10, 1920, in Amarillo, Texas, son of the late Blaf and Ernesta (Morlet) Mendez. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a warehouse laborer for Kroger, retiring in 1982. Mr. Mendez was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Mendez; two sons, David Mendez Jr. and Jerome R. Mendez of Dover, Del.; four daughters, Patricia Place, Sandra Switzer, Debbie Wiseman and Cindy Mendez; a brother, Marcel Mendez; two sisters, Louisa Velez and Antonia Spagnolo; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be 6 p.m. Sunday in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Indianapolis, where friends may call three hours earlier. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis. Arrangements by Grinsteiner Funeral Home, Indianapolis. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Dennis H. Minus, 70 WYOMING - Dennis H. Minus of Wyoming died Monday, April 21, 2003. He was 70. Mr. Minus was born April 5, 1933. He attended Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Booker T. Washington schools in his early years. Dennis graduated from Delaware State College, now Delaware State University, in 1951. He joined the U.S. Air Force, where he completed 20 honorable years. During his tour of duty, Dennis was stationed in South Korea, Puerto Rico, Germany, the Philippines and Vietnam. His stateside duties included Alaska, Sampson Air Force Base in New York, Dover Air Force Base and McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. While attending high school, he loved to play baseball. He once told of playing with the "National Negro League" when they passed through Delaware. He loved to read, shoot pool and watch TV, but most of all he loved cooking his famous ribs. He was a loving, caring and devoted son to his mother. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold M. Stewart. He is survived by his mother, Viola Butler who resided with him; one son, Dennis D. Minus; a loving and devoted sister, Catherine Sawyer of Camden; five brothers and two sisters-in-law, Harold Murray of Philadelphia, Bobby Murray and Lois of Philadelphia, Christopher Pitts and Natalie of Houston, Courtland Pitts of Wilmington and Charles Pitts of Camden; two aunts, Mary Harris of Dover and Martha Brown of Dover; an aunt-in-law, Elaine Minus of Philadelphia; a loving cousin, Beverly; a grandson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Veterans Cemetery, Bear. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Hud Taylor, 57 MILLSBORO - Hud Taylor of Millsboro died Friday, April 25, 2003, in his home. He was 57. Mr. Taylor was born in Dallastown, Pa., son of Virginia Tiehohl of York, Pa., and the late John Taylor. He had lived in the area for the last 10 years, coming from Howard County, Md. He was tow truck driver for A-1 Vic's Towing. Mr. Taylor really enjoyed playing pool and being with his family and grandchildren. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Christina Taylor. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Joan Taylor of Millsboro; a son, John Taylor of Red Line, Pa.; a daughter, Rhondi Taylor of Oceanside, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Bonnie Osborne of Georgetown and Robin Brown of Millsboro; a sister, Joann Wolfe of Ringwood, N.J.; and two grandchildren, Alexis Brown and Trent Brown, both of Millsboro. Services will be 7 p.m. Monday in Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call one hour earlier. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Russell B. Sweet, 78 SMYRNA - Russell B. Sweet of Smyrna died Friday, April 25, 2003, in his home. He was 78. Mr. Sweet was born April 19, 1925, in Milton, son of the late Martin Sweet and Bertha Sweet. He retired in 1985 after 30 years in the Merchant Marine. He enjoyed boating and fishing in the local area and vacationing in New Orleans and Florida. He loved to be with his grandchildren and his great- granddaughters. Mr. Sweet was a member of the Modern Maturity Center in Dover and AAA of Dover. He is survived by a special friend, Violet Murray of Smyrna; a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Barbara Sherman of Lincoln; a daughter, Sandy Mason of Pensacola, Fla.; a cousin, Ray Dodd, and his wife, Hazel, of Milford; numerous grandchildren; and two great granddaughters. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forest Ave., Dover, DE 19904. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover. Letters of condolences may be made at www.delmarvaobits.com/torbert --------------------------------------------------------------- * Peggy Maria Brooks-Ukpabi, 52 WASHINGTON - Peggy Maria Brooks-Ukpabi died Thursday, April 17, 2003, after a short illness. She was 52. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Benson, and Leona Hawkins. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Ignatius Ukpabi; two daughters, Nneka and Amechi Ukpabi, both of Washington; a son, Kelechi Ukpabi of Washington; her stepfather, Augustine Hawkins of Dover, Del.; three brothers, Ronald and Francis Brooks, both of Dover, and Samuel Brooks of North Carolina; four sisters, Gloria Griffin and Beverly Hawkins, both of Smyrna, Del., Janet Hawkins and Ernestine Abrams, both of Dover; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Services will be 10 a.m. today in Purity Baptist Church, 1325 Maryland Ave. N.E, Washington. Arrangements by J. B. Jenkins, Washington. ---------------------------------------------------------------