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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 ************************************************************************** * John Edward Block, 51 HARRINGTON - John Edward Block of Harrington died Thursday, May 8, 2003, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 51. Mr. Block was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Wilmington, son of the late Edward and Charlotte Laurens Block. He was employed at separate times as a car salesman for Price Honda and C.F. Schwartz, both located in Dover. He worked lastly for InterNetworking Technologies in Milford before his disability two years ago. He was a ham radio operator and a member of the Kent County Radio Club. Mr. Block was a member of the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Harrington. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Margaret James Block; a daughter, Mary Margaret Block at home; and a sister, Emma L. Calhoun of Bridgeville. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 190 Raughley Hill Road, Harrington, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 190 Raughley Hill Road, Harrington, DE 19952 or the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852- 9813. Arrangements by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Sunday Capretti, 86 MILLSBORO - Sunday Capretti of Millsboro, formerly of Hyattsville, Md., died Saturday, May 10, 2003, in his home. He was 86. Mr. Capretti was born in Washington, D.C., son of the late Guestino and Leonich Capretti. He was an operating engineer for the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., retiring in 1980 after 17 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Marie Reid. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris Shields Capretti; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald J. and Sue Capretti of Lanham, Md.; and two grandsons, Justin Capretti and Gregory Reid and his fiancée, Beverly Drumn. Services will be private. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 600 Dupont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. --------------------------------------------------------------- * William E. Clagett, 77 MILFORD - William E. Clagett of Milford, formerly of Millsboro and Baltimore, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, in Genesis Eldercare, Milford. He was 77. Mr. Clagett was born in Baltimore, son of the late William Henry Emrick and Katherine (Miller) Clagett. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II, stationed at Ford Island Naval Air Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from 1943 to 1946, where he served as an aviation torpedo man's mate. He worked as an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanical contractor for the Poole and Kent Co. for 25 years before retiring in 1987. Mr. Clagett was an active member of the East Gate Presbyterian Church, Long Neck Road, a 32nd degree Mason, a Boumi Temple Shriner, founder of the 40 West Flying Club in Baltimore and a member of the Baltimore Ramblers Motorcycle Club, where he had served as president for six years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn E. Clagett; two sons, Ralph Clagett of Essex, Md. and James "Jim" Clagett of Virginia Beach, Va.; a daughter, Joan Mollock of Severn, Md.; a sister, Margaret V. Merryman of Long Neck; nine grandsons, a granddaughter, and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Patriot's Way, Millsboro. Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Leonard Cameron Davis, 53 WARRENTON, Va. - Leonard Cameron Davis of Warrenton died Thursday, May 8, 2003, in Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond. He was 53. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Sue W. Davis; two daughters, Cami Sue Davis and Ashley Davis, both of Warrenton; a son, Kirtland Davis of Warrenton; his mother, June Davis of Hyattsville, Md.; his father and stepmother, Leonard and Marcia Davis of Dagsboro, Del.; two brothers, Sory Able Davis of Silver Springs, Md. and Dameron Ritchie Davis of Lantana, Fla.; and three step- brothers, Ralph, Ron and David Riggins of Maryland. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, 585 Fauquier Road, Warrenton, where friends may call one hour earlier. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Earl Hugh Martin, 82 ELKTON, Md. - Earl Hugh Martin of Elkton died Thursday, May 1, 2003. He was 82. Mr. Martin was born July 2, 1920, son of the late William and Catherine Martin. He was retired from John Wanamaker's of Wilmington, Del. He was an avid carpenter, and he also enjoyed fishing and crafts. Mr. Martin was a member of the American Legion Post 15 in Elkton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Martin; a daughter, Ellen Martin; and two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy; six daughters, Eileen Martin Edelin, Diana Baczkowski, Judith Harding, Dorothy Goldman, Sue Barr and Janice Evans; five sons, Paul, Robert, Mike, Chris and Steve Martin; and loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Christian burial with full military honors was private. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to American Legion Post 15, 129 West Main St., Elkton, Md. 21921. Arrangements by Daniels and Hutchinson Funeral Home, Middletown, Del. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Lloyd Clifton Mumford, 84 MILLSBORO - Lloyd Clifton Mumford of Millsboro died Saturday, May 10, 2003, in his home. He was 84. Mr. Mumford was born near Millsboro, son of the late Clifton L. and Martha S. Hudson Mumford. He was a retired farmer. He served in the Army Air Force in World War II. Mr. Mumford was a member of the Hickory Hill United Methodist Church in Millsboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Clifton Mumford. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen R. and Karen Mumford of Millsboro; a sister, Hilda Calhoun of Clarksville; a half-brother, Harry Hudson of Wildwood, N.J.; five grandchildren, Teresa and Todd Mumford, Katrina Mears and Jon and Nicki Mumford; and four great grandchildren, Lance, Trey, Myron and Sami. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Phyllis Walton will officiate. Burial will be in Millsboro Cemetery. --------------------------------------------------------------- * William R. 'Bob' Nagle, 80 DOVER - William R. 'Bob' Nagle of Dover died Friday, May 9, 2003, in Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 80. Mr. Nagle was born Feb. 8, 1923 in Wilmington, son of the late William F. and Mary Madelyn Nagle. Following service in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, he was self-employed as a television repairman in the Wilmington area. Following his retirement, he and his wife moved to Prime Hook Beach in 1981, where they spent 14 happy years, then to Dover nine years ago. He is remembered by his family as a kind and loving man, humanitarian and ahead of his time. He was known as a man who loved a good bargain. He was an avid reader, and loved animals, especially his border collie, April. Mr. Nagle was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Betty Nagle; four sons, John, Patrick, Michael, and William, all of Wilmington; three daughters, Betsy Archer of New Castle, Deborah Puccini of Rochester, N.Y. and Mary Bader of Wilmington; a sister, Loretta Anthony of Arizona; 25 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Memorial services will be noon Friday in St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 425 N. DuPont Highway, Dover. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapels of Dover. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Sheridan Wayne Prue Sr., 81 LAUREL - Sheridan Wayne Prue Sr. of Laurel died Friday, May 9, 2003, in his home. He was 81. Mr. Prue was born Oct. 12, 1921 in Coventry, Vt., son of the late Ozias Earl and Pearl Barry Prue. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a dairy farmer in his younger years. Later, he was a truck driver and delivered missiles for the government. His logging business brought him to Delmarva in the late '70s. Upon retiring, he opened a hardware store at Bargain Bill's Flea Market where he was well known as the "Handle Man". He was a gifted storyteller and loved by many children and adults who stopped in his store. Mr. Prue was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Ann Prue; a son, James Barry Prue; and a sister, Shirley Prue. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dora Benway Prue; seven sons, Jerry Wayne Prue of Newport, Vt., Larry Ray Prue of Kenbridge, Va., Sheridan Wayne Prue Jr. of Preston, Md., Russell Ozias Prue of Kenbridge, Ira Allen Prue of Preston, Nathan Hugh Prue of Laurel and Neal Angus Prue of Sharptown, Md.; four daughters, Terry Lou Wright of Laurel, Holly L. Wilson of Boydton, Va. Susan M. Osborn of Victoria, Va. and Myla J. Hubbard of Laurel; two brothers, George W. and Reginal Prue; 31 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Short Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Short Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Kevin English will officiate. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to the Laurel Fire Dept., 10th St., Laurel, DE 19956 or Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Margaret 'Rita' Eileen Taylor, 65 CAMDEN - Margaret "Rita" Eileen Taylor of Camden lost her 13-year battle with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Friday, May 9, 2003, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 65. Mrs. Taylor was born Jan. 26, 1938 to Kathleen Brophy Parkinson of Roskelton, Ireland and the late Joseph Parkinson. She was raised in Southend-on- Sea, England. She married Rick Taylor on Aug. 19, 1961. She followed him throughout his Air Force career to bases in Texas, Japan, Louisiana, California, England and Delaware. She worked many jobs, including at WKEN Radio and at the Social Security Administration in Dover from 1979 until her retirement in November 1995. Mrs. Taylor enjoyed reading, traveling, eating dessert and spending time with her family, close friends and her dog, China. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Kiah Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Rick, of Camden; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Marc Alei of Sacramento, Calif. and Donna and Frank Magana of Layton, Utah; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Jeanne Taylor of Laurel and Kiah and Charlene Taylor of Dover; a sister, Mary Phelan; four brothers, Patrick, Martin, Edward and John Parkinson, all of County Laois, Ireland; six grandchildren, Jayson and Bryan Magana, Heather, Richard and Andrew Taylor and Ashley Graham; and a lifelong friend and companion, Nell Banks. Memorial services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one hour earlier. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to PBCers Organization, 1430 Garden Road Pearland, TX 77581. ---------------------------------------------------------------