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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 ************************************************************************** * Sarah Elizabeth Cannon, 81 BRIDGEVILLE - Sarah Elizabeth Cannon of Bridgeville died Tuesday, May 20, 2003, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. She was 81. Ms. Cannon was born Aug. 28, 1921. She was a member of Trinity U.M. Church in Bridgeville. She is survived by five sons, Thomas, Frederick Wayne and Larry Cannon, all of Seaford, and Richard and Merle Cannon of Seaford; two daughters, Lorraine Smith of Bridgeville and Delphine Cannon of Frederica; a brother, John Cannon of Bridgeville; two sisters, Catherine Burbage of Bridgeville and Cleo Nichols of Seaford; 22 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Trinity United Methodist Church, Bridgeville, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Trinity UM Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Seaford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Nellie Ann Cummings, 91 GEORGETOWN - Nellie Ann Cummings of Georgetown died Thursday, May 22, 2003, in her home. She was 91. Mrs. Cummings was a private duty nurse. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford. She is survived by two sons, Harry Cummings of Akron, Ohio, and Christopher Cummings of Balston Spa, Neb.; six daughters, Carol Rementer, Catherine Cummings and Rosemary Figgs, all of Georgetown, Beth Zedney of Newark, Mary Ellen Armbruster of Ravenna, Ohio, and Joan Weiser of Columbus, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Washington, Pa. --------------------------------------------------------------- * O. Wayne Eakin, 56 GREENWOOD - O. Wayne Eakin of Greenwood died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in his home surrounded by his family, after a long illness. He was 56. Mr. Eakin was born in Denison, Texas. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force. He took great pride in his country, and spent eight years in the Air Force, including a three-year tour in the Vietnam War. Mr. Eakin was an entrepreneur. He wore many hats in his lifetime and excelled in everything that he did. Later in life, Mr. Eakin was a homebuilder and developer of several communities, including John-Char Estates of Harrington, which he truly enjoyed. He was first and foremost a dedicated Christian, husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he was very fond of golfing. He had a love for horses, and being a true Texan, he enjoyed roping and reining horses. Mr. Eakin was a member of Harrington Moose Lodge 534, American Legion, Paralyzed American Vets, American Quarter Horse Association and Shawnee Country Club. He was also a member of American Agriculture USA, where he was a founder of the Delaware movement forming the tractorcade on the East Coast to Washington, D.C., in 1977. This led to the development of alternative fuels to enhance the grain prices for the American farmer and decrease dependence on foreign fuel. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cynde Andrews Eakin of Greenwood; a daughter, Paula Pulcinella of Lewes; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Wayne A. and Melissa Eakin and Matthew D. Eakin, all of Seaford; and three grandchildren, Zachary D. Pulcinella, Sydney Mae Pulcinella and Andrew Michael Eakin. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Pilgrim Chapel, Milford-Harrington Highway, Harrington, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. G. Ervin Shreckengast will officiate. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Nona M. Miller, 87 MILFORD - Nona M. Miller of Milford died Thursday, May 22, 2003, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford. She was 87. Mrs. Miller was born in Laurel, daughter of the late Orlando and Cecie P. (Elliott) Joseph. She was a self-employed hairstylist in her home for many years. Mrs. Miller was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Milford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Rollie Miller, in June 1997. She is survived by two sons, Richard of Milford and Jerry L. Miller of Dover; a brother, Raymond Joseph of Delmar; and two grandsons, R. Mark Miller and Quay Miller. Services will be noon Saturday in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 S. E. Front St., Milford, DE 19963. Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * William T. Mitchell, 55 LEWES - William T. Mitchell of Lewes died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 55. Mr. Mitchell was born Jan. 27, 1948, in Lewes, son of Lowder W. Mitchell Jr. and Jane (Thomas) Mitchell. He had formerly been employed as a new construction inspector by DelDOT, Georgetown, for 25 years, retiring in 1991. Mr. Mitchell enjoyed hunting and fishing, and liked to train hunting dogs. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Wanda (Tindle) Mitchell of Lewes; a son and daughter-in-law, William T. Jr. and Gwen Mitchell of Wilmington; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly M. and Jason Sifford of Andrews Air Force Base, Md.; three brothers, Lee Mitchell of Georgetown, Robert Mitchell of Seaford and Jerry Mitchell of Coalmont, Colo.; three grandchildren, Courtney Mitchell and William T. Mitchell III, both of Wilmington, and Zachery Ayers of Andrews Air Force Base; and three very special friends, LeeRoy, Tanya and Abby Farlow, all of Lewes. A prayer service will be 3 p.m. Sunday in Parsell Funeral Homes '&;' Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Charles Moyer will officiate. Burial will be private. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Enrico Thomas 'Ric' Palomba, 89 MILFORD - Enrico Thomas "Ric" Palomba of Milford died Monday, May 19, 2003, in the Milford Center, Genesis Eldercare. He was 89. Mr. Palomba was born April 14, 1914, in Orange, N.J., son of the late Felix and Maria (Freda) Palomba. At age 3 he moved to Helmetta, N.J., and attended grammar school, graduating in 1927. He attended South River High School, where he played on the varsity football and baseball teams. He was the first in his town to attend high school. He graduated in 1931 and received a scholarship to Ursinus College, where he played football and baseball. He was awarded one of the governor's annual scholarships to Rutgers University. He majored in chemistry and natural sciences and played on the varsity baseball team. He was an honor student and was elected Kappa Phi Kappa and graduated in 1935. He was a schoolteacher for two years and in the second year, married his high school sweetheart, Anne Juchnowicz, and they moved to Old Bridge, N.J., near the large Anheuser-Busch yeast plant. In 1937, he accepted a summer job at the yeast plant and remained there for the next 42 years. He started as a chemist and progressed to chief chemist, technical manager and general manager for 25 years. Mr. Palomba was a 50-year member of the Boy Scouts of America. In 1927, he was a charter member of the new troop in Helmetta. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout while in high school and earned 100 merit badges while in college. He later served 10 years as a scoutmaster and 20 years as a scouting commissioner of southern Middlesex County. He was a member of the American Association of Cereal Chemists for 40 years and was president of the New York section in 1953 and 1954. He was a member of the American Chemical Society for 35 years and was an officer of the Mid-Jersey section. He was a commissioner of Middlesex County Sewage Authority for 25 years and was chairman of engraving and technology. He was a member of the board of education and served as president for seven years, from 1948 to 1955. In 1980 he retired and moved to Milford to be closer to his family. In this area, he was an active volunteer at the St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Milford, the Milford Library board, hospitals and schools. He was a member of Milford Rotary Club, AARP and had served on the Delaware State Board of Examiners in Psychology. In addition to his wife of 67 years, he is survived by a daughter and son- in-law, Marilyn P. and Frank Draper of Slaughter Beach; two grandchildren, Laura Draper Carter and Margaret Draper McDaniel; and three great-grandsons, Jed Bell, Alex Bell and Frank S. Carter IV. Memorial mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 506 Seabury Ave., Milford. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Building Fund, 506 Seabury Ave., Milford, DE 19963. Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Mary Brooks Phelps, 35 DALLAS - Mary Brooks Phelps of Dallas died as a result of an automobile accident Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002. She was 35. She is survived by her mother, Mary Deringer Phelps of Chestertown, Md.; father, Richard D. Phelps of Dallas; two sisters, Jane Courtney Phelps (twin) of Chestertown and Francis Devon Day, and her husband, Garrett, of Calistoga, Calif.; a stepsister, Paige Phelps of Dallas; a stepbrother, Craig Phelps of San Diego; and a nephew, Guthrie Day of Calistoga. Graveside memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Shrewsbury Church Cemetery, Kennedyville, Md. Arrangements by Marvin V. Williams Jr. Funeral Director, Chestertown, Md. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Paul Albert Smith Sr., 58 EASTON, Md. - Paul Albert Smith Sr. of Easton died of natural causes Thursday, May 22, 2003, in Dorchester General Hospital, Cambridge. He was 58. Mr. Smith was born Jan. 1, 1945, in Hempstead, N.Y., son of Margaret Smith Magee of Wolfcreek, Ore., and the late Paul Allen Smith. He was a graduate of North Caroline High School, class of 1963. He was in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Smith worked at Absolute Painting as a painter. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Gail Cannon Smith of North Fort Myers, Fla.; a son, Paul Albert Smith Jr. of Easton; a brother, Robert Allen Smith of Hurlock; two sisters, Margaret Rose Murphy of Frederica, Del., and Patricia Ellen James of Hurricane, W.Va.; and four grandchildren, Christopher Newman, Paul Allen Smith II, Whitney Renee Smith and Briar Mason Smith. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Hillsboro. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Joseph E. Tunnell, 73 GEORGETOWN - Joseph E. Tunnell of Georgetown died Monday, April 28, 2003, in the Harrison House, Georgetown. He was 73. Mr. Tunnell was born Feb. 18, 1930, son of the late George Washington Tunnell and Lydia Mosley Tunnell. He worked for Beebe Medical Center and Dress Co., both in Lewes, the Rosenburg Family of Washington, D.C., and several homes in the Rehoboth Beach area. Mr. Tunnell's favorite hobby was traveling to different countries, especially Egypt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and David Tunnell. He is survived by two brothers, Alfred of Millsboro and Richard of Angola; a sister, Clara Beckett of Green Valley Nursing Home, Millsboro; a niece whom he raised, Blanche Spencer; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services were held in John Wesley United Methodist Church, Belltown. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to the John Wesley United Methodist Church, Belltown, DE; and Meals-On-Wheels of Lewes. ---------------------------------------------------------------