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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 ************************************************************************** * Deacon Hilton Baines, 91 LITTLE CREEK - Deacon Hilton Baines of Little Creek died Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, Va. He was 91. Deacon Baines was born Dec. 25, 1911, in Painter, Va., one of 12 children of the late Robert and Olivia Harmon Baines. He attended public school in Northampton County, Va. While he did not further his education, he en-sured that his children understood the value of an education. As a young man, Deacon Baines was united in holy matrimony to the late Clarease Dillard, and from this union, five sons were born, two of whom preceded him in death, Hilton G.R. and Lowell V. In search of a better life for his family, he left Virginia and moved to Delaware, where he found employment during the winter months at Newcomb and Hands Oyster Co., Port Mahon, for more than 20 years. During the sum-mer months, he worked with John "Jack" Pleasanton as a crabber and deckhand for 15 years. The Inter-national Brotherhood of Teamsters employed Hilton for more than 25 years before his retirement. He also served as a foster parent for more than 40 years. He also derived a great deal of pleasure from working in his garden, fishing and crabbing, and being "Mr. Fix-It" at home. He was an avid hunter, and was known far and wide for his outstanding rabbit dogs. His family and friends remember him as having a strong work ethic, as an advocate for education and for his altruism. He was devoted to the foster children that came into his home and developed a special bond with them. He was active and lucid to the very end of his life, and for this, his family and friends give all praise to God. Deacon Baines became a Christian at an early age, was baptized and became a member of New Allen Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, Franktown, Va. When he moved his family to Delaware, he joined Union Baptist Church and remained there for many years before becoming a founding member of Second Baptist Church. He remained a faithful member of Second Baptist Church, always ready to serve, until his health began failing. His proudest moment was in 1996, when he was ordained a deacon. He en-joyed working around the church, helping with the many building projects. He could be often heard, around the church, humming one of the traditional spiritual songs he so loved. He is survived by his wife, Leonia Francis Baines; three sons and three daughters-in law, Robert and Margaret Baines of Dover, Jaines and Eddie Baines of Chicago and Dr. Tyrone and Shereatha Baines of Durham, N.C.; two stepsons, Ross Wilson of New York City and Alonzo Collins of Las Vegas; two step-daughters and one stepson-in-law, Eleanor Wilson of New Providence, N.J., and Margaret Collins Leonard and Melton Leonard of Browns Mills, N.J.; an "adopted" daughter, Loretta Muntz of Dover; an "adopted" son, Deshon Blue of Cleveland; a sister, Leanna Ayers of Maryland; 24 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; a rich extended family including numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and foster chil-dren; and many friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Second Baptist Church, 407 W. Loockerman St., Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. John E. Bagley Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Ebenezer AME Church Cemetery, Capeville, Va. Arrangements by John O. Morris Funeral Home, Exmore, Va. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Alice M. Bruce, 69 MILLSBORO - Alice M. Bruce of Long Neck, near Millsboro, and formerly of Elmira, N.Y., died Friday, May 30, 2003, at the Lewes Convalescent Center. She was 69. Mrs. Bruce was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Lloyd Hanmer and Harriet Denson Hanmer. She was a dispatcher for the Sussex County Call Board. Mrs. Bruce was a life member of and firefighter for the Indian River Volunteer Fire Co. and past secretary of the Delmarva Firemen's Association. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Harold M. Bruce; a son, Jeffery Bruce; and a sister, Eliza-beth "Betty" Messenger. Memorial services will be at noon Wednesday in the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road, Long Neck. Burial will be private. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947; or to the, Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Raymond W. 'Chic' Engram, 82 DOVER - Raymond W. "Chic" Engram of Dover died after a long illness, Friday May 30, 2003, at Bay-health-Kent General Hospital, Dover, surrounded by his family. He was 82. Mr. Engram graduated from Greensboro (Md.) High School and entered the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1941. He worked for Monumental Life from 1950 to 1956, Delaware Auto Sales from 1957 to 1967, the state of Delaware Auditor's Office from 1968 to 1971, the Division of Revenue in 1971 and the Office of the State Treasurer as chief of administration from July 1971 until retirement in June 1983. He enjoyed horseshoes, nature, crabbing and family. Mr. Engram was a member of American Legion Walter L. Fox Post 2, Dover; a lifetime member of the Be-nevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge 1903, Dover; and a member of the Modern Maturity Cen-ter, Dover. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Renee Engram Currie, in December 2001. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Florence Engram of Dover; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Fred Knight of Camden; five grandchildren and the spouses of two, Matthew and Cary Knight and Jason Knight, all of Camden, Scott Currie and Jennifer Currie, both of Milford, and Kelly and Lance Chandler of Wyoming; and a great-grandson, Jake Chandler of Wyoming. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faries Funeral Home, 1250 S. Governors Ave., Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Dover. --------------------------------------------------------------- * B. Hazel Gosch, 75 HARTLY - B. Hazel Gosch of Hartly died Thursday, May 29, 2003, in her home surrounded by her fam-ily. She was 75. Mrs. Gosch was born Dec. 2, 1927, at home in the Templeville, Md., area, one of seven children of the late George Seward Sr. and Edna Hay Seward. She worked for 37 years for Leeds Travelware, Clayton. During World War II, she was involved in civil defense as an aircraft watcher. Mrs. Gosch was a member of the Ladies of the Moose and a past member of the Hartly Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Louis J. Gosch Jr., in July 1999. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John R. and Susan Gosch of Hartly, a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda G. and Bryan Mills of Aiken, S.C.; a brother, Olin Seward of Hartly; a sister, Madeline Wooleyhan of Templeville; four grandchildren, Grant Gosch of Dover, Bradley Gosch and his wife, Tanya, of Hartly, Ryan Mills and Kylie Mills, both of Aiken; and two great-grandchildren, Morgan Gosch and John Gosch, both of Hartly. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden- Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. Instead of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Anna Dorothy Inman, 76 HURLOCK, Md. - Anna Dorothy Inman of Hurlock died of natural causes Thursday, May 29, 2003, at The Memorial Hospital at Easton. She was 76. Mrs. Inman was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Boston, daughter of the late Lawrance and Elenor McCarthy Fargo. She was employed by Citicorp as a secretary and moved to this area in 1990 from Baltimore. Mrs. Inman was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Caroline County Memorial Post 7937, Greensboro, since 1990, and was past president, serving for five years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Inman, on June 22, 2002. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Hall of Hurlock; a brother, Jack Fargo of Brockton, Mass.; and four grandchildren, Angela Inzodda, Donald Inzodda, Julie Inzodda and Christine Hall. Graveside services and burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, near Hurlock. Arrangements by Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home PA, Greensboro. --------------------------------------------------------------- * George Kahne LEWES - George Kahne of Lewes died after a long illness, Thursday, May 29, 2003, in Lewes. Mr. Kahne attended George Washington University, majoring in journalism. During World War II, he served in the U.S Navy aboard the USS Pasadena. He retired from federal service with the Naval Service Weapons Center. He had a passion for antiques and the restoration of them, having owned a shop for 20 years. Mr. Kahne was involved in community theater, having authored scripts for numerous original musicals. He also was active in public affairs for Baystar Production. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Mikki Kahne; a sister, Mary Jane Petrie, and Ms. Petrie's family; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kathleen Kahne; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Robin and Calvin Martin, Kim and Rick Wimberly and Lisa and Kevin McTigue; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Second and Market streets, Lewes. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Tunnel Cancer Center at Beebe Medical Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Home, Lewes. ---------------------------------------------------------------