MORNING STAR • FEB. 28 - MARCH 5, 2008 Memorial Hospital, Seaford. Born in Guam, he was a son of Jesus Evaristo of Laurel, and the late Ana Iriarte Evaristo. He was a construction worker. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. In addition to his father, he is also survived by a son, Joseph Evaristo and his fiancee Nicole Gattis of Salisbury, Md.; three brothers, Joseph Evaristo of Yigo Guam, Jesus Evaristo and William Evaristo of Seaford; two sisters, Victoria Higgins and Joanne Reid of Laurel; two grandchildren, Ontonio Evaristo and Janiah Evaristo; his companion Betty Travis of Salisbury, Md. and a step-son, Robby Travis of Snow Hill, Md. A memorial mass was held on Saturday, Feb. 23, in Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Seaford. Memorial contributions may be made in Frankie's name to his grandchildren, Ontonio and Janiah Evaristo, c/o William Evaristo, 9403 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.
Edna Dickerson Tull, 91
Edna Dickerson Tull of Laurel died on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford. Mrs. Tull was a homemaker and a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, the Gethsemane Bible Class and Reliance Homemakers Club. Her husband, Calvin Tull died in 1986. A son, John Tull also preceded her in death in January 1999. She is survived by her son, William Tull and his wife Ruth of Laurel, five grandchildren, Susan Collins, Marcia Kile, Michael Tull, Cheryl Deutomeister and Cathy Taylor, 12 great-grandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Two sisters also survive Edna, Betty Jones of Shalotte, N.C. and Margie Hearn of Laurel. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford, where friends called prior to the services. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford. The family suggests donations may be made to Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 2701 Woodland Ferry Road, Seaford, DE 19973.
Jack Vincent Wootten, Sr., 74
Jack Vincent Wootten, Sr., of Greenwood passed away at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md., on Feb. 19, 2008. He was a son of Chester and Daisey Wootten, who predeceased him. Jack retired as a farmer working for Mr. Marshall Elliott’s farms. He was also known for his work on race horses, his favorite being O.G.’s Express. He is survived by two sons, James V. Wootten of Smyrna and Robert Wootten of Lincoln; two daughters, Donna Wilkerson of Greenwood and Marie Hall of Newark; two sisters, Gertrude Bradford of Salisbury and Anna Lee Robinson of Bethel. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Saturday, Feb. 23, where friends and family called prior to the service. The Rev. Art Smith officiated. Interment will be in Line Cemetery in Delmar.
G. Richard Moore, age 79
G. Richard Moore of Woodbridge, Va., passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge. He was born Feb. 8, 1929 in Wilmington, a son of Francis and Hattie Moore of Delmar. Richard retired from the Sheet Metal Workers Local 100. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching the Redskins and NASCAR. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kathryn Moore of Woodbridge, Va.; five
sons, George Moore, Jr. of Georgia, Terry Moore of Arlington, Va., Wayne Moore and his wife Sue of Nokesville, Va., Jerry Moore and his wife Tammy of Pennsylvania and Barry Moore and his wife Carrie of North Carolina; two sisters, Shirley Bowden of Delmar and Barbara O'Neal of San Antonio, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Emily Moore, Dina Marshall, Carrie Moore, Bobby Moore, Jason Moore, Tiffany Moore, Nathan Moore, Eliza Moore, Barry Moore, Jr. and Tyler Moore; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two sons; Jim Moore and Ted Moore. A funeral service was held Sunday, Feb. 24, at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, where family and friends called prior to the service. Harry "Bunky" Naugle, Chaplain, Delmar Fire Department, officiated. Memorial contributions may be sent to Delmar High School Athletic Division, c/o Mr. David Hearn, 200 N. Eighth St., Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
Frances Penuel Hastings, 89
Frances Penuel Hastings, of Laurel, died peacefully, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. A lifelong resident of Laurel she was born to Howard and Vessie Penuel, also of Laurel, on Aug. 27, 1918. She was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel, which she attended regularly throughout her life. She graduated from Laurel High School and Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington. A member of the Seaford Golf and Country Club and the friends of the Laurel Library. She will also be remembered by her many friends and her fellow bridge players. She was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband Roland G. Hastings, who passed in 1984. At the time of his death, they had been married for 44 years. She is survived by her son, Barry G. Hastings and his wife, Carol, of Naples, Fla., and her two loving grandsons of whom she was quite proud, David, age 16, and Mark, 12. She is also survived by three nieces and nephews, Charles H. Landon, Bonnie Van Lier and Jeffery Landon, children of her late sister, Ellen P. Landon. A celebration of her life was held at Christ United Methodist Church, Laurel, on Monday, Feb. 25, Pastor Barbara Wilson officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Contributions may be made in her memory to her church: Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements are by the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home Laurel. Online condolences can be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com.
Doris Revel Slate, 58
Doris Revel Slate of Parsonsburg, Md., passed away on Thursday, Feb., 21, 2008 at home. Mrs. Slate was born on July 2, 1949, in Milford, a daughter of Charles Walter and Rhoda Wootten Revel, who predeceased her. Mrs. Slate was a homemaker. She was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Salisbury, Md. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife and she also loved her animals. Mrs. Slate is survived by her husband of 39 years, Burley W. Slate; two sons, Bruce Slate and his wife Tiffany of Delmar, Md. and Wayne Slate and his wife Sherry of Salisbury, Md; two brothers, Charles R. Revel and his wife Peggy of Fruitland, Md. and John D. and his wife Linda of Salisbury; and two grandchildren, Wayne, Jr. and Lillie Slate. Services for her were held on Monday, Feb. 25, at the Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, where friends called prior to the services. The Rev. Bruce LeCates officiated. Interment was in Millsboro. The family asks
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Church Briefs Revival services
Revival Services are scheduled for March 16-19 at Laurel Baptist Church, beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The church is located on the west side of 13A, approximately 2 miles south of town. Any questions, call Shirley at 875-2314.
Got life questions?
Laurel Wesleyan Church invites you to a comical life changing play “A Rock & A Hard Place.” Join us Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m., or Friday, March 21, at 7 p.m. and find out the answer to life. Light refreshments and nursery will be provided. Laurel Wesleyan Church is located 1/2 mile north of Laurel on Alt. 13. Admission is free. For more information call 875-5380.
Easter Musical
The choir of the Atlanta Road Alliance Church will present an Easter musical entitled “Known by the Scars: By His Stripes We are Healed” on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 23, at 11 a.m. The Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road in Seaford, approximately 11/2 miles north of Stein Highway (Rt. 20). For more information, contact the church at 629-5600. This event is free!
‘Make a Joyful Noise’
The Second Generation Community Chorus (SGCC) of Federalsburg, Md., will be at Booker Street Church of God, Georgetown, on Saturday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m., to make a Joyful Noise unto
that in order to defray funeral and other expenses donations may be made to Watson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Millsboro, DE 19966. Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com or delmarvaobits. com
Mary E. Mears, 86
Mary E. Mears (Nee Nash) of Georgetown died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Harrison House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown. Born in Stockton, Md., she was the daughter of Harry C. and Nellie Blades Nash. Mrs. Mears was a member of Providence United Methodist Church, and had led a very active life endearing her to people all over Sussex County. She served for 11 years as one of the dispatchers of the Sussex County Call Board, which pre-dated the 911 System. She drove school buses for more than 25 years and was a Delaware Master Gardener, Sussex Co. Division. She won Master Gardener of the Year in 1997, and Lifetime Achievement Award in January, 2006. She was a past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2931; volunteered with Delaware Hospice Festival of Trees, and was a member of the auxiliary of the American Legion Post 8, and the ANONA Council #11 of Pocahontas. She also served in the Georgetown Historical Society. She served the Board of Elections, and was Queen of Sussex County Cedars of the Red Hat Society at CHEER. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, H. Dale Mears in 1971. She was also preceded by two sons: Richard W. Mears in 1974, and Gerald E. Mears, in 1988. She is survived by four sons: H. Dale Mears, Jr. of Georgetown; William D. Mears and his wife Joyce, of Georgetown; Ronald D. Mears, of Townsend; and Lloyd A. Mears, of George-
The Lord. Sponsored by Sister Peggy Trott. Call 856-9097 or 856-3404, for more information.
Indoor yard sale benefit
Bethel United Methodist Church is now accepting reservations for tables at an indoor yard sale from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 12. Crafters and those who would like to sell items may rent tables for $20 per table. The yard sale is a benefit for the Johnson family of Harbeson, that lost their home to a fire. In addition to the parents, there are four children, a newborn, 3-year-old, 18-year-old and 19-year-old. The church is trying to help the family with expenses. Donations of items to be sold at the indoor yard sale may be dropped off at the church Friday, April 11. To make a tax-deductible donation, write a check to Bethel U.M. Church, and write “James Johnson/Jean Eley family” in the memo line. Mail checks or gift cards to Bethel U.M. Church, Fourth and Market streets., Lewes, DE 19958. To reserve a table, call Tonya at 542-2386.
‘Next Generation Power Force’
Master’s Commission of Viriginia is coming to Central Worship Center in Laurel on March 2 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. For more information call 8757995. The church is located at 14511 Sycamore Road.
Ladies night
Fridy, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. is Ladies Night at the Father’s House, behind Plaza Tapatia Restaurant in Seaford. Call 629-2282 for more information.
town. She is survived by: one brother, J. Paul Nash, and his wife Linda of Greenville, N.C. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and a very special niece Jeannie Johnson of Milford. Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Providence United Methodist Church in Georgetown. Viewing was prior to the services. Interment followed at Providence Cemetery. The Rev. Ron Schatz officiated. The family requests contributions to the Providence Church Cemetery Fund, c/o: Maryleen Cathell, 216 W. Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements were handled by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed to: Watson Funeral Home, Delmarvaobits.com, or Watsonfh.com
William Oliphant, 81
William Oliphant of Millsboro passed away on, Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, in Harrison Senior Living, Georgetown. He was born on Jan. 10, 1927 a son of Ronald Leggs and Essie Oliphant, who predeceased him. William was a retired heavy equipment operator with Melvin Joseph Construction, Georgetown for many years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and he was a member of V.F.W. Post 7422 in Millsboro. He is survived by two sons, Gerald Oliphant of Laurel, and Terry Oliphant and wife Sheila of Millsboro; two brothers, Tommy Leggs of Laurel, and Edward “Tob” Oliphant of Gumboro; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, where friends called prior to the service. Pastor Jeff Hudson officiated. Interment was in Millsboro Cemetery Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed at Watsonfh.com, or Delmarvaobits.com