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MORNING STAR • NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2009
Obituaries Jack W. Chambers, 67
Jack W. Chambers of Laurel, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nassawadox, Va. to the late Joseph and Virginia Chambers. Jack was a carpenter and had worked for D&C Auto in Laurel. He was an avid NASCAR fan. His favorite drivers were Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jack also loved playing shuffleboard, horseshoes and cards. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Chambers of Laurel; daughters, Sherri Blades and her husband Dale of Laurel, Kim Harris and husband Josh of Bridgeville, Tanya Brown and husband Robert of Camden; stepdaughter, Tracey Foskey of Laurel; stepson, Troy Burchette of Salisbury, Md.; brother, Milton Chambers of Laurel; sister, Ginny Mae Farrelly and husband Ed of Laurel; grandchildren, Traci Blades, Dale Wayne Blades, Jeffrey Saunders, Tyler Saunders, Griffin Brown, Ravyn Brown, Brittnay Foskey, Jeffrey Chambers and Collin Burchette; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Chambers, William Chambers and Johnny Chambers; and sisters, Charlotte Eater and Betty Blades. A memorial service was held on Friday, Nov. 13, at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel. Pastor Joe LeCates officiated. Interment was private.
Jeffrey A. Griffies
Jeffrey Allen Griffies of Seaford, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he was the son of Marilyn Bibb Griffies of Seaford and the late Arthur Vincent Griffies Sr. He was a ferry captain working for the Delaware Department of Transportation. He attended Woodland United Methodist Church, was a member of the Woodland Ferry Association, a member of the Jack Russell Terrier Club, and secretary of his local AFSCME Union. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Arthur V. Griffies Jr. of Pasadena, Md; a sister Terri A. Schnetzler of Bowie, Md.; best friend and love of his life, Nancy A. Griffies of Seaford; nephews, Chris, Doug, Thompson and
Wes; nieces, Kaleigh, Savannah and Annabelle; and three Jack Russell Terriers, Dickens, Belle and Sunshine. Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Woodland United Methodist Church, Woodland. The Rev. Linda Eshelman officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.
June Hall, 73
June “Louise” Hall of Seaford, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Mrs. Hall worked in the Bake Shop at the Methodist Manor House for the past 23 years. Her husband, Raymond L. Hall Jr. died in 1984. She is survived by a son, Raymond L. Hall III and his wife Debbie of Seaford; two daughters, Jeanne Johnson and her husband, Richard of Vienna, Md., and Kimberly Wooten of Cumming, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Timothy Hall, Hope Hall, Lucas Mobley, Jacob Mobley, Gabrielle Mobley, Trey Johnson, Ray Johnson and Carly Wooten. The funeral service was held on Sunday, Nov. 15, at Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Alvin E. Lutz, 84
Alvin E. Lutz of Laurel, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Lifecare at Lofland Park in Seaford. Born in Mifflinville, Pa., he was a son of the late Christian and Lillian Lutz. After serving in the Air Force during W.W.II, Alvin received his teaching degree from Bloomsburg State College. He taught for a short time in Idaho and then in Shickshinny, Pa., after which he moved to Newark. While there he taught at Wilmington High School for 17 years before moving to Laurel to teach at Georgetown VoTech for 7 years. He and his wife Lucy were also owners of the Dutch Inn for 10 years. Alvin was a member of both the Brookside and Laurel Lions Club for over 50 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lucy Kleckner Lutz; his daughter, Deborah L. Robinson (Robert) of Lewis Center, Ohio; his son, Gary A. Lutz of Laurel; five grandsons; his brother, Heister Lutz of Berwick, Pa.; and his sisters, Dorothy Corgan of Kingston, Pa. and Geneva
In Loving Memory
Joshua Williams Josh Monday aka
Jan. 1, 1989 - Nov. 21, 2008
You will always be in our hearts. Love your son, Ryan
Raup of Palmyra, Pa. A memorial service was held at Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel on Thursday, Nov. 12. The Rev. Donna Hinkle officiated. Burial was in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Alvin to Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel is serving the Lutz family.
Robert L. Coulbourne, 79
Robert “Bobby” L. Coulbourne of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at his home in Laurel. He was born in Federalsburg, Md., a son of the late Lee and Pauline Coulbourne. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from operating his own business where he drove a bulldozer for 50 years. Bobby enjoyed stock car racing, Bluegrass music, spoiling his grandchildren with candy, taking care of his many pets and helping everyone that came his way. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Ellen Jane Brittingham of Laurel; sons, Robert Coulbourne Coulbourne and Sherry Layton of Delmar, Keith Coulbourne and wife Denise of Laurel and Chuck Brittingham and wife Tina of Laurel; daughters, Theresa Bowden and husband Tom of Seaford, Pam Coulbourne, Ellen Willin of Seaford, Brenda Brittingham and husband Robert of Laurel and Linda Carter and husband Conrad of Laurel; sisters, Ruth Jarrett, Janice Levitts and Myrtle Calloway; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Nellie Dulis and a grandson, Cody Coulborne also preceded him in death. The funeral service was held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel. Pastor Ken Deusa officiated. Interment followed in Cokesbury Cemetery near Reliance.
Thank You from the family of
Dorothy L. Taylor
We would like to express our appreciation to the community for your overwhelming support during the unexpected passing of our wife, mom and mom-mom. A special thank you to Pastor Joe of Wesley UMC for helping us through this very difficult time. Special thanks also to our Wesley UMC family, our relatives, and friends who provided our family the time of fellowship following her celebration of life. Your thoughts and prayers were greatly appreciated.
Margaret E. Rayfield, 72
Margaret E. Rayfield of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at the Seaford Center. She was born in Pocomoke City, Md., a daughter of the late James Richard Venable and Estella Hillman Venable. She retired from Acme Markets working in various positions. She was a member of American Legion Post #19 and enjoyed playing shuffle board. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Terry Rayfield and wife Melissa of Laurel; daughter, Sherrie Lynn Hastings and husband Rayfield Darryl of Seaford; brother, John B. Venable of Kingsport, Tenn.; grandchildren, Matthew and Amanda Rayfield, Jackie and Jamie Hastings, Josh, Mike and Krissy Rayfield; numerous great-grandchildren; and a daughter-inlaw, Valerie Rayfield. Mrs. Rayfield was preceded in death by her husband, William K. Rayfield Sr. who passed in 2009 and a son, William Rayfield Jr. The funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 16, at Laurel Wesleyan Church. Pastor Ken Deusa officiated. Interment
The Family of
Dale Boyce
would like to extend our gratitude for the outpouring of love and kindness to the town of Laurel during this very difficult time. A special thank you to Centenary U. M. Church and the UMW. Without your love and support we would not get through this time. Our Dad is going to be missed a lot. Thanks again to everyone for their prayers, cards, visits, food and calls. We appreciate everything from the bottom of our hearts. God Bless, Brenda and Bob James, Jana and Mike Pugh, Blair and Kelley Boyce and Families