Cardonsal Corintheon ‘Old Folks’ Walters, 94
Cardonsal Corintheon “Old Folks” Walters, 94, recently of Millsboro, Del., passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the Veterans Hospital in Wilmington, Del. He was born Jan. 26, 1913, to George D. Walters and Angie Showell Waters in Clarksville, Del. He was predeceased by his parents; one sister, Christine Walters Duffy; two son-in-laws, Harrison Short and William Beckett; and one grandson, Myron Short.
Cordonsal was a long-time member of Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church in Millsboro but is remembered by many for his singing and dancing at local Summer Camp meetings.
Cordonsal, or “Old Folks” as he was called, received his early education in Lewes and later at Delaware State College High School in Dover. While at Delaware State, he became interested in sports and played on the football, track and baseball teams. He received letters in all sports in 1932, but baseball remained his favorite.
Over the years, he played with many teams, including the Washington Pilots of D.C., the Baccarats of Atlantic City, the Milford Yanks, the Milford Tigers, the Millsboro Mohawks, the Millsboro Cardinals and the Sussex Stars of Georgetown.
Locally, he played with Preston Hopkins, Preston Jackson, and William D. Burton all of Millsboro. For 22 years, he served as an umpire for the Millsboro Little League. The nickname “Old Folks” was given him because he played ball with men of various ages.
He was married to Mary Elizabeth Walters, who died in 1984. Together, they raised his two daughters, Aleatha Short and Geraldine Beckett. In later years, he was cared for by Aleatha in her home, until she became ill and then was cared for by a niece, Marguarite Duffy.
Survivors include three daughters, Yvonne Bowden, Aleatha Short and Geraldine Beckett; two grandsons, Barry Beckett and Gregory Short; three nephews and their wives, Vernon Duffy, Braven and Odelia Duffie, and Bermis and Marguerite Duffy, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were to be held Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Dickerson’s Chapel A.M.E. Church, Route 113, Millsboro. The Rev. Richard Worthy was to officiate.
Committal rites were to be held on Monday, May 14, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
Letters of condolence may be e-mailed via Watsonfh.com or or Delmarvaobits.com.
Martha J. Bunting, 74
Martha J. Bunting, 74, of Ocean City, Md., passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at home. She and her late husband, Bill Bunting, owned and operated the Angler Restaurant and Marina in Ocean City. She was an avid horse lover and a member of the Royal Palm Polo Club in Boca Raton, Fla. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ocean City.
In addition to her husband, Bunting was preceded in death by her parents, Charles F. and Helen Miller Hudson. She is survived by two daughters, Julie B. Smith and husband Regan of Ocean City, and Jayne B. Kendall and husband Scott of Ocean City; two sisters, Bernice H. Hall of Wilmington, and Helen M. Johnson of Selbyville; four grandchildren, Meegan Jayne Smith, R.J. Smith, Maura Smith and Porter Bunting.
Services were scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2007, with interment in Sunset Memorial Park, Berlin, Md. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury MD 21802; or Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Dr., Berlin MD 21811.
Alvin A. “Skeet” Campbell, 88
Alvin A. “Skeet” Campbell, 88, of Millsboro, formerly of Dagsboro, passed away at home on Sunday, May 13, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He was a former co-owner of the Clayton Movie Theatre in Dagsboro and later employed by Delaware Division of Revenue in Georgetown and then Animal Health Sales of Selbyville.
Campbell was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy, and he was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church of Dagsboro. He enjoyed golfing and supporting Indian River High School sporting events.
Campbell was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Campbell; and a sister, Eileen Campbell. He is survived by two daughters, Joanne Bireley and husband Charles, and Lucinda Hearn and husband Terry; three grandchildren, Charles “Chuck” Bireley, Christopher Bireley and Jennifer Evans Spinks; four great-grandchildren, Ceth, Gage, Coleman and Allyson.
Services were scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2007, with interment in Prince George’s Cemetery, Dagsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to either the Bethel United Methodist Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 147, Dagsboro DE 19939; or Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown DE 19947.
Jennie W. Maedler, 97
Jennie W. Maedler, 97, of Lewes, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Harbor Healthcare in Lewes. She worked in Trader’s Jewelry Shop in Lewes and at the Avenue Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. Maedler was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Ladies Auxiliary of Beebe Hospital. Her favorite time of the year was summer, when she could go fishing off her dock.
Maedler was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Lee and Emma (Watson) Derrickson; and her husband, Robert H. Maedler. She is survived by her son, Robert D. Maedler and wife Susan of Lewes; a grandson, Sean and wife Janie of Rehoboth Beach; and two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Rylie Maedler.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2007, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 212 Second St., Lewes, where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Peter’s Church, P.O. Box 464, Lewes DE 19958; or Meals on Wheels, 32409 Lewes-Georgetown Hwy., Lewes DE 19958.
James N. Scheible, 61
James N. Scheible, 61, of Millsboro, formerly of Washington D.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 14, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He owned Homesure Inspection Company and was a certified building inspector with United Research Scientists of Wilmington (URS Corporation). He holds a U.S. patent for the C-Flow Radon Screening System.
Scheible was a life member of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists and a member of the International Code Council (ICC). Scheible attended Grace of God Lutheran Church in Millsboro, and loved sailing, playing chess, golfing and philosophy.
Scheible was preceded in death by his father, Norman Lloyd. He is survived by his mother Ruth (Sweeney) Scheible of Merritt Island, Fla.; his wife, the Rev. Judith A. Moller; a daughter, Sonya P. Reel of Cascade, Md.; a son-in-law, Jay Calhoun; two grandchildren, Sean P. Reel and Nichole V. Reel; and four step-sons, Matthew Rippey, Samuel Rippey, Mason Rippey and Christopher Rippey.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, where the family will receive visitors from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Grace of God Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1251, Millsboro DE 19966; or Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown DE 19947.
Brenda J. Townsend, 52
Brenda J. Townsend, 52, of Millsboro, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Lewes Convalescent Center after a lengthy illness and fight with cancer. She enjoyed painting, flying kites, fishing, horses and animals. She was a kind-hearted person.
Townsend was preceded in death by her parents, David Monroe and Virginia E. Huskins Riddle; and two brothers, John Wayne Riddle and Dallas Riddle. She is survived by a daughter, Raquel Murray of Seaford; brothers, Bobby, Glen and Allen Riddle, all of Millsboro; sisters, Hazel Chason of Fla., Betty Norman of Georgetown, Cindy Riddle, Yvonne Parker, Dorothy Hudson, Vivian LeGates and Linda Pase, all of Millsboro; an especially devoted companion in her final care, Cynthia Pase; a granddaughter, Caitlin Murray of Millsboro; and 24 nieces and nephews.
Services were scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2007, with interment in Carey’s Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Delaware SPCA Sussex, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown DE 19947.