Torbert Funeral Chapels

01/15/2025

Herbert Bradley Parkes of Dover passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was 82.

Herb was born on August 3, 1942, to Edna and Herbert Parkes in South Amboy, NJ. He grew up in Parlin, NJ, graduating from Sayreville High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Music from...

01/14/2025

Joshua Craig Saxton of Camden passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at home. He was 36.

Joshua was born November 16, 1987 in Dover Delaware to Richard “Rusty” Saxton and the late Robin Kuhn Saxton. He started school at Capitol but graduated from CR where he played soccer and lacross...

01/13/2025

Clifton A. Hutton of Dover passed away, Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Kent General Hospital. He was 87.

Formal education for Clif began with a BS in Art Education with a minor in Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. While teaching, he earned his Master of Education in Counseling...

01/04/2025

Melissa Kay Babuca, 52 of Dover Delaware, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024.

To most, she was known as Missy. She loved the Lord, spending time with her grandkids, encouraging others, writing poems, and the freedom to drive. Missy was always the life of the party most especially wh...

12/31/2024

Doris Crist October 20, 1934 ~ December 29, 2024.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Crist on December 29, 2024.

Doris lived a good long life and was able to celebrate her 90th birthday with family. She will be deeply missed. We love you Doris.

Prec...

12/23/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ricardo Mijares Ongaco, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Ricardo passed away on December 13, 2024, in Newark, Delaware, at the age of 93.

Born on June 14, 1931, in Parañaque, Philippines, Ri...

12/23/2024

Susan A. Groom of Dover, DE, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Milford at the Delaware Hospice Center. She was 83 years old.

She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 2, 1941 to Leroy and Ruth Daubert.
Susan graduated from Drake University in Des Moines in 1963. She was a m...

12/17/2024

Denise Marie Tierson, 67 of Dover passed away peacefully on December 14th.

She fought a courageous battle against ALS in her last year.

Denise enjoyed various activities such as exploring vintage sales, playing bingo/games and attending concerts. She enjoyed watching game shows and s...

12/12/2024

Kelly Lynn Day of Felton passed away, Friday, December 6, 2024 at Christiana Hospital. She was 50.

Kelly was born November 25, 1974 in Dover, Delaware to the late Debbie Cole.

She always put her family before anything else. Kelly was an amazing mom, wife, sister, best friend and will...

12/10/2024

Debra Lee Baker of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away Friday, November 22nd, 2024. She was 72.

She was born June 10th, 1952, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to the late LeRoy Brown and Ethel Brown.

Debra was a force of nature, known for her quick wit, unfiltered honesty, and an unp...

12/02/2024