Funeral Homes in Selbyville, DE

Facts about the city

Selbyville is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. The population was 2,167 at the 2010 census, an increase of 31.7% over the previous decade. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.Selbyville traces its history back to its founding in 1778. It was incorporated in 1902.Selbyville was originally known as Sandy Branch due to its location on a branch of that name emanating in the Cypress Swamp at the head of the St. Martin's River. A grist mill and saw mill opened there in the late 18th century. In 1842, Sampson Selby began marking packages for delivery to his country store, Selby-Ville.By 1918, Selbyville was the major supplier of strawberries for the entire east coast, an industry that remained strong until the 1930s.Today, one of its main employers is Mountaire Farms, a poultry company, which runs a processing plant on Hosier Street.This town is also home of the Mumford Sheet Metal Works, which once held the world record for the largest frying pan in 1950.Selbyville is also home to Doyle's Restaurant, which has recently been recognized by the State of Delaware as the oldest operating diner in the State, and still has the original 1930's diner attached to the main restaurant that is still available for diners to eat at.

Selbyville Obituaries

It was reported on September 24th, 2019 that Steve J Kemp died in Selbyville, Delaware.  Kemp was 72 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Steve J's life.

It was written on September 15th, 2019 that David Edwin Wilson died in Selbyville, Delaware.  Wilson was 72 years old and was born in Takoma Park, MD.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor David Edwin's life.

It was revealed on April 3rd, 2019 that Elizabeth May Porter died in Selbyville, Delaware.  Porter was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elizabeth May's life.

It was disclosed on September 23rd, 2018 that Russell Jacob Keller passed on in Selbyville, Delaware.  Keller was 92 years old and was born in Arendtsville, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Russell Jacob's life.

It was written on August 22nd, 2018 that Grover Franklin "Frank" Conner perished in Selbyville, Delaware.  Conner was 64 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Grover Franklin "Frank"'s life.

It was written on February 15th, 2017 that Mabel Spence (Carter) passed on in Selbyville, Delaware.  Ms. Spence was 81 years old and was born in Thaxton, VA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mabel's life.

It was noted on August 27th, 2014 that Anna Jane Holmes (Molier) passed on in Selbyville, Delaware.  Ms. Holmes was 88 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anna Jane's life.

It was noted on August 18th, 2013 that Millard Tate Jr Hennessee died in Selbyville, Delaware.  Hennessee was 89 years old and was born in Morganton, NC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Millard Tate Jr's life.

It was noted by Wash DC that Margaret A Cain (Buckler) died in Selbyville, Delaware.  Ms. Cain was 83 years old and was born in Washington, DC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Margaret A's life.

History

The population was 1,645 at the United States Census, 2000 census. It is part of the Seaford, Delaware Seaford micropolitan area Statistical Area. Selbyville is a town in Sussex County, Delaware County, Delaware, United States. . .