Obituaries

Clinton C. "Clint" Brooks died on August 10, 2026 at the age of 88 at home in Wilmington, DE. He leaves a remarkable legacy of service—to his country, his family, the recovery community, the natural world, and the many people whose lives were enriched by his wisdom, constancy, and gentle kindness.

As America's intelligence agencies suffer a series of reputational hits, the passing of former CIA officer and counterterrorism adviser Bruce Tefft presents an opportunity to spotlight the contrasting people of character who, unbowed by political and ideological currents, serve faithfully and courageously behind the scenes.

Benjamin Hamilton Winters, 93, a resident of Shady Side, MD and former longtime resident of Cheverly, MD, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Katharine T. Ellam, 86, of Yarmouth passed away peacefully, on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Cape Cod Hospital. Katharine dedicated her professional life to public service, serving as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State and the federal government.

George William Cave was born August 6, 1929 in New Jersey.  He attended Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, graduating in 1947. He was named Alumnus of the Year in 2001.  He majored in Middle Eastern studies at Princeton University (1952 - 1956) and joined the CIA after graduation.

Holmes Glenn Hunt, 57, a beloved husband and father, passed away on August 4, 2026 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Joseph "Joe" Milton Ware was born on June 19, 1930, in Ft. Monroe, VA to H.V. Ware and Martha Saunders Ware. 

Kathryn Elizabeth Murphy Wiley (July 29,1940 - May 6, 2026) died at Brightview Grosvenor Assisted Living in North Bethesda after a long struggle with health issues. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Roberts W. Wiley, in 1994.

James Oliver Hebert, Jr., PhD (Jimmy) went to be with his Lord on 3 August 2026 from the Cypress Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at age 96.