Our Staff

Jim grew up in the Newark area. He began his career in funeral service in 1979, while a student at St. Mark's High School. Jim worked at the Warwick Funeral Home in Newark while attending the University of Delaware. He graduated in 1983 with a B.A.A.S. in Biology and Sociology. Jim continued his education at Catonsville Community College, where he earned his Certificate in Mortuary Science. Jim has owned Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home since 1994.He has two children, Caitlin and Brennen, with whom he has shared his passion for the funeral service. Jim resides in Middletown, Delaware, where he enjoys spending time with his wife, Barbara and beloved rescue Labrador Retrievers.

Cait has worked at the funeral home since 2011 and has been a licensed funeral director since 2018. She is a 2008 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School, a 2013 graduate of Wilmington University, with a Bachelors of Science degree, and a 2016 graduate of American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. Cait enjoys spending her time with her husband, Joe and her chocolate labrador, Moose.

Brennen has been working at the funeral home since his graduation from Appoquinimink High school in 2011. Brennen enjoys Ice Hockey and traveling.

Juli recently graduated from Mercer County Community College with a degree in Funeral Service. She is currently in her year apprenticeship with the funeral home. In her free time she likes to be outside and spend time on the beach with her family and friends. 

Theresa is the friendly face that welcomes you into the Nichols Gilmore Funeral Home and assist with services. Theresa is the mother of two boys and a resident of New Castle. She is also a hair stylist.

Robin is valuable member of the Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home staff. She resides in Bear, DE. She has been with the firm for several years and is well versed with dealing with families.

Jo passed away at her home in Bear on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the presence of her family. Jo was born and raised in Grafton, W.Va. For the past 15 years she was the office manager at Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home in Newport. Jo enjoyed sewing, reading, scary movies and the beach. She wanted to be remembered as a loving mother, mom-mom, wife, loyal friend and good person. Jo is survived by her husband of 51 years, David; sons, Michael and Daniel; grandchildren, Augusta, Austin and Amelia; her dog and companion, Dalai and other extended family.

Earl graduated from Conrad High School and attended Eckels Mortuary School in Philadelphia, PA. He was the funeral director at the Nichols Funeral Home in Newport for 40 years. Earl was a member of the Ionic Lodge #31 AF & AM, Tall Cedars, Scottish Rite, and the Nur Shrine where he belonged to the Motor Corp, the Yacht Club and the Mini Choppers; he was also a member of the Minquas Fire Company for 55 years serving as Chief Engineer for 15 years; past President of the Christiana Lions Club where he was a 25 year member; a 40 year member of Newark Elks Lodge #2281;a member of Peniel United Methodist Church; Assistant Coroner for 3 years and Disaster Coordinator of Delaware. He enjoyed motor home traveling and his cars. Besides his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his son, Barry Nichols, his sisters, Joanne Evans and Barbara Gardner; his stepmother, Elaine B. Nichols and his wife, Margaret Nichols. Survivors include his children, Carol White, Earl V. Nichols, Jr. and his wife Kathryne, and Laura Nichols; his sisters, Lois Rodeck and Betty Woods; his grandchildren, Nicole, Becky, Patrice, Victoria, Marlee and Ross; his 3 great-grandchildren; his former wife, Loretta Frisoli and his longtime companion, Jan Nibblett.

Lee Earl Nichols, age 81, passed away on March 3, 1979 in Deltona Florida. A son of the late Doni and Lydia Nichols, Lee was born in American Corners, Maryland in January 1898, He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Infantry. Lee was the owner and Funeral Director of Nichols Funeral Home in Newport prior to his retirement. He was survived by his wife, Elaine B. Nichols; a son, Earl V.