Bounds Funeral Home in Salisbury, MD

David E. Webster, Jr.

May 20, 1929 - May 17, 2013

David E. Webster, Jr., 83, of Parsonsburg died Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hebron he was the son of the late David E. Webster, Sr. and Dorothy Webster Watson. He worked for R.D. Grier and Sons for 36 years and was a past member of the Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Department. He loved gardening and repairing small engines. A loving husband, father, and...
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Harold Eugene Williams

October 1, 1957 - May 16, 2013

Dr. Harold Eugene Williams, known as "Gene", at the age of 55, suddenly died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 1, 1957 in East Meadow, NY. He was the son of Jessie and the late Harold Williams, Sr. Harold lived in Rockville Center, NY until 1995. He then relocated to Salisbury, MD. Dr. Williams graduated from Eastern Military Academy on June 8,...
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Judy Ann Chatham

February 2, 1946 - May 16, 2013

Judy Ann Chatham, 67, of Princess Anne died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late James H. Hitchens and Irene Bennett Hitchens. Judy graduated from Wicomico High School in 1964 and then worked as a mailroom supervisor at ECI until her retirement. She was a member of Liberty Church of Christ and taught...
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Mabel Belle Elliott

December 1, 1921 - May 14, 2013

Mabel Belle Elliott, 91, passed away peacefully In Salisbury, MD at PRMC; surrounded by her sister, children and grandchildren on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Born December 1, 1921 in Powellville, MD to William Bradford and Della Dennis Bradford; she lived a long and fruitful life, and will be missed by many. Her spirit and personality will live on through her children and loved ones. Survived...
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Nancy L. Bromley

July 1, 1936 - May 9, 2013

Nancy L. Bromley, 76, of Salisbury, died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Taylors, SC she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mallie Sims Bryant. Nancy was a Registered Nurse, a profession for which she was proud of and truly loved. During her retirement she also loved doing puzzles, and word searches, receiving flowers, and drinking coffee with her best...
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Michael "Mike" Jay Wilson, Sr.

June 8, 1957 - May 7, 2013

Michael Jay Wilson, Sr., 55, of Delmar died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Salisbury and raised in Mardela Springs, he was the son of Marge Wagner Wilson and the late Robert L. Wilson, Jr. Mike graduated from Mardela Springs High School in 1975. He worked for Mark Martin Automatic in Rockford, Illinois for 25 years as a senior service engineer until the...
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Gary E. Wilkinson

October 6, 1931 - April 25, 2013

Gary E. Wilkinson, Sr., 81, of Salisbury, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Hebron he was the only son of the late F. Morris "Spot" and Bernice Wilkinson. Mr. Gary Wilkinson served in combat during the Korean War with the U.S. Army 68th AAA Gun Batallion. Following the war he began a U.S. Air Force career in communications. He...
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Cora Webster

January 9, 1948 - April 21, 2013

Cora Webster, 65, of Salisbury passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Salisbury she was the daughter of the late Jim and Doris Phippin. She graduated from Wicomico High School in 1969. She worked for Gant Shirt Factory, Sunshine Laundry and Lakeland Health Care in Lakeland Florida where she lived for a few years. She was a member of Salisbury...
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Miriam Ann Townsend

June 2, 1927 - April 20, 2013

Miriam Ann Townsend, 85, of Salisbury died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of the late Horace F. Shepherd and Ann M Bobal Shepherd. Mrs. Townsend attended Cortland State Teachers College in New York and was a schoolteacher in Levittown, NY and a librarian at Great Neck, NY Library. She retired to Salisbury in 1999. She was a...
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Doris M. Kirby Horseman

June 2, 1937 - April 19, 2013

Doris M. Kirby Horseman, 75, of Salisbury died Friday, April 19, 2013 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Salisbury she was the daughter of the late Walton Oliver Foskey and Ernest and Bessie Steele. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother she enjoyed spending time with her family and doing her crafts. She is survived by her husband, Robert Horseman; daughter, Cheryl...
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Ocealee Beers

March 19, 1940 - April 11, 2013

Ocealee Beers, 73, of Salisbury, peacefully passed away at home, on April 11, 2013 with her loving husband Warren by her side. Earlier in her life she worked at Manhattan Shirt Company, Blind Industries and mostly enjoyed being a homemaker. Ocealee is survived by her husband of 50 years, Warren; son, Glen Beers (Cindy) of Honeyoe Falls, NY; daughter, Cathy Rolleston (Tim) of Ocean Pines, MD;...
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Nancy L. Timmons

November 15, 1921 - March 20, 2013

Nancy L. Timmons, 91, of Willards died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Wicomico Nursing Home. Born in Willards she was the daughter of the late J. Edward Layton and Edna Mae Wilkins Layton. Nancy graduated from Pittsville High School in 1939 and was the first one in her family to ever graduate. Following graduation she worked as a seamstress at many shirt factories and also worked with her...
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Jean Collins Allen

May 23, 1928 - March 18, 2013

Jean Collins Allen of Salisbury went to be with God on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Genesis Rehab and Nursing Home in Salisbury. Born in Salisbury she was the widow of Henry Gordon Allen, Jr. of Salisbury and the daughter of the late Jennie Davis Collins and Isaac Wade Collins of Salisbury. She is Survived by three children, Retired Commander Craig Gordon Allen and his wife, Ann of Michigan,...
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Louis James Massey, Sr.

February 7, 1927 - March 17, 2013

Louis James Massey, Sr., 86, of Willards passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at his home. Born in Willards he was the son of the late Gordon and Lillie Wilkins Massey. Louis was a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau and a lifelong farmer and poultry grower winning many awards along the way for outstanding performance in those fields. His awards included Outstanding Farmer of the Year in 1959,...
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Carl Gregory Harrison, Sr.

October 16, 1948 - March 15, 2013

Carl Gregory Harrison, Sr., 64, of Salisbury died Friday, March 15, 2013 at his home. Born in Cambridge, he was a son of the late Carl Wilbur and Alice Wagner Harrison. He is survived by two children Kim Harrison-Cook and her husband Phillip, and Carl Harrison, Jr. and his wife Billye. Also survived by two grandchildren Brittany Cannon, and Allison Harrison; and one sister. A graveside...
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Betty Reichenberg

September 3, 1930 - March 7, 2013

Betty Louise Reichenberg, 82, of Salisbury passed away Thursday, March 7th at her residence at Pine Bluff. Born in Salisbury on Sept. 3, 1930 to Arthur and Sadie Insley, she spent her early childhood years growing up in Annapolis with her late sisters, Sunny and Pauline (Polly). The family returned to Salisbury where Betty attended the Upton Street School. In 1947 she married the love of...
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Barry Preston Wilson

March 16, 1932 - March 7, 2013

Barry P. Wilson, 80, former corporate public affairs executive and faculty member at Salisbury State University, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center following a stroke. Born in Batavia, NY, Mr. Wilson was the son of the late Wilbur Charles and Gwendolyn Frey Wilson. Mr. Wilson began teaching in the Department of Communication Arts at Salisbury State University...
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Philip C. "Phil" Chatham

March 5, 1956 - March 4, 2013

Philip C. Chatham, 56, of Salisbury died Monday, March 4, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Salisbury he was the son of the late Stanley H. "Pete" Chatham, Sr. and Dorothy Church Chatham. Phil had worked for United Propane as a service technician. He was an avid sports fan and a diehard Orioles Fan. He was very active in Pony League and worked as a NASCAR spotter for the Jeff...
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William Sterling Dize

October 10, 1930 - March 2, 2013

William Sterling Dize, 82, of Parsonsburg died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Crisfield he was the son of the late Harland and Minnie Dorman Dize. A Disabled Veteran of the Korean Conflict he served in Occupation of Germany. He worked for many years with and retired from Barr Freightliner in Delmar. He was a member of the American Legion Post 64 in...
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David Charles Beattie

July 21, 1951 - March 1, 2013

David Charles Beattie, 61 of Parsonsburg, passed away at his home Friday, March 1, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born in Philadelphia, and attended Haverford High School – graduate of 1969 and from Philadelphia School of Pharmacy, 1974. He was staff pharmacist at Millville Hospital, Millville, NJ until 1994. After moving to Eastern Shore he worked at Peninsula Regional Medical...
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David Glenn Aydelotte

May 23, 1948 - February 27, 2013

David Glenn Aydelotte, 64, of Salisbury died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at his home. Born in Salisbury he was the son of the late Gaither B. Aydelotte and Yetive Rohm Aydelotte. Mr. Aydelotte was in the second Agriculture class at University of Maryland College Park. He is survived by a daughter, Marcie Aydelotte; two sons, Gavin and Justin Aydelotte; and a sister, Gayle Goodloe. A...
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Judith Fisher

March 14, 1942 - February 27, 2013

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David Anthony Mammi

August 15, 1978 - February 26, 2013

David Anthony Mammi, 34, of Hebron died Monday, February 26, 2013 in Chester County, PA. Born in Vineland, NJ he was the son of CherylAnn and David Pinto. David worked as a driver and service technician for Sharp Energy and part time at Coraluzza Torrissi Transports. A Firefighter/EMT, he was President and Assistant Chief Engineer of the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department, and was a member of...
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Frances Anne Coulbourne

February 18, 1921 - February 11, 2013

Frances Anne Coulbourne, 91, died February 11, 2013 at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. She was born on February 18, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Franklin Parker Coulbourne, and her parents, John Walter Smith and Elizabeth Hagan Smith. Born and raised in Salisbury, Mrs. Coulbourne was a 1939 graduate of Wicomico High School. She was retired from the Social...
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Peggy J Wright

April 8, 1934 - January 28, 2013

Peggy J. Wright, 78, of Parsonsburg died Monday, January 28, 2013 at her home. Born in Parsonsburg she was the daughter of the late Amos B. Jones and Gartice Hitchens Jones. Peggy worked as a secretary at Peninsula Regional Medical Center for 28 years until her retirement in 1996. In 1979 she was employee of the year. She was a member of Jerusalem United Methodist Church, and a lifetime member...
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Dena C. Phelps

April 19, 1924 - January 20, 2013

Phelps, Dena C. 4/19/24 - 1/20/13 Dena lived by the principles of a Christian as expressed in Mathew 22: 37-39. She had been a resident of Glen Burnie since 1958, living with her late husband Fred Phelps till his death in 2/95. Dena was devoted to her husband and three daughters and sons-in-law, Lavinia Solan (Greg Solan), Melinda Cooper (Chris Cooper), and Mary Sens (Will Sens). She loved...
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Arietta Janet Morris

May 11, 1937 - January 20, 2013

Arietta Janet Morris, 75, of Parsonsburg died Sunday, January 20, 2013. Born in Parsonsburg she was the daughter of the late Alison White Murphy and granddaughter of the late Walter and Bertha White. Mrs. Morris retired from Sunshine Laundry after 20 years of service. Following her retirement she worked at Express Lanes for 17 years. She is survived by four children, James Campbell (Doris...
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Ronald White

May 11, 1941 - January 18, 2013

Ronald Lee White, 71, of Parsonsburg died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Pennsylvania he was the son of the late George Franklin White and Velma Smith White. Ronnie was a plumber by trade working in the area and retired from Dagsboro Electric and Plumbing. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Peggy C. White; daughters, Kim Perdue and her husband Gerald...
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Michael Bullion

August 17, 1965 - January 11, 2013

Michael James Bullion, 47, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Born in Salisbury he is the son of David and Sylvia Bullion. Michael works at Dresser Wayne for 17 years and was a mechanic for Oasis Car Wash. He loved working on restoring his 55 Chevy truck and playing guitar. He was a graduate of Delmar High School. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In...
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Robert "Bob" Wilson, Jr.

December 23, 1927 - January 5, 2013

Robert "Bob" Lownes Wilson, Jr., 85, of Mardela Springs died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at his home with his wife and son by his side. Born in Mardela Springs he was the son of the late Robert Lownes Wilson, Sr. and Marion E. Messick Wilson. He retired in 1988 as a Highway Engineer with the State of Maryland for 38 years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marge E. Wagner Wilson; a son,...
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Charlotte A. France

November 16, 1933 - December 29, 2012

Charlotte A. France, 79, of Fruitland died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Wenona she was the daughter of the late Ramond and Annie White Webster. She worked as a seamstress at Jodie's Shirt Factory in Fruitland and was an avid Bingo player. She is survived by her son, Lee France, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her...
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CR Hook

October 9, 1946 - December 25, 2012

CR Hook, 66, of Salisbury died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his home. Born in Salisbury he was the son of the late Carroll Reese Hook, Sr. and Ida Hubbert Hook. CR was a DJ and Program Director for WICO for 25 years. He was the first announcer at Shorebirds Stadium. He was a big sports memorabilia collector and a Yankees and Alabama Football fan. He had a lot of connections in Nashville and in...
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Robert "Bobby" L. Collins

February 1, 1934 - December 23, 2012

Robert "Bobby" L. Collins, 78, of Salisbury died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Laurel DE he was the son of the late Herman Collins and Alberta Smack Collins. Along with his wife, Bobby was the owner of Collins furniture for over 70 years. More recently you could find him at his son-in-law's business, Fat Boys Crabs. He enjoyed spending time there...
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William "Bill" K. Adkins, Jr.

July 26, 1932 - December 22, 2012

William K."Bill" Adkins, Jr., 80, died on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Clare Bridge ALF in West Melbourne. Bill was born in Deal Island, MD on July 26, 1932 to the late William K. Adkins, Sr., and Irene Webster Adkins Bradshaw. His family includes his wife of 56 years, Rose Marie Abbott Adkins; children, Gary L. Adkins and his wife, Teresa, Roger K. Adkins and Brian Herring, Vincent W....
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Elizabeth "Betty" Purnell

August 5, 1943 - December 20, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Purnell, 69, of Salisbury died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Wicomico Nursing Home. Born in Canton, OH she was the daughter of Claude Buchanan and the late Gloria "Jane" Porter Buchanan. After raising her family, Betty returned to college at the age of 46 to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She worked at various nursing homes for 21 years. She was a member of the...
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Ruth C. Freeman

September 8, 1926 - December 17, 2012

Ruth C. Freeman, 86, of Salisbury died on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Hospice on the Lake at Deer's Head Hospital. Born on September 8, 1926 to Mr. and Mrs. S. Reed Chaffey, she was the second of four children. Ruth graduated from Washington High School in Princess Anne, class of 1943, and later took accounting courses at Salisbury University. She was employed by the Division of...
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Carolyn Warren Foltz

December 8, 1942 - December 14, 2012

Carolyn Warren Foltz, 70, of Salisbury, passed from this world on Friday, December 14, 2012 at PRMC. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle Jones Warren and George Woodrow Warren. Carolyn graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1960 where she was an F.H.A. officer, N.H.S. vice president, and girl's basketball team member. Upon graduation she worked for S.D.H.S as an...
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Margaret E. Smith

April 22, 1926 - December 13, 2012

Margaret Elizabeth Smith, 86, of Pittsville died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at her home. Born in Pittsville she was the daughter of the late Garland and Florence Jackson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who was a poultry grower for 49 years. She is survived by six children, Marvin, Ronnie, Donald, Mary, and Randy Smith, and Cheryl Magee; five...
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Thomas "Tom" Dean

February 5, 1928 - December 9, 2012

Thomas "Tom" Dean, 84, of Salisbury died Sunday, December 9, 2012 at his home. Born in Cambridge he was the son of the late Brice Dean and Mary Windsor Dean. A WWII Navy Veteran Tom was a member of the Salisbury American Legion and VFW. He was an avid golfer, who traveled to various golf courses with friends and was a member of the Elks. He was past president of the Crisfield Rotary from 1971...
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Catherine Deanna White

April 4, 1937 - December 7, 2012

Catherine Deanna White, 75, of Hebron died Friday, December 7, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Salisbury she was the daughter of the late Victor Carver Bozman and Mary Catherine Perry Bozman. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Ronald "Ronnie" White;...
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Bonita Loceal Humphreys

March 18, 1949 - December 5, 2012

Bonita Loceal Humphreys, 63, loving wife to Gary Thomas Humphreys of Mardela Springs, Maryland, went home to be with her loving Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 10:03 p.m. She was surrounded by her family as she took her Father's hands and made her final journey home. Born on March 18, 1949, she was the daughter of Albert Edwin and Ethel Mae Ward Sales. Bonita was a great...
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Margaret Ann Thomas

December 20, 1945 - December 1, 2012

Margaret Ann Thomas, 66, of Salisbury died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born on Smith Island she was the daughter of the late Isaac Thomas Dize and Essie Mae Evans Dize. Margaret worked at Ponzetti's for over 30 years. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Elliott Jones; son, Christopher William Thomas and his fiance Debbie Hooks; three stepchildren, Tyrone...
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Edith Lucille Huffman

October 4, 1917 - November 20, 2012

Edith Lucille Huffman, 95, of Salisbury, peacefully passed away, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at her daughter's home in Hebron with family by her side. She was born October 4, 1917 in Elmore, W Va. to the late George and Nora Ormandy. She graduated from Herndon High School, in Herndon, W Va., in 1935. She married her high school sweetheart, Buster Alton Huffman, in 1936. They started their...
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Elsie Dennis Cannon

May 8, 1925 - November 6, 2012

Elsie Dennis Cannon, 87, of Salisbury died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Wicomico Nursing Home. Born in Ocean City she was the daughter of the late Dennard and Gladys Campbell. She retired from Safeway and loved reading, games, bingo, mahjong, and bridge. Elsie Ann loved to travel and has been on many cruises. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She...
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Robert William Driscoll, Jr.

September 27, 1967 - November 5, 2012

Robert William Driscoll, Jr. 45, of Pittsville died Monday, November 5, 2012 at his home. He is survived by his father, Robert William Driscoll, Sr. and his companion Susan Arnold; his beloved mother, Christine Disharoon; two daughters, Ashley Perdue and her husband Cody and Lauren Wilson and her husband Corey; five grandchildren, Riley and Hayden Perdue and Kayla, Gerald, and Leigha Wilson;...
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Boyd Philip Williams

October 16, 1920 - October 21, 2012

Boyd Philip Williams, 92, of Hebron died of throat cancer on October 21, 2012 at his home. Born on a farm just outside the city limits of Salisbury, he was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth and Ernest E. Williams A retired farmer, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1941-1945 and spent all four years after basic training aboard the U.S.S. Salamonie, a fleet tanker which sailed the Adriatic and East...
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Melvin Hebert

November 24, 1921 - October 20, 2012

Melvin Hebert, 90, of Salisbury died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Abbeyville, LA, he was the son of the late Oliphiade Hebert and Sylvia Basque Hebert. He was raised on a farm in Abbeyville and served as a Signalman Second Class during World War II in the United States Navy. He met his wife Louise in New York and they were married in 1946. They relocated...
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Anna Mae Lyons Wilkinson

March 12, 1927 - October 20, 2012

Anna Mae Lyons Wilkinson, 85, of Salisbury died Saturday, October 20, 2012. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late William Raymond Lyons and Sara Rittenhouse Lyons. Mrs. Wilkinson was employed as a clerk for GNC for over 30 years. She was a member of Delmarva Evangelistic Church, and enjoyed music and art. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gary E. Wilkinson; two sons,...
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Rosetta W. Adkins

March 27, 1920 - October 19, 2012

Rosetta W. Adkins, 92, of Salisbury passed away on October 14, 2012 at Wicomico Nursing Home. Born in Waterview, MD she was the daughter of the late Fred and Addie Dunn Webster. Mrs. Adkins was a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church. She retired in 1982 from Manhattan Shirt Factory after 35 years of service. She is survived by a brother, Robert Webster of Felton, DE; several nieces...
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Gladys M. Sterling-Hopkins

September 19, 1911 - October 11, 2012

Gladys M. Sterling-Hopkins, 101, of Parsonsburg passed away on October 11, 2012 at Guiding Hands Assisted Living. Born in Crisfield, MD she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Morgie Lawson Sterling. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street, friends and family may gather one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in...
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Webster F. King, Jr.

October 12, 1925 - October 11, 2012

Webster (Web) was 86yrs old. A resident of Ocean City Maryland for 15yrs, previously of Davidsonville and Annapolis, MD. Died of natural causes on October 11th at his home in Ocean City. Web was born October 12th 1925 to Webster F and Lillian Mae King in Annapolis. He graduated from Annapolis High School in 1942, and from University of Baltimore in 1950 where he earned his Bachelors of...
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Allene C. Richardson

September 16, 1920 - October 10, 2012

Allene C. Richardson, 92, of Willards died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Shortley, DE she was the daughter of the late Fred Tolbert Conaway and Olivette Rhoda Baker Conaway. Mrs. Richardson was a longtime member of Eden United Methodist Church and past president of the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Willards Senior Citizens...
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Margaret "Paula" Pauline Craig

January 23, 1948 - October 10, 2012

Margaret Pauline "Paula" Craig, 64, of Hebron died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at her home. Born in Salisbury she was the daughter of Jane Richardson Hearne Taylor and the late George Samuel Hearne. Paula worked for Vinny's La Roma for 20 years. In addition to her mother she is survived by a brother, Ted Hearne and his wife Sandra; four sisters, Nancy Coulbourne and her husband Bruce,...
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William "Bill" T. Hensley

August 14, 1937 - September 21, 2012

William "Bill" T. Hensley, 75, of Salisbury died Friday, September 21, 2012 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in St. Clair, Michigan he was the son of the late William T. Hensley and Eileen Martin Hensley. After serving in the United States Navy, Bill worked at Dresser-Wayne for over 30 years until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of St Peters United Methodist Church in Oriole, member...
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James W. Carney

May 21, 1926 - September 19, 2012

James W. Carney, formerly of Port Richie, FL, was born in Apollo, PA on May 21, 1926 to John and Ruth Carney. His father was killed in a train accident before he was born; but in spite of not having a father in his life, he enlisted in the United States Navy in January of 1944, went to various colleges in Kentucky, Ohio, New York and North Carolina earning degrees in Engineering and Business...
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Lester Quinton Chandler, Sr.

May 6, 1923 - September 15, 2012

Lester Quinton Chandler Sr., lovingly known to many as "Pop Pop", passed away peacefully Saturday September 15th at the age of 89. He was born in Salisbury to the late Lloyd and Nettie Chandler on May 6, 1923. Les was preceded in death by his wife of sixty two years and love of his life, Fay Mills Chandler. He was a graduate of Wicomico High School and then went on to attend Randolph Macon...
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Edna White Sullivan

November 3, 1930 - September 13, 2012

Edna White Sullivan, 81, of Delmar went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Estole White and Georgia Parsons White. She was an awesome mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She taught Sunday School for 38 years at Delmarva Evangelistic Church. She loved the Lord with all her...
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Stanley Francis Abramek

March 27, 1921 - September 11, 2012

Stanley Francis Abramek, 91, of Salisbury died September 11, 2012 at his home. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Michael and Regina Abramek. Mr. Abramek retired from Delmarva Power and Light where he worked as a lineman. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He had a strong love and feelings for animals, birds, and nature. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nellie, in...
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Steven B. Pastore

November 9, 1967 - September 7, 2012

Steven B. Pastore, 44, of Salisbury, MD died Friday, September 7, 2012 at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Washington, D.C. he was the beloved son of Thomas E. Pastore and Mary Alice Wortman Pastore. In addition to his parents he is survived by his five sisters, Gina Benson(Tim), Tricia Bard(Jason), Lucy Pastore, Liza Pastore, and Olivia Pastore; and numerous other loving family members. A...
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James L. Witmer

July 17, 1932 - September 3, 2012

James Leon Witmer, 80, of Delmar died Monday, September 4, 2012 at his home. Born in Carlisle, PA he was a son of the late John and Leona Hartman Witmer. James attended and graduated from Kiski Prep School, a private boy's boarding school in Saltsburg, PA. He also was a graduate of Carlisle High School, in Shippensburg State College, PA. As a young man, James was a line backer on his...
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C. Luther Hitchens

April 3, 1947 - September 1, 2012

C. Luther Hitchens, 65 of Delmar died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Delmar, MD he was the son of the late Vaughn Hitchens and Florence Erma Bolen Hitchens. Luther was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the VFW Post 8276, Delmar, life member and past Commander of the Disabled American Veterans...
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Kathleen E. Kremer

November 12, 1930 - August 31, 2012

Kathleen E. Kremer, 81 passed away Friday August 31, 2012 at Coastal Hospice on the Lake after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathleen was born in Baltimore, MD and was the daughter of Harry G. Fenzel and Louise Thielke Fenzel. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers and sisters in law Bobby Fenzel, Billy and Kay Fenzel and Leo and Adrienne Fenzel. She is survived by daughters Ellen...
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Brooke Shockley

October 3, 1997 - August 23, 2012

Brooke Lauren Shockley,14 of Salisbury Md. passed away Thursday August 23, 2012 after an inspirational battle with Osteosarcoma, bone cancer. She is survived by her mother Tammy West and her father Shane West, sister Logan and brother Jordan. Her great-grandparents Robert and Evelyn Taylor. Her grandparents Ed and Peggy(meme) Shockley, Leslie Hammell. Uncles and aunts; Eddie Shockley and Ina...
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Harry "Hotch" Kenney Whetzel, Sr.

November 13, 1924 - August 21, 2012

Harry "Hotch" Kenney Whetzel, Sr., 87, of Salisbury died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at his home. Born in Green Spring, WV he was the son of the late Charles and Buenna Whetzel. Mr. Whetzel was a United States Army Veteran retired from Shore Sheet Metal. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards; especially Texas...
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Richard Joseph Osterman, Sr.

May 2, 1930 - August 12, 2012

Richard Joseph Osterman, beloved husband, father, honored veteran and retired senior marketing representative for Exxon Corporation died in Salisbury, Maryland on August 12. He was 82. Mr. Osterman was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 2, 1930 to George A. and Kathryn Muth Osterman. He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and attended Loyola College until he went to serve in the...
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Bruce D Ruark

May 14, 1941 - August 10, 2012

– Bruce D. Ruark, 71, of Salisbury passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Dorothy Ruark and his brother-in-law Robert G. Welsh. He is survived by his sister Gayle Ruark Welsh, two nephews: Pastor Rob Welsh, his wife Janet and their children Chelsea, Alec, Taylor and Kayla; Randy...
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Rebecca Wootten Phippin

October 15, 1915 - August 1, 2012

Rebecca Wootten Phippin, 96 of Salisbury and Ocean City, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Mrs. Phippin was born on October 15, 1915 in Salisbury. She was the daughter of the late Alphonso Wootten and Gertrude Parsons Wootten. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Webster; granddaughter, Mary K. Webster; preceded in death by grandson, Michael Webster; and also survived by great...
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Nannie "Nancy" E. Groce

July 4, 1926 - July 29, 2012

Nannie "Nancy" E. Groce, 86, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord peacefully, Sunday, July 29, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Tazwell, VA she was the daughter of the late James B. Phillips and Maggie Ellen Smith. Along with her former husband, Newton Eugene Groce, Nancy owned and operated Gene's Taxi Service, Inc. and worked as a taxi cab driver for over 45 years. She was...
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Raymond W. Kelley

September 1, 1932 - July 28, 2012

Raymond W. Kelley, 79, of Salisbury died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Salisbury Nursing Home. Born in Salisbury he was the son of the late William H. Kelley and Ruth Tyndall Kelley. Raymond retired from the Blair Lee Crockett Army National Guard where he worked for 30 years. He also worked as a carpenter and painter and in the past was a part-time deputy sheriff in Wicomico County. He enjoyed...
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Louis Alvin Adkins

November 28, 1929 - July 27, 2012

Louis Alvin Adkins, 82, of Salisbury died Friday, July 27, 2012 at his home. Born in Providence Forge, VA he was the son of the late Charles and Gladys Adkins. Mr. Adkins was the District Manager of the Social Security Administration in Salisbury for 30 years before he retired to care for his wife. Louis lived life with a servant's heart. He served on various committees and was active in...
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Zetta Alice Davis

July 25, 1940 - July 24, 2012

Zetta Alice Davis, 71, of Salisbury died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in War, WV she was the daughter of the late Sam and Mary Keene. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family and the winter in Winter Haven, FL with her husband Benny. She was a member of Delmarva Evangelistic Church. She...
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Stanley "Stan" L. Smith

August 19, 1929 - July 19, 2012

Stanley L. Smith, 82, of Salisbury died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Salisbury he was the son of the late Horice Huffington Smith and Alverta Livingston Smith Williams. Along with his wife Peggy, he owned Stan Smith Inc. Appliances for 30 years until his retirement in 1994. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1951-1954....
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W. Frank Darby

February 16, 1922 - July 17, 2012

Frank Darby, 90, of Eden died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Avante Nursing Home in Inverness, FL. Born in Hebron he was the son of the late Walter Darby and Alice Cooper Darby. Mr. Darby worked as a foreman at Pocahontas later called Alessi Incorporated until he retired in 2009. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and was past master of Wicomico #91 AF&AM. He is survived by a daughter, Sue Lacy of The...
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June Bunkley Rolley

January 29, 1920 - July 14, 2012

June B. Rolley, 92, of Salisbury died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born January 29, 1920 in Haskell County, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. Bunkley and Myrtie Mae Carpenter Bunkley. Mrs. Rolley was a longtime member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church where she was very active in the parish and the school. She enjoyed her bowling league and...
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Nellie Chatham Adkins

December 12, 1915 - July 9, 2012

Nellie Chatham Adkins of Melbourne, Florida, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice House, Rockledge. Nellie was born on December 12, 1915 in Eden, Maryland, to the late Carl and Eva Chatham. She was married to the late William K. Adkins, Sr., for 51 years. She is survived by her stepson, William K. Adkins, Jr. and his wife, Rose Marie Abbott Adkins; her grandsons, Gary L....
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Helen Miller Fooks Malone

February 8, 1918 - July 3, 2012

Helen Miller Fooks Malone, 94, of Salisbury died Wednesday, July 3, 2012 at her son's home in Purcellville, VA. Born in Salisbury she was the daughter of the late Gordon Henry Fooks and Molly Miller Fooks. Mrs. Malone was an active, beloved member of Bethesda United Methodist Church for over 60 years. Known to most as Miss Helen, she touched the lives of most everyone she came into contact...
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Howard "Howie" L. Gordy III

November 27, 1961 - July 3, 2012

Howard L. Gordy III, affectionately called Howie, entered the Church Triumphant on July 3, 2012 in the prayerful presence of his parents. Born in Salisbury in 1961, he was the son of Howard L. Gordy, Jr. and Beverly Clow Gordy; the grandson of the late Howard L. Gordy, Sr. and Hilda Murray Causey Gordy; and the late James H. Clow, Jr. and Dolly Riggin Clow. Howie is survived by his parents...
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Michael David Marcson

June 19, 1944 - July 1, 2012

Dr. Michael "Mike" David Marcson, 68, of Salisbury died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at his home. Born in State College, PA he was the son of the late Simon Marcson and Florence Bernstein Marcson of Princeton, NJ. Mike graduated with a B.A. from Brown University with honors and with a PhD in history from Princeton University. He was fluent in French and spent several years living in France and Africa...
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June Dukes Owens

July 12, 1921 - June 26, 2012

June Dukes Owens, 90, of near Eden passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born July 12, 1921 she was the daughter of the late John W. Pryor and Bertha Parker Pryor. June Dukes Owens was the First Woman Judge of the Orphans Court of Wicomico County, Salisbury, MD where she served for 24 years; 1978-2002. She was a buyer at Benjamin's, a department store in...
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Charles "Chuck" Cleveland Hudson, Jr.

May 21, 1964 - June 24, 2012

Charles "Chuck" Cleveland Hudson, Jr., 48, of Salisbury died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his home. Born in Salisbury he was the son of Joyce Adkins and the late Charles Cleveland Hudson, Sr. Chuck worked for GNI Properties and enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and baseball. In addition to his mother he is survived by his stepmother, Wanda Hudson; daughter, Rotaxlyn Hudson; stepbrother, Tommy...
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Mary Louise Dixon

November 25, 1917 - June 20, 2012

Mary Louise Dixon, 94, of Salisbury died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at her home. Born in Salisbury she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Tilghman. Mrs. Dixon worked as the floor supervisor for Manhattan Shirt Factory and was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, John W. Dixon and his wife, Marsha of Mardela Springs; daughter, Mary Urbanski and...
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Bertie Mae Underhill

May 19, 1925 - June 16, 2012

Bertie Mae Underhill, 87, of Salisbury died Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Ida Taylor Underhill. She was an avid Orioles fan who enjoyed thrift shopping and rode her bike everywhere. Everyone that met Bertie was greeted with a hug and a warm smile. She was loved by everyone that knew her. She is...
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Charles Franklin "Frank" Lankford

January 15, 1942 - June 15, 2012

Charles Franklin "Frank" Lankford, 70, of Salisbury died Friday, June 15, 2012 at his home. Born in Easton, he was the son of Frances Meredith Lankford and the late Sherolds Lankford. Frank graduated from North Dorchester High School and Goldey Beacom School of Business. He worked his entire career at Dresser from 1963-2002 as an accounting supervisor. He was a member of Trinity United...
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Louise R. Connell

December 16, 1929 - June 14, 2012

Louise Redden Connell, 82, of Salisbury died peacefully Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Coastal Hospice by the Lake in Salisbury following a short illness. Louise was born on December 16, 1929 in Goodwill MD, near Pocomoke City; the daughter of the late Robert James Redden and Helen Pruitt Redden. She graduated from Delmar Maryland High School in 1946. She was employed by several local companies...
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Blanche Gertrude Brooks

June 11, 1930 - June 13, 2012

Blanche Gertrude Brooks, 82, of Salisbury died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at her home with her son by her side. Born in Salisbury she was the daughter of the late Ira Brances Adkins and Lillian Hill Adkins. Blanche was a devoted and loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed going to yard sales, WalMart, Giant, Ollie's and cherished everything people gave her. She...
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Charles Edward Garland

September 30, 1929 - June 2, 2012

Charles (Charlie) Garland passed away peacefully June 2, 2012. He was born Sept 30, 1929 in Washington D.C. a son of the late Helen Stevens Miller Garland and William Edward Garland. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mescal A. Garland; a daughter Dolly Mae Garland Oliva and her husband Chuck Pemberton; two sons Charles A. Garland and his wife Mindy (Merinda) of Churchton Md. and...
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Teresa "Terry" Lynn Ward

June 10, 1948 - May 30, 2012

Teresa "Terry" Lynn Ward, 63, of Salisbury died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Schuler, Sr. and Shirley Berger Schuler. Terry, a loving wife, mother, and grandma was a lifetime member of the Powellville VFW Post 2996 ladies auxiliary. During her children's school years, she was very involved with the Wi...
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Vernon H. Wiesand

April 26, 1920 - May 26, 2012

Dr. Vernon Harry Wiesand, 92 of Salisbury, died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Anchorage Nursing Home in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William J. and Louise Voelkel Wiesand. Vernon was a good husband and father, his integrity was only exceeded by his kindness toward his fellow man. He achieved much in life despite contracting Polio at a very young age. Vernon had a...
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Harry Leonard Morris

March 28, 1917 - May 22, 2012

Harry Leonard Morris, 95, of Melson died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home. Born in Delmar, he was the son of the late Leonard and Eva Gordy Morris. Mr. Morris was a member of Melson United Methodist Church. Along with his wife Ida Mae, they owned Melson's Market for 61 years. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ida Mae Morris; two daughters, Harriett Schaffer of Mardela Springs and...
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Georgia "G.G." E. Goslee

July 16, 1971 - May 22, 2012

Georgia "G.G" E. Goslee, 40, of Hebron died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Germany, she was a daughter of Marion "Cathy" Goslee and the late George "G. F." Goslee, Jr. Georgia loved walking on the beach and gathering arrowheads. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, David Donaway; sister, Delaine Fortune; and several aunts, uncles,...
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Ernest White Jefferson

April 1, 1915 - May 10, 2012

Ernest White Jefferson, 97, of Salisbury died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Slaughter Neck, DE he was the son of the late Wallace White Jefferson and Nora Ella Clifton Jefferson. Raised in Milford, Mr. Jefferson was a 1933 graduate of Milford High School and was a WWII Army veteran serving in the 69th Infantry Division, 881st Field Artillery Unit. On...
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William Herman "Junior" Jones

December 31, 1938 - April 28, 2012

William "Junior" Herman Jones, 73, of Willards, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Herman Franklin Jones and Pauline Lewis Jones. Junior was a farmer and a chicken farmer all his life. He enjoyed hard work and just sitting out around the family farm. He is survived by brother, Arthur F. Jones and his wife Kathleen; a...
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William Zerr

September 26, 1931 - April 28, 2012

William Zerr passed away at home on April 28, 2012. He was born in Lutherville, MD September 26, 1931 to William Thomas Zerr and Lorena Stith Zerr. Mr. Zerr was a 1953 graduate of Johns Hopkins University. The university remained Bill's client throughout his career until his retirement in 2003. He was author of "Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Roofing Systems" tri-service manual of the...
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Steven Edwin Hobbs

August 2, 1947 - April 26, 2012

Steven Edwin Hobbs, 64, of Baltimore, died Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Mrs. Afton Hobbs, and the late James Edwin Hobbs. In addition to his mother he is also survived by 2 brothers Alan Hobbs (Deborah), and Walter Hobbs (Greta), and 2 sisters Ann Clay (Gordon), and Ellen Ingerson (Logan). He is also survived by many nieces and...
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Michael Joseph Tramonti, Sr.

December 12, 1929 - April 24, 2012

Michael Joseph Tramonti, Sr., 82, of Mardela Springs died Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Born in Mt. Kisco, NY, he was a son of the late Antonio and Margaret Tramonti. Mr. Tramonti fought in the Korean War, and was a proud veteran retiring from the Navy after 29 years of dedicated service. After his retirement he began his second career in the culinary arts. He graduated from the C.I.A. in New York...
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John Sylvester Beers

February 25, 1923 - April 22, 2012

John Sylvester Beers born February 25, 1923 in Bladensburg, Pennsylvania died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Anchorage Nursing Home. John joined the US Navy in 1944 and served in the South Pacific aboard the USS LST-1107 holding the rank of Boatswain's Mate 3rd class and earned both the Pacific Theater and American Theater Ribbon as well as the Medal of Victory. He was a member of St. Francis de...
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John Stamm Harris, Sr.

January 21, 1943 - April 21, 2012

John Stamm Harris, Sr., 69, of Salisbury died Saturday, April 21, 2012. Born January 21, 1943 in Washington, D.C he was the son of the late John Matthews Harris and Anna May Stamm Harris. John attended Fork Union and Massanutten Military Schools and American University and University of Maryland. He moved to the Eastern Shore when he opened the Shawn Inn which was where he met his wife. He...
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Mildred Jones Twilley

August 30, 1922 - April 20, 2012

Mildred "Mickey" Jones Twilley, 89, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Harrison Senior Living. She was born on August 30, 1922 in Salisbury, MD. Mrs. Twilley is survived by daughter-in-law, Laura E. Twilley of Salisbury, grandchildren, Ronnie Twilley, Sr. (Ellen) of Screven, GA, Kevin Twilley (Penny), Michael Twilley (Sharon), Art Twilley (Cindy), all of Salisbury; 12 great...
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Mary Troy

March 8, 1925 - April 19, 2012

Mary Morling Troy, 87, daughter of the late Laura (nee Beatty) and R. Brooke Troy died on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at The Village at Harbor Pointe. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Emmetsburg, MD and also of the University of Maryland College Park where she also did post-graduate work. Miss Troy taught physical education and coached all of the girls' sports at the original...
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Ray Anthony Figgs

December 11, 1964 - April 15, 2012

Ray Anthony Figgs, 47, of Seaford died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 11, 1964 in Salisbury just moments before his twin brother Roy, he was the son of the late Earl Edward Figgs, Jr. and Helen Cousins Figgs Hearn. Ray attended Mardela High School and Nelsons Memorial Church in Hebron. He was a drywaller by trade, but enjoyed spending his free time...
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