Obituaries

Sep 6, 2024

Bryant Anthony Griffin, 35 of Staunton, Virginia, also lovingly known as "Bj", "Griff", "Booty" and "dad", suddenly gained his wings on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Staunton. He was born June 20, 1989, in Easton, Md to Chantay N. "Dawson" Joseph and James M. Griffin Sr.

Bryant was a student of both Talbot and Dorchester County Schools....

Sep 6, 2024

Gwendolyn Louise Hayward Peters, 71 of Salisbury, MD entered eternal rest on September 6, 2024.  She was born December 10, 1952, to the late Lawrence Calvin Hayward, Sr. and the late Lillie Mae Sutton Hayward in Princess Anne, MD.

Gwen, as she was known, received her formal education and graduated from Wicomico Sr. High School.  She was...

Sep 1, 2024

John Adwell Williams, 72 of Hurlock, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Falls Church, Virginia. He was born July 9, 1952, in Baltimore to the late Adwell and Virginia Pavlick Williams.

Although born in Baltimore, John spent most of his years on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. After graduating from high school, he spent...

Aug 13, 2024

Iretha Amelia Rasin Armstrong also known as "Ree" Or "MaRee", 65, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was the oldest of five born August 24,1958, to Cora Tilghman and Hermione Rasin.

She attended school in Talbot County, Maryland. She worked various jobs and her last one being at Chesapeake Center...

Aug 10, 2024

Deborah A. Dunnington affectionately known as "Debbie" or "Debbie-D" was born on August 29,1972 in Austin, Texas to the late Joseph and Dorothy Dunnington. Deborah went home to be with our Almighty God on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the age of 51.

Deborah attended the public school in Caroline County and was a member of the...

Aug 2, 2024

Vaughn Darrell Handy peacefully departed this life on August 2, 2024, at the age of 68, after a lengthy illness. Vaughn was born on July 8, 1956, to Shirley E. Handy (Cherry) and Marion Collins.

Vaughn received his early education at Salisbury Elementary School, then to Hebron Elementary, graduating in 1974 from Mardela High School. After high...

Jul 31, 2024

Eddie Turell Miller, III, 34 formerly of Salisbury, departed this life Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Baltimore. He was born in Salisbury, MD on February 27, 1990, the son of Karen White-Miller and Eddie Turell Miller, Jr.

Eddie received his education in the Wicomico County public school system. He graduated in 2010 from Wicomico Senior High School....

Jul 12, 2024

Ollie Earl Waller, 81 of Royal Oak, was called home on July 12, 2024. He passed peacefully in his home. Earl was born on December 26, 1942, to Grace Mae Beane Waller and James Timothy Waller in Lancaster County, Virginia. Though he spent most of his time growing up and attending school in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, he...

Jul 4, 2024

Remembering Ronnie M. Russum

Scripture declares that the number of our days on earth is already known by God and that none of us will live one minute beyond the time that God has already given each one of us.

His earthly journey began on June 25, 1953, Cambridge, MD to the late Mary Nixon-Russum,...

May 16, 2024

Barbara Lee Smith, 71, affectionately known by her nieces and nephews as "Aunt BeeBee" and "Beebs," departed this life on May 16, 2024, at her cherished home, "The Corner" in Williamsburg, also known as Stumptown. She was born the beloved daughter on January 17, 1953, to the late Rosetta Johns Smith and the late Willie Lee Smith, Sr.

Apr 27, 2024

Shavonta Lenee Collins, 40 of Cambridge, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at University Shore Medical Center @ Dorchester in Cambridge. She was surrounded by her loving family. Shavonta was born in Cambridge August 3,1983, to her parents Tonya Woolford and Linwood Collins.

Shavonta was educated in the public school system of Dorchester County.

Apr 12, 2024

Faye Rose "Purnell" Bungy, 68 of Wilmington, DE, died April 12, 2024, in Easton, MD. She was born in Easton, March 30, 1956, to the late Epiphany Roland Wilkins and the late Betty Ann Virginia Purnell-Harris.

Faye was raised in Talbot County where she graduated high school. While here, she was a member of Scotts United Methodist...

Apr 10, 2024

Donna "Chaney" Smith, 55 of Cambridge entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born June 11, 1968, in Annapolis, Maryland to Judy Britton and the late Earl Chaney.

Donna spent most of her years traveling around the local area with her husband and children. They later settled...

Mar 28, 2024

LaWanda Maria Butler, also known as: Madea, Mrs Besley and Leapold Dina, 63 of St. Michaels, MD departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Cambridge, MD. LaWanda was born November 8, 1960, in Easton, MD to Annie Bernice Butler and the late James Author Butler.

LaWanda was educated in the Talbot County Public School System....

Mar 12, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Watts, 73 of Easton, departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Chestertown, Maryland, October 18, 1950, to the late Ronald Watts and Jean Ann Jarold Watts.

Kenneth was known for his dedicated work as a skilled tradesman. He was lifelong hunter and loved all outdoor recreation. Kenneth...

Jan 29, 2024

Brooke Allison, 47 of Salisbury, departed this life Monday, January 29, 2024, in Ellicott City, Maryland. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 19, 1976, to the late Warren and Franzella Allison.

Brooke grew up in New Jersey as a youngster. He attended the public-school systems of Pennsauken, New Jersey and Wicomico County, Maryland. Brooke was a...

Jan 23, 2024

Hamilton Ellsworth Thompson, 83 of Salisbury, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Tidal Health in Salisbury. He was born in Cambridge, November 29, 1940, to the late Goldsborough Gillis Farrow, Sr. and the late Mildred Gertrude Thompson.

Ellsworth was raised in East New Market, MD. He graduated with the Class of 1958, from Maces...

Jan 9, 2024

Denise Anne Ayers was born on April 14, 1958, to William and Dorene Cochrane in Tucson, Arizona.  She departed life on January 9, 2024.

She was educated at Rincon High School and Abbie Loveland Tuller School in Tucson, Arizona.

Denise, or Nisee, as she was affectionally known, loved children, and dedicated most of her life...

Jan 6, 2024

Daniel Marcus Mapes, 34 of Salisbury, gained his wings on January 6, 2024, 11:16 a.m. Scoob, as he was better known by family and friends, was born in Wayne, New Jersey, April 30, 1989. He was the son of Nicolas Barber and Kinda Mapes.

Scooby spent most of his life in Salisbury. He graduated from the Public...

Jan 5, 2024

Latoya Keshaun Speller, 34 of Salisbury, took her first breath on March 7, 1989, and smiled her last smile January 5, 2024. She was the daughter of Larry Dinnail Speller, of California and the late Tyria Kim Sparks.

Toya, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was raised in Denton. She attended the public schools...