Obituaries

Jan 1, 2024

Norman Harley Gates III, lovingly known as "Corky", was born April 17, 1959, in Salisbury, MD.  He was the son of Norman H. Gates, Jr. and Jacqueline M. Gates of Head of Creek RD, Quantico, MD.  At a young age he was formally adopted by his paternal grandparents, Norman and Katie Gates.  On January 1, 2024, in his Randallstown,...

Dec 26, 2023

On December 26, 2023, while surrounded by family and friends, our Lord and Savior decided he needed Donna more than we did.

Donna Carson-Ross was born November 26, 1953, to the late William and Harriet Carson.

Donna, affectionately called DC by those that knew her, was born and educated in Connecticut. There she raised her...

Dec 25, 2023

William (Bud) Skiles, Jr. beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away suddenly from this life on December 25, 2023. He was born February 13, 1986, to William Skiles. Sr. and Debra Anne Devine-Holtze.

William was raised in New Castle County Delaware but spent his adult life in Lewes, DE. He attended school in the...

Dec 24, 2023

The former Delores Audrey Slaughter, also known as Dee, was born on October 1, 1953, to the late Marjorie Lee Slaughter and Norman Clifford Russell, Sr., in Easton, MD. Dee departed this earthly home on December 24, 2023, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Dee attended public schools in Talbot County and graduated from Easton High School in 1973. Then...

Dec 12, 2023

Devel Leander Walley, 59 of St Michaels, departed this life December 12, 2023, at Tidal Health in Salisbury. He was born August 18, 1964, to the late John and Lorraine Horsey Walley.

Devel was raised in Talbot County, spending most of his life in McDaniel, MD.  He graduated from St Michaels High School in 1983. While in...

Dec 12, 2023

Mrs. Juanita R Cervantes, 76 of Seaford DE, passed away Tuesdays morning, 1 a.m., December 12,2023 at Tidal Health surrounded by her family. She was born June 24, 1947, in San Antonio, TX to the late Irene Guerrero, and Jose Rodriguez.

Later in life, she met and married the love of her life, Jose Cervantes. She loved...

Dec 10, 2023

Rev JoAnne Maxwell-Jenkins, 68 of Pocomoke, Maryland peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Tidal Health hospital in Salisbury. She was born May 22, 1955, and become the adopted daughter of the late John and Lucy Irby Maxwell.

Rev Jenkins is a native of Baltimore. She was educated in the Baltimore Public School System...

Dec 1, 2023

Louise Reda Turner Lawes, 91 of McDaniel, Maryland was called from this home to a better home December 1, 2023, at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Hospital of Talbot. She was born December 21, 1931, to the late George O. and Catherine H. Palmer.

Louise was educated in the Talbot County Public School System. While attending...

Nov 26, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Lee Moran Pershing, 71, of Rockville, Maryland who resided in the Millville/Ocean View area of Delaware for the past 45 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, November 26, 2023, after a brief illness where she was hospitalized at Beebe Memorial in Lewes, Delaware.

She was born October 1, 1952, to...

Nov 12, 2023

Carolyn Ann Knight Welty, 80 of Easton, graciously transition into eternity Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born March 30, 1943, to the late Robert Lester Knight and Frances Amelia Marks in Baltimore, Maryland.

Carolyn graduated high school and spent most of her years working in retail specializing in accounting. She enjoyed spending time...

Nov 5, 2023

Anthony "Tyrone" Mills, 61 of Easton, departed this life November 5,2023 at Talbot Hospice Foundation in Easton. He was born January 9,1962, to the late Jennifer Mills, and Sonny Murray.

"Eggy" or "Gilly" as he was known by friends in the community, spent most of his life in Easton, attending school at Easton High School. He worked...

Nov 4, 2023

John Wesley Tripline Sr., 74 of Cambridge passed at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center of Cambridge, November 4, 2023. John, better known as Trip, was born August 14, 1949, in Prince Georges County, Maryland to the parents of Thomas A Tripline and Hattie Cooper. He was raised by Mary Farmer.

John attended Northwestern High School in...

Nov 1, 2023

Gloria Roberts Wimberly, 86, affectionately known by many as Aunt Gloria, was born on January 16, 1937, in Easton, MD. She departed her earthly life on November 1, 2023, at her residence. She was a beloved member of the community, known for her warm and kind-hearted nature. Gloria lived each day to the fullest, always bringing joy and positivity...

Oct 22, 2023

Wanda Renay Skinner was born of Leroy McKinley Skinner and Anna Lee Skinner in Easton Md. Wanda is survived by her daughter Takiya L. Johnson, and 2 sisters, Tonya L. Skinner and Yvonne L. Skinner, nephew Carroll E. Skinner, niece Brooke M. Skinner, and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and extended family and church members.

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Oct 21, 2023

Johnny B Weeks, 45 of Cambridge, died October 21, 2023, at his residence in Cambridge. He was born in Cambridge, May 16, 1977, to the late Johnnie Weeks and Garnet Elizabeth Smullen.

Johnnie attended and graduated from the public schools of Dorchester County. At a very early age, he attended St Luke United Methodist church with his...

Oct 14, 2023

Edward Franklin Schneider Jr., 77, born April 23, 1946, passed away on Saturday October 14, 2023, with his family by his side. Ed was known by many names: Buzzy, Eddie, Poppy, Dad, Buzz Light Year, Captain Hook, One Arm Bandit, Special Ed, the Handicapped Man, and many more. He was born in Baltimore to the late Edward, Sr. and...

Sep 30, 2023

Antonio Lee Smith departed this life on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton, Md. He was born on April 12, 2000, to the late Velda Smith and Anthony Conyer, Sr.  Antonio was loved and raised primarily by his mother and his godparents the late Allison and Carroll "Mickey" Hynson. Antonio was...

Aug 20, 2023

A celebration of life for Sandra Eure Malone, 76, of Hebron, MD has been set for Saturday, August 26 at 11 am at Gateway Church of Christ, 25845 Ocean Gateway, Mardela Springs, MD 21837.

She passed unexpectedly Sunday, August 20 at Tidal Health Hospital, Salisbury MD.  Sandy was born on November 8, 1946, in North Carolina.  She...

Aug 10, 2023

Ralph Isaac Elsey Sr. was born August 31,1929, in Salisbury, Maryland he was the son of the late Dr. Arthur Brown and the late Mable Roberts (Gale) He attended public schools in Wicomico County.

Ralph later joined the United States Army and served time in the Korean War.  He owned and operated a trucking company, Elsey &...

Aug 8, 2023

Ms. Laurie Ann Coulbourne, 55 of Salisbury, passed peacefully at Tidal Health Hospital, Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was born March 4, 1968, to Dorislean Coulbourne of Seaford, and the late James Brown.

Laurie attended and graduated from Seaford High School in Seaford School District. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was a member of...