Obituaries

Sep 12, 2022

Makoa Na'seer Copes was born on September 5, 2021, in Milford, Delaware. He was the son of Malik D. Copes and Zynaisa L. Ramil. Makoa passed peacefully in his sleep on September 12, 2022.

Makoa loved to hug and cuddle with his mommy. He had a smile that brightened a room and made your heart smile. He...

Aug 6, 2022

Jerry Tyrone Burroughs was born December 11, 1944, in Dorchester County, Maryland to the late Geraldine Burroughs Kane and the late John Banks.  Jerry entered his eternal rest on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Compass Hospice Care in Centreville, MD at the age of 77.

Jerry was educated in Dorchester County, Philadelphia, PA and Raleigh, NC public...

Jul 19, 2022

Vinette, affectionately called "Nettie" by family and friends, was born in Salisbury, Maryland on January 24, 1962 to the late Samuel J. and Edna L. Carnegie. Nettie was the youngest of 11 children and raised on the family farm in rural Hebron, Maryland. Nettie developed her work ethic at a very young age. She and her siblings contributed to...

Jul 17, 2022

On July 17, 2022, at 11:11 PM God saw that Keith was weary, so he sent an angel to whisper in his ear it's time to come home. Keith Tyrone Sherwood (aka Tyrone) was born on May 12, 1957, to the late Marian Odessa Sherwood Green and the late Charles Edward Green Jr. He gained his heavenly wings on...

Jul 15, 2022

Syncere K. Smith, 16 of Lexington Park, Maryland entered eternal rest on Saturday morning, July 16, 2022. He was born on August 17, 2005, in Milford, DE to Deanna Cornish and Gary Smith Jr.

Syncere was looking forward to graduating from Great Mills High School with the class of 2023. He was anticipating a college scholarship for...

Jul 14, 2022

Robert Orlando Batson was born July 2, 1996, to Keith and Kesha Batson. He departed this life Thursday, July 14, 2022, at John Hopkins Hospital.

Robbie or Rob as he was known, was a very delightful person to be around and have in your corner. Robert was born with Biliary Atresia and began his fight out the...

Jul 12, 2022

Darnell Vincent Doane, born September 16, 1948, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

Born in the family home to the late Eleanor Church and Sidney Smith, Darnell was reared in Princess Anne, Maryland where he attended Somerset County Public Schools. Darnell graduated with the Class of 1966 from Somerset High School and was...

Jul 11, 2022

Lemont Anthony Handy was born February 26, 1954, to the late Patsy E. Handy and Edward J. Mitchell, Sr. He went to eternal rest on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, MD.

Lemont will forever remain in the hearts of his sisters, Amelia Handy his caregiver, Linda Lawrence, Michelle Mason and Edwina...

Jul 3, 2022

George Leon Sample, 86, passed away on July 03, 2022, at at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Springs, MD. George was born on June 18, 1936, in Onancock, VA to parents George Ed and Daisy Wise Sample. He worked as a Courier.

He was preceded in death Daisy Wise (Mother), George Sample (Father).

George is...

Jul 1, 2022

Tyrone Taylor, 52 was born in Salisbury, Md on July 27, 1969, to Cheryle Joynes-Johnson (Grant Johnson) and the late Albert Eugene Taylor. He departed this life on July 1, 2022, in Chichester, New Hampshire.

Tyrone received his education in Wicomico and Somerset County Schools. He attended United Faith Christian School and graduated from Washington High School...

Jun 22, 2022

James "Jimmy" Matthew Nutter, Sr. after a long and courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Anchorage Health Care Center in Salisbury, Maryland (MD).  Born April 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Jackson Monroe Nutter and Hattie Waller Nutter of Salisbury, MD.

Jimmy was...

Jun 20, 2022

Our beloved, Betty M. Emory, was born in Easton, Maryland, the daughter of the late Sabinia Banks Johnson and William Johnson.

Betty accepted Christ at an early age at Asbury United Methodist Church (UMC) in Easton, Maryland. Betty attended Robert Russa Moton High School, graduating in the class of 1947. While in high school she was an...

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. Alfred [ Pop] Ryans, Sr.

Sunday, January 13, 1924 – Sunday, June 19, 2022

"Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You!"

~St. Luke 6:31

The Beginning

I was born by way of Mrs. Estella M. Lloyd, who worked as a Mid-wife.  My parents were...

May 30, 2022

Robert Waller Senkbeil, 56 of Chance, Maryland departed this life on Tuesday, May 30, 2022, in Princess Anne as the result of an auto accident.

Robert attended and graduated from Mardela High School. He was an avid truck driver, and a friend to many.

Robert leaves to cherish fond memories with his daughter, Amanda Senkbeil;...

May 19, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Keiani Milan Batson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 16, 2022

Willie Lewis Ballard Jr, 41, of Salisbury, MD was born on August 25, 1980, to Willie Ballard Sr and the late Doris Gaines-Frazier in Salisbury. Willie was called home to be with Yahuah on May 16, 2022.

He attended Parkside High School, receiving his diploma in 1998. Throughout his life, Willie held several jobs and his most...

May 6, 2022

Mary Amy Lee Cook daughter of late Mary Etta Handy and   Ellison Lee was born July 24, 1925, in Baltimore, MD. God saw her road was getting rough and her hill hard to climb so he summoned his death angel to Tidal Healthcare Hospital, Seaford DE on Friday May 6, 2022, and gently took her on home.

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Apr 27, 2022

Valerie Rose Smith (79), beloved wife, mother, sister, grand and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Apr. 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newark, N.J., Mrs. Smith was the proud daughter of Thomas and Antoinette (Brzezinski) Markowski.

Valerie was the loving wife of 48 years to the late Robert L. Smith. She...

Feb 24, 2022

Willie Davis Jr. 78, affectionately known as Tootsie, of Delmar Delaware, was born October 31, 1943, to Willie Davis Sr. and Adrilla Davis in Thomasville, Georgia. He was also known as "Pop Pop" to his family. Willie was called to his eternal rest on Thursday February 24, 2022, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland.

Tootsie received...

Jan 24, 2022

Eugene Dante Baynard, 52 of Federalsburg died Monday, January 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 23, 1970, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Clayton John Baynard, Sr., and the late Joan Jenkins.

Eugene, better known as "Two" was raised in Caroline County. He attended Colonel Richardson High School where he bonded with many of...