Obituaries
Howard Selby Beach
Aug 15, 2026
Howard Selby Beach, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and community member, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on December 20, 1929, in Delmar, Delaware, Howard was a son of the late Joseph I. and Lettie Goslee Beach. He dedicated his life to his family including pets, his friends, and...
Dorothy Godfrey Hudson
Aug 11, 2026
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy Godfrey Hudson on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Details and service information will be provided at a later date.
Wilson Jack Rhodes, Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Wilson Jack Rhodes Jr., a devoted father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 20, 1935, in Salisbury, MD, Jack was a son of the late Wilson Jack Rhodes, Sr. and Kathryn Dickerson Rhodes.
He was a cherished member of his community and will be deeply missed by...
Carol Ann Porter
Aug 7, 2026
The woman who never met a stranger, Carol Ann Rhodes Porter, of Delmar, DE passed away peacefully at her home on August 7th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on September 16th, 1958, in Seaford, DE and was raised in Laurel, DE where she graduated from Laurel High School in 1976. She later made her home in...
Kathleen Anne Powell
Aug 5, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Kathleen Anne Powell, who entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 73. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.
Kathleen was born on August 12, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Kathleen A. Callahan and Robert E. Callahan. She was preceded in death by...
Steven Edward Jones
Aug 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven E. Jones, 29, who departed this life on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Born on July 8, 1997, in Salisbury, he was the only son of Barbara Jean (Rennicks) Jones and Ernest Maurice Jones, Jr. Steven touched the lives of many with his kind spirit and boundless enthusiasm for...
William Lee Mahan
Aug 1, 2026
William Lee Mahan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Delmar on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on February 12, 1944, in Washington, DC, and spent many fulfilling years in Delmar, where he created lasting memories with his family and friends.
Bill's love for the beach began...
David B. Walter
Jul 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Brian Walter, age 59, who left us on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home in Bethel, Delaware. Born in Bellevue, Nebraska, he was a son of Donald H. and Henrietta E. (Wallman) Walter.
He grew up in Osseo, Minnesota, where he formed friendships that lasted a lifetime. He...
Nancy Brenda Lee Hearn Parsons
Jul 24, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Brenda Lee (Hearn) Parsons, known affectionately as Brenda, who departed this life on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on July 18, 1962, Brenda spent her life in Salisbury, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Brenda was a dedicated member of the National Guard,...
Deborah Lee Lemon
Jul 23, 2026
Deborah "Deb" Lee Lemon, age 70, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Glen Burnie on August 10, 1955, a daughter of the late George Edward Albrecht and Charlotte M. Bailey.
Deb was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother, who always kept her family first...
Raymond William Wheatley, Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
Raymond William Wheatley Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at his beloved farm on Athol Road in Mardela Springs, Maryland, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by the place that meant the most to him.
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Ray proudly served with the Baltimore City Police Department before moving to Maryland's Eastern Shore in September 1976. There, he built...
Ray Gilbert Bailey
Jul 22, 2026
Ray G. Bailey, 90, of Mardela Springs, Maryland, passed away on July 22, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Ray was born on April 24, 1936, to Claude and Edna Bennett Bailey in Baltimore, Maryland. One of nine children, he spent his childhood summers working on the family farm in Mardela Springs. At the age of 11, his...
Jessie A. Coleman
Jul 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jessie A. "Jitterbug" Coleman, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, new great-great grandmother and friend, who departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, Jessie was born on January 21, 1935, in Cambridge, MD, and spent her formative years in Mardela Springs, where she became the youngest...
Barbara S. Bare
Jul 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Sue Bare, age 88, on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born on February 21, 1938, in Harlan, Kentucky, Barbara's journey through life was marked by her unwavering spirit and love for family, friends, and animals. She spent her early years in Kentucky before moving to Willards, where she lived...
Emily Faye Parker
Jun 30, 2026
Emily Faye Parker, born on May 11, 1943, in Salisbury, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home in Delmar on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 83. She was the only child born to the late Otis and Martha (Hall) Pusey.
She was a beloved daughter, wife, cousin, and friend, and her remarkable spirit touched the lives of many...
Gene K. Byrd
Jun 28, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Eugene "Gene" Kyle Byrd, 84, of Laurel, Delaware. He was born October 10, 1941, in New Richmond, West Virginia, a son of the late Garner Elijah Byrd and Bertie Florence Byrd (nee Halsey).
Gene attended Pineville Elementary School #37 in West Virginia. In the 1950's, his family moved to Baltimore,...
Mary Katherine "Kathy" Robertson
Jun 26, 2026
Mary Katherine "Kathy" Robertson, age 74, of Seaford, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home. Born on December 22, 1951, in Salisbury, Maryland, Kathy dedicated over fifty years of her life as the office manager at Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital in Laurel, where she fostered a deep love for animals and built treasured relationships with her...
Patricia Ann Adkins
Jun 23, 2026
Patricia Ann Adkins, cherished wife, devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and dear friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on February 24, 1949, in Salisbury, MD, Patricia was a daughter of the late Wilbur C. Austin and Emma Marie (Shockley) Austin.
She pursued her faith journey early in life at the Salisbury Church of God,...
Dennis Michael Carr
Jun 20, 2026
Dennis Michael Carr, Sr., age 81, of Delmar, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Born on November 16, 1944, in Salisbury, Maryland, Mike was a son of the late Wilbur and Lois Hastings Carr. He lived a life full of devotion, service, and love for his family and community.
A proud graduate of Delmar High School, Class of...
Matthew Stratton Childs
Jun 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Stratton Childs (Matt). He was born on May 27, 1976, in San Jose, California. He passed away on June 18, 2026, in Salisbury, Maryland.
Matt grew up in Whitehall, Pennsylvania where he attended Whitehall High School and his favorite classes were in the woodshop with Mr. Conrad. Matt continued...
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