Obituaries

Sep 10, 2026

Sep 2, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffery James Van Zandt, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, on Wednesday. September 2, 2026, at his beloved home in Sharptown. Jeff was born on April 30, 1953, in Nyack, NY, a son of the late Elmer Robert "Bob" Van Zandt and Jean Carolyn "Carol" (Blauvelt) Van Zandt....

Sep 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of Amy Lynn Melloy

April 30, 1984 – September 1, 2026

Amy Lynn Melloy, 42, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by the love that meant so much to her throughout her life.

Amy was born on April 30, 1984, in Long Beach, California, and grew up in Laurel, Delaware, which she always considered home....

Aug 30, 2026

Bonnie Marie Meilhammer Gross, a beloved mother, cherished friend, and dedicated member of her church community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the age of 76. Bonnie was born on April 18, 1950, in Salisbury, Maryland, where she spent her formative years and built a life surrounded by family and friends.

Bonnie dedicated many years to serving the...

Aug 26, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Robert Brown, Jr., who left us on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 44. Scott was born on January 13, 1982, in Miami Dade County, Florida , he then moved to Salisbury, Maryland where he grew up before attending Wicomico High School. 

He dedicated many years of...

Aug 24, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Teresa Mae Harris Wheatley Cooper, born on September 17, 1967, in Baltimore City, Maryland, a daughter of the late Everett James Harris, Sr. and Margaret Ann Henderson Harris. Teresa departed this life on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 58 after a brief stay at the Delaware...

Aug 23, 2026

Margaret Dale "Doll" Tucker, cherished mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on September 22, 1948, Dale was a daughter of the late Ralph Everette Tucker and Margaret Mae Simmons Tucker. 

She lived a life full of strength, courage, and determination. A proud graduate of Gunning Bedford High...

Aug 22, 2026

Doris Jean Bishop, age 64, of Laurel, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born on November 23, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, Doris was a devoted mother, and cherished friend, known for her caring nature and unwavering support of those she loved.

Doris dedicated many years of her life as a hardworking salesperson at Staples in Salisbury, where her...

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...

Aug 11, 2026

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy Hudson on August 11, 2026 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Dorothy was born in Eden, Maryland to parents Clifton and Hazel (Bozman) Furbush on February 15, 1932.

Dorothy, known to most simply as Dot, built her life in Salisbury, graduating from Wicomico High School with the Class of 1950. Dot...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...