Obituaries
Elfriede M. "Vita" Bowden
Feb 11, 2026
DELMAR — Elfriede M. “Vita” Bowden, 97, of Delmar died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her home in Delmar, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 26, 1928, in Dambrau, Germany, daughter of the late Karl and Marie Uka.
During World War II, she met the love of her life, John Bowden, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in devotion and...
Anna Mae Rounds
Feb 11, 2026
Anna Mae Rounds, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 82, in Delmar, Delaware. She was born on September 15, 1943, in Salisbury, Maryland, to the late Ralph O. and Mildred Wilson Owens. Anna Mae lived a special life filled with love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her...
Mary Esther Moore
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Esther Hastings Moore peacefully passed away on February 9, 2026. She had stated that she wanted to live to age 100, and she achieved that goal. Mary was born in Delmar, Maryland, to Lillian and John S. Hastings. She resided in Bridgeville, Delaware and then in Bethel, Delaware before moving to Pennsylvania.
Mary worked as a poultry grower and later...
Bertha F. Parsons
Feb 6, 2026
Bertha F. Parsons of Willards, Maryland, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on September 22, 1931, in Mardela Springs, Maryland to the late Clarence and Nellie Short.
Bertha dedicated her life to caring for others, serving as a certified medical assistant...
Wm. Jerry James
Feb 2, 2026
William Jerry James, 85, of Delmar, DE, and a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1941, in Salisbury, Maryland, and lived a life dedicated to his family, community, and country.
Jerry proudly served his nation in the U.S. Navy, instilling in him values of dedication...
Sherry K. Revel Dishman
Feb 1, 2026
Sherry K. Revel Dishman, a faithful believer in Christ, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She lived her life by trusting God in all things. While we mourn her loss, we rejoice in the hope of eternal life she held so firmly.
Sherry was born in Laurel, Delaware, on June 20, 1944. She was the...
Darrell Guy Downes
Jan 24, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darrell Guy Downes, born on September 13, 1962, in Seaford, DE. Darrell left this world peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 63, at his home. He was a son of the late Alvin E. Downes, Sr. and Doris E. (Wingate) Downes.
Darrell was survived by a...
Lawrence Allwin Donoway
Jan 22, 2026
Lawrence Allwin Donoway, Jr., known fondly as Larry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 73 at his home in Snow Hill. He was born to the late Lawrence A. Donoway, Sr. and Beatrice McCabe Donoway on February 17, 1952, in Salisbury, Maryland. He spent his formative years in Newark, where he graduated from Snow...
John Mark Elliott, Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Mark Elliott, Jr. of Willards, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Born on March 8, 1960, in Maryland, John left this world on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. He was 65 years old.
John was a master carpenter by...
Patsy Lee Bridge
Jan 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patsy L. Bridge, who passed away peacefully at her home in Delmar on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on April 13, 1938, in Delmar, MD, she was the daughter of the late Russell Ford Brewington and Helen Virginia Brewington. Patsy was a beloved member...
Victor Paul Winkler
Jan 17, 2026
Victor Paul Winkler, age 77, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Laurel on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on February 7, 1948, to his parents Louis and Elizabeth Winkler, in Wilmington, Delaware, Victor spent his life creating cherished memories and lifelong connections. He grew up in Wilmington and graduated...
Becky Hastings
Jan 16, 2026
Becky Hastings, 69, beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Mother-in-law, and Grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 16, 2026. She entered this world on May 20, 1956 in Laurel, DE, born to Carlton and Mary Spicer.
Becky spent her whole life in Laurel and as a child she was crowned Fishing Rodeo Queen of Laurel. She graduated from...
Norma Katie Sockriter
Jan 16, 2026
Norma Katie Sockriter of Fruitland, Maryland was born July 1st, 1939, and she passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026.
She was married on July 1st, 1956, and a year later had a son on July 6th, 1957, Franklin James Sockriter, Jr. Her husband, Franklin James Sockriter, Sr. died Christmas day at 8:00 pm, 2009. In her early years, Norma attended...
John Ollie Morris
Jan 11, 2026
John Ollie Morris, 86, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia, after a battle with illness. Born on February 1, 1939, in Herkimer, New York, John's life was a testament to his analytical mind and his unwavering commitment to his Christian values.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice Fay Dumond, and his...
Michael Charles Payne
Jan 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Michael Charles Payne, who left us on January 8, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on March 15, 1961, in Chestertown, Maryland, Mike spent much of his life in Laurel, Delaware, where he developed deep roots in the community he loved. He was the son of the late...
Robert Benjamin Daigle
Jan 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Benjamin Daigle, who was born on June 3, 1975, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Bobby went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He is survived by his loving parents, Bonnie (Lowe) and Del Daigle, his brothers, Raymond (Tammy), Chris (Jessica), his...
Violet Mae Bear
Jan 4, 2026
Violet Mae Bear, aged 88, of Willards, Maryland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 14, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Harold Bucher and Ruth (Horst) Bucher. She was known for her servant's heart and her unwavering commitment to her family and...
Franklin S. Herren Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Franklin Stewart Herren, Jr., age 64, passed away at his home in Laurel, Delaware on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on March 29, 1961, in Washington, DC, Franklin lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He found great joy in fishing, particularly the special moments spent by the water with his daughter. Those days were filled with...
Pamela Margaret Schertz
Jan 3, 2026
Surrounded by family, Pamela Margaret Schertz, 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on December 19, 1961 in Landover, Maryland to John and Margaret Thomas, she was one of seven children. Pam had a big personality, a huge heart filled with love for all, and a true spirit of adventure. She lived her life to the fullest...
Marie Ellen Hovatter
Jan 2, 2026
Marie Ellen Hovatter, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on March 19, 1930, in Salisbury, MD, Marie spent her life devoted to her family and home. Marie's warmth and generosity touched everyone around her, and her legacy will live on through her family and the memories she...
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