Obituaries

Patricia Ann Adkins

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

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

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...

Barbara H. Taylor

Barbara H. Taylor

Jun 12, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara H. Taylor, a cherished member of the Salisbury community, who left us on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on September 8, 1933, Barbara was the daughter of the late Roland and Mary (Majors) Tawes and proudly spent her entire life in Salisbury, where...

Virginia "Ginny" Foxwell

Virginia "Ginny" Foxwell

Jun 12, 2026

Virginia L. Foxwell, affectionately known as Ginny, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on November 2, 1943, in Delmar, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Marion and Rosalie Brittingham. Ginny lived her entire life in the Delmar area, where she cultivated a deep sense of community and...

Brenda J. Foskey

Brenda J. Foskey

Jun 4, 2026

Brenda J. Foskey, age 76, of Gumboro, Delaware, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life. Born on June 2, 1950, Brenda was a daughter of the late Jim and Jean Will. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of many. 

Nothing was more important to her...

Daniel Andrew Kovach

Daniel Andrew Kovach

Jun 3, 2026

Daniel Andrew Kovach, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Bay Harbor Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury, Maryland, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on August 3, 1949, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Andrew and Maderia Kovach.

Danny served his country with honor in the...

James Frazier Tyler, Sr.

James Frazier Tyler, Sr.

May 31, 2026

It is with heavy hearts yet profound gratitude for a well-lived life that we announce the passing of James Frazier Tyler Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend. Jim passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. He was 81 years old.

Jim was a living example...

Leo Powell Patilla

Leo Powell Patilla

May 28, 2026

Laurel- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leo Powell Patilla, 93, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born on February 17, 1933, in Pikesville, KY, Leo was a son of the late Andrew and Wanda Patilla. He resided for many years in Delmar, where he cultivated...

Virgil James Wilson

Virgil James Wilson

May 25, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil James Wilson, who left us peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on June 29, 1948, in Delmar, Delaware, Virgil was a son of the late William and Marjorie Wilson.

Virgil was a proud and hardworking man, beginning his journey in his early years...

Chandrawati Beharry

Chandrawati Beharry

May 22, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chandrawati Beharry, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on January 8, 1939, in Georgetown, Guyana, Chandrawati brought warmth and joy to everyone she encountered, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.

Chan, as...

Jacob Joseph Rinier, Jr.

Jacob Joseph Rinier, Jr.

May 21, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Jacob Joseph Rinier, who left us on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the tender age of 17. Born on October 17, 2008, in Lewes, Delaware, a son of Nicole Joyce Kersic and the late Jacob Joseph Rinier, Sr. Jacob was a beloved son, grandson, brother and friend to...

Betty Grace Stevens

Betty Grace Stevens

May 19, 2026

Betty Grace Stevens of Snow Hill passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, she was 95 years old. She was born on September 28, 1930, in Saxton, PA a daughter of the late Eloise Catherine Dick Lytle and Ernest Leroy Lytle.

She graduated from Kenwood High School in Baltimore, Maryland, class of 1948. She was...

Claude Edward Evans

Claude Edward Evans

May 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Claude Edward "Ed" Evans, who left this world on May 19, 2026. Born in Laurel, Delaware, on April 20, 1936, he was a son of the late Glen W. Evans and Margaret Workman Evans. 

Ed grew up in a small community and attended The Wheatley School, a cherished one-room schoolhouse...

Bernice Marie Taylor

Bernice Marie Taylor

May 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bernice Marie Taylor, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who left this world peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on May 10, 1939, Bernice was a lifelong resident of Hebron, MD, where she touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.

Bernice...

Keith Brian Phelps

Keith Brian Phelps

May 16, 2026

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Keith Brian Phelps of Salisbury, who departed this life on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on February 8, 1963, in Severn, Maryland, he was a son of Geraldine Paula Paige (Mark Thompson) and his late father Donald Louellen Phelps.

Keith grew up in Severn, Maryland...

Phyllis Joyce Christian

Phyllis Joyce Christian

May 14, 2026

Phyllis Joyce Christian, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of the Delmar community, passed away peacefully at home in Delmar on May 14, 2026. She was 85.

Born on July 8, 1940, at her family home on Fillmore Street in Salisbury, Maryland, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Phillip and Pearl Farlow. She was also preceded in death by...

Ronald Alan Johnson Bradford

Ronald Alan Johnson Bradford

May 12, 2026

Ronald Alan Johnson Bradford, 35, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, and Nephew, was called to his eternal resting place on May 12, 2026. He entered this world on February 6, 1991 in Salisbury, MD. He is a son of Leah (Tommy) Vickers and Bruce (Christine) Bradford.

Ronnie enjoyed his video games, writing music, drawing, his cat Kiki, his family and friends and...

Yanick Jean Baptiste Louis

Yanick Jean Baptiste Louis

May 12, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Yanick Jean Baptiste Louis, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and steadfast servant of God, who departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 65 in her home. Born on August 15, 1960, in Gonaives, Haiti, Yanick dedicated her life to her faith, her family,...

Steve Jeffery Outten

Steve Jeffery Outten

May 9, 2026

Steve Jeffery Outten, 85, of Delmar, MD died peacefully at his home on May 9, 2026. Born November 7, 1940, he grew up in Pocomoke, MD and was the son of the late Harry Lee and Laura Wessells Outten. He was predeceased by a brother, Howard Outten and sister, Virginia Fisher.

Steve is survived by the love of his life, his...