Obituaries
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...
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...
Iona E. Sprague
Dec 31, 2025
Iona E. Sprague, a beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on August 13, 1937, Iona lived a life full of passion, dedication, and unwavering love for her family. She was a daughter of the late Marion Foskey and Emma Evelyn Johnson. Iona had an impressive work ethic...
Rachel Ranee Jones
Dec 30, 2025
Rachel Ranee Jones, of Salisbury, a beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 54. Rachel was a warm-hearted individual known for her kindness and her passion for life. She had a special affinity for music, particularly the electrifying sounds of Motley Crue, and she enjoyed attending many of...
Dora Alberta Bailey
Dec 29, 2025
Dora Alberta Travers Bailey, of Mardela Springs passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 peacefully at Arcadia Assisted Living in Easton Maryland, where she had been residing. Born in 1936 in Cambridge MD to Albert W. Travers and Laura Leona Travers and graduating from Cambridge High School in 1954. A devoted wife for 52 years, proceeded in death by her...
Willa Faye Merrill
Dec 29, 2025
Willa Faye Merrill, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and talented seamstress, passed away peacefully at her home in Delmar, DE, on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born on September 28, 1939, in Parsons, WV, Willa Faye lived a full and vibrant life, marked by hard work, creativity, and love for family. She was a daughter of the late William...
Dorothy Ann Wainwright
Dec 28, 2025
Dorothy Ann Wainwright, 91, of Delmar, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2025, following a brief stay at Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation in Delmar, Delaware. Ann was born on November 13, 1934, in Seaford, Delaware, to the late Clarence and Sarah Johnson. Ann was known for being strong willed, often stubborn, hardworking, loving and resilient....
Mary Louise Kerley
Dec 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Kerley, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who departed from this world on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on May 9, 1936, in Delmar, MD, Mary dedicated her life to her family, faith, and her community. She was a daughter of...
Benjamin Franklin Curtis Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Benjamin Franklin Curtis Jr., of Laurel, DE, who died from COVID-19 on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, at TidalHealth-Nanticoke. He was 64 years old and had been recovering from a series of complications following a significant stroke in June 2025. Born on August 29, 1961, Ben was a proud graduate of Laurel...
Betty Ann Timmons
Dec 20, 2025
Bettie Ann Timmons, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 81 at Lofland Park Center in Seaford, Delaware. Born on July 5, 1944, in Cheriton, Virginia, she lived a life full of love and dedication to her family. She was the daughter of the late...
Tyler James Wright
Dec 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tyler James Wright, age 24, who left us far too soon on Friday, December 19, 2025. Tyler was born on November 24, 2001, in Salisbury, MD, and grew up in Delmar, where he made countless memories with friends and family. A proud graduate of Delmar High School, class of...
Donna Rae Washington
Dec 15, 2025
Donna Rae Washington of Bradford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025 at the age of 67, after a year-long battle with cancer. Donna is survived by her daughters, Angela Bounds and Danielle Washington, grandchildren Shaun Pitts, Oakley Harmon, and Trinity White, sisters Brenda Parsons, Grace Abbott, Tina Davis, and brother Burton Colflesh. She is also...
Doris Lee Mackey
Dec 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris Lee Mackey, who left us peacefully at the age of 92 on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at her home in Delmar, Maryland. Born in Orange, Virginia on June 17, 1933, Doris lived a life full of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. She was a member of St. Stephen's...
Julia Francine Walbert
Dec 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Julia Francine "Fran" Walbert, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who departed this life peacefully at her home on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on July 13, 1949, in Salisbury, MD, Francine spent her life devoted to her family and friends, leaving an indelible...
Haley Alyssa Barrall
Dec 5, 2025
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Haley Alyssa Barrall on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 32. Born in Salisbury, Maryland, Haley grew up in Delmar, Delaware. She was a beautiful and vivacious child who proudly held the crown for the Little Miss Delmar, Little Miss Delaware, and Little Miss Delmarva Fire Prevention...
Joann Lee (Blackwell) Bridge
Nov 21, 2025
JoAnn Lee (Blackwell) Bridge, born August 3, 1931, in Hugo, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was the beloved daughter of Edward Levi Blackwell and Marie (Deffeyes) Blackwell. Raised on the family farm, JoAnn spent her early years in Oklahoma before moving to Bradley...
Patricia S. Moore
Nov 20, 2025
Patricia S. Moore of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on October 23, 1927, in Pocomoke City, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Mildred Sturgis. Patricia dedicated 36 years of her life working at C&P Telephone, which later became Bell Atlantic, where she made countless friends and...
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