Obituaries

Ronnie L. Rust Jr.

Ronnie L. Rust Jr.

Sep 22, 2023

Ronnie L. Rust Jr. of Eden, MD, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the age of 51. He was born on August 6, 1972, in St. Augustine, Florida, to his beloved mother, Deborah K. Clark, and the late Ronnie L. Rust, Sr. Early in life his family moved to Laurel, where he attended Laurel High School. He worked...

Shirley M. Johnson

Shirley M. Johnson

Sep 20, 2023

Shirley M. Johnson, 93, our beloved mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born in Baltimore on November 28, 1929, a daughter of the late Richard G. Gottal and Pauline M. (Given) Gottal. Shirley enjoyed crafting, volunteering, shopping, listening to music, her Baltimore Ravens, spending time at the beach, and most of...

Howard E. Dunn

Howard E. Dunn

Sep 16, 2023

Howard "Howie" Ellis Dunn, 74, of Parsonsburg, devoted husband, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Howie was born February 2, 1949, in Washington, DC, a son of the late Raymond and Gwendolyn (Baltch) Dunn. He graduated from Northwestern Sr. High school with the class of '66 before attending S.E. Oklahoma State University and Prince George's Community...

Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen Jr.

Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen Jr.

Sep 12, 2023

Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Jr., known as "Dew" to many, 83, of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, surrounded by his loving family. Dew was born August 13, 1940, in Baltimore, a son of the late Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Sr. and Pauline Mildred (Taylor) Hansen. In his younger years, Dew...

Janet Margaret Davidson

Janet Margaret Davidson

Sep 5, 2023

Janet Margaret (Gains) Davidson died peacefully in her sleep at Tidal Health Hospital on September 5th, 2023 in Salisbury, Maryland, at the age of 63. Janet is survived by her father, the Reverend Father John Gains of Georgetown, DE, her children Douglas J. Davidson of Quinby, VA, and Jaclyn (Joshua) Griffin of Delmar, MD, and beloved granddaughter Jaina Griffin. She...

Karen Webb Raley

Karen Webb Raley

Aug 30, 2023

Karen Webb Raley passed away on Wed., Aug. 30, 2023, with her family by her side in her Delmar home. She was just weeks shy of her 65th birthday. Karen never met a stranger. Each day she set out to brighten the lives of those around her. With her radiant smile she invited others to share the joy God had...

Joseph Bruce Tingle

Joseph Bruce Tingle

Aug 27, 2023

Joseph Bruce Tingle, 71, of Delmar passed peacefully at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional on Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by his family. Bruce was born on February 13, 1952 in Salisbury, a son of the late Paul R. Tingle, Sr. and Helen M. Tingle. Bruce enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren at their sporting events and going on vacation together. He...

Steve A. Wallace

Steve A. Wallace

Aug 24, 2023

Steve Anthony Wallace, 57, of Laurel, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was born August 13, 1966, in Salisbury, a son of Norma Phippin Williams and the late Orville Norman Wallace, Sr. Steve was a talented mason and worked for several brick mason companies during his career. He loved working in the yard, helping others and had...

Anne M. Bennett

Anne M. Bennett

Aug 17, 2023

Anne M. Bennett, 80 of Delmar, MD and North Port, FL passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Tidal Health in Salisbury. Born April 11, 1943 in Hebron, MD she was the daughter of the late Earl and Frances (Howard) Messick. Anne graduated from Mardela High School, class of 1961. She then went to Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, DE...

Buck Tubbs

Buck Tubbs

Aug 17, 2023

Charles "Buck" Tubbs passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born June 27, 1940, and was the son of the late Frank and Myrtle Tubbs. He was born and raised in Ocean City, MD where he attended Stephen Decatur High School. Buck retired from Crown, Cork & Seal in 1998 after 31 years...

Betty K. Klaverweiden

Betty K. Klaverweiden

Aug 16, 2023

Betty K. Klaverweiden, 95 of Salisbury went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 3, 1927 in Mardela Springs a daughter of the late Elmer and Eva Donoho Cheezum. Betty met and married Jesse Klaverweiden and together they raised four children and farmed together hand in hand for...

Louise P. Foxwell

Louise P. Foxwell

Aug 15, 2023

Louise P. Foxwell, 92, of Laurel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her daughter's home, surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born July 23, 1931, in Delmar, Delaware, a daughter of the late George H. Phippin and Edith Catherine (Littleton) Phippin. She graduated from Delmar High School with the class of '49 and was active with...

Judy Lee Willey

Judy Lee Willey

Aug 13, 2023

Judy Lee Willey, 65, of Delmar passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland. She was born on September 28, 1957, in Salisbury, Maryland, a daughter of Juanita Delores Webster and Charles William Alexander. Judy retired after 24 years of service as a transportation supervisor for Wicomico County. Most importantly she loved spending time...

Teresa Ann Wilkerson

Teresa Ann Wilkerson

Aug 11, 2023

Teresa Ann Wilkerson, 63, of Willards passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 29, 1960, in Milford, Delaware, a daughter of the late Jean Ann (Wells) Chandler and George Edward Banks. Teresa had an outgoing personality and loved taking care of others. She was the most compassionate...

Sheri Renee Whitelock

Sheri Renee Whitelock

Aug 10, 2023

Sheri Renee Whitelock, 42, of Pittsville, loving daughter, mother, and wife, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, surrounded by her amazing family. She was born on May 28, 1981, in Salisbury, the daughter of Sharon (Adkins) White and Gerald R. "Jerry" White, Jr. Sheri graduated from Parkside...

Ernest Lee Layfield

Ernest Lee Layfield

Aug 9, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" Lee Layfield, 73, of Delmar, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. He was born April 12, 1950, in Delmar, Maryland, a son of the late Charles Samuel Layfield, Virginia Lee (Shockley) Christopherson and Robert Christopherson, who raised him as if he was his own son. Ernie graduated from Delmar High School with...

Burl W. "Bud" Mull

Burl W. "Bud" Mull

Aug 8, 2023

Burl W. "Bud" Mull, 85, of Laurel passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 21, 1937 in Kingsport, Tennessee, a son of the late Ralph and Alice Mull. Bud as he was fondly known by his family and friends enjoyed hunting, fishing and crabbing. He owned his...

Peggy C. White

Peggy C. White

Aug 2, 2023

Peggy Catherine White, 83, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided for the past several months. She was born February 17, 1940, in Pittsville, a daughter of the late John Phillips and Beatrice (Baker) Phillips. In her younger days Peggy worked several places, including the Hecht...

Thomas James Hart Iii

Thomas James Hart Iii

Jul 22, 2023

Thomas James Hart, III, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, after a brief stay at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. He was born July 31, 1946, in Watertown, NY, a son of the late Thomas James Hart II and Helena Ogden (Hulsopple) Hart. Tom proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps from 1964-1968 and received...

Kenda Marie Bates

Kenda Marie Bates

Jul 16, 2023

Kenda Marie Bates, 58, of Delmar passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Kenda was born in Japan on September 21, 1964 to Laurence O. Bates, Sr. of Maine and the late Judith Ann Giles. Through the years, Kenda worked as a secretary at a law office, attended college for nursing, and did some modeling as...