Obituaries

Elizabeth Justis Palmer

Elizabeth Justis Palmer

Oct 7, 2023

Elizabeth "Betsy" Justis Palmer, 85, of Laurel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided for the past three years. She was born and raised in Pocomoke, a daughter of the late Winston Justis and Willye V. (Berry) Taylor. Betsy graduated from Pocomoke High School with the class of...

Fred L. Wells

Fred L. Wells

Oct 6, 2023

Fred (Butch) Leslie Wells, 82, of Mardela Springs passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home. He was born in Limestone, New York on December 5, 1940, the son of the late Edgar and Arlene (Zahniser) Wells. Fred proudly served his country in the USAF during Vietnam, where he honed his skills as a hydraulic mechanic. He worked at...

Glenda K. Pusey

Glenda K. Pusey

Oct 5, 2023

Glenda K. Pusey, beloved wife, mother, and sister, of Laurel passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the age of 62. She was born on September 23, 1961, in Milford to her loving parents, the late Glenn Maull Watson, Sr. and Katie T. Watson. Glenda graduated from Holy Cross High School. After graduation she earned her degree as a...

Richard Cooper Thomas

Richard Cooper Thomas

Sep 30, 2023

Richard Cooper Thomas passed away on September 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Wenona, Maryland on October 13, 1937, he was the son of the late Cooper Henry and Leila Webster Thomas. Richard began working the day after he graduated from high school and worked full time until he was 80 years old. He was an honorable and...

James Hurston Moore

James Hurston Moore

Sep 29, 2023

James Hurston Moore, age 18, much loved son of Cheryl Lynn Moore and the late Jay Hurston Moore, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 29, 2023 after a long battle with anxiety and depression. James was born in Salisbury, MD and completed his high school education in June 2023. He attended Asbury Child Development Center, Snow Hill Christian Nursery School,...

Charles J. Hudson Jr.

Charles J. Hudson Jr.

Sep 28, 2023

Charles J. Hudson, Jr of Delmar, MD born June 3, 1944, passed away peacefully on September 28th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Charles was a retiree of the Local 486 Pipefitters and Plumbers Union and a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved to watch the Baltimore Orioles play, old Westerns,...

Tomi N. Godfrey

Tomi N. Godfrey

Sep 24, 2023

Tomi Godfrey, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at age 89 on September 24, 2023, at Delmar Assisted Living. She was born March 15, 1934, on the island of Okinawa, a daughter of the late Cho-ei Nakamine and Kamado Usagu Taira Nakamine. As a young lady, Tomi worked as a dental assistant at Kadena Air Force Base, a career...

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...