Obituaries

Linda Wilson Arnold

Linda Wilson Arnold

Aug 5, 2021

Linda Wilson Arnold, 52, of Salisbury passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at TidalHealth-Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. She was born on August 31, 1968, in Salisbury, a daughter of Helen Marie (Lowman) Wilson and the late Franklin Wilson, Sr. Linda worked for many years as a bookkeeper for the Super Fresh grocery stores in Fruitland, Salisbury, and West Ocean...

Robert A. English Sr.

Robert A. English Sr.

Aug 5, 2021

Robert "Bob" Anthony English, Sr., 74, of Snow Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford. He was born February 2, 1947 in Millsboro, Delaware, a son of the late Stansbury Preston English and Sarah Twitchell English. Bob grew up on a farm which is where his strong work ethic was shaped....

Marie Ethel Wingate

Marie Ethel Wingate

Jul 30, 2021

Marie Ethel Wingate, 89, of Laurel passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1931 in Wilmington, Delaware, a daughter of the late David and Olivia Wingate. In her early years, she worked for Budd Company as an accountant and for the Chrysler Corporation, both in Newark,...

C. Bleatus Hudson

C. Bleatus Hudson

Jul 30, 2021

C. Bleatus Hudson, 83, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 26, 1937 in Frankford, a son of the late Fred E. and Pearl M. (Bunting) Hudson. Bleat, as he was known by many, proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of American...

Michael Scott Bridge

Michael Scott Bridge

Jul 29, 2021

Michael Scott Bridge, 59, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury. He was born May 20, 1962 in Salisbury, son of Glynn R. Bridge and the late Gloria Jean (Payne) Bridge. Mike graduated from Wicomico High School with the class of 1980. He was a long time member of Melson's United Methodist...

Richard F. Williams, Jr.

Richard F. Williams, Jr.

Jul 28, 2021

Richard F. Williams, Jr., 52, of Pittsville passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 7,1968 at Dover Air Force Base, a son of JoAnn Wilson Williams and the late Richard F. Williams, Sr. Rich graduated from Wicomico High school with the class of '86....

Joyce Ann Hovatter

Joyce Ann Hovatter

Jul 24, 2021

Joyce Ann Hovatter, 73, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, after a brief illness. She was born in Salisbury on February 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Edward James Twilley and Edna Mae (Ellis) Twilley. She graduated from Mardela High School with the class of '66. She then attended...

Roy B. Shenk

Roy B. Shenk

Jul 23, 2021

Roy B. Shenk, 87, of Delmar, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born September 10, 1933, in E. Petersburg, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Harry and Lilly Mae (Lane) Shenk. Roy retired as a machine operator for Roche Pharmaceuticals after 32 years of service where he considered many co-workers as a part...

Virginia Fitzgerald Thompson

Virginia Fitzgerald Thompson

Jul 21, 2021

Virginia Fitzgerald Thompson, 99, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her daughter's home, where she had lived for the past several years. She was born in Delmar on May 6, 1922, a daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Parsons Fitzgerald. Virginia worked many years as an administrative assistant for the former R.E. Powell Discountland...

Robert P. Cline Jr.

Robert P. Cline Jr.

Jul 18, 2021

Robert Pierce Cline, Jr., 58, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Many knew him as Bob Cline but to family, he was Robbie! He was born on February 8, 1963 in Radford, Virginia and son of the late Robert Pierce Cline, Sr. and Gladys Sifford Cline. Robert graduated from Sussex Central High School with the...

Julie Ellen Moyer

Julie Ellen Moyer

Jul 15, 2021

Julie Ellen Moyer, 62, of Delmar passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at TidalHealth-Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. She was born on June 18, 1959, in Salisbury, a daughter of Sandra Bridges and her husband, Ched, and the late Donald Tingle and her bonus mom, Margie. Julie was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, and Nanny. She was passionate about...

Miriam Wright Carey

Miriam Wright Carey

Jul 15, 2021

Miriam Wright Carey, 90, of Delmar, MD and of Fort Myers, Florida, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2021 at her home in Delmar, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Carey. She was born on March 16, 1931 and was happy to be able to celebrate her 90th birthday. Born Miriam Nancy Wright in Hebron,...

Mark E. Bunner

Mark E. Bunner

Jul 14, 2021

Mark E. Bunner, 52, of Laurel passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at TidalHealth- Nanticoke in Seaford. He was born on October 2, 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of Harley and Shannon Bunner of Salisbury. He worked as a mason for years and loved his job. He was a dedicated fan of the Washington Redskins, loved hunting, had...

Bruce W. Forster

Bruce W. Forster

Jul 10, 2021

Sharptown- Bruce W. Forster, age 74, passed away at Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Delmar, DE, on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Bruce was born on March 25, 1947, the oldest son of the late Janis Horner Taylor. He was a 1965 graduate of Washington High School in Princess Anne MD. Bruce received his B.S. Agriculture degree from the University...

Donald Lee Engle

Donald Lee Engle

Jul 9, 2021

Donald "Don" Lee Engle, 90, of Salisbury passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. He was born on August 10, 1930, in Federalsburg, Maryland, a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Jester) Engle. Don proudly served his country in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. He...

Margaret Ann Fothergill

Margaret Ann Fothergill

Jul 4, 2021

Margaret Ann Fothergill, 79, of Delmar, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Anchorage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury. She was born June 26, 1942 in Ocean City, Maryland, a daughter of the late Harvey George Elliott and Oneida Watson Elliott. Being raised in Ocean City, she loved the outdoors and especially the beach and anything where water was...

Donovan Divine

Donovan Divine

Jul 3, 2021

Donovan Divine, 51, of Princess Anne, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. He was born May 5, 1970 in Kings County, New York, a son of Daphne Fay Toomer and Michael Delon. Donovan worked in biosecurity for Cobb Vantress in Pocomoke, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods. He recently earned his CDL and...

Howard F. West

Howard F. West

Jul 1, 2021

Howard F. West, 96, of a lifelong resident of Delmar, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born December 6, 1924, in Melsons, a son of the late Edward Thomas West and Bessie Gertrude (Hastings) West. Howard was never afraid to get his hands dirty and worked on a farm most of his life....

James N. Burke

James N. Burke

Jun 30, 2021

James N. Burke, "Jim," 65, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 19, 1956, in Salisbury, a son of the late George William Burke and Audrey Burke. James retired from the US Coast Guard after 22 years of service and went on to work for Cato Oil in Salisbury. He...

Norma R. Hoffmann

Norma R. Hoffmann

Jun 26, 2021

Norma R. Hoffmann, 80, of Laurel passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 7, 1941, in Rogersville, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Walter Blaine Williams and Ethel Lee (Chaney) Williams. Norma spent many years as an assistant supervisor in the electronics field. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren,...